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CBS News
08-04-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Philadelphia's John's Roast Pork will add Cooper Sharp cheese to its menu this week
John's Roast Pork, the award-winning Philadelphia sandwich shop , will be making an addition to its menu this week. John Bucci, the store's owner, announced on Facebook on Tuesday that starting on Friday, customers can get Cooper Sharp cheese on all of the shop's sandwiches. For decades, John's Roast Pork has only served American, sharp and mild provolone cheese on its sandwiches, and those options will remain despite adding Cooper Sharp. People in Bucci's Facebook comments were mostly fans of the decision to add Cooper Sharp to the menu. "It's gonna change the game! A great cheesesteak just got even greater," Jeff Bass wrote. "An unstoppable superpower just became even more unstoppable," Justin Meckes wrote. Over the last several years, Cooper Sharp has become a popular option to put on cheesesteaks in the Philadelphia region, most notably by Angelo's Pizzeria at 9th and Fitzwater streets. John's Roast Pork has been serving Philly since 1930, and they offer much more than cheesesteaks. The roast pork is one of the best in the city, and they also serve up other sandwiches and other delicious sides.
Boston Globe
08-04-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
USDA solar program restarts with new rule for farmers: No DEI or climate focus
Anne Diemand Bucci, of Diemand Farm in Wendell, roughly 20 miles north of Amherst, suddenly found herself making payments on a $250,000 bank loan for a solar project that might never get built. At the Diemand Farm, Anne Diemand Bucci brought egg containers to her farmstand. Already $40,000 in the hole, she is now paying interest on a $250,000 loan for a solar project. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Thirty miles south, at Red Fire Farm in Granby, Ryan Voiland watched as the window to use a $50,000 grant in state matching funds closed, making it even less likely he'd be able to add a solar canopy to his farm. And Bill Jordan, a solar developer in New York State who has spent decades helping farmers install solar panels, saw $18 million in work freeze up. Advertisement Then, in late March, as quickly as the taps had turned off — they reopened, albeit with a stipulation that applicants remove 'harmful' diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility references, and any 'far-left climate features' from their proposals, according to a As farmers circulated the press release and found similar language in email messages they received as grantees, they were, in a word, perplexed. Advertisement 'I didn't understand it,' said Bucci, whose 175-acre operation specializes in chickens for eggs and meat, turkeys and grass-fed beef, trees for lumber, and various foods like soup and turkey pot pies, which she sells in her farm store and locally. With Massachusetts' Her grant doesn't mention diversity or inclusion — nor does it explicitly mention climate change, though the generation of clean energy from solar panels will certainly help combat global warming. Not to mention, it's not even clear how the USDA would measure the extent to which climate or DEI is a part of the grant. The USDA did not respond to a request for comment. Eventually, she heard from Jordan Energy — the contractor on her project — that her plan should be safe. She's moving ahead, but that doesn't mean it sits well for Bucci, who did not vote for Trump. 'What is the point they're trying to make?' she asked, as chicks peeped loudly in the background. 'If somebody is doing something for climate change, or for DEI like, really? What is so wrong with that?' As of March 24, the USDA's solar grants — part of the so-called Rural Energy For America Program — appear to be safe. But other programs, including two that provided more than $1 billion nationally for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers, have been eliminated. Related : These changes come as part of the Trump administration's cost-cutting effort across the federal government. Ashley Randle, commissioner of the state Department of Agricultural Resources, said the USDA cancellations have been disappointing because these programs 'empower farmers to be able to grow more food and to be able to distribute local, fresh, nutritious food into schools, food banks, and food pantries.' Advertisement The Rural Energy For America Program program aims to help farmers become energy-independent and save money on their electricity bills, by producing renewable energy or through energy-efficiency upgrades. It's been around The program can cover up to half of the costs of a solar installation, with the farmer or rural business owner responsible for the rest. Once a grant is issued, the farmer has to secure funding, get the solar installed and then have it up and operating before the USDA will issue a reimbursement. It's that arrangement that proved so tricky for farmers, who already operate on tight margins. Many had already spent funds for projects, and were shocked to learn they may not get reimbursed despite their signed contracts. 