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Audubon Center Experts Hope Largest Mass Bird Collision Ever in Philly Inspires Action
In just one day, over 1,000 migrating birds such as Parula and Magnolia collided with high buildings in downtown Philadelphia, writes Connie Sanchez for Audobon.org. Now, experts at Audubon Center are hoping that this largest mass collision event ever in Philadelphia’s history will inspire action for bird-friendly communities. On October 2, Audubon Pennsylvania’s program manager…
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Audubon Company Leads the Way in Recycling the Fastest Growing Consumer Plastic
J.P. Mascaro & Sons in Audubon is leading the way in recycling the fastest-growing consumer plastic nationwide – flexible plastic packaging, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company’s TotalRecycle plant was key in a national pilot program aimed at recycling, reusing, and educating consumers about FPP. Mascaro was selected for the program three…
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Audubon’s Bald Birds Brewing Spreads its Wings All the Way to Jersey Shore
Audubon-based Bald Birds Brewing Company is spreading its wings and expanding its operations to Jersey Shore with a new taproom, event hall, and brewery, writes Linda Roller for the Mountain Home. The brewery co-owned by Joe and Abby Feerrar opened its new location in an old manufacturing site last month. “My husband, Joe, grew up…
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The Lincoln Center: How to Give Your Brain a Break
By Rachel Gruen, LCSW, CCTP Do you ever feel like the inside of your brain is one of those amusement park Tilt-A-Whirl rides? You are not alone! We are bombarded daily with a non-stop flow of information from our phones, our computers and from television. These days, we seem to be connected to the internet…
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Philadelphia Archdiocese Announces Closing of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon
On September 25, Catholic Human Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the imminent closure of St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon, writes Gary Puleo for the Montgomery Media. “Today, it was announced that the Board of Directors of Catholic Human Services voted to discontinue programming operated by Saint Gabriel’s System, including Saint Gabriel’s Hall and…
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Audubon Native’s USL Championship Goalie Debut Goes Off Without Hitch
Vince Tasca, an Audubon native and former Philadelphia Lone Star keeper, did not originally see his next move in his USL Championship debut as being to Austin Bold FC last week, writes Matthew Ralph for the Brotherly Game. The game was played in front of fans at home. It was not a particularly hard night…
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For These Seniors, Finding Hope Is the First Giant Step Toward Healing
By Linda Bayer I have the pleasure of working for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth located in Audubon, Pennsylvania. I work as an Elder Victim Mobile Therapist, providing therapy, care, and, most of all, hope to individuals over 60 who have been victims of crime, or physical or sexual abuse, now or in…
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The Choices Program from The Lincoln Center Continues to Grow
Not every teenager thrives in a traditional school setting. Some students with emotional and behavioral challenges struggle in a large classroom, avoiding school altogether as they fall behind on basic skills. These students are very capable of succeeding academically. They often just need additional support and new, creative approaches to the learning experience. To meet…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth—Helping Crime Victims Since 1987
In 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice reported victims of crime as the most neglected group in the study of crime. Victims found themselves on their own, facing trauma that could overshadow the rest of their lives. The Lincoln Center decided it was time to give victims a voice and…
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Build Back Better Brings Nonprofits Together for the Community
The coronavirus pandemic offers a chance for us to do things better. Its impact has been felt by everyone— in families, in homes, in the workplace and in the community. Some have felt its sting more than others. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching and counseling…
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Embarking on Banner Year, Audubon-Based Nonprofit Honors Graduates of Its Leadership Academy
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) – an education and human services organization that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to school students and their families – is about to embark on a banner year. The Audubon-based nonprofit kicked off its 50th anniversary on Thursday by honoring TLC Leadership Academy’s Class of…
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Within Months of Taking Over, New CEO of Audubon-Based PJM Had to Deal with Extraordinary Circumstances
Manu Asthana, the new CEO of Audubon-based PJM has had to deal with extraordinary circumstances just three months after taking over due to the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Asthana stepped into the role at the company that coordinates the wholesale electricity movement for nearly 65 million people in January,…
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Audubon’s Founder of JDRF Marks Semi-centennial of Organization on Virtua Health CEO’s Podcast
Lee Ducat, the Audubon founder of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, recently marked the semi-centennial of the organization on the podcast hosted by Virtua Health CEO Dennis Pullin, according to a staff report from the South Jersey Central Record. On May 21, 1970, Ducat started one of the most successful nonprofit organizations dedicated to eliminating…
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With Vigilant Employee Monitoring, J. P. Mascaro Continues to Serve Their Clients and Communities
Audubon-based J. P. Mascaro, one of the largest and most successful waste management companies in the country, issued a letter Monday underscoring the company’s commitment to the health and safety of their employees, clients, colleagues and the communities they serve. Even though none of the company’s 850 employees or their families have tested positive for…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons Gets on Front Line of Progressing Recycling Industry with ‘First-Ever’ Initiative
Audubon-based J.P. Mascaro & Sons is at the forefront of the evolving recycling industry with its new initiative to do curbside pickups of flexible plastic packaging for recycling at its TotalRecycle materials recovery facility, writes Donna Rovins for the Pottstown Mercury. The company is the first in the nation to recycle this kind of plastic…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons Adds South Heidelberg Township To Its Pottstown Flexible Plastic Packaging Recycling Program
Audubon-based J.P. Mascaro & Sons has announced that as part of its curbside collection of recyclables contract, South Heidelberg Township residents can now include flexible plastic packaging for recycling as part of an industry-sponsored recycling “Pilot Program.” The local waste company and its TotalRecycle fully-automated single stream recycling facility are leading the pilot initiative. The…
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Audubon’s J.P. Mascaro & Sons Awarded $2.5M in New Municipal Contracts
J.P. Mascaro & Sons, the Audubon-based family operated waste service company, was recently awarded around $2.5 million in new municipal waste collection and recycling contracts. The company will now add Boroughs of Royersford, Bridgeport, and Mount Penn to the areas it services. Among the reasons for the company being awarded the contracts, company President Pat…
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Audubon Waste Company Awarded Two Whitemarsh Township Contracts
P. Mascaro & Sons, the family-owned Audubon waste company, has been awarded two comprehensive three-year waste service contracts by the Whitemarsh Township. Each contract includes two one-year renewal options. The two contracts start on January 1 and are valued at more than $10 million. The first contract covers the collection, transportation, and disposal of Whitemarsh…
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