Aspida Dx: A New Frontier in Combating the Opioid Crisis

Aspida Dx

The escalating opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with over 75% of drug overdose deaths in recent years involving opioids. As synthetic opioids like fentanyl continue to saturate the illicit market, the need for rapid, adaptable, and precise diagnostic tools has never been greater. Aspida Dx is stepping into this gap with a technology platform designed to transform how we detect and manage substance use. Revolutionary Saliva-Based Detection At the core of the Aspida Dx system is an integrated collection device and test cartridge paired with an instrument reader. Unlike traditional laboratory-based screenings that can take days to process, this system can detect the most currently abused drugs from a saliva sample in just 15 minutes. This speed is a critical advantage in several high-stakes environments: •	Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): Physicians will be able use the tool for frequent monitoring to ensure patient compliance with treatment programs and verify they are not taking dangerous substances that could lead to relapse or fatal combinations. •	Legal and Judicial Systems: Courts will be able to utilize the rapid results for individuals whose plea deals or parole are conditioned on addiction treatment compliance. •	Public Safety: Law enforcement agents will gain an advanced tool for assessing subjects for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) or DUID. Adapting to an Evolving Market One of the greatest hurdles in the opioid crisis is the "continuous flow" of Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) appearing on the street. Drug compositions change rapidly, often outpacing the testing capabilities of standard clinics. Aspida Dx addresses this through strategic partnerships with the Center for Forensic Science Research &amp; Education (CFSRE) and NMS Labs (both based in Pennsylvania) . By leveraging the NPS Discovery program, which identifies novel compone

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Montgomery

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The escalating opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in the United States, with over 75% of drug overdose deaths...

🌟 Now Enrolling: Pre-K Students! 🌟

Give your child the co

Day Care Centers, Inc

🌟 Now Enrolling: Pre-K Students! 🌟 Give your child the confidence, skills, and foundation they need for a successful transition to kindergarten! Day Care Centers, Inc. is now enrolling students for our Koala Bear and Pooh Bear Pre-K classrooms for children 4 turning 5 years old. Our Pre-K program is built on the Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards and provides a nurturing, engaging environment where children learn through hands-on experiences, exploration, and play. Our classrooms are designed to meet children where they are academically, socially, and emotionally while preparing them for future success. Why Families Choose DCCI 🍎 Pre-K curriculum aligned with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards 📚 Individualized learning based on each child's developmental needs 🎨 Comprehensive curriculum including Reading, Math, Writing, Science, Social Studies, Art, Nutrition, Music/Movement, Physical Education, and Social Skills 🤝 Daily communication between teachers and families 🏫 Programs tailored in partnership with local school districts Parent Information •	Morning and afternoon snacks are provided. •	Parents provide lunch (unless participating in Thursday hot lunch). •	Parents provide nap linens and a complete change of clothes. Flexible Enrollment Options •	5 Days: $300/week •	3 Days: $240/week •	2 Days: $160/week At Day Care Centers, Inc., we're committed to building confidence, sparking potential, and preparing children for success—one child at a time. 📍 Day Care Centers, Inc. 2828 Spear Avenue Glenside, PA 19038 📞 Schedule a tour today: 215-572-0862 x 2 🌐 Learn more or enroll online: https://daycarecentersinc.com/programs/

Dino Ciliberti

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Abington

🌟 Now Enrolling: Pre-K Students! 🌟 Give your child the confidence, skills, and foundation they need for a successful transition to kindergarten!...

Beings In Balance LLC

Healthcare Life Coaching Hypnotherapy Yoga Meditation

Justin Heinze

Upper Moreland-Willow Grove

Healthcare Life Coaching Hypnotherapy Yoga Meditation 

To empower individuals on their journey to wellness

Stevenson Therapeutic Massage LLC.

Welcome to Stevenson Therapeutic Massage, where healing meets renewal in a calm, supportive environment. Specialize in personalized care designed to help you restore balance—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or simply seeking a place to recharge, our team offers a range of therapeutic services including massage, holistic treatments, and guided wellness plans. Your journey to better health starts here—where recovery isn’t just about getting back on your feet, it’s about feeling your best every day.

