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Delaware County Symphony Launches First Series Concert Oct. 17 With 3 ‘Bs’
The first symphony series concert of the Delaware County Symphony season, Sunday, Oct. 17, will feature the music of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. The concert takes place 3 p.m. at the Meagher Theater at Neumann University in Aston. J.S. Bach’s stirring Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, as arranged for orchestra by Leopold Stokowski, will…
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Donors Endow Two $100k Scholarships at Neumann University
Two donors have given Neumann University $100,000 gifts to endow scholarships for students. John and Joan Mullen have endowed a scholarship in the name of Sr. Marguerite O’Beirne, the university’s longtime vice president for mission and ministry, who retired in June of this year. This scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates a…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Breaks Ground on New Football/Track Complex
Valley Forge Military Academy and College (VMFAC) officials celebrated the groundbreaking of a new athletic complex this week. The complex includes a new synthetic turf field and accompanying track and field resources. Colonel Stuart B. Helgeson, President of Valley Forge, led the effort. “The goal is always to innovate and lead by example, and that…
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Neumann Graduate Scores a Slam Dunk— He’s Now a Harlem Globetrotter
It almost seems like the premise for a feature film: a North Philadelphia kid plays basketball for a Division III university and earns a spot with the larger-than-life Harlem Globetrotters. For Mark Blount, a 2015 graduate of Neumann University, this is his new reality, and he still pinches himself daily to make sure it’s not a…
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West Chester University Thrives Among Challenges and Points to a Bright Future
West Chester’s 150th-anniversary celebration this weekend recognized its history as it looked toward a bright future for students. To West Chester University President Dr. Chris Fiorentino, a gathering Friday was testimony to the university’s resilience in its ability to thrive during a pandemic. The 150th-anniversary event was attended by several hundred students, faculty, staff, county…
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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have joined forces with a Washington, D.C.-based education firm EAB, to make sure students of color and those from underserved communities have as many opportunities…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Celebrates Move Into New Building
For 50 years, the Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs and challenges of its clients. Now, a half century in, TLC cut the ribbon Aug. 26 on a new building, hastening a new era that will bring all of its programs together under one roof.…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around the States” video initiative, reports news.psu.edu. Scanlon, who represents parts of Montgomery County, wanted to share the book because of her family’s personal connection with its illustrator, Philadelphia native E.B.…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Was Courted by Amazon Studios But Lost to HBO
HBO’s detective drama “Mare of Easttown”, with 16 Emmy nominations at the Emmy Awards Sept. 19, is a television standout and got the attention of Amazon Studios, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. It’s a nice feather in HBO’s cap, and others will likely try to duplicate its successful formula of star power, storytelling, and suspense.…
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We Know Orlando’s Popular. Where Else Are We Flying To Out of Philly?
So when we finally decide to step on an airplane and fly out of Philadelphia International Airport, where the heck are we going to in the U.S.? Of course, Orlando, Florida, was No. 1, but what about the popular destinations after that? Between July of 2019 and June of 2020, these are the 10 most…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University Among Best for Social Mobility
U.S. News & World Report has again ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility in its Best Colleges 2022 issue. Neumann was also ranked among the best for social mobility in 2021, the first year that the magazine included rankings for that category. Neumann was #62 in the…
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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright, from Bucks County, was exposed early to the Big 5 and the Sixers NBA championship in 1967. In the 80s, he coached at Drexel before joining Rollie Massimino’s Villanova staff.…
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Neumann University Opens First-Ever Food Pantry for Students
For the first time in its history, Neumann University has opened a food bank for students. The Knights’ Pantry, meant to alleviate food insecurity among enrolled students, began operations on Sept. 8 on the fifth floor of the Rocco Abessinio Building. The pantry offers non-perishable food and personal hygiene items to any undergraduate or graduate…
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The Lincoln Center: Why Understanding Trauma Is Important
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth provides trauma therapy to residents of Montgomery County who have been victims of a crime or crimes at no cost to the clients we serve, writes Jennifer Barnett, a Mobile Therapist at The Lincoln Center. The therapists in our agency are trauma-certified mobile therapists and art therapists who…
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Art in the Park-Arts & Music Festival at Elmwood Park Zoo Saturday, Sept. 11
Expressive Path, a partner of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, and the Elmwood Park Zoo will present Art in the Park at Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon will feature live music from Former Strangers, Division of Power, Expressive Path House Band, Hindsight, Norristown Area…
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Explore the Possibilities at Valley Forge Military Academy Open House on Saturday Sept. 18
Valley Forge Military Academy – a leadership institution comprised of a middle school and high school – invites prospective families to visit its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne for a socially distant Open House on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 10 AM-12 PM. Educating boys in grades 7-12, VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and…
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Swift Water Team Saves Life of Man Trapped by Valley Forge Flood Waters
A dramatic four-hour water rescue by Berwyn Fire Company saved the life of a man trapped in a car along Valley Creek, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. Radnor Fire Company assisted in the rescue. During the onslaught of Hurricane Ida last Wednesday night, a person became trapped in their car as floodwaters rose…
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Arts & Music Festival at Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 11
Expressive Path, a valued partner of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth; and the Elmwood Park Zoo will present Art in the Park at Elmwood Park Zoo on Saturday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 6 p.m. The afternoon will feature live music from Former Strangers, Division of Power, Expressive Path House Band, Hindsight, Norristown…
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