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Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pennsylvania's Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares announce merger
Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares, both based in Pennsylvania, have sealed a merger deal valued at around $54.9m. The deal will see PB Bankshares integrate into Norwood Financial, strengthening the latter's presence in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. Besides, PB Bankshares' subsidiary Presence Bank will merge into Norwood Financial subsidiary Wayne Bank, resulting in a combined entity with approximately $3bn in assets. Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares reported total assets of $2.4bn and $467m, respectively, as of 31 March 2025. Wayne Bank operates 30 branches across Pennsylvania and New York, while Presence Bank has four branches and a loan production office in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. The transaction is due to be finalised in late 2025 or early 2026, contingent on regulatory approvals, PB Bankshares' shareholder consent, and other standard closing conditions. The merger terms specify that 80% of PB Bankshares' common shares will be exchanged for Norwood Financial stock, while the remaining 20% will be converted to cash. Shareholders can choose to receive either 0.7850 shares of Norwood Financial stock or $19.75 in cash per share, with adjustments to maintain the stock consideration ratio. Norwood Financial president, CEO and director James Donnelly said: 'I am very pleased to announce our merger with Presence Bank, a nearly 106-year-old institution which shares the same values, culture, and commitment to high quality customer service found at Wayne Bank. 'Presence is a growing and respected institution located within the most demographically attractive markets in Pennsylvania.' Presence president, CEO and director Janak Amin said: 'We are equally excited for this strategic partnership and the opportunity to gain market share in Central and Southeastern Pennsylvania. 'We have admired the leadership of Jim and his team, the similar culture and values we share, and the reputation of Wayne Bank as a premier Pennsylvania-based community bank.' "Pennsylvania's Norwood Financial and PB Bankshares announce merger" was originally created and published by Retail Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A buck moon will peak over PA, then a popular meteor shower. When to see it all
A full 'buck' moon will peak over Central Pennsylvania soon, and residents can also catch the beginnings of a popular meteor shower later this month. July's full moon is known as the buck moon because this time of year is when a male deer's antlers are in full-growth mode, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Alternative names for the July moon include 'Feather Moulting Moon' (Cree) and 'Salmon Moon' (Tlingit), the almanac reports. Many moon names come from Indigenous cultures, and the Old Farmer's Almanac also uses names from Colonial American and European sources, the publication reports. In addition to the buck moon, July will bring the beginning of the Perseid meteor shower, which the American Meteor Society describes as 'the most popular meteor shower' of the year. The Perseid shower will be active Monday, July 14 to Monday, Sept. 1, peaking around Tuesday, Aug. 12 or Wednesday, Aug. 13. The waning gibbous moon is expected to reduce the shower's visibility this year, so you might only be able to see the Perseid's brightest meteors. Here's when to see this year's buck moon over Pennsylvania, plus when to catch more full moons in 2025. The buck moon will peak at 4:37 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time Thursday, July 10, according to the Farmers' Almanac. Since the sun will be up at that time, you'll likely get a better view later in the evening. AccuWeather's forecast says the night of July 10 will be 'partly cloudy and humid with a thunderstorm' in State College, with a low temperature of 66 degrees Fahrenheit. The moon generally appears full the day before and after its peak illumination. For those planning to stargaze the night of Wednesday, July 9, you can expect partly cloudy skies, AccuWeather reports, and the night of Friday, July 11 will be clear and humid. The moon will rise in State College at 9:10 p.m. July 10, according to online clock Time and Date. After the buck moon, stargazers will have five more opportunities to see a full moon this year. Here's when to look, from Saturday, Aug. 9: Sturgeon moon Sunday, Sept. 7: Corn moon Monday, Oct. 6: Hunter's moon (supermoon) Wednesday, Nov. 5: Beaver moon (supermoon) Thursday, Dec. 4: Cold moon (supermoon) The Central Pennsylvania Observers will host a free, public stargazing event from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12 at the Penn State Arboretum.