Welcome to Stevenson Therapeutic Massage, where healing meets renewal in a calm, supportive environment. Specialize in personalized care designed...

Easley HVAC

***$99 Gas Heater/Heat Pump Inspection if booked by September 30, 2025!*** Locally owned business offering professional HVAC service. Areas of expertise include: -Repairs and installations -Hot air heaters -A/C &amp; heat pumps -Boilers/hot water heat -Routine maintenance -And more! Interested in a service not listed? Just ask! 267-673-9358 easleyhvac@gmail.com

***$99 Gas Heater/Heat Pump Inspection if booked by September 30, 2025!*** Locally owned business offering professional HVAC service. Areas of...

Come join us for a delicious breakfast and stay for some bingo. Win Prizes!   Please call 215-672-9082 ext. 124 or 137 and RSVP by October 24th.

Come join us for a delicious breakfast and stay for some bingo. Win Prizes!

Please call 215-672-9082 ext. 124 or 137 and RSVP by October 24th.

Free Breakfast & Bingo

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Local Event: Incredible Yard Sale

Incredible Yard Sale

Miller Meadow

Join the Honor and Courage Foundation in person or virtually for the No One Left Behind Walk held in Hatboro&nbsp; PA -&nbsp; A powerful community event dedicated to honoring our nation’s Veterans and First Responders, and ensuring that no hero fights their battles alone. This Walk is more than just an event; it’s a movement. Together, we will stand in solidarity with those who have served and sacrificed, raising awareness for the invisible wounds of war and service, including PTSD and suicide. Every step taken is a reminder that healing, hope, and support are always within reach. Participants of all ages are invited to walk in Honor of a loved one, in memory of those we’ve lost, or in support of those still fighting. Whether you’re walking as an individual, with family, or as part of a team, your presence helps amplify a critical message: No One Left Behind. Not on the battlefield. Not at home. Not ever. Come out and show your support, and be part of a community United by purpose, compassion, and Courage. Donations and Funds raised will go to the Honor and Courage Foundation to support our Veterans and First Responders struggling with the effects of PTSD and to help eradicate Veteran and First Responder suicide.
Children 12 &amp; under walk for free.&nbsp; However, if you'd like your child to get an event shirt, they must register.&nbsp;

Local Event: No One Left Behind Walk

No One Left Behind Walk

Join the Honor and Courage Foundation in person or virtually for the No One Left Behind Walk held in Hatboro  PA -  A powerful...

Vereinigung Erzgebirge

Celebrate at Bucks and Montgomery Counties' longest running German Festival featuring authentic beer, food, and a full day of attractions. Enjoy live music from the Philadelphia German Brass Band and Die Heimatklänge, along with soccer matches, traditional keg tapping, and kids games for just a $10 donation (children under 16 are free).

Local Event: 89th Annual Bucks-Mont Oktoberfest

89th Annual Bucks-Mont Oktoberfest

Celebrate at Bucks and Montgomery Counties' longest running German Festival featuring authentic beer, food, and a full day of...

