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New Therapy for the Olfactory System: Regaining the Sense of Smell Taken by COVID-19
Among the well-known symptoms of the COVID-19 virus is the loss of smell and taste, which may be slow to return in the aftermath. Former COVID-19 patient Matt McBride of Bucks County’s Holland is rehabbing his damaged nasal receptors with a specialized therapy regimen, reports Lynne Adkins of KYW Newsradio. McBride’s experience of anosmia — the medical term for the temporary loss of smell — is one of the strongest predictors of the presence of coronavirus…
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Immaculata Student’s ‘Hard Work, Dedication Within the Music Department’ Earns Her Scholarship
Immaculata University junior Erin Gouak is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award. A Dresher native, Gouak is pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Music Education. She will be awarded a $4,000 scholarship fund to be used at her discretion for academic enrichment and musical performance advancement. “This prestigious award is given to…
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N.Y. Times Recounts How the Immaculata Women’s Basketball Team Had to Self-Fund Its Way to Being Mighty
Before the advent of Title IX, Immaculata University was a national powerhouse in women’s college basketball, write Alan Blinder, Jeré Longman, and Gillian R. Brassil for The New York Times. At that time, players would find creative ways to finance their costs, such as selling pencils and toothbrushes to pay for travel costs. Their supporters…
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One-Acre Lot, 19,000-Square-Foot Building with ‘Great Visibility from Route 422’ Available in Audubon
A one-acre lot with a 19,729-square-foot building that offers retail, office, and/or flex space is available at 1217 South Trooper Road (Route 363) in Audubon. Listed by Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate, the property is located in a heavily trafficked area, right by the ramp to Route 422. The building boasts office space and a…
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Wiser Wealth: Learn the Secrets of Investing “Like the Big Dogs” in Webinar Today
Frederick Hubler, owner and president of Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, will share investment strategies and discuss financial advice firms during two webinars hosted by MONEYSHOW’s Accredited Investors Virtual Expo. Hubler is an accomplished entrepreneur with a decades-long successful career in financial services and technology. He also serves as the president of Retainer-Based Academy,…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Rachel Heist to Assistant VP, Continues to Expand Its Brand to Equestrian Market
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Rachel Heist to Assistant Vice President, Personal Banker and added her to the bank’s equestrian division. “Rachel is known within the equestrian space not only through her experience as a hunter jumper but also education in equine management,” said Malvern Bank CEO Anthony C. Weagley. “The bank continues to…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Providing Water and Wastewater Solutions to Local Communities
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a five-part series by Aqua Pennsylvania that highlights different aspects of the company, including its history, background on infrastructure upgrades, environmental impact, and emergency preparedness. Many people believe their infrastructure systems — if they think of them at all — have little impact on their day-to-day lives, when…
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Area Cop Plays a Police Officer on NBC’s Law & Order SVU
Det. Chris McMullin of the nearby Bensalem Township Police Department has a principal role as an FDNY captain in an upcoming episode of NBC’s Law & Order SVU, reports Daily Voice Bucks, citing a Facebook announcement. McMullin appears in Season 22’s Episode 10, “Welcome to the Pedo Motel,” airing April 8 at 9 p.m. EST on NBC. McMullin has been acting for nearly a decade. One of his…
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Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh Joins Pennsylvania’s Senate Race
Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and a career physician, has officially joined the 2022 U.S. Senate race, writes Charles Thompson for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Arkoosh, who entered the political arena in 2009 during President Barack Obama’s push for health care reforms, is the latest entrant in the growing group…
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StreamGeeks to Host Webinar About Surging Popularity of Esports Programs in Schools on April 29
The StreamGeeks, a West Chester-based group of video production experts dedicated to helping businesses discover the power of live streaming, will host an educational webinar about the surging popularity of Esports programs on April 29 at 1 PM. The webinar will feature StreamGeeks founder Paul Richards, the author of Esports Edu: Exploring the Intersection of…
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Lead Investor Commits to Venture Fund from Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center
Daiichi Sankyo, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in Japan, has committed to a $10 million lead investment in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center’s Hatch Biofund, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fund was established in 2019 by the Doylestown-based Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, which manages the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, as a companion to the center’s incubator and bio-accelerator…
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Zommick McMahon Listing a Rare Opportunity to Own a Turnkey, Standalone Industrial Building in West Chester
A 15,300-square-foot industrial building on 1.86 acres in West Chester is on the market and listed by Zommick McMahon Commercial Real Estate. Currently owner occupied, the building at 820 East Washington Street in the borough was fully renovated less than two years ago. It features two 10-foot loading dock bays, two 15-foot drive-in bays, and…
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C&N Grows Its Presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania as a Community Bank That Offers World-Class Services
“C&N is the only bank I need.” It’s a vision shared by C&N team members and speaks to the aspirational sentiment they strive to hear from their customers. Formerly known as Citizens & Northern Bank, C&N is based in Wellsboro, in Tioga County, and has a long, proud history that dates back to 1864. Throughout…
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What Makes Wilmington University Military-Friendly?
Col. Gwyn Parris-Atwell of the Delaware Air National Guard took a recent opportunity to describe some of the challenges that keep active service members from pursuing their educational goals. “Military students have unpredictable schedules,” she said. “We typically can’t cancel training or deployments to attend college. Years ago, there weren’t any online options, and we…
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Immaculata University to Host On-Campus Open House for Undergrads on April 17
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on campus on Saturday, April 17 for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. Due to health and safety precautions, the event will be offered at…
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Valley Forge Military Charter School: An Attractive Alternative for Students Shortchanged by Public Education
In education, one size does not fit all. Students don’t all learn the same way, yet they are often subjected to the same standardized models for being taught and evaluated. Furthermore, not all school districts are equal, and therefore, a lot of students are shortchanged by public education. There are several alternatives to public school…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Betty Silfa to Position of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Senior Commercial Lender
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Betty Silfa to the position of Senior Vice President, Pennsylvania Senior Commercial Lender. In this role, Silfa will be responsible for meeting the commercial lending needs of Malvern Bank’s business customers by soliciting new business from present and prospective customers and maintaining ongoing business relationships with present customers. The…
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Wawa to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine—April Fools!
Editor’s Note: The following story about Wawa administering COVID-19 vaccines is meant to be an April Fools’ Day joke. After a year of hunkering down at home, masking, distancing, sanitizing, and trying not to touch their faces, many Americans are wondering if we’ll ever see the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. But the end may…
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