• The Lincoln Center: Nature’s Remedy—Get Outside!

    The Lincoln Center: Nature’s Remedy—Get Outside!

    In a world where many people spend as much time interacting with a digital screen as they do talking to a human being, feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and an inability to turn the brain off is all too familiar. But a simple and free remedy is just outside that door—nature. Opening the door and…

  • PJM Interconnection Faces Overhaul Calls from Bipartisan Coalition of Governors

    PJM Interconnection Faces Overhaul Calls from Bipartisan Coalition of Governors

    Several Republican governors have joined their Democrat counterparts, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, calling for an overhaul of Audubon-based PJM Interconnection, writes Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Governors from twelve states wrote a letter last week urging PJM regulators to implement fundamental changes and appoint a new leadership following the resignation of two board members…

  • TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection

    TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection

    The love for pets runs deep at TLC. Staff members happily consider their dogs, cats, and even goldfish to be part of the family. That’s because the TLC staff have come to learn how beneficial they are in contributing to a joyful and tight-knit family. Here are the beautiful and sometimes surprising ways our pets…

  • The Lincoln Center: Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Sibling Rivalry

    The Lincoln Center: Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Sibling Rivalry

    Romulus and Remus. Scar and Mufasa. Thor and Loki. Sibling rivalry has been around forever and is a common experience in families with more than one child. While it can be challenging, this rivalry also offers valuable learning opportunities for children, teaching them about conflict resolution, empathy, and cooperation. With the right support, parents and…

  • Nurturing Healthy Sleep Habits in Children and Adolescents

    Nurturing Healthy Sleep Habits in Children and Adolescents

    If you’ve been listening carefully, you may have heard a teenager near you say it: “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Adolescent posturing? Sure. A killer Warren Zevon song, absolutely. But the guiding mantra for children? Definitely not. The utterer and every other teenager ought to know just how vital sleep is to their development and…

  • Here Are Five Tips That Can Help You Reduce Your Exam Anxiety

    Here Are Five Tips That Can Help You Reduce Your Exam Anxiety

    Few people look forward to taking an exam. Finals season usually creates loads of stress for students, parents, and educators alike. As test dates get closer, many students experience heightened anxiety, which interferes with and impacts their performance. While some nervousness is natural and motivating, excessive exam anxiety can take a heavy toll. Brain functioning,…

  • A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Support

    A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Support

    As a parent, it is natural to wonder if your child is developing at an expected pace, especially when it comes to learning. Learning disabilities are neurological differences that affect how a child processes information, making it challenging to read, write, spell, or perform math. These difficulties are not related to intelligence but rather to…

  • The Lincoln Center: Encouraging Teen Independence and Responsibility

    The Lincoln Center: Encouraging Teen Independence and Responsibility

    Teen firsts–milestones or significant events that mark a beginning or an introduction to something new–hold tremendous importance as they shape our understanding, skills, and perceptions, even laying the foundation for future growth and development. Some firsts we remember with fondness, some with embarrassed laughter, and some we’d like to forget. Young people happily hear Grandpa…

  • The Lincoln Center: The Unexpected Gift of Embarrassment

    The Lincoln Center: The Unexpected Gift of Embarrassment

    “That was so embarrassing!” Just say the word, “embarrassing,” and everyone has a memory of something that instantly comes to mind. It is a shared human experience.  It could be a face-plant in front of a middle-school crush, a remnant of food in one’s teeth discovered hours after the meal was enjoyed, or spilled coffee…

  • The Lincoln Center: Building Financial Literacy in Teenagers

    The Lincoln Center: Building Financial Literacy in Teenagers

    Unexpected expenses can quickly add up throughout the year, making financial literacy an essential skill for everyone. If managing money is challenging for adults with significant financial experience, imagine how crucial it is for teenagers who are just beginning to navigate personal finances. They will be responsible for handling school and consumer debt, savings, informed…

  • Audubon’s Globus Medical Makes Game-Changing Acquisition

    Audubon’s Globus Medical Makes Game-Changing Acquisition

    Audubon-based Globus Medical has announced its acquisition of California life sciences company Nevro Corp. for $250 million in cash, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal, valued at $5.85 per share, represents a 17% premium over Nevro’s last closing price. The acquisition is expected to close in late Q2 2025, pending shareholder…

  • Governor Josh Shapiro and Trooper Company Reach Deal to Save Consumers Billions

    Governor Josh Shapiro and Trooper Company Reach Deal to Save Consumers Billions

    Governor Josh Shapiro announced a major agreement with PJM Interconnection that will save consumers over $21 billion in energy costs over the next two years, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Audubon’s PJM, the power grid manager supplying Pennsylvania, agreed to cap certain price hikes, preventing an excessive cost increase from its capacity auction set…

  • The Gift of Growth: How to Start a Growth Journal for Your Child

    The Gift of Growth: How to Start a Growth Journal for Your Child

    Parenting can feel like time stands still in the moment, but looking back, the time between infancy and high school graduation feels like a flash. So many tiny moments of epiphany and growth that feel unforgettable at the time, somehow get lost in the noise of life. A growth journal can be a powerful and…

  • Nurturing Creative Minds Through Holistic Education

    Nurturing Creative Minds Through Holistic Education

    In today’s tech-centric educational environment, a holistic education through creativity and hands-on activities often seem overshadowed by screens and standardized tests. However, a growing movement within the academic world is bringing a renewed focus on hands-on activities, crafts, and problem-solving skills. This shift in education emphasizes the importance of engaging students in practical, tactile experiences…

  • John James Audubon Center: Where Birds and History Meet

    John James Audubon Center: Where Birds and History Meet

    The John James Audubon Center is the perfect place for bird aficionados to learn more of the many winged creatures that live among us and about the man who spent his life documenting them, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. The Audubon Center includes a museum that offers many interactive features that help people learn about…

  • The Lincoln Center: The Power of Gratitude in Family Life

    The Lincoln Center: The Power of Gratitude in Family Life

    Gratitude comes easily at the birthday party. Parents have filled the day with presents, special food, cake, balloons, and special attention. Birthday gift lists have been shared with family and friends. As presents are handed out, squeals of joy and laughing smiles greet each new gift. But then comes a moment of truth—THE PRACTICAL PRESENT—the…

  • Governor Shapiro Files Complaint Against Audubon Electric Grid Coordinator PJM Interconnection

    Governor Shapiro Files Complaint Against Audubon Electric Grid Coordinator PJM Interconnection

    Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration filed a complaint on Monday with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission against power grid manager PJM Interconnection, reports Ford Turner for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The complaint alleges PJM conducts energy auction practices that could cost consumers over $20 billion. PJM, based in Audubon, coordinates wholesale electricity movement in 13 states, including…

  • Three Brothers Cranking Out Delicious Spicy Chicken at Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon

    Three Brothers Cranking Out Delicious Spicy Chicken at Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon

    Brothers Leo, Pep, and Jim Osmanollaj have been cranking out delicious spicy chicken at Bab’s Hot Chicken in Audubon, using their Baba’s recipe, reports Bob Kelly for 6abc. “Baba is our grandfather,” said Leo. “He always wanted to open up his restaurant. He loves chicken. He had a chicken farm back at home in Kosovo.…