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People Magazine: West Chester Native a Finalist to Appear in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue
West Chester native Christie Valdiserri is one of the 16 women in a diverse and inclusive group of finalists vying to land a spot in Sports Illustrated’s popular Swimsuit Issue, writes Brittany Talarico for People magazine. Valdiserri, who currently resides in Los Angeles, is a dance and fitness instructor with alopecia. When her hair first…
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Rebel Boutique in Ardmore Gives More High-End Fitness Apparel Options to Fitness Enthusiasts
Local fitness enthusiasts will have more options for high-end fitness apparel with the arrival of Rebel boutique in Ardmore, writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. The Chestnut Hill fitness and apparel boutique opened up a pop-up active wear store in the center of Suburban Square Dec 2. The new store offers workout clothing from…
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Merck’s Fight With Insurers Over Cyber-Attack Could Have Far-Reaching Effects
A fight between Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with an Upper Gwynedd location, and its insurers over a cyber-attack that happened over two years ago could have far-reaching effects, writes Riley Griffin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In June 2017, Merck was hit by NotPetya, a creation of the GRU – Russia’s military intelligence agency. However, Merck…
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Once Set to Be Euthanized, Special-Needs Pig Just Three Weeks Old Arrives in Kennett for Treatment
A special-needs pig just three weeks old has been flown to New Bolton Center at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in Kennett Square for treatment, writes John Crane for The Danville (Va.) Register & Bee. Hope, a female pig, was born with deformed rear legs. The veterinary staff at the New Bolton…
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Lower Merion Students Find Cheaper Education in Israel
Several Lower Merion students decided to continue their education in Israel due to considerably less expensive college tuitions, writes Eric Schucht for the Jewish Exponent. For Aleck Zimbalist, the cost was one but not the only reason he chose to study in Israel. After graduating high school, he took a gap year to visit Israel.…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Hurt by Aging Roads, Bridges, Mass Transit, Report Says
Pennsylvania’s economic growth could be adversely affected if more attention isn’t paid to the state’s aging highways, bridges and mass transit, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Times. An assessment report from a Pennsylvania House task force released in November shows funding is badly needed to fix our transportation infrastructure. “With today’s growing economy placing…
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Abington High School Grad’s Bulldog Captures Hearts of Audience, Wins National Dog Show
Thor, a bulldog owned by Abington High School graduate Kara Gordon, captured the hearts of the live and television audiences and won Best in Show at the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show held at the Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, writes William Bender for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thor, who was born in Lima,…
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Physicians Care Surgery Center in Royersford Is Getting Ready for Its Debut
Physicians Care Surgery Center in Royersford, located just a few hundred feet away from the Physicians Care Surgical Hospital, is getting closer to its debut, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $15 million outpatient surgery center was developed through a partnership between local health care providers Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, Main Line Health,…
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Some Of Region’s Best Places To Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree Are In Montco
You do not have to go far from home to cut your own perfect Christmas tree, as some of the best places for the occasion are right here in Montgomery County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. With their range of live trees ready for decorating, three local farms are guaranteed to provide…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene Community, felt that progressive reforms…
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UConn Women’s Basketball Coach Recalls Time When He And His Family Emigrated to Norristown from Italy
November 22 holds a special meaning in the life of astonishingly successful UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, writes Carl Adamec for the Journal Inquirer. On that date in 1961, Auriemma, his mother Marciella, brother Ferrucio, and sister Anna arrived in the United States after an 11-day trip from Italy. They joined Auriemma’s father, Donato,…
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Joseph Levine & Sons to Open New Location In Blue Bell
After more than 130 years of providing funeral and burial services to the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area, Joseph Levine & Sons will now have a location in Montgomery County, writes Matt Silver for the Jewish Exponent. The fifth-generation family business is set to open a Blue Bell location in the fall next year.…
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King of Prussia to Welcome Third Medical Marijuana Shop This Week
In addition to being home to the nation’s biggest mall, King of Prussia is rapidly developing into a center for retail medical marijuana, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shopping mecca will welcome its third medical marijuana shop, the RiSE Dispensary, on Nov. 26. All three are located near King of Prussia Mall.…
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MCCC Celebrates Latest Class of Nurse Aide Training Program Graduates
Montgomery County Community College recently saw 14 students successfully graduate from its Nurse Aide Training Program held at its central campus in Blue Bell and West Campus in Pottstown. Lori Spiezio, a registered nurse and the manager of the Nurse Aide Program, has worked with students on both campuses. She was impressed by the determination…
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Archbishop Wood High School Adds AI to Security Measures That Can Detect If Somebody Is Holding a Weapon
Archbishop Wood High School has added Athena Security’s artificial intelligence software that can detect if someone is holding a weapon to its arsenal of safety and security measures, writes Stephanie Huges for the Marketplace. This is just the latest in a line of security measures implemented recently due to the growing number of school shootings…
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HomeServe Buys Controlling Stake In Conshohocken-Based eLocal Holdings
HomeServe, based in the U.K., has acquired a controlling stake in Conshohocken-based eLocal Holdings, for $140 million, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. eLocal Holdings specializes in “pay per call” and “pay per lead” consumer sales leads for home repair, debt, addiction, and legal services firms. The group led by LLR invested $25…
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Four Montgomery County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation
Four Montgomery County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. The Hill School in Pottstown ranked highest among Montgomery County schools at No. 142. Harriton Senior High School in Rosemont is next at No. 406, followed by The Haverford School at No. 428.…
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New Tru by Hilton Opens in Heart of Valley Forge
Tru by Hilton, the innovative hotel experience from Hilton, is coming to Audubon-Valley Forge. The 121-room hotel is located in the heart of Valley Forge, near the Greater Philadelphia Oaks Expo Center and King of Prussia Mall. This offers easy access to the major highways and the numerous companies, restaurants, and corporate parks in the…
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