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Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Announces Its 2024 Annual Gala: Light Up the Night
The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is announcing the return of its much-anticipated annual gala, Light Up the Night, set to dazzle the community on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM. This premier event promises an evening of fun, festivity, and fine arts, all in support of Uptown’s enriching programs…
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2024 Economic Outlook: Are We Above Water?
By Dario Bellot, Chief Financial Officer, Harcum College With gas prices hovering around $3 per gallon, inflation in decline, and unemployment the lowest in decades, is an economy recovery a reality? Not necessarily. The stock market performed well in 2023. The S&P 500 gained 24 percent, the Dow Jones 14 percent, and the NASDAQ soared,…
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Researchers Join Forces to Curb Blue Catfish Invasion in Delaware River
Researchers from Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania are collaborating to address the growing threat of invasive blue catfish in the Delaware River ecosystem, writes Andrew Lewis for Delaware Currents. The issue, which first emerged a decade ago with the discovery of a blue catfish in the Christina River has since escalated. Mike Steiger,…
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Prima Theatre’s “Off the Yellow Brick Road” Brings a Modern Twist to Dorothy’s Tale
Lancaster’s Prima Theatre is unveiling its latest production, “Off the Yellow Brick Road.” The show is a world premiere, offering a fresh take on the classic tale of Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” by placing it in the context of today’s digital age. The brainchild of Mitch Nugent, Prima’s Founder, and Executive Artistic Producer,…
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Uptown Hosts A Nostalgic Musical Evening with The First Ladies of Rock and Soul and Bill Haley Jr. and The Comets
The Uptown Knauer Performing Arts Center is all set to host a remarkable musical event on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This special night is a collaboration with TEC Productions and promises to be a memorable journey through the golden era of rock and soul music. A Tribute to the Icons of Rock…
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Mid Penn Bank Seeks Applicants for Anna Woodside Scholarship
Mid Penn Bank is seeking applicants for its Anna Woodside Scholarship. The scholarship will recognize four outstanding high school seniors, awarding each winner $1,000 for college tuition expenses. “This scholarship was established in the name of Anna Woodside, a woman who had a significant impact on both Mid Penn Bank and the Central Pennsylvania community,”…
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Notable Cold-Case, High-Profile Prosecutor Jennifer Schorn Rises to District Attorney in Bucks County
Jennifer Schorn, a 25-year Bucks County prosecutor, is getting a long-awaited promotion, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She will be succeeding Matt Weintraub, to whom she was the former first assistant. Schorn will be finishing the rest of his term, as Weintraub was recently elected as the county judge in November. …
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Supports Empowerment at Any Age
As another year begins, we are reminded that another year has passed. It is common to become hyper-aware of the passage of time around New Year’s Day and our birthdays. Each year presents a choice – pine for days gone by or welcome another year as a new opportunity. Your friends at the Y encourage…
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Visit YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s East Chestnut Fitness
Located inside the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, East Chestnut Fitness is not your typical fitness facility. East Chestnut Fitness is an intimate fitness community where members participate in small-group training and encourage each other to meet wellness goals. Goals vary by person and include incorporating a strength training routine, learning to stay fit…
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Doylestown Native Pink Celebrates Wedding Anniversary By Sharing Rare Photos with Husband Carey Hart
Doylestown native Pink celebrated her 18th wedding anniversary by sharing several photos of her and her husband Carey Hart, writes Annie O’Sullivan for Cosmopolitan. The gallery features pictures from when the pair first met, their Costa Rica wedding in 2006, red carpet photos, and more recent photographs with their two children, twelve-year-old Willow and six-year-old…
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Mid Penn Bank Promotes Scott Micklewright to President of the Commercial and Consumer Bank
Mid Penn Bank is promoting Scott Micklewright to president of the commercial and consumer bank and chief revenue officer of the company. Micklewright will oversee all aspects of commercial and consumer banking including loan activity, deposit activity, cash management, interchange, and credit card revenue, as well as the regional team structure. Mid Penn Bank President…
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How Philly Pretzel Factory Went from Dan DiZio’s Childhood Venture to Soft Pretzel Empire
CEO and co-founder of Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio transformed a childhood venture into a national success story, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. It began with 11-year-old DiZio’s innocent truancy. “I used to sneak out of school… and go sell pretzels all day on the corner,” he reminisces. His entrepreneurial journey started…
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YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s 2024 Wellness Trends
Wellness is an ongoing journey that encompasses much more than exercise. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, their mission is to provide services that support all-around wellness, including spirit, mind, and body. Meditation If you are new to meditation, the Y recommends trying a guided meditation. You can do so from the comfort of your…
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St. Luke’s University Health Care Network Expands with New Bucks County Property Acquisition
St. Luke’s University Health Network is set to broaden its footprint in Bucks County with the purchase of an 8.5-acre site in Upper Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, previously home to Frederick’s Flowers & Gifts, was acquired for $8.25 million from Del Ron Enterprises Inc., as per county…
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Mid Penn Bank Appoints Justin Webb as Chief Financial Officer
Mid Penn Bank is appointing Justin Webb as chief financial officer. Webb has been an integral part of the bank since 2012, having served most recently as senior executive vice president and chief operating officer. Mid Penn Chair, President, and CEO Rory G. Ritrievi commented, “I could not be more pleased to announce Justin’s appointment…
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Chester County Nonprofits Explore ‘AI for Impact’ with Nittany AI Alliance and Penn State Great Valley Students
To help Chester County nonprofits overcome the challenge of adopting to AI technology, Penn State’s Nittany AI Alliance joined forces with United Way of Chester County and Innovation Titan to host an “AI for Impact” workshop. “For us, just the general knowledge about how to use AI and what it can do is a challenge,” said Jessica Rigo, executive director…
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Bella Hadid Spotted Shopping at New Hope’s Ditto Vintage
New Hope’s Ditto Vintage is getting the star treatment, thanks to supermodel Bella Hadid, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Shop owner Jessica Schuyler was surprised when Hadid, her favorite fashion icon, came into her store last October. Schuyler has been following her for years and tells the Bucks County…
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Upper Main Line YMCA hosts Governor Josh Shapiro to Celebrate the Expansion of Tax Credits for Families
On Friday, January 5, Governor Josh Shapiro joined legislative leaders and the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry to highlight the recent expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit for over 210,000 Pennsylvania families at the Upper Main Line YMCA in Chester County. In 2023, the average cost of childcare in Pennsylvania…
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