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Phoenixville Teen Helps Kids Worldwide With ‘School Essentials’ Nonprofit
Phoenixville’s Aadit Bontha, a 16-year-old La Salle College High School student, is helping kids around the globe gain better education tools through his nonprofit, School Essentials, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Around two years ago, I looked around my room and realized I had so many extra school supplies,” said Bontha. “Around the same time,…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the state, and their priorities and concerns will likely influence the outcome of the 2024 election. In a poll AARP Pennsylvania released on Oct. 1, older women voters are split on…
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Intercultural Journeys Rebrands After 22 Years, Now Known As Journey Arts
Intercultural Journeys, the West Philadelphia arts organization, has rebranded after more than 100 productions and 22 years, and will now be known as Journey Arts, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn at WHYY. According to the team, the new name and branding will align with more ambitious projects, additional funding, and extended development periods for…
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Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit
Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books to the Treehouse Books nonprofit. The drive, which is currently in its third year, was organized by the Waverly Heights Diversity Committee. “We are energized by the continued participation by residents and staff in our…
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New AARP Pennsylvania Poll Shows Importance of Voters Ages 50-Plus in 2024 Elections
AARP Pennsylvania hosted a virtual press briefing on Oct. 1, ahead of the Walz-Vance V.P. Debate, revealing the results from its latest statewide election survey. Conducted in collaboration with bipartisan pollsters from Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, the briefing provided analysis and insight into where Pennsylvania voters stand on the Presidential, Senate, Attorney General, and…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families. In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…
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Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story
For 10 years and counting, American Community Journals has been a force in helping its affiliate partners achieve their marketing goals through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. The ACJ formula — sharing positive, upbeat stories that resonate with the community and amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners — is simple but powerful. And a…
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World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia’s New CEO Looks Toward Organizational Growth
Thomas Young has been in the role of CEO of the World Trade Center of Greater Philadelphia since August 2023, and has a vision of growing the organization, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, he hopes to double its organization’s staff and increase its annual operating budget. The latter is estimated at $2…
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AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams
With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, emphasizes the importance of caution. “Scammers…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…
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New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors
AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force,…
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AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “AARP Pennsylvania is excited to shine a light on 50+ Pennsylvanians who are using what they’ve learned in life to make…
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Bucks County Raises Over $12,000 for Buckingham Wellness Center in One Week
The Bucks County community recently exceeded a fundraising challenge from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation, raising over $12,000 in just one week for the Kin Wellness and Support Center, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The community surpassed the original $5,000 goal by collecting an additional $7,298. With the Epstein Foundation’s match, the…
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Willow Grove Grandmother Launches ‘Never Accepting Negativity’ Resource Center
After she received a dire diagnosis, DebiAnn Henderson-Scott decided to never accept negativity, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “When I was 32, I was diagnosed with lupus,” said Henderson-Scott. “I was told I had a certain amount of months to live. I could have took the negative side of that and gave up and said…
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Twin Brothers Raise Hundreds for Warminster Food Bank with Lemonade Stand
Shane and Weston Fox, 9-year-old twin brothers from Warrington, have raised $800 to support the Warminster Food Bank, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. This effort was part of their junior black belt service project at Action Karate of Jamison, where they have trained since age four. Inspired by their older brother Carter, who…
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How John Chin Became Chinatown’s Biggest Champion
John Chin is the executive director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, a nonprofit whose mission is to preserve, protect, and promote Chinatown, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Before falling into the role leading PCDC in 2000, Chin was born and raised in Chinatown, years after his parents arrived to Philadelphia from Hong Kong…
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