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Despite Demotion and Defunding, Local Scientist Continued Her Research That Proved Crucial for COVID-19 Vaccines
Despite being demoted by the University of Pennsylvania, Abington scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó persisted in continuing work on her mRNA research that proved crucial in creating COVID-19 vaccines, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Karikó worked for decades on adapting mRNA to bring out its therapeutic qualities, but her efforts were continuously dismissed by the…
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Famous Comedian with Local Ties Takes His Stand-Up Act on the Road
Bob Saget, the famous comedian who graduated from Abington High School, is bringing his stand-up act close to where it all began for him, writes Ryan Loughlin for Atlantic City Weekly. This weekend, he will be performing in Atlantic City, where his grandparents lived. Despite being best known for his television work, Saget began his…
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Local Teen in the Fight of His Life Gets Support from a 76er
Juwan Adams, a student at Abington High School who desperately needs a bone marrow transplant, is getting support from 76er Matisse Thybulle, writes Kimberly Davis for CBS Philly. Adams is an honor roll student. He plays percussion, loves sports, and is looking forward to graduating and going to college. But he is also battling Hodgkin’s…
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From MONTCO: Abington High School Receives Record $25 Million Donation
After a bit of research, officials in the Abington School District believe the donation sets a record for philanthropic gifts to a public high school. The Abington School District has received what district officials believe is a record $25 million gift from alumnus Stephen A. Schwarzman, the chairman, CEO and co-founder of Blackstone, one of…
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