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Lower Moreland: Major Traffic Signal Upgrades | Abington man: recipient of new Alzheimer’s drug | 35 Years: Treasure Sign
Jamie Buck
January 31, 2024
In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:
📅 Wednesday, January 31, 2024
🚦Major Traffic Signal Upgrades in L.M.
💊 New Alzheimer’s drug for Abington man
🪧 Treasure Sign Marks 35 Years
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Lower Moreland Township to Enhance Road Safety with $320K from State
Lower Moreland Township is set to benefit from a significant financial boost, receiving $320,100 through Pennsylvania’s Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) program. This funding will be directed towards enhancing the traffic signals at two critical intersections: Welsh Road/Valley Road, and Welsh Road/ Lieberman Drive.
The ARLE program, as announced by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is allocating a total of $13 million to support safety improvements in 35 municipalities throughout the state. The funds for this initiative are sourced from the collected net revenue of fines, which are a result of Automated Red Light Enforcement Systems and Automated Speed Enforcement Systems.
An eight-member committee was responsible for the selection of projects to receive funding. The decision-making process was guided by several criteria, including the safety benefits and effectiveness of the projects, their cost, and the potential impact on local and regional levels.
PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll highlighted the significance of the program in a recent press release, stating, “This program enables communities across Pennsylvania to make crucial advancements in traffic management and safety.” He further emphasized that these enhancements are in harmony with broader efforts to improve roads, bridges, and multimodal projects across the state. Carroll also aligned these initiatives with the Shapiro Administration’s dedication to investing in Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, aiming to ensure safe connectivity for communities to opportunities and each other.
Washington Post features Abington man: recipient of new Alzheimer’s drug
Robert Williford, a 67-year-old retired social worker from Abington Township, has been spotlighted in a Washington Post article titled "New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope. But not equally for all patients." Diagnosed with early Alzheimer's roughly a decade ago, Williford's treatment journey took a significant turn when he started receiving Leqembi, a promising drug from Abington Neurological Associates, where his neurologist, David C. Weisman, practices. This clinic served as one of the trial sites for Leqembi, which has been recognized for its ability to decelerate the progression of neurodegeneration associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Dr. Weisman emphasizes the universality of treatment efficacy, stating, "A brain is a brain is a brain," and regards Williford as an ideal candidate for the drug. However, the Washington Post article sheds light on the limited data regarding Leqembi's effectiveness in African American patients, presenting a critical gap in the drug's research and application. Suzanne E. Schindler, a clinical neurologist and dementia specialist from Washington University in St. Louis, pointed out the scarcity of data for non-White populations, especially African Americans, thus raising questions about the drug's universal applicability.
The concern is that some Black patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's could instead be experiencing vascular dementia, which is often linked to heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, and other health issues, suggesting a need for a broader and more inclusive approach in Alzheimer's research and treatment strategies.
Treasure Sign Marks 35 Years of Creative Signage with Special Discounts and Hiring Drive
Treasure Sign, a renowned sign design and installation company in the Willow Grove Shopping Center, is celebrating its 35th anniversary. The company, taken over by Jim and Chris Convey in 1997 and later expanded to Willow Grove in 2006, is commemorating this milestone by offering a $175 discount on the next order when mentioning the above specific ad.
Additionally, Treasure Sign is on the lookout for skilled professionals in design and production to join their team. Interested parties can learn more about the company and its services here.
Answer to yesterday’s question: Which historic district in Huntingdon Valley is recognized for its early settlements and mills along Pennypack Creek, showcasing the area's industrial and rural heritage?
Correct Answer: Fetter's Mill Village Historic District
The Fetter's Mill Village Historic District, located in Huntingdon Valley, highlights the area's early history with settlements and mills along Pennypack Creek. This district reflects the industrial and rural heritage that characterized the region, especially before the latter half of the 20th century when the area surrounding the original village remained very rural.
⚾️ Philadelphia Phillies fans have likely seen the Milwaukee Brewers' awkward video celebrating their recent signing of Rhys Hoskins. The video starts with Hoskins hitting a home run in the 2022 NLDS while in a Phillies uniform, but as he celebrates with his iconic bat spike, his uniform morphs into a Brewers one, a change that has left Phillies fans cringing.
🦅 Speculation arose from about the possibility of the Philadelphia Eagles replacing head coach Nick Sirianni with Bill Belichick just days before the Eagles' Wild Card loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, this change did not occur, and the Eagles are proceeding with Sirianni, accompanied by a notably revised coaching staff. Despite Belichick being out of this year's coaching changes, doesn't imply the Eagles had no interest in such a move, nor does it eliminate the possibility of exploring this option in the future.
🏒 Carter Hart from the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Michael McLeod and Cal Foote of the New Jersey Devils, and Dillon Dube of the Calgary Flames, face sexual assault charges related to an alleged incident involving members of Canada's 2018 world junior hockey team.
Few beverages are as deep-rooted in culture of Americans’ collective childhood quite like hot chocolate. This drink reminds us of raining days, skiing, sledding, or even a quiet day watching the snow fall. It’s thick, silky, toasty, and usually smothered in whipped cream—no other drink brings warmth to our lives and tastebuds quite like hot chocolate.
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