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Bryn Mawr -- As the world marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Harcum College is spotlighting how it has kept the memory of one victim, Kevin D. Marlo, alive through a campus theatre and a scholarship fund that has raised more than $1.5 million.

Marlo, a passionate actor connected to the Harcum community, died in the September 11 attacks. In the years after his death, his family worked with the college to restore and rename its Little Theatre in his honor, creating the Kevin D. Marlo Theatre on Harcum's Bryn Mawr campus near Philadelphia.

Secaucus, N.J. – September 15, 2026 -- Apple Health app users in the United States will soon be able to buy and receive results from Quest Diagnostics blood tests directly within the app on iPhone and iPad, Quest Diagnostics announced.

The panel covers more than 50 biomarkers for $119

The tailored Quest laboratory panel includes over 50 biomarkers designed to assess cardiometabolic health and organ function. It also includes biometric readings such as blood pressure, height, weight, and waist and hip circumferences. Users can purchase the panel and schedule a blood draw and biometric readings at one of Quest's roughly 2,000 patient service centers across the U.S. for $119. The feature will not be available in all U.S. states.

Taylor, Mich. – September 15, 2026 -- ADHD symptoms in women often intensify or change after age 40, according to a HelloNation article featuring insights from Life Coach Expert Germaine Swanson of G Swanson ADHD & Life Coach in Taylor, Michigan.

Hormonal shifts disrupt focus and mood during midlife

Estrogen, which plays a role in dopamine regulation, begins to fluctuate during perimenopause and menopause. The article explains that these hormonal changes make it harder for women with ADHD to manage mood, focus, and energy, often producing a noticeable shift in attention and emotional regulation.

Minneapolis – September 15, 2026 -- A new study suggests one simple screen protector swap could ease digital eye strain for iPhone users, just as Apple's latest lineup hits shelves. Eyesafe, a screen-health technology company, published a white paper detailing survey results from 29 adult iPhone users conducted with Southwest Eye Care, an eye clinic.

Participants chose Eyesafe's filter nearly six times more often than a standard protector

In the two-period study, each participant used their phone at least two hours daily. They wore a standard clear screen protector for two weeks, then switched to one with Eyesafe CPF70 Technology for two weeks, completing identical surveys after each phase. Overall, 62% preferred the CPF70 protector, compared with 10% who preferred the standard one; 28% reported no preference.

Provo, Utah – September 15, 2026 -- BYUtv is bringing back its documentary series "Big Stories" with 12 new episodes airing free before every BYU home and away football game throughout the 2026 season, streaming on the BYUtv app and BYUtv.org alongside each broadcast.

Each episode runs 7 to 10 minutes and reaches millions of households

The series airs on BYU's national TV network, which reaches a combined 70 million U.S. households, and focuses on people and communities connected to BYU's opponents rather than game analysis or depth charts.

Memphis – September 15, 2026 -- Trua MidSouth, a new senior living locator service, has launched in Memphis to offer families free guidance when finding care options for aging or disabled loved ones. The service is led by Memphis native Heather Barrow Bryant and operates under the Trua Senior Living Locators network.

A family crisis in 2017 sparked the idea for the service

Bryant's special needs brother sustained a spinal cord injury in November 2017, leaving her family to navigate rehabilitation and care decisions with little outside support. In January 2021, her father suffered a similar injury, forcing the family through the same difficult process a second time.

"Those experiences opened my eyes to just how overwhelming and isolating this process can be for a family," Bryant said. She described wanting to become the resource her own family lacked during those emotional decisions.

Irvine, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- ROKFORM has launched new Rugged and Crystal cases for Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, built around magnets the company says deliver 2–3 times the holding power of standard cases.

MAGMAX magnets outperform standard MagSafe accessories

The new cases use ROKFORM's proprietary MAGMAX magnets, offering a stronger magnetic hold than standard MagSafe on compatible surfaces, mounts, chargers, and accessories. Both models also include the company's patented RokLock twist-lock mount, which attaches phones to ROKFORM mounting systems for cars, motorcycles, bikes, and golf carts.

Vacaville, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- Ammaar's Toyota Vacaville now has the 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser on its lot, giving Northern California shoppers access to a hybrid SUV rated for 326 net combined horsepower, 465 lb.-ft. of torque and 6,000 pounds of towing capacity.

Full-time 4WD and locking differentials tackle rocky trails

The SUV sends power continuously to both axles, with an electronically controlled two-speed transfer case that adjusts torque for gravel, mud, snow or rock. Rear and center locking differentials add traction when wheels lose grip, while Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control automate throttle and braking so drivers can focus on steering.

An available Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism increases wheel articulation over uneven ground, and the Multi-Terrain Monitor uses front, rear and side cameras to show obstacles near the vehicle, including terrain underneath it.

Glendale, Calif. – September 15, 2026 -- The RealReal will open its newest Southern California store at 230 S Brand Blvd in Glendale on October 1, 2026, offering authenticated luxury resale and expert consignment services to shoppers across the greater Los Angeles area.

The store sits among Glendale's established luxury retailers

The location joins a shopping corridor that includes Bottega Veneta, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., David Yurman, Golden Goose, Alo and Nordstrom, just outside Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood.

Shoppers can browse authenticated pieces from Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, The Row, Cartier and Rolex, with new arrivals added regularly across women's and men's fashion, handbags, fine jewelry, watches and accessories.

Selma – September 15, 2026 -- Lennar will host a ribbon-cutting for a new community park at Amberwood on Saturday, September 12 at 9 a.m., marking the first park to open in Selma, California since the 1980s.

The park arrives ahead of Amberwood's official grand opening

The completed amenity includes picnic areas, a playground and a basketball court. Lennar Central Valley Division President Jason Glasglow said introducing the park before the community's grand opening lets families experience Amberwood as they'll actually live in it, noting that Selma and Fresno-area buyers have long wanted new homes with real outdoor recreation space.