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Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23 Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23
Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23 Natalie Kim, a University of Pennsylvania student who dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, died after a period of illness on Tuesday, Oct. 24, loved ones said in her obituary. She was 23.  Born in Wynnewood to David and Jane Kim, Natalie began displaying a lifelong passion for animals early on, family members wrote in her obit.  She interned at Radnor Veterinary Hospital before graduating from Delaware County Christian School as salutatorian, loved ones said.  Natalie went on to earn her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Swarthmore College and achieved her lo…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Philly Feds Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Philly Feds
Woman, Son Sold $4M Worth Of Misbranded Animal Drugs, Pesticides: Philly Feds A 70-year-old Rockland County, NY grandmother and her son illegally sold $4 million worth of misbranded, unregistered, and unapproved animal drugs and pesticides smuggled into the U.S. from China, federal authorities charged. Bien King of Congers and Khalil King, 36, of New York City operate a pet supply company in the Bronx called “Little City Dogs,” which caters to customers who want to avoid the cost of local veterinary clinics and treat their dogs' and cats' common ailments themselves. Both have been in a years-long battle with the government over their practice of formulating de-wormin…

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by Jerry DeMarco
News
Bill Murray's Groundhog Co-Star From Pennsylvania Dies, Wildlife Center Says Bill Murray's Groundhog Co-Star From Pennsylvania Dies, Wildlife Center Says
Bill Murray's Groundhog Co-Star From Pennsylvania Dies, Wildlife Center Says A groundhog who once co-starred with Bill Murray has died, according to Acorn Acres Wildlife Rehabilitation where she served as a mascot.  The Emmy-nominated 2020 Super Bowl ad scene-stealer, 4-year-old Poppy passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at 4:18 a.m., according to the rehab facility. Emmy-nominated Jeep Super Bowl spot from Chicago Agency High Dive.ReelChicago Reel360 She had been suffering from abdominal pain prior to being rushed to a veterinarian. During an evaluation, Poppy was suspected to have a pyometra or an infection in the uterus and was sent to have emergency surge…

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by Jillian Pikora