Medscape
20-06-2025
- Health
- Medscape
Smartphone-Based Home Albuminuria Testing Boosts Screening
TOPLINE: Screening for albuminuria, a key marker of cardiorenal risk, remains inadequate among patients with diabetes or hypertension. A smartphone-enabled home testing solution, evaluated in 4000 adults, effectively increased screening rates and enabled early diagnosis of kidney disease. METHODOLOGY: Regular albuminuria testing is recommended in high-risk patients with diabetes or hypertension to enable early detection and timely intervention for kidney and cardiovascular complications; however, screening levels remains suboptimal. Researchers randomly selected 4000 adults (mean age, 61 years; 49% women; 93% White) from a large Central Pennsylvania healthcare system who had not undergone albumin-creatinine ratio testing in the previous 12 months; half the patients in the cohort had hypertension without diabetes, and the remaining half had diabetes. Patients were provided with Minuteful Kidney, an FDA-cleared, smartphone-enabled home albuminuria screening kit. Results were delivered to participants via a smartphone application and to healthcare providers through electronic health records. The intervention group was propensity score-matched with a control group receiving usual care. TAKEAWAY: Completion rates for any albumin-creatinine ratio testing were significantly higher in the intervention group than in the control group (53.1% vs 21.2%; P < .001). The impact of the intervention on albumin-creatinine ratio testing completion was more pronounced among patients with hypertension without diabetes (completion rates, 53.4% in the intervention group vs 12.5% in the control group) than among those with diabetes (completion rates, 52.7% vs 30.0%). Over 270 days of follow-up, patients tested with Minuteful Kidney had higher rates of new diagnoses of proteinuria or kidney disease (4.0% vs 2.2%; P < .001). Patients with an abnormal albumin-creatinine ratio on the home-based test demonstrated greater engagement with primary care and nephrology services and were more likely to receive prescriptions for renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitors than were those with normal results. IN PRACTICE: "A smartphone-enabled home albuminuria test is effective in increasing albuminuria screening and diagnosis of kidney disease among high-risk individuals," the authors concluded. SOURCE: The study was led by Waleed Zafar in Danville, Pennsylvania. It was presented on June 20, 2025, at the 85th Scientific Sessions – American Diabetes Association held at the McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago. LIMITATIONS: The abstract did not discuss any limitations. DISCLOSURES: Two authors disclosed receiving research support from various pharmaceutical companies. This article was created using several editorial tools, including AI, as part of the process. Human editors reviewed this content before publication.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Teen football star paralyzed after Brooklyn Park shooting recounts what happened
Michael Blidi Jr. was a star outside linebacker at his central Pennsylvania high school. He's from a football family. His brother, Philip Blidi, was recently signed by the Tennessee Titans. As for Blidi Jr., he had a scholarship to play football at an Iowa community college, but his football hopes were put in serious jeopardy on May 29, while living with his dad in the Twin Cities. "I just thought my son was dying," said Michael's dad, Michael Blidi Sr. Blidi Jr. was shot in the abdomen, in the early morning hours, on the steps outside his Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, home. "I just heard him, 'Dad, dad, dad, dad' and I went downstairs, and he was on the floor bleeding profusely," said Blidi Sr. Blidi Sr. said his son was shot in his spine. "The doctor came to me and said, 'He's not going to walk again,' and that broke my heart," said Blidi Sr. Court documents said what started as an altercation during a basketball game at a park ended in gun violence just a few days later. According to the criminal complaint, men wearing ski masks drove by Blidi Jr.'s home. One of the men fired a shot before fleeing the scene. Brooklyn Park police arrested one man whom they believe helped the shooters. Police tell WCCO they are still investigating. "I look and I see a car that doesn't really look familiar, and I see people hop out with like ski masks on, and I just heard a loud sound and I felt myself drop," said Blidi Jr. After he was shot, Blidi Jr. said he screamed for help and couldn't feel his legs. He is still recovering in the hospital and working on physical therapy, hoping to someday walk and play football once again. With an uncertain future, Blidi Sr. said he's just thankful his son is still alive. "We'll hope that this turns out for the best," said Blidi Sr.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- CBS News
Teen football standout paralyzed after Brooklyn Park shooting recounts what happened
Michael Blidi Jr. was a star outside linebacker at his central Pennsylvania high school. He's from a football family. His brother, Philip Blidi, was recently signed by the Tennessee Titans. As for Blidi Jr., he had a scholarship to play football at an Iowa community college, but his football hopes were put in serious jeopardy on May 29, while living with his dad in the Twin Cities. "I just thought my son was dying," said Michael's dad, Michael Blidi Sr. Blidi Jr. was shot in the abdomen, in the early morning hours, on the steps outside his Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, home. "I just heard him, 'Dad, dad, dad, dad' and I went downstairs, and he was on the floor bleeding profusely," said Blidi Sr. Blidi Sr. said his son was shot in his spine. "The doctor came to me and said, 'He's not going to walk again,' and that broke my heart," said Blidi Sr. Court documents said what started as an altercation during a basketball game at a park ended in gun violence just a few days later. According to the criminal complaint, men wearing ski masks drove by Blidi Jr.'s home. One of the men fired a shot before fleeing the scene. Brooklyn Park police arrested one man whom they believe helped the shooters. Police tell WCCO they are still investigating. "I look and I see a car that doesn't really look familiar, and I see people hop out with like ski masks on, and I just heard a loud sound and I felt myself drop," said Blidi Jr. After he was shot, Blidi Jr. said he screamed for help and couldn't feel his legs. He is still recovering in the hospital and working on physical therapy, hoping to someday walk and play football once again. With an uncertain future, Blidi Sr. said he's just thankful his son is still alive. "We'll hope that this turns out for the best," said Blidi Sr.