'When you put a pause on a contract that's already been started and a farmer has incurred those expenses, it really does create more challenges, more anxiety and more pressure on top of what farms are already facing,' said Randle. Bucci, for example, had already spent $40,000 to upgrade a roof to make it ready for solar panels and had started making payments on a loan that would cover the rest of the project. A view of the Diemand Farm, where solar panels would help mitigate expensive electricity bills. David L. Ryan/Globe Staff Even now that it's back on, she said it's hard to feel secure. Advertisement 'I will trust that we're going to get it after the money is deposited in the bank and I've paid down my loan,' she said. As a result of the delays, Voiland, of Red Fire Farm, said he'll have to rethink his approach entirely. The plan had been to use $125,000 from the USDA and $50,000 from a state grant to build a solar canopy to generate energy needed to run coolers for produce, while offering a sheltered place to park tractors. But the state funds had an expiration date. To Voiland's relief, the state allowed him to use that money for a different project on his farm, rather than lose it entirely. But now he's short on funds for the solar project. Next, he'll be talking with his bank and re-thinking the scope of his solar installation to see what's possible. But he remains nervous. 'Whether the future support is there for anything that has to do with more sustainable farming practices, seems like it's in question right now,' he said. Then there's the bigger picture. Voiland's focus is on sustainable farming and organic food. 'I think it's important that government is a partner in that process, because food is so important — people need to eat,' he said. 'There's only so much a farmer can do to really make it happen without some policy support for doing it.' Sabrina Shankman can be reached at
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brooklyn Nets jersey history No. 11 - George Bucci (1975-76)
The Brooklyn Nets have 52 jersey numbers worn by over 600 different players over the course of their history since the franchise was founded in 1967 as a charter member of the American Basketball Association (ABA), when the team was known as the "New Jersey Americans". Since then, that league has been absorbed by the NBA with the team that would later become the New York Nets and New Jersey Nets before settling on the name by which they are known today, bringing their rich player and jersey history with them to the league of today. To commemorate the players who played for the Nets over the decades wearing those 52 different jersey numbers, Nets Wire is covering the entire history of the franchise's jersey numbers and the players who sported them since the founding of the team. The 13th of those 52 different numbers is jersey No. 11 which has has had a total of 19 players wear the number in the history of the team. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 03: A detail of Ben Simmons #10 of the Brooklyn Nets jersey against the Chicago Bulls in the first half of the NBA In-Season Tournament at the United Center on November 03, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by) The fifth of those players wearing No. 11 played in the (then) New York (now, Brooklyn) Nets era, guard alum George Bucci. After ending his college career at Manhattan University, Bucci was picked up with the 52nd overall selection of the 1975 NBA draft by the (then) Buffalo Braves (now, Boston Celtics - it's a long story). Advertisement The Cornwall, New York native played his first and only season as a pro in the states with New York before heading overseas in the 1975-76 season instead. During his time suiting up for the Nets, Bucci wore only jersey No. 11 and put up 3.9 points and 1.1 rebounds per game. This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets jersey history No. 11 - George Bucci (1975-76)
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Biotalys to Appoint Toni Bucci to its Board of Directors
Seasoned Agriculture and Biotech Executive With a Passion to Feed the World Sustainably Ghent, BELGIUM, March 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Press release Biotalys (Euronext: BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, is pleased to announce the proposal to appoint Toni Bucci as independent director to its Board of Directors. Ms Bucci's appointment will become effective immediately upon election at the upcoming Biotalys shareholders' meeting on 22 April 2025. She will succeed Markus Heldt, who will retire from the Board. Simon Moroney, Chairman of the Board at Biotalys, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Toni Bucci to our Board of Directors. Her extensive experience in agriculture and strategic leadership will be most welcome as we continue to build Biotalys into a leader in the future of sustainable crop protection. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Markus Heldt, who will retire from the board, for his dedication, guidance, and instrumental contributions during his tenure at the company. Markus's contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the very best for the future.' Kevin Helash, CEO of Biotalys, noted: "Toni is a highly respected leader, and we are thrilled to have her on board. Her deep industry expertise, passion for innovation, and experience in biotechnology and fermentation align perfectly with Biotalys' mission to transform crop protection with our protein-based biocontrols. Her insights into AgTech's challenges and opportunities will be instrumental in driving our growth and advancing our novel solutions. We look forward to working closely with her to accelerate our impact in sustainable agriculture." Dr Bucci has more than 30 years of experience, including leading and scaling agricultural and biotechnology companies, guiding their strategic growth and helping them navigate the route to commercialisation. Prior to her current focus leading start-ups, she spent 23 years at BASF where she was responsible for the research, development and commercialisation of new fungicides and insecticides as well as business development. She currently serves as an independent