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Pfizer Collegeville VP Plays Important Role in COVID-19 Vaccine Production
In mid-March, Pfizer’s vice president of operations, Chaz Calitri, was at his Collegeville home when he received a call from his boss, writes Carolyn Y. Johnson for The Washington Post. He was informed that Pfizer’s chief executive, Albert Bourla, wanted to start producing a coronavirus vaccine. The key to this effort was to be Kalamazoo,…
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Collegeville Naval Officer Focuses on Helping Other Veterans After Returning Home
Steve Phillabaum, a Collegeville veteran Navy Surface Warfare Officer who spent years leading the nation’s sailors and Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom, focused on helping other veterans after he returned home, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “The driving force behind me continuing to assist and help veterans is really continuing a life of service,” he…
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Former Collegeville Resident, National President of TRIO Talks Transplants in Pandemic
Jim Gleason, National President of Transplant Recipients International Organization, has a lot to be thankful for when it comes to organ transplants, writes Marie Benz for the Medical Research. The former Collegeville resident was able to go back to work at Blue Bell-based Unisys within three months of receiving a heart transplant. He then continued…
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Pennsylvania’s First StretchLab Location Opens in Collegeville
StretchLab, the assisted stretching franchise, has opened its first Pennsylvania location in Collegeville, writes Grant Hennessy for the Patch. The studio is owned and operated by married couple Jason Guy and Elizabeth Shen. The pair live an active lifestyle and were looking to partner with a brand that they could philosophically align with. Shen is…
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To Keep COVID-19 at Bay, Ursinus College Adopts One of Most Aggressive Testing Policies in Region
In an effort to keep the coronavirus off its campus, Ursinus College in Collegeville has adopted one of the most aggressive testing policies in the region, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The small liberal arts school is testing all its students for the virus every week. Meanwhile, faculty and staff who spend at…
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After Over Three Decades in Perkiomen Valley School District, High-School Athletic Director Larry Glanski Retiring
After more than three decades working in the Perkiomen Valley School District, the last 16 serving as high-school athletic director, Larry Glanski is ready to retire, writes Jeff Stover for the PA Prep Live. Glanski’s departure, which he announced in August, will become effective on October 30. For Glanski, the last 34 years offered both…
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After Shop in Collegeville Closes, Phoenixville Man Takes His Renowned Philly Cheesesteaks To Chester County
Despite the pandemic that has been wreaking havoc on the restaurant industry, a new Philly Cheesesteaks opened in Berwyn earlier this month to the delight of local food aficionados, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The eatery has ingredients that are a cut above, with ribeye steak sliced in house and all-natural chicken that…
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From Unexpected Dance Invitation to Golden Anniversary for Collegeville Couple
Paula and Joe Pezzano of Collegeville have been married for 50 years, but it was her who had to take the first step and ask him to a dance – an unexpected but welcomed move in the 1960s, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair dated for a few years before marrying…
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Wall Street Journal: Backyard Putting Green Helps Collegeville Man Improve His Golf Game During Pandemic
Installing practice golf green in his back yard during the pandemic helped Dean Vagnozzi of Collegeville stay active and improve his short game significantly, writes Beth DeCarbo for The Wall Street Journal. When the coronavirus outbreak began in the United States, 51-year-old Vagnozzi decided to call up Tour Greens Mid-Atlantic and create a personal –…
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Ursinus College Hopes to Hold On-Campus Classes in Fall, But Still Planning for Various Scenarios
Ursinus College in Collegeville is hoping to hold classes in person if at all possible come fall semester, but is nonetheless planning for various scenarios, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Mark Schneider, Ursinus vice president for academic affairs and dean, the liberal arts college is even considering delaying the next semester…
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Despite Having to Move Departure Date, Collegeville Student Looking Forward to Joining Peace Corps as Volunteer
Mary Eyde, a Collegeville resident and La Salle University senior, is looking forward to serving her post-graduation term in Africa as a volunteer in the Peace Corps, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eyde attended Perkiomen Valley High and is now a political science major and a member of La Salle’s golf team. However…
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Epidemiologists, Inmate Rights Advocates Urging Officials to Reduce Inmate Population in Local Prisons as Coronavirus Pandemic Continues
Epidemiologists and inmate rights advocates are urging officials to reduce the inmate population in local prisons due to the coronavirus outbreak, write Joseph Darius Jaafari and Cynthia Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The virus may have already made it inside State Correctional Institution Phoenix, where a death row inmate Walter Ogrod fell ill last week.…
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New Brewpub with Sterling Pedigree to Open in Collegeville
Troubles End Brewing, a new brewpub with a sterling pedigree, will open at Collegeville Station on March 5, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new establishment is backed by brothers Dave and Nick Bellenzeni, brewer Zachary Svoboda, formerly of Forest & Main, and Casey Parker, a partner in the Pistola’s bars in Philadelphia.…
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MONTCO Careers – Pfizer
With a location in Collegeville, Pfizer is an American global pharmaceutical corporation, developing and producing medicines and vaccines for a wide range of medical disciplines, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, diabetology/endocrinology, and neurology. Customer Experience Strategy Manager This position implements customer experience roadmaps and program plans specific to business needs; supports customer experience strategy workshops and co-leads…
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State Reps Ride SEPTA From Pottstown to Norristown Transportation Center to Highlight Commuter Issues
State Rep. Joe Ciresi hopped on a SEPTA bus from Pottstown to Norristown Transportation Center to showcase the problems faced each day by non-driving commuters, according to a staff report from the Montgomery Media. He was joined by SEPTA officials and state Rep. Joe Webster, who took the ride from Collegeville. “It’s no secret that…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Original Farmhouse with Extensive Addition in Collegeville
An original farmhouse with an extensive addition, four bedrooms, and three and a half bathrooms set on a gorgeous 4.54-acre lot offers both the charm of yesteryear while providing all the amenities of modern living. Highlights include a stunning chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances and a huge island. There is also an open two-story…
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GlaxoSmithKline Begins Work on Potential Coronavirus Vaccine
GlaxoSmithKline, with a research facility in Collegeville, is the latest in a line of pharmaceutical manufacturers that are working on a potential vaccine for the new strain of coronavirus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last week, the company has announced its collaboration with the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. As part of…
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Local Puppy Who Survived Being Abandoned at Birth Is Part of Starting Lineup for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XVI
Linus, a puppy who was adopted by Howard and Andrea Shinder of Collegeville after being abandoned at birth, is going to be part of the starting lineup for Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XVI on Feb. 2, writes Deb Kiner for the Penn Live Patriot-News. Linus was one of three newborn puppies who were left abandoned…
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