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Boosting the Breadth of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Consortium
Before grocery shopping at her local ShopRite on a warm summer day in 2022, a 47-year-old woman paused to have a 20-minute phone call with her “coach.”. The coach, a staff member with expertise in behavioral change affiliated with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Consortium, talked with her about the foods she would buy and ultimately prepare for family meals.
The 'Faustian bargain' of healthcare corporatization
Leaders are concerned about the effect of consolidation as physicians continue to flock to employed models. More than 77% of U.S. physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems or corporate entities, according to an Avalere study, and this number will likely grow as it becomes more difficult to meet margins independently.
Eagles News: NFL defensive coach says “the word is out there” on Jalen Hurts’ weakness
Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... QB11) JALEN HURTS. “If they can’t run the ball, Hurts is not effective,” a defensive coordinator said. “He can’t handle pure pass. When he got hurt and he became immobile and they had to throw the ball, he showed what he was. I think they might have paid a guy that they are going to have to have a really good team around to win games.” The Eagles started 10-1 last season but finished 11-6. “I still think he’s a 2,” another defensive coordinator said. “His makeup, unbelievable competitor. This is a dude who, Tua beats him out (in college at Alabama), he goes somewhere else (Oklahoma) and leads that team to (the College Football Playoff). He is going to come up short quarterback talent-wise in terms of accuracy and whatever, but all his other s— elevates him to a 2.” While Saquon Barkley’s addition signaled an organizational commitment to the ground game, voters see new coordinator Kellen Moore as more pass-oriented in nature. “The word is out there, if you run zero (blitz) against Hurts, or show zero and back everyone out, he will panic,” a defensive coach said. “That has to change. They lose Jason Kelce, who handled the protections, basically did everything, and you bring in a coordinator who likes to drop back. It will be interesting.”
Lansdale council approves downtown zoning update
A new zoning map that could change the shape of Lansdale’s downtown is now on the books. Council voted unanimously last Wednesday night to approve a new downtown business overlay district, after plenty of questions from residents about what it could mean for them. “This is an attempt to...
N.J. reports another West Nile Virus case
A Camden County resident who tested positive for West Nile Virus on Monday has become the fourth person in New Jersey to come down with the mosquito-borne disease, health officials announced. The latest case was confirmed after a positive laboratory test result for West Nile Virus was reported on Monday...
Pennsylvania county broke law by refusing to tell voters if it rejected their ballot, judge says
A Republican-controlled county in Pennsylvania violated state law when election workers refused to tell voters that their mail-in ballot had been rejected and wouldn’t be counted in last April’s primary election, a judge ruled. As a result, voters in Washington County were unable to exercise their legal right...
Chaos erupts at Camden school board meeting amid call to remove president
CAMDEN. NJ - Controversy in the Camden School District is apparent as some parents and students are calling for the removal of the school board president, after the district settled a $2 million lawsuit over allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. FOX 29's Dawn Timmeney attended a meeting...
Bites & Blends, smoothie/juice bar in Dresher, plans to expand
Bites & Blends, a smoothie and juice bar in Dresher, is planning to expand as a franchise. “When we launched Bites and Blends, my team and I had a goal to expand. We built all of the. systems, our brand, and everything for us to open our next location,” owner...
Men’s Golf Announces 2024 Fall Schedule
PHILADELPHIA – New La Salle men's golf head coach Avery Papalia announced Tuesday the 2024 fall slate for the Explorers. The schedule features five events beginning Sunday, Sep. 1. The Explorers will begin their season taking part in the Red Bandana Invitational hosted by Boston College. This will be a 54-hole stroke play event spanning over two days with 15 total teams competing in the event. Sunday will feature 36 holes of play with 18 holes played on Monday. La Salle will then take on familiar faces while competing in the Temple Invitational from Sep. 20-22. The event will be...
Tuesdays with Toni: Tips to grow plants as heat continues | FOX Weather Philly
With the onset of the heat wave, FOX 29's Kathy Orr and Scott Williams chat with Toni Farmer, Professor of Agriculture at Rowan University, about the plants to grab and the best time period to grow them.
South Jersey will have picture-perfect, shore-going weather over Labor Day weekend
The conditions in South Jersey across the three-day Labor Day holiday weekend will be perfect for hitting up Jersey's shores and beaches. Here's everything you need to know about early weather forecast for the Labor Day weekend, whether you're planning to fly off for a late summer getaway or staying close to home. ...
Specialty insurer names chief underwriting officer
Roosevelt Road Specialty on Tuesday named Chris Smyth as chief underwriting officer for Renaissance Specialty Insurance, its sports, leisure and entertainment managing general underwriter. Mr. Smyth, based in New York, previously was program director for the sports and wellness insurance program at Conshohocken, Pennsylvania-based NSM Insurance Group, a managing general...
Convicted Child Rapist Extradited To PA From England: DA
Gerard Zalewski, 41, skipped bail in April 2006 before his sentencing hearing on child rape charges, according to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and FBI Philadelphia Special Agent In Charge Wayne A. Jacobs. Zalewski was located 10 years later in Lancashire, England when he was convicted and sentenced...
Three victims killed in Hatboro fatal accident identified as investigation continues
What we know about Hatboro triple fatalHatboro accident claims 3 lives, including young mom, on County Line Road. Two Bucks County residents and a Montgomery County woman died of multiple injuries in a multiple vehicle accident Friday night in Hatboro that remains under police investigation. The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office...
MontCo man identified as 1977 John Doe found in Albany Twp. cave
ALBANY TWP., Pa. - A mystery that began in a cave along the Appalachian Trail over four decades ago has finally been solved. At a Tuesday afternoon news conference, authorities released the name of the previously unidentified frozen body found by two hikers in Albany Township on Jan. 16, 1977.
Update: Heat advisory for Southeast Pa. until Wednesday evening
On Wednesday at 10:44 a.m. an updated heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Wednesday between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. for Western Chester, Eastern Chester, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks as well as Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties. The weather service comments, "Heat index values...
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