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Annovis Bio Creates New Drug Form to Treat Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
A Berwyn-based biopharmaceutical company is filing for a patent for its new drug candidate that could potentially treat neurodegenerative diseases. Annovis Bio filed for a patent for the “novel crystalline form” of buntanetap, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This drug has a higher purity and longer half-life. Getting a 20-year patent…
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2 Delaware County Residents Add Voice to Ocean City Wind Farm Protest
Two Delaware County residents joined protestors linked up on the beach July 15 in solidarity against the planned development of offshore wind farms in Ocean City, New Jersey, writes Craig D. Schenck for the Ocean City Sentinel. Joseph and Debra Fuiman, who live in Delaware County, but have a home on the island, said they…
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Centre County Wawa Moves Delco Vibe Into State College Area
Wawa’s westernmost outpost in Pennsylvania is moving closer to reality as the company submitted its land development plans for its first Wawa store in Centre County, along Benner Pike near Bellefonte, writes Geoff Rushton for StateCollege.com. A Wawa spokesman said the hope is to open several stores in the State College area. The proposed store…
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Foundation’s ‘Give Book’ Makes It Easy to Donate to Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County, which offers support and resources for nonprofits benefitting Delaware County, is in a unique position to build a bridge between those with a passion to give and those making a real difference in people’s lives. Now The Foundation hopes to bring these two great forces together through the 2023 Give…
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Chadds Ford’s Lumberjill Martha King Goes for National Title
Chadds Ford lumberjill world champion Martha King is again vying for the U.S. STIHL Timbersports National Women’s Championship title in the intermediate division as she prepares to compete July 28 in Milwaukee. King has already won the National Women’s Championship twice, in 2019 and 2021. The 34-year-old also took the International Women’s Cup in Vienna…
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SCORE: Learn How to Use AI to Help Your Small Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has this free AI workshop to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In this Tuesday, July 25 webinar, starting at 1 PM, an expert presenter will break down the different AI tools available to you and guide you through a six-step process for deploying AI in your business. Artificial intelligence…
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State Agriculture Secretary Visits Hydroponics Program at Chester High
A pilot hydroponic garden program at Chester High School became part of a state-wide tour by Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding this week celebrating the state’s successes for Urban Agriculture Week, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Our goal is to look at urban agriculture, at what’s happening but also how to keep…
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In Upper Darby, There’s a Hospital for Sick SEPTA Trains
SEPTA has got a hospital for sick trains located just past the 69th Street Terminal right in Upper Darby, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The massive SEPTA garage has mechanics, welders, and machinists who fix cracks in the frames of Market-Frankford Line trains to keep the heavily traveled line running. “It’s a challenge…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Celebrates 25th “Silver” Anniversary
Freedom Village at Brandywine, an Active Adult (55+) community, recently marked a significant milestone as it celebrated its 25-year silver anniversary with a grand masquerade-themed party, as well as other festivities earlier in the week, including a happy hour and a celebration recognizing residents who have lived in the community since its inception. The special…
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New Playground Set to Open July 21 at Rose Tree Park
The new destination playground at Rose Tree Park in Media is scheduled to open next Friday, July 21, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. ”Last week, we completed installation of new rubberized surfacing for the new destination playground that will be opening at Rose Tree Park,” county Public Works Director Danielle Floyd told…
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Flower Shop in Wayne Closes, Ending 101-Year Tradition
They’ve been a business institution in Wayne since 1922 and now Cowan’s Flowers, after a 101-year run, is closed, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We often call the Cowan brothers the mayors of Wayne,” said Alana Milazzo, who owns Tredici Italian Market with her husband, a few doors down on Lancaster Avenue. They’ve…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone-front Manor in Bryn Mawr
A beautiful stone-front manor set on 4.07 attractive acres with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This 1942 residence has been fully and lovingly updated to meet the needs of modern living while preserving the many classic elements. Many gorgeous details include Dutch doors with…
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Junior Nursing Student Takes Seat on Widener Board of Trustees
The Widener University Board of Trustees has appointed rising junior nursing major Maritza Garcia to the student seat on the board. She will serve a two-year term. As the student trustee, Garcia, 20, of Bensalem Township, joins the prestigious governing body entrusted with the institution’s long-term success. The board monitors and oversees critical aspects of…
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American Airlines Bus Service Bypasses Security Lines at PHL
American Airlines buses will now allow travelers from Atlantic City or Lehigh Valley to clear security locally before they are shuttled to Philadelphia International, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. American Airlines is a major employer for PHL, operating out of five of the airport’s seven terminals. The bus service is provided in partnership…
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Regional Artist Known as One of the Country’s Foremost Portraitists
A painter from Bucks County has long been considered one of the most important artists in American history, creating several famous pieces. Staff writers at the Pennsylvania Center for the Book wrote about the artist. Rembrandt Peale was born at the VanArtsdalen farm, located around the area of Richboro, in early 1778. The son of…
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AmeriHealth Caritas CEO Paul Tufano Leaving Post
Paul Tufano, the CEO of the region’s largest Medicaid managed care company, AmeriHealth Caritas in Newtown Square, is stepping down effective Sept. 1, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Paul A. Tufano has been CEO since 2014. The company quadrupled in size under his watch, generating $20 billion in revenue last year. “I am…
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Amateur Golf Society Lets Golfers Compete at Their Own Pace
It began as a pandemic-proof way to promote beer. Now, the Amateur Golf Society, based in Radnor, is on a mission to grow the region’s golf community, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. COVID-19 shut down bars and restaurants, and Dan Hershberg needed to find another way to promote beer that was being made…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
Two new board members, Steven Scott Bradley, and Robert Dumont, have been elected to The Foundation for Delaware County’s Board of Directors. Four other community leaders have been reappointed as officers on the board. They are Cyrise L. Dixon, chairman; Michael B. Mgnavita, CPA, Vice Chairman; Ted Peters, Secretary; and Kelly Thorntno, Treasurer. “We are…
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