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Neumann Presents Award for Children’s Literature to Reem Faruqi
Neumann University presented its 2022 Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature to I Can Help, the tale of a young girl who rediscovers her innate kindness after peer pressure stifles her desire to help others. Author Reem Faruqi and illustrator Mikela Prevost accepted the prize online Oct. 26 from their homes in Georgia and Arizona.…
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Jay Wright to Bounce into New Role as CBS Sports Analyst
Former Villanova coach Jay Wright, who announced his retirement from coaching in April, is joining CBS Sports as a college basketball analyst for the 2022–2023 season, writes Kyle Boone for CBS Sports. Wright won two national championships as coach of the Wildcats and led the team to the Final Four in 2009, 2016, 2018, and…
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Congress to Campus Brings US Reps to Valley Forge Military Schools
Shortly before a hotly contested election, two former US Congressional Representatives visited Valley Forge Military Academy & College for the annual Congress to Campus event. The Honorable Loretta Sanchez (D) who represented the 46th and 47th districts of California in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997-2017, and the Honorable Robert William Goodlatte (R) who…
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General Recreation: New Inclusive Playground an Act of Friendship in Pittsburgh’s East End
With the help of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a dream was fulfilled in the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh. The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center had dreamed of an inclusive playground in their backyard. The independent, non-profit organization helps children of all ages with services that strengthen families. There’s an adoption…
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Egypt Expert Explores the Mysteries of King Tut’s Tomb
For anyone experiencing Halloween withdrawal when the calendar turns to Nov., the Cultural Arts Forum at Neumann University has come to the rescue. What better way to extend the spooky season than a lecture about everyone’s favorite mummy, King Tut? Dr. Stephen R. Phillips will reveal the mysteries of King Tut’s Tomb on the 100th anniversary…
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U ROC Program Helps Undecided Young Adults Find a Clear Path to Their Future
Some of us have known since childhood what we wanted to do “when we grow up” but for many others the path after high school is less certain. Now there’s a program that can help young adults who aren’t ready or sure about college, or who haven’t settled on a career. The Gap Year The…
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Underwater Unease: Invasive Fish Is a Nightmarish Presence in Collar-County Waterways
Montgomery Countyians have faced off some rather formidable foes when it comes to invasive creatures in local neighborhoods, parks, and lawns. The out-and-out war on spotted lanternflies has been ongoing since 2014. And as any fan of the county waterways knows, signage listing tips to contain the New Zealand mudsnail have been around sites like…
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Scaling Ivy-Covered Walls: One Montco College Makes National List of Most Rigorous Admissions Policies
Two of the most difficult colleges to get into in the U.S. are local to the Phila. suburbs, and one is in Montgomery County. Natasha Dado, citing data compiled by Niche, enrolled her journalist skills to file the report for CBS News. The Niche findings used several criteria to determine its 2023 college rankings, including…
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General Recreation: The New Shape of Play: Hedra
Play is the universal language of fun, collaboration, and growth. It’s the key to helping kids become better adults. So kids’ play structures need to amaze and inspire, challenge and empower, and promote empathy and pride. Play structures like the Hedra give children every opportunity to play from every angle. Hedra, for children ages 5–12…
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‘Monster House Delco’ Brings High-Tech to Halloween Decorations
Technology is bringing a new kind of Halloween decorating to “Monster House Delco” in Broomall, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John DiMeo and his wife, Jen, use high-tech projection and audio equipment to turn their home into a spooky storyteller. Exterior walls pulsate as hands push to get out. Suddenly, the structure appears to…
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Super Wawas Getting Some Push Back Amidst Expansion
Here in Montgomery County, Wawa continues to evoke positive feelings. But that’s not true everywhere, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert Costello, owner of Costello Asset Management (a close observer of local retail), said the Wawa brand generates personal feelings in the Phila. region because it started here, in nearby Folsom, Delaware County.…
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Center School: Honoring Dyslexia Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month
Since 1989, Center School has been successfully serving students who have been diagnosed with language-based learning disabilities, primarily dyslexia and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Many people are unaware of exactly what dyslexia and ADHD are, often assuming it is simply reversing letters or lacking the ability to control impulses. In this month of October,…
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Neumann eSports Preps for Video Game Production Major
Neumann University is creating a new opportunity for students to major in video game production and it’s happening because of a new technology lab in the School of Business. The brand-new lab on the third floor of the Abessinio Building is the lair of the campus eSports team, but it won’t be all fun and…
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General Recreation Can Help You Raise Money for a Playground
In today’s economic environment, playground fundraising can face financial obstacles to bring your playground project to life. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a playground equipment provider and recreation space designer, can help with those fundraising issues. There are fun, creative ways to raise money, or you can use more traditional routes to raise capital,…
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Lincoln Center Named ‘2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit’
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has been named a “2022 Top-Rated Nonprofit” by GreatNonprofits, the leading website for community recommendations of charities and nonprofits. TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and…
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Isn’t This Peachy? Georgia Is the Next State on Wawa’s New Store List
The first Georgia location of a Wawa convenience store should open by 2024 as the chain continues to expand, writes Beth McKibben for atlanta.eater.com. The popular convenience store chain has been finding success with new locations in Florida, so the company announced Oct. 5 that nearby Georgia is its next Southeastern target. It will be…
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Neumann Radio Hosts 24-Hour Broadcast for Campus Food Pantry
Students at Neumann University’s radio station broadcast live for 24 hours Oct. 7 to celebrate College Radio Day and generate support for the Knights’ Food Pantry. The featured event at 98.5 WNUW was an outdoor broadcast from noon to 4 PM in St. John Neumann Circle. Nick Coppola and Alex Castells, both communication and…
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WebMD’s Top Doc to Speak at Neumann about Nursing Burnout
Dr. John Whyte, the chief medical officer of WebMD, will address “Mental Health and Nursing” at Neumann University on October 15 at 10 a.m. According to Whyte, a recent survey by McKinsey, a global research firm, found that more than 30 percent of nurses are thinking of leaving direct patient care. He will discuss the…
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