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

33 Years and Still Going Strong – The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center September 17 – 20, 2026Oaks, PA – Mancuso Show Management is proud to present the 33rd annual Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will host this spectacular event September 17 - September 20, 2026 featuring over 1000 works of textile art. Additionally, the festival offers vendors, hands on workshops, lectures, a fashion show and product demos. Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza is the center of it all for quilt, wearable and textile art! A highlight of this year’s event is a special exhibition by 7-time Tony Award-winning actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein. Best known for writing La Cage aux Folles and Kinky Boots and starring as Edna in Hairspray, Harvey has been making quilts for more than 30 years. During the COVID lockdown, his passion for quilting flourished, inspiring a remarkable collection of quilt art that the Extravaganza is thrilled to premiere. In addition, the festival will display over 30 special exhibitions from regional guilds such as the Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild, PieceMakers Quilters and the Sankofa Artisans, travelling quilt collections and the annual national judged competition. Once again Mancuso Show Management sponsored the juried exhibition, Celebration of Women: A Quilter’s Perspective with a portion of the entry fees going to A Woman’s Place (AWP), the only domestic violence community benefit organization in Bucks County, PA. Shopping is a must at the event Merchant’s Mall with a diverse assortment of vendors selling sewing machines, fabric, wool, clothing, notions and more. Attendees can sit in on, at no additional charge, several midday lectures and product demonstrations. Back by popular demand are Fashion Friday, an attendee-driven fashion show, and Sticker Saturday, where collecting stickers can earn you a prize. New this year, the Brandywine Rug Hooking Guild will offer rug hooking demonstrations throughout the event. Quilters and textile artists can also preregister for workshops taught by a nationally recognized faculty. This year’s event is sponsored by Major Sponsors: BERNINA/Hayes Sewing Machine Company, BERNINA Longarm/Domesticity, Brother/Byrne Sewing, Baby Lock/Hayes Sewing Machine Company, Janome/Pocono Sew &amp; Vac and Husqvarna Viking &amp; Pfaff/Sew ‘n Place. Open to the public, show tickets can be purchased on-site. General admission is $18 and includes re-admission for all days. Sunday only general admission is $16. Accompanied children under the age of 16 are admitted free. Discounted tickets for groups of 20 or more can be arranged by contacting our office at (215) 862-5828. The Extravaganza’s daily hours are Thursday through Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Local Event: Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

New Hope-Lambertville

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

33 Years and Still Going Strong – The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza Returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center...

Online Auction

The Warwick Estate Sale features traditional and contemporary furniture, home décor, crystal and china, barware, kitchenware, electronics, fashion, rugs, artwork, mobility equipment, and household goods. Furniture is a major part of the sale, with pieces by RomWeber, Stanley Furniture, Century Furniture, Councill Craftsman, Bob Mackie Home, Fairfield, L.T. Designs, Ashley Furniture, Wynwood, Sanlim Furniture, Powell, and Kathy Ireland Home.<a href="https://ghttps://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/168993?cateory=All&amp;subCategory=Active" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View and Bid On This Auction</a>
Bid online now through Thursday September 17th at alderferauction.com. This auction will begin closing at 8:00 PM at a rate of 5 lots per minute.
Living and dining furnishings include an Emerson leather three-piece sectional, leather sofa, loveseat, and club chair with ottoman, L.T. Designs kidney-shaped sofa, Century Furniture French Provincial style armchair, Fairfield armchair, Councill Craftsman block-front chest, and a traditional extension dining table with six faux-alligator upholstered chairs. Bob Mackie Home pieces include a large china cabinet and serpentine marble-top buffet, while additional furnishings include a RomWeber illuminated bar cabinet, Stanley bedroom and office furniture, Ashley adjustable bed, Kathy Ireland Home dresser and end table, and a Mid-Century Modern style credenza.
Decorative and entertaining pieces include Waterford and Shannon crystal, Edelstein Bavaria Cordoba china, Stangl Pottery birds, Fitz &amp; Floyd ceramics, 1847 Rogers Bros. Reflection flatware, barware, wine accessories, decorative glass, serving pieces, lamps, mirrors, and an ornate cast-metal floor easel. Rugs include a Dalyn Rug Company Jewel Collection area rug and additional floral floor coverings.
Electronics include Sony Bravia and Samsung televisions, a Bose Wave Radio, Sharp television with built-in VCR/DVD player, and a Versa watch winder. Kitchen and household equipment includes a KitchenAid Ultra Power stand mixer, Ninja Professional blender, Copper Chef and Wegmans cookware, Oreck and Bissell cleaning equipment, and a Jiffy commercial garment steamer.
Fashion includes Donald J. Pliner, André Assous, Naot, Fly London, Nike, Michael Kors, Larry Levine, BCBGeneration, Ellen Tracy, and The North Face. The catalog also contains luggage by Samsonite, formal gowns, women's apparel, hats, handbags, and clearly identified designer-replica accessories.
Additional offerings include a Golden Technologies Buzzaround XL mobility scooter, Carex rollator, medical mobility aids, COSCO folding furniture, Black &amp; Decker tools, a Meilink ThermoVault safe, office furnishings, artwork, and general household contents.