board director and advisor to several emerging biotech companies, with a strong focus on driving innovation and advancing sustainable agricultural solutions. Toni Bucci said: "I am honoured to have this opportunity to join the Board of Biotalys and to contribute to the company's pioneering role in advancing sustainable and innovative solutions for agriculture. Biotalys is at the forefront of an exciting transformation in crop protection, and I look forward to working with the team to support its vision of building a healthier and more sustainable future for global food production." Dr Bucci earned a PhD in Entomology from North Carolina State University, a Master's degree also in Entomology from the University of Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Augusta State University. About Biotalys Biotalys is an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for the protection of crops and aiming to provide alternatives to conventional chemical pesticides for a more sustainable and safer food supply. Based on its novel AGROBODY™ technology platform, Biotalys is developing a strong and diverse pipeline of effective product candidates with a favorable safety profile that aim to address key crop pests and diseases across the whole value chain, from soil to plate. Biotalys was founded in 2013 as a spin-off from the VIB (Flanders Institute for Biotechnology) and is listed on Euronext Brussels since July 2021. The company is based in the biotech cluster in Ghent, Belgium. More information can be found on For further information, please contact: Toon Musschoot, Head of IR & CommunicationT: +32 (0)9 274 54 00E: IR@ Important Notice Biotalys, its business, prospects and financial position remain exposed and subject to risks and uncertainties. A description of and reference to these risks and uncertainties can be found in the annual report on the consolidated annual accounts published on the company's website. This announcement contains statements which are "forward-looking statements" or could be considered as such. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words 'aim', 'believe', 'estimate', 'anticipate', 'expect', 'intend', 'may', 'will', 'plan', 'continue', 'ongoing', 'possible', 'predict', 'plans', 'target', 'seek', 'would' or 'should', and contain statements made by the company regarding the intended results of its strategy. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are warned that none of these forward-looking statements offers any guarantee of future performance. Biotalys' actual results may differ materially from those predicted by the forward-looking statements. Biotalys makes no undertaking whatsoever to publish updates or adjustments to these forward-looking statements, unless required to do so by in to access your portfolio
CBC
24-03-2025
- Science
- CBC
How LittaTraps are keeping litter in Thunder Bay, Ont. out of Lake Superior
Social Sharing An environmental initiative in Thunder Bay is helping keep garbage out of local waterways, with nearly 1,500 pieces of litter diverted from storm drains in the past year. EcoSuperior installed 16 LittaTraps in storm drains across the city in the spring of 2024. The mesh filters, designed by Enviropod, capture debris before it can enter Lake Superior. Data from the traps provides insight into pollution patterns and informs waste management decisions. According to EcoSuperior's latest findings, cigarette butts accounted for 60 per cent of the debris collected—916 in total. The traps also captured 118 plastic fragments, 108 pieces of plastic film, 99 food wrappers and 117 other pieces of waste, including glass and metal. Kennedy Bucci, EcoSuperior's Rethinking Waste Coordinator, said the program has successfully highlighted pollution hotspots, particularly in public parks and high-traffic areas. "Based on the first summer's worth of data, we know that cigarette butts are a major issue. We also know that our public parks, where people congregate, are a hotspot for pollution. So we've already installed more cigarette ashtray receptacles at our highest hotspot location" Bucci said. "Hopefully we can start these initiatives that prevent litter from getting on the ground and ending up in our local environment." The litter collected through the LittaTraps program is also logged into the International Trash Trap Network, led by Ocean Conservancy and the University of Toronto (U of T) Trash Team. Mark Fisher, president and CEO of the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR), said such initiatives are crucial for keeping the Great Lakes clean. "In the Great Lakes alone, it is estimated that 20 million pounds of plastics, mostly public litter, could be entering the lakes each year through a variety of sources and pathways, including local stormwater catch basins," Fisher said when the initiative was first launched in Thunder Bay. Here's what EcoSuperior had to say when it first launched LittaTraps: City officials are also backing the initiative after seeing the results. Aaron Ward, manager of engineering for Thunder Bay, said the program is a step in the right direction. "Any garbage or debris that we can keep out of our storm sewer system, which eventually enters Lake Superior, is a positive for our environment," Ward said. "We look forward to continue working with EcoSuperior to keep this successful program running." EcoSuperior hopes to expand the LittaTraps program in the future, potentially adding more filters in public spaces and studying microplastics in storm drains. Community members can support the initiative by advocating for waste reduction programs and contacting city councillors to voice their support for continued environmental efforts, Bucci said.
