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Historic Washington Crossing Bridge Set for $8 Million Environmental Review
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has announced an $8 million initiative with HDR Engineering, Inc. to assess the future of the 119-year-old Washington Crossing Bridge, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. This comprehensive study aims to enhance mobility and ensure safe, reliable river crossings in the area. This crucial environmental review, inspired…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Unveils State-of-the-Art Facility for 100th Anniversary
In celebration of its 100th anniversary, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, is set to unveil a new, state-of-the-art facility this Thursday that will allow visitors to witness veterinary care like never before, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. The 39,000-square-foot welcome center, part of a multimillion-dollar development, is designed to enhance visitor engagement and…
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Stanley M. Friedman, Lansdale Architect Who Designed King of Prussia Plaza, Dies at 93
Stanley M. Friedman, of Lansdale, a former architect who designed the King of Prussia Plaza in 1963, died on June 14 aged 93, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friedman was also a veteran, a former city planner in Boulder, Colorado, and a longtime pilot and skier. He volunteered as a search and rescue…
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Flourtown-based Guardian Nurses Seeks Applicants for $5,000 Award
Guardian Nurses, a nurse-owned patient advocacy services company in Flourtown, is facing a surprising challenge: the lack of applicants for its $5,000 Entrepreneurial Award, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This award, aimed at supporting nurses who are launching their own healthcare businesses, has found few takers over the past two years. …
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Abington Friends School’s Boys Ultimate Makes States
By: Tina Yen Since 2018, every Spring Athletics season at Abington Friends, new athletes interested in joining Ultimate Frisbee find their way off-the-beaten trail and onto the rain saturated Meadow Field, tucked away behind the creek and Headwaters Discovery Playground, hidden from view of the average passerby. But steadily, year by year, the program has…
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J-Town Market Brings Iconic Empanadas and More to Jenkintown
J-Town Market and Eatery is a charming new establishment in Jenkintown that serves empanadas, fresh produce, and breakfast sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The Montgomery County corner store opened in May, that is the third in a series of establishments owned by Rosie Thomas and her husband Jiji. They originally…
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Four Dischell Bartle Dooley Attorneys Named 2024 Super Lawyers
Partners Mark Dischell, John Dooley and Elizabeth Billies have been selected to the 2024 Super Lawyers list. Additionally, George Saba Jr., of counsel to the firm, was also named a Super Lawyer. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are named to the Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects the…
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London Biotech Firm Acquires Bala-based SwanBio, Launches Spur Therapeutics
Freeline Therapeutics, a London-based biotechnology company, has acquired SwanBio, a gene therapy firm based in Bala Cynwyd, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The newly formed entity will operate under the name Spur Therapeutics. The financial details of the acquisition remain confidential. The deal was facilitated by Syncona, the majority investor in…
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King of Prussia Woman Gives Birth on Road with Help from Tow Truck Driver
When she started having contractions over the weekend, Andrenna Reid, of King of Prussia, thought she would have enough time to make it to the hospital, according to a staff report from 6 ABC Philadelphia. However, her newborn son, Santana Reid, had other ideas. Reid felt her contractions quickening around 3 AM on Father’s Day,…
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Spring-Ford’s Matt Zollers Secures NIL Deals and Shines at Elite 11 Finals
Spring-Ford quarterback Matt Zollers, Pennsylvania’s top-rated passer who is committed to Missouri, recently signed several name, image, and likeness deals, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It feels pretty cool, obviously, because not many kids get to experience this,” said Matt Zollers. “It’s almost surreal because I never expected this to happen.” Zollers’s first…
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Researchers in Delaware Find Potential Solution for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
The season when swarms of spotted lanternflies come to the Philadelphia region is nearly upon us, but this time, researchers may have a way of getting them under control, writes Ross DiMattei for CBS News Philadelphia. Part of the problem why it has taken almost ten years to make any progress in dealing with the…
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Summer Events at Normandy Farm: Pig Roast and Clam Bake
Normandy Farm is the place to be this summer with two exciting events: the Pig Roast on Thursday, June 27, from 6-9 PM, and the Clam Bake on Thursday, July 25, from 6-9 PM. These signature events promise unforgettable evenings filled with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and live music. Pig Roast – June 27 Kick…
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Netflix House Brings Favorite Shows to Life at King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall will soon become home to Netflix House, an immersive venue that will allow visitors to experience their favorite shows in real life, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new entertainment space is expected to open in 2025. Netflix House will have interactive spaces focusing on the most popular shows…
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New Beginnings for Neshaminy Mall: Paramount Realty Set to Revitalize Bensalem Landmark
Neshaminy Mall, one of Bucks County’s largest and oldest shopping centers, has a new owner. Paramount Realty will finalize the purchase within the next 30 days, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. No specific plans have been disclosed by Paramount Realty regarding the 1-million square foot property located at the crossroads…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Harmony Biosciences Seeks FDA Nod for Pediatric Use of Narcolepsy Drug Wakix
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to decide by Thursday on Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences‘ application to expand the use of its flagship sleep disorder drug, Wakix, to include pediatric patients, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Initially approved in 2019 for adults with narcolepsy experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness or…
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Levittown Icon Merrill Reese Receives Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction
Merrill Reese, the legendary voice of the Philadelphia Eagles and part-owner of Levittown’s WBCB-AM, is set to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reese, 81, has been awarded the 2024 Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award for his exceptional contributions to professional football broadcasting. He…
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Lower Moreland’s Shane Cohen Defies Odds to Win NCAA Title and Chase Olympic Glory
Lower Moreland High School graduate Shane Cohen went from believing that his track days were over to becoming an NCAA champion and heading for Olympic trials, writes Ben Istvan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cohen was dead last in the men’s 800-meter final at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships last week when he switched…
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Springfield Resident Caroline Pamukcu Set to Compete in Paris Olympics Equestrian Events
Springfield resident Caroline Pamukcu is set to compete in the Olympic Games next month, representing the U.S. in equestrian events in Paris, writes Rick Holmes for WFMZ. She dedicates 12 hours a day to perfecting her skills at Buckwampum Farm, a place she regards as an equestrian haven. She has been training here since she…
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