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Successful bidders will receive the full pick up address with their invoice and instructions on how to schedule a pick up appointment. 
Downsizing or want to learn more on how to sell the contents of your home? Alderfer Auction can sort, lot, catalog, photograph, sell online, have supervised pick-up with minimal traffic through your home and you are paid in 21 business days. Let us help you get started! Call 215-393-3000 or <a href="https://www.alderferauction.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">contact us online.</a>
AlderferAuction.com. Buyer's Premium Applicable. Auction Center: 501 Fairgrounds Rd, Hatfield PA 19440. 215-393-3000. Satellite (Sales) Office: 3359 Durham Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902. Members of: NAA &amp; PAA: Designations CAI, MPPA &amp; AAA. USPAP Compliant. AY002260.

Local Event: Estate Sale in Warwick | Furniture | Home Decor | Rugs | Fashion | Alderfer Auction

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Estate Sale in Warwick | Furniture | Home Decor...

The Warwick Estate Sale features traditional and contemporary furniture, home décor, crystal and china, barware, kitchenware,...

Estate Sale in Warwick | Furniture | Home Decor | Rugs | Fashion | Alderfer Auction

Hatboro Praise Fest

Join us for a day of unity under the theme One Faith, One Family, One Praise. This uplifting community festival features a live band lineup including Hatboro Baptist and St. Johns Lutheran, plus delicious food and engaging kids activities.

Local Event: Hatboro Praise Fest 2026

Hatboro Praise Fest 2026

Join us for a day of unity under the theme One Faith, One Family, One Praise. This uplifting community festival features a live...

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Paws for the Cause is an annual fundraising dog walk for Fox Chase Cancer Center held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Join us for a morning of food, vendors, raffles, contests, prizes and a one mile walk around Fox Chase’s suburban wooded campus in Northeast Philadelphia. 
Paws for the Cause has raised more than $1.1 million since its inception 27 years ago, and all proceeds support cancer research and care at Fox Chase. Bring your dog, your friends and family to enjoy a morning of community at Fox Chase. You and your furry friend can participate in the doggie costume contest, or get their caricature done at one of our two on-site pet portrait artists. 
The event is rain or shine. Dogs are welcome but not required for attendance. On-site registration is available at the event, but ticket prices increase by $5, so pre-register for the best price! For more event information and to register today visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.foxchase.org/giving/paws-cause" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">foxchase.org/giving/paws-cause. </a>

Last year's walk raised nearly $124,000 thanks to the support of our amazing community. We hope you'll join us this year to raise even more and further the Fox Chase mission to prevail over cancer!

Local Event: Paws for the Cause 

Rockledge

Paws for the Cause 

Paws for the Cause is an annual fundraising dog walk for Fox Chase Cancer Center held on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Join us...

Knights of Columbus Flaherty Council 3128

2 LEAGUES – 2 NIGHTS /&nbsp;Wednesday or Thursday
PLAY&nbsp;1 or BOTH&nbsp;NIGHTS!
10 Week Season + 1 Week Playoffs
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Wednesday League =&nbsp;Season Long Round Robin&nbsp;= STARTS September 23rd
ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!/ NO Partners, Teams or Subs needed!
Great way to ease into CORNHOLE and learn from experienced players.
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Thursday League = Set Teams w/ Set Schedule = STARTS September 24th
For those looking for COMPETITION!
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For&nbsp;COMPLETE DETAILS&nbsp;&amp; to&nbsp;REGISTER&nbsp;call / text / email:
Jeff @ 215-605-6952 / glensidecornhole@yahoo.com
or
SEARCH “GLENSIDE” on the SCOREHOLIO appCan't make the LEAGUE&nbsp;this SEASON?&nbsp; No problem, save our contact info and join when you are ready.&nbsp; We run 3 SEASONS a YEAR on both Wednesday and Thursday nights.......starting in January, May and September.

Local Event: Cornhole League

Glenside

Cornhole League

2 LEAGUES – 2 NIGHTS / Wednesday or Thursday
PLAY 1 or BOTH NIGHTS!
10 Week Season + 1 Week...

Major Lawsuit Settled Over Massive Fire In...

This is a summary of business stories that made news this past week in eastern Montgomery County.

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