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Gwynedd Mercy University Names Mike Statmore as New Chief Information Officer
Gwynedd Mercy University has named Mike Statmore as its new Chief Information Officer Statmore will take over the role from Gregg Chottiner, who left the university in August. Statmore has more than 30 years of experience in information technology (IT) leadership across multiple industries, including higher education. Most recently, Statmore served as the Director of…
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Climate Crisis Focus of Cross-Venue Exhibit Curated by Penn State Abington Art Instructor
Penn State Abington art instructor Julia Clift’s first venture into curation, “Seeing the Anthropocene” (StA), is open in Philadelphia as a cross-venue exhibit that thoughtfully explores the climate crisis and urgent environmental issues through works by a diverse roster of international collaborators. “Many works in the show point to the concept that we humans are part of nature rather…
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Stephen Kandel, Bucks County-Raised TV Writer of ‘Star Trek’, ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Dies at 96
The Bucks County-raised masterful writer behind quintessential television shows such as ‘Star Trek’, ABC’s ‘Batman’, ‘Hawaii Five-O‘, and ‘Barnaby Jones,’ Stephen Kandel, has passed away from natural causes at 96 years old, writes Mike Barnes for The Hollywood Reporter. In addition to his lengthy resume of TV show-writing credits, Kandel had a stake in screenwriting,…
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Normandy Farm and “the farmer’s daughter” to Host Thanksgiving Feasts and Pie Sale
Normandy Farm is gearing up for a spectacular Thanksgiving celebration with an expansive buffet in its Grand Ballroom and a 4-course prix fixe menu at “the farmer’s daughter.” The events, scheduled for Thursday, November 23, promise an unforgettable dining experience for families and friends. The Grand Ballroom Buffet at Normandy Farm, available from 12:00 PM…
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Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy
Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for Delaware Currents. Officials are warning that freshwater drums, blue catfish, and northern snakeheads could eat other fish, and can grow to large sizes, increasing their consumption of other aquatic…
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MCCC Adds Green Space to Pottstown Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) started construction at its Pottstown Campus to convert a parking lot into a green space. The near one-acre parking area at the college’s North Hall building will be transformed into a grass-covered space with a new retaining wall, site lighting, and drainage along the Manatawny Creek. Construction started Oct. 24…
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Aquatic Predator Alert: Surge in Large Size Invasive Fish Alarms Officials at the Delaware River Basin, Upper Black Eddy
Several species of invasive fish are growing in numbers in the lower Delaware River basin, some spotted in Upper Black Eddy, writes Kerry Bates for Delaware Currents. Officials are warning that freshwater drums, blue catfish, and northern snakeheads could eat other fish, and can grow to large sizes, increasing their consumption of other aquatic…
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Manor College Men’s Soccer Team Wins ESAC Championship, Dempster Earns 100th Victory as Head Coach
The Manor College men’s soccer team defeated Central Penn College 4-3 to claim the institution’s first Eastern States Athletic Conference (ESAC) Championship. “What a ride this season has been, and to cap it off by winning the ESAC was amazing,” Manor College Head Coach John Dempster said. “I always believed in this team, they just…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fourth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University’s fourth annual Spark Bowl, a “Shark Tank“-like competition, will award thousands of dollars in prizes to area small businesses on November 16. Doors open at 5 PM to allow area entrepreneurs and small businesses to network, and the Spark Bowl event takes place from 6 to 8 PM in DelVal’s Life Sciences…
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Delaware Valley University Creates President’s Advisory Council
Delaware Valley University has created a President’s Advisory Council (PAC), a non-governing group that supports the university’s historical commitment to experiential learning. The council aims to prepare students to meet the challenges of a complex global environment, engage in life-long learning, acquire requisite skills, and exhibit a spirit of inquiry that enriches and informs their…
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Villanova University and Cabrini University Reach Final Agreement
Villanova University and Cabrini University, along with the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—who founded Cabrini University—have reached a final agreement for Villanova to assume ownership of the Cabrini campus after the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. The final agreement, which states that Villanova will also maintain the Cabrini name for the…
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Pretzel Bagel with a Side of Pork Roll: Check Out These Iconic Bucks County Breakfast Restaurants
Bucks County breakfast restaurants come with an unmistakable Pennsylvania charm, blending timeless local appeal with a Philly-style twist on culinary classics. Pretzel Factory-Langhorne offers fresh renditions of the region’s favorite savory baked good in the form of a bagel, writes Heather McGurrin for Visit Bucks County. The pretzel bagel breakfast sandwich can be topped with…
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Penn State Abington to Host Open House for Students of Color
Penn State Abington will host an open house for students of color on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM. The school celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive community that values every individual. The open house will provide attendees with firsthand experience of the environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Prospective students and their guests…
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MCCC Mustangs Men’s Soccer Team Earns EPAC Conference Crown
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Mustangs men’s soccer has a big reason to celebrate, as the team recently won the 2023 Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference championship following a 4-1 win over last year’s EPAC champion Northampton Community College. The Mustangs squad holds a 10-1-2 record and has its sights set on the National Junior College…
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MCCC to Host ‘Blind Visionaries’ Exhibition, Workshop, Panel Discussion and Performance
Montgomery County Community College will host Blind Visionaries, an exhibition, workshop, panel discussion and musical performance celebrating the artwork of photographers who are blind or visually impaired and their sighted collaborators. The “Blind Visionaries” series of events kicks off Thursday, Nov. 2 from 1-3 PM with “Blind Visionaries – Workshop: Painting with Light” in the…
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MCCC Theater Program Presents Student Performances of “The Pillowman” and “Antigone” This November
Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program, Drama Club and West End Student Theater will present “The Pillowman” and “Antigone” at its Pottstown and Blue Bell campuses. “The Pillowman,” by Martin McDonagh is directed by MCCC Theater Assistant Professor Jessica DalCanton, and will run at the Pottstown campus from Nov. 2-4 at 7 PM, Nov.…
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Pretzel Bagel with a Side of Pork Roll: Check Out These Iconic Bucks County Breakfast Restaurants
Bucks County breakfast restaurants come with an unmistakable Pennsylvania charm, blending timeless local appeal with a Philly-style twist on culinary classics. Pretzel Factory-Langhorne offers fresh renditions of the region’s favorite savory baked good in the form of a bagel, writes Heather McGurrin for Visit Bucks County. The pretzel bagel breakfast sandwich can be topped with…
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Halloween Cat Safety 101: Expert Advice from a University of Pennsylvania-Educated Veterinarian
A University of Pennsylvania-educated veterinarian has advice on how to keep your pet cat safe this Halloween, on ModernCat. Dressing your feline in a costume might be cute for Instagram but most fur-babies find them irritating, writes Dr. Liz Bales. These sneaky creatures might try to slink and slide out of a costume but…
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