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Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher announced the policy change in a letter to the school community. The district will introduce…
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DelVal and Penn State Abington Announce Pathway to Master’s in Healthcare Administration
Delaware Valley University (DelVal) and Penn State Abington have announced an agreement to create a five-year pathway program so undergraduates enrolled in four Abington majors may earn a Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from DelVal in a faster and more affordable manner. Abington students may take up to nine credits of coursework at…
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This Ivyland Creamery Was Recognized by the American Dairy Association
An Ivyland creamery got the seal of approval from two “ice cream officers” working for the American Dairy Association North East, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maddie Smith and Mia Svirsky from Washington D.C. were tasked with embarking on a three-week tour of Pennsylvania creameries. Smith and Svirsky, who are friends and…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for the campus’ new $68 million academic building that is slated to open for the fall 2026 semester. He was joined by the campus community, local and regional officials, supporters, and alumni to…
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Lupus Awareness Inspires Ardmore Family’s Successful Natural Skincare Line
A Montgomery County family is behind Ardmore-based Holland & Milan Organics, a natural skincare line inspired by a loved one lost to lupus, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Founded by Francis Pascal in 2017, Holland & Milan Organics is more than just a business—it’s a tribute. Pascal’s daughters, Holland, 9, and Milan,…
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Hollywood Actor and Abington Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is dating model Gigi Hadid, bought a home near her mother’s $4 million horse farm. The pair were spotted on a romantic getaway at New Hope luxury hotel, River House…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Backs TikTok with Help from Former Trump Administration Officials
Bala-Cynwyd-based Jeffrey Yass is working with former Trump administration officials to keep TikTok in the American markets, writes Layla A. Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yass’s trading firm, Susquehanna International Group reportedly owns a 15 percent stake in TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance according to the Wall Street Journal. Yass is Pennsylvania’s richest person with an…
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Tennessee Couple Stuns with Matching Bridal Gowns from Different Stores, Including Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal
A bridal gown purchased from David’s Bridal in Chattanooga, Tennesse was recently featured in People Magazine. McKenzie Ball and Erin Ball, a couple from Tennessee, unknowingly selected nearly identical bridal gowns from different stores for their June 8 wedding. McKenzie purchased her gown from The Ritz in Portsmouth, Ohio, while Erin found hers at David’s,…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Delays FDA Approval Plans for Experimental DNA Drug
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio is delaying plans to seek Food and Drug Administration approval for its experimental DNA medicine as a treatment for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis before the end of the year due to a recent setback, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company stated in July it would file its first…
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Viral TikTok Hack Shows Easy Water Bottle Trick to Eliminate Spotted Lanternflies
A TikTok video that has gone viral provides a natural way to kill spotted lanternflies using only an empty water bottle, writes Danielle Letenyei for Green Matters. A year ago, TikTok creator @greenleafa posted a video on how she killed many lanternflies with a simple method. At the start of the video, she displayed a…
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Legal Matters: The Impact of Kayden’s Law on Custody Cases in Pennsylvania
By: Elizabeth Billies In a significant move to protect the well-being of children, Pennsylvania has passed Kayden’s Law. The bill was signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro on Friday, June 14, 2024, and goes into effect today, August 13. Named in memory of Kayden Mancuso, a seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life during a court-ordered…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Host 27th Annual Golf Tournament
Gwynedd Mercy University will host its 37th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, September 30, 2024. The event is sponsored by Irwin & Leighton Commercial Builders and will take place at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club in Fort Washington. Space is limited to 124 golfers. The tournament is a shamble format in which everyone plays their…
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Madrigal Pharmaceuticals in Conshohocken Reports $14.6 Million in Sales from Groundbreaking NASH Drug Rezdiffra
Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals generated $14.6 million in sales from Rezdiffra, its first and flagship product, during the second quarter of 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Rezdiffra was granted Food and Drug Administration approval in March, and became the first drug cleared to treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, or NASH. The product, which hit…
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Philadelphia Metro Sees Significant Gains in Luxury Home Sales
The luxury housing market in Greater Philadelphia has seen noteworthy gains in the last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to data from Bright MLS, the number of sales and listings for luxury homes in the Philadelphia metro area is up considerably in the second quarter compared to the same period…
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From Trains to Bikes: Philadelphia Area’s Super Commuters Navigate Daily Challenges
The number of super commuters – those who travel 90 minutes or more to work – in the Philadelphia region continues to increase, but is still well below pre-pandemic numbers, writes Milan Varia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2021 to 2022, the number of super commuters in the area rose by 23.4 percent, going from…
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Green Lane Couple Transforms 90s Home into Screaming Goat Farm
In the last two years, Green Lane’s Michael and Melissa Meacham turned an outdated 1990s home into a modern farmhouse they named the Screaming Goat Farm, writes Laura Hoover for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It was just plain,” said Melissa. “It was a run-of-the-mill house. But it was well built. I just knew my husband could…
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This Bristol Location is Considered a Top Hot Dog Mainstay in Bucks County
This Bucks County restaurant is making waves as one of the region’s best hot dog spots. Recently relocated to Bristol’s Naked Brewing, Cheese Dawgs combines two American favorites: hot dogs and beer, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Patrons can choose between a regular dog or a foot-long, with a variety of toppings…
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Jamison Mother-Daughter Duo Finds Sweet Success in Honey Business
A Bucks County mother-daughter team transformed their passion for beekeeping into a thriving business, according to The Reporter. Karen Zebrowski and Nikki Zebrowski-Beck founded Jamison-based Backyard Buzz while working as nurses at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia. Initially selling honey to coworkers and at local events, their part-time venture quickly grew in popularity. By 2021,…
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