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Penn Likely to Be Top Research Institution for Licensing Revenue, Thanks to Abington Resident
The University of Pennsylvania is likely to once again be on the top among U.S. research institutions for licensing revenue, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines lead by Abington scientist Katalin Karikó, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, Penn reached the number-one position with licensing revenue of…
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Wynnewood Entrepreneurs of Healthy, Fruit-Based Beverage Point-of-Sale System to Pitch Their Tech on ‘Shark Tank’
Two local brothers are taking their beverage invention to the Mar. 31, edition of ABC’s Shark Tank. There, they’ll pitch Bleni Blends, a point-of-sale technology system that creates on-the-spot, fruit-based beverages for consumers on the go. The company has engaged Elysium Marketing Group, Ambler, for brand counsel surrounding Bleni Blends. More than Just a Vending…
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Zieglerville Resident Recovers from Massive Injury Received While Helping a Stranger
Dec. 15, 2022 — an average workday for Zieglerville’s Travis Reiter — began with his commute to a Berks County digestive health center. A mere 90 minutes after his arrival, he was mortally wounded, as David Mekeel chronicled in the Daily Local News. Reiter, 34, had responded to an office parking lot situation: A female…
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Bucks County Bakery Celebrates 30 Years of Business, as Well as Other Major Milestone
A popular biscotti maker in Bucks County is celebrating two major milestones in its business journey, having made its treats for three decades. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, just celebrated 30 years of business in their home area. They created a wide variety of flavors…
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The NFL’s New CFO Is Villanova Alum Christine Dorfler
Christine Dorfler, a Villanova University alum who was with NBCUniversal for 20 years, has been named the new CFO for the NFL, writes Ben Fischer for Sports Business Journal. Dorfler was CFO for the NBC Sports Group. She replaces Joe Siclare, who was CFO at the NFL for 11 years before taking on a more…
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Episcopal Academy Boys Track & Field Team on National Stage
The Episcopal Academy’s Boys Track & Field team in Newtown Square has risen to the national stage after winning its first-ever state championship last month, writes Renee Washington for 6abc. Freshman Abaas Hunter took first place in the freshman 400m at the New Balance Nationals March 9, setting a new school record of 49.52. On…
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VFMC’s Preferred Early Commissioning Program Draws Future Military Leaders
The Valley Forge Military College’s Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP) continues to draw men and women seeking leadership opportunities in the US military. It is popular for those with an ROTC scholarship since the VFMC program enables Cadets to commission as officers in two years – half the time required elsewhere. “While attending Valley…
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COVID Made This Wayne Etiquette Class for Kids Really Popular
Christine Speer LeJeune’s 9-year-old son was heading to his first class in etiquette offered at the Saturday Club in Wayne, a 137-year-old women’s organization, LeJeune writes in Philadelphia Magazine. He would learn social graces, how to introduce himself properly, how to accept a compliment gracefully, and eat spaghetti without looking like a Jackson Pollock painting.…
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SCORE Events in March Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE March events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business On March 28, from 10 to 11:15 AM, this program will provide an overview for building a marketing strategy that takes advantage of online tools to attract…
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Iraqi War Veterans Open High-Tech Armory in Malvern
Iraqi war veterans Greg and Katie Butler have opened a sophisticated place for gun owners to shop, train, shoot, and socialize: Main Line Armory in Malvern, writes Caroline O’Halloran for the Savvy Main Line. The owners’ goal is to elevate the gun-owning experience. Instead of dingy walls, Main Line Armory welcomes members with its 30,000-square-foot…
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Andiario in West Chester Among Growing Number of Restaurants Leaving Classic Menus Behind
Andiario in West Chester is among the growing number of restaurants that are foregoing classic menus in favor of meals selected in advance by the chef, writes Matthew Korfhage for AOL. Chef Anthony Andiario made the transition at his Italian-influenced farm-to-table restaurant out of necessity during the first year of the pandemic. By the next…
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Man Walking from Washington D.C. Travels Though Bucks County on His Way to New York City
As he made his way from one major city to another, one man walked through Bucks County during his epic trek through the Northeast. Luke Mullins wrote about the trip for the Washingtonian. Neil King decided he was going to walk from Washington D.C. to New York City. As many local residents may know, Bucks…
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Pennsylvania Rolled Out Welcome Wagon for Industrial Hemp Production in 2019
In what is considered a surprise move, Pennsylvania is rolling out the welcome wagon for industrial hemp production, writes Anthony Salamone for the Allentown Morning Call. Hemp has a number of potential applications. Beauty products, clothing, building materials, energy storage devices for electronics, and 3D printing are among the many. Last week, the state submitted…
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For-Profit Health Care Reforms Re-Introduced by Delco State Senators
Recent staff reductions at Crozer Health have prompted four Delaware County state Senators to re-introduce a legislation package reforming for-profit healthcare systems, writes Kathleen E Carey for the Daily Times. State Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, D-17; John Kane, D-9; Tim Kearney, D-26; and Anthony H. Williams, D-8 introduced the For-Profit Healthcare Reform package last year. “Health…
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Amaris Baker Wasn’t Getting Noticed. Now at Harcum, She’s a National Lead Scorer
Cardinal O’Hara graduate Amaris Baker was unclear about her next move after a year with the Division I Kennesaw State women’s basketball team. No one had expressed much interest in her after an injury limited her playing time and she was questioning her future in the game. She sought a program closer to home and,…
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In Delco, Every Day Is Cheesesteak Day but the U.S. Celebrates March 24
Not that Delaware County needs much prompting but, just for the record, March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day. The cheesesteak is a 1930s creation that is constantly re-invented by innovative food connoisseurs. Known as a Philly thing, the sandwich has now worked its way around the world, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS Philly. So to…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be shared in person by several local Vietnam War veterans, as well as via the student reveal of a powerful Vietnam War Digital/Oral History project that has been in the making for two…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Ocean’s Depth to the Mountain’s Peak
Now that I’m two-thirds of the way through the horror of scuba certification, it is time for me to tackle another challenge. Munro bagging. I promise I’m not making up words. Munro bagging is a real thing. Munros are what Scots call their mountains. Munro bagging is the endeavor to summit all 200-plus Munros in…
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