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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam and Acting Physician General Dr. Denise Johnson on Friday announced a new initiative to get more people fully vaccinated. Starting next week, the department will send a second dose reminder text to individuals who got their first dose but missed their second appointment.

PLYMOUTH MEEETING, PA — Harmony Biosciences Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: HRMY) recently announced that John C. Jacobs, President and CEO, has been named an EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2021 Greater Philadelphia Award Winner. Jacobs was selected by a panel of independent judges for his work leading Harmony and joins an...

AMBLER, PA — Bradford White Water Heaters has introduced the Infiniti® L, the latest addition to the company’s Infiniti® series of reliable and easy-to-install ENERGY STAR®-certified tankless water heaters. The Infiniti® L includes best-in-class venting and modulation, a 15-year heat exchanger warranty, Bradford White’s Scale Reduction Technology™, field gas conversion,...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — FP Movement, Free People’s activewear line, is opening a new location in Burlington, Massachusetts on Friday, August 27th, 2021. FP Movement, established in 2014, offers performance ready activewear, beyond the gym staples, and a hand-picked assortment of nourishing supplements and elixirs to support your practice from the inside out.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Calling it a key security issue, the Internal Revenue Service is urging those entities with Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) to update their applications if there has been a change in the responsible party or contact information. IRS regulations require EIN holders to update responsible party information within...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Stockwell Elastomerics announced the availability of a new brochure with sample packets demonstrating the performance properties of its closed cell silicone sponge products with T62 conductive coating for ESD protection. Test engineers, manufacturing engineers and technicians seeking a soft, resilient sponge gasket material that performs well in...

HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the department soon will begin accepting applications for grants aiding snowmobile- and all-terrain vehicle-related projects. “Pennsylvania is home to thousands of avid snowmobile and ATV riding enthusiasts,” Dunn said. “Through these projects, we hope to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS recently updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the paid sick and family leave tax credits under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP). The updates clarify that eligible employers can claim the credits for providing leave to employees to accompany a family or household member or certain other individuals to obtain immunization relating to COVID-19 or to care for a family or household member or certain other individuals recovering from the immunization.

VALLEY FORGE, PA — On Friday, AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy kicked off the final day of ThoughtSpot, Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s annual conference and trade show representing its commitment to supporting independent pharmacies as community healthcare destinations and providing resources to optimize their business operations. Hosted virtually on AmerisourceBergen’s event platform ABLive, ThoughtSpot 2021 included three days of general sessions, more than 40 on-demand continuing education (CE) courses, and a selection of live webinars that will remain available throughout the summer. Additionally, Mahaska Drug of Oskaloosa, IA was announced as the winner of the annual Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year award, honoring excellence in patient care, community outreach, and innovative pharmacy practice.

EXTON, PA — Melior Pharmaceuticals announced that it completed a definitive licensing agreement with Adhera Therapeutics, Inc . (OTCPK: ATRX) for Melior’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) candidate, MLR-1019 (armesocarb). As with all of Melior’s drug candidates, MLR-1019 is a repositioned drug that has demonstrated safety and tolerability in previous clinical studies.

HARRISBURG, PA — Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is encouraging farmers to apply for funding to strengthen the long-term health and vitality of Pennsylvania’s farms through the 2020-2021 Farm Vitality Grant Program. One of the largest programs in Governor Tom Wolf‘s Pennsylvania Farm Bill, the Farm Vitality Program helps fund professional services for on-farm business planning.

EXTON, PA — First Resource Bank (OTCQX: FRSB) announced financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Glenn B. Marshall, CEO, stated, “We continue to see a reopening of our trade area as the economy recovers from the shutdowns that we all experienced in the second quarter of 2020. We were honored to participate in both rounds of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which saved thousands of jobs and families in our community. First Resource Bank operates in a great market with a strong local economy and we are thrilled to see our customer base thrive and grow along with us.”

WEST CHESTER, PA — LifeBrand has teamed up with Philadelphia Eagles Rookie Wide Receiver DeVonta Smith to take their game to the next level. Headquartered in West Chester, PA, LifeBrand employs AI-powered technology to confidentially perform social media health checks with the ability to quickly detect and delete potentially harmful content. Smith, a first-round draft pick and Heisman Trophy winner, will hold equity in the startup and leverage his own platform to introduce more people to LifeBrand’s technology.

VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard recently filed initial registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to introduce two new active fixed income funds: Vanguard Core-Plus Bond Fund and Vanguard Multi-Sector Income Bond Fund. The funds are designed to meet the needs of clients seeking actively managed “core” and “satellite” bond portfolios and will augment the lineup of higher-alpha, diversified fixed income strategies managed by Vanguard Fixed Income Group.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced that two final rules issued under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) will take effect as planned, on November 30, 2021. The CFPB issued a proposal in April 2021 that, if finalized, would have extended the effective dates to January 29, 2022. The CFPB has now determined that such an extension is unnecessary. Following this announcement, the CFPB will publish a formal notice in the Federal Register withdrawing the April 2021 proposal.

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Tx3 Services announced that it has been identified as a Sample Vendor in the 2021 Gartner ® Hype Cycle™ for Life Sciences Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain report. Tx3 Services was named in the Digital Validation category. [1]. Although a highly impactful and high yield methodology, Digital...

PHILADELPHIA, PA — xBound announced they first-place in Philadelphia’s Venture Café OnRamp pitch competition. Philadelphia’s Venture Café is dedicated to helping Philadelphia’s start-up community with learning and mentorship. The Cafe also hosts several incubator programs. Its newest incubator is called, “OnRamp”. OnRamp’s focus is on entrepreneurs who are at the...

HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf visited Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County on Friday to highlight the importance of outdoor spaces to our well-being during the pandemic and announce a plan for Pennsylvania’s state parks of tomorrow. “Pennsylvanians can be proud that our state park system is...

WYOMISSING, PA — Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI) recently announced record financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021. Net income, per diluted common share $ 0.59 $ 0.52. FFO, per diluted common share $ 0.83 $ 0.77. AFFO, per diluted common share $ 0.87 $ 0.84.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Phoenix Management Services® recently announced the appointment of Steven Rosenblum and Steven Warsaw as Managing Directors of the firm’s investment banking affiliate, Phoenix Capital Resources®. Well known in the industry for their transaction-based experience, they bring to the firm a multi-year, successful track record working together as...