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Revolutionary mRNA Research by Abington Biochemist Katalin Karikó Could Be Key to Solving Scores of Health Problems
The revolutionary mRNA research by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó and her collaborator immunologist Drew Weissman could be the key to solving scores of health problems, writes Tim Smedley for the BBC. Their work went mostly unrecognized by the wider public before the pandemic. However, once the first COVID-19 vaccine was developed using their mRNA technology…
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MCCC Nursing Student Named Among First Presidential Scholarship Recipients
It’s a busy and exciting time in Mercedes Joell’s life. The 29-year-old mom is raising her two children under 10, while pursuing an associate’s degree in Nursing from Montgomery County Community College and planning her wedding at the same time. That’s why some good news she received recently couldn’t have come at a better time. The first-generation…
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SCORE Helps Nonprofit Integrate for Good Pivot Amid Pandemic
During her 25 years as an occupational therapist, Bev Weinberg noticed “a lot of untapped talent” in many of the students with disabilities with whom she worked. Seeing beyond their disabilities, Weinberg was disheartened to see young people “graduate to the sofa,” instead of furthering their education, contributing to the economy, or giving back. “I…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Gladwyne Colonial with Inground Pool, Amazing Landscaping, and Stylish Accents
Sitting upon a professionally landscaped lot in Gladwyne sits this exceptional five-bedroom residence with a secure gated entrance and an incredible backyard oasis. With its spacious entertaining areas and unique architectural details, 1405 Spring Mill Road is ready to welcome its next homeowner. There is an elevator and a stately staircase that provide easy access…
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King of Prussia CEO Makes Forbes and Savoy Lists for Black Excellence
George Nichols III, President and CEO of The American College of Financial Services, was recently named one of Forbes magazine’s inaugural Cultural 50 Champions, writes Aaron Mudd of Bowling Green Daily News. Nichols, who is a Western Kentucky University graduate, was also named to the Savoy magazine list of 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors…
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Airline’s Ready to ‘Spirit’ You Away on 7 New Nonstop Routes Out of Philly
Spirit Airlines has seven new nonstop routes across the US and the Caribbean flying out of Philadelphia International Airport writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based carrier brings daily service to New Orleans on Feb. 16. It will launch four flights per week to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico while increasing service to Cancun starting…
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French Life Sciences Firm Plans to Build Regional Headquarters in Spring House Innovation Park
French life sciences firm Roquette is planning to build a $25 million regional headquarters in the Spring House Innovation Park in Lower Gwynedd, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 23,000-square-foot complex will include a research and development lab along with an innovation center. It is expected to open in the summer of…
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Wynnewood Doctor Pens Book on His Experiences Fighting Pancreatic Cancer
Dr. Elliott Schulman, a Wynnewood resident who works with Main Line Health at Lankenau Medical Center, has authored a book about his experiences fighting pancreatic cancer, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Schulman, a 40-year veteran of the study of neurology, has been treating patients for years before getting a cancer diagnosis and learning what it…
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Happy New Year! Local Resident May Ring in 2022 with $1 Million in His Pocket
Nearby Honey Brook resident Brian Mineweaser could start the New Year as a newly minted Pennsylvania Lottery millionaire, according to a staff report from 6ABC. Mineweaser has won a special Pennsylvania Lottery Online Prize Drawing to get the chance to win $1 million during ABC’s live broadcast of Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with…
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This Montgomery County Hospital Makes U.S. News & World Report’s Inaugural List of 237 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
The analysis looked at hospital data for 2019 that only relates to uncomplicated pregnancies, not high-risk pregnancies. The evaluation was based on five factors: scheduled early deliveries, C-section rates in low-risk women, newborn complications, rate of exclusive breast milk feeding, and option for vaginal births after cesarean. Abington Hospital, which is part of Jefferson Health,…
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King of Prussia Shoe Store Ramps Up Sneaker Culture with Rare Stock
If you’re looking for some of the most fashionable and exclusive sneaker releases available in the greater Philadelphia area, you’ll want to check out a shoe store called Legacy, writes Damichael Cole for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located in the King of Prussia Mall, the Legacy store is modern and always up to date on the…
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Kieffer’s Appliances in Lansdale is Your Go-To Resource For Appliances in the Tri-State Area
In business for over 100 years, Kieffer’s Appliances, which is located in Lansdale, Montgomery County, has always been a go-to resource for trade and residential customers looking for appliances in the Tri-State area. One of the owners of Kieffer’s Appliances, Jace Kieffer, has talked about the company’s long-standing history as a premier appliance resource in…
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Historic House in Valley Forge Park Sees New Life in Upcoming Restoration
Sitting within the great valley known as the Grand Parade of the historic Valley Forge National Park lies a failing structure known as the Maurice Stephens House. First built in 1816 as a single-family residence for Esquire Maurice Stephens, this now dilapidated building is looking for a brighter future, according to Main Line Tonight. “Plans…
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Life Sciences PA Moving to New Headquarters in King of Prussia
Life Sciences PA (LSPA) has announced they are moving its headquarters from its current location on Swedesford Rd. in Wayne to 411 Swedeland Road in King of Prussia, PA. The expanded space and rising hub of life sciences in southeastern PA will be the Association’s new home beginning February 2022. “The decision to move was…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Joins Forces with Catholic Social Services on Donation Drive for Afghan Refugees
Gwynedd Mercy University is partnering with Catholic Social Services to complete a donation drive to benefit the Afghan Placement and Assistance Program, writes Lauren Yancer for www.gmercyu.edu. The program helps Afghan evacuees with services before they arrive in the United States and upon their arrival. CSS provides support for basic needs, housing, employment, and health…
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Unique Local Bottle Shop Offers Vast Array of Craft Brews
Pennsylvania’s complicated liquor laws may be an inhibitor to consumers. But it may also have given rise to a niche business: so-called bottle shops that often stock unusual and enticing beers. Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme uncapped a best-of list for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bottle shops often include brands that may be new to purchasers. It also enables…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
While the growth of the U.S. population has slowed to a crawl, coming in at just 0.35 percent from 2019 to 2020, some pockets of the country are still recording a steady increase in residents, with Montgomery County among them, according to a recently released report by Stacker. To determine the fastest-growing counties in Pennsylvania…
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Blue Bell Native and Montco Homebuilder Discusses the Explosive Growth of HOAs
While homeowners associations (HOAs) aim to protect property values, they also can limit a homeowner’s personal choices. Peter Rotelle, Blue Bell native who graduated from Penn State, as well as homebuilder and owner of Rotelle Development in Pottstown, explained the varying dynamics for Michaelle Bond at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rotelle formed an HOA at one…
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