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Milestone Therapy Group Uses Child-Centered Approach to Help Families Find Solutions
By David Bjorkgren In a time when health care services often seem impersonal, Milestone Therapy Group in Bala Cynwyd still feels like family, according to Sarah Wayland of Overbrook Farms in Philadelphia. Milestone was created in June 2019 by Ashley and Kyle White. It provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to children from birth to…
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From the Lincoln Center: De-stressing in Distressing Times
By Melissa Miller The phrase “unprecedented times” gets thrown around so much that it’s almost cliché now. The world has changed drastically during the past seven months, and as much as many of us wish we could “return to factory settings,” that does not seem likely anytime in the near future. Many schools, for example,…
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The Lincoln Center: How to Give Your Brain a Break
By Rachel Gruen, LCSW, CCTP Do you ever feel like the inside of your brain is one of those amusement park Tilt-A-Whirl rides? You are not alone! We are bombarded daily with a non-stop flow of information from our phones, our computers and from television. These days, we seem to be connected to the internet…
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Penn Vet Adds a Dog’s Nose to Arsenal of Weapons Against the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the spotted lanternfly battle, reports the 6abc staff and Christie Ileto for 6acbc.com. The dogs come from a pilot training program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Three dogs participated in the five-month study. Unhatched lanternfly eggs are difficult to find and odorless…
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For These Seniors, Finding Hope Is the First Giant Step Toward Healing
By Linda Bayer I have the pleasure of working for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth located in Audubon, Pennsylvania. I work as an Elder Victim Mobile Therapist, providing therapy, care, and, most of all, hope to individuals over 60 who have been victims of crime, or physical or sexual abuse, now or in…
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The Choices Program from The Lincoln Center Continues to Grow
Not every teenager thrives in a traditional school setting. Some students with emotional and behavioral challenges struggle in a large classroom, avoiding school altogether as they fall behind on basic skills. These students are very capable of succeeding academically. They often just need additional support and new, creative approaches to the learning experience. To meet…
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Virtual Art in the Park – Arts & Music Festival in Norristown
Expressive Path will present its “Virtual Art in the Park” on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will be streamed live from the historic Centre Theater in Norristown and can be viewed on Expressive Path’s Facebook and Instagram Live. The afternoon will feature live music from Former Strangers-Rock, Lets Link L8R…
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Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!
There was a time when neighbors knew neighbors, when residents chatted with delivery people and with the owner of the small hardware store down the street. There was a time before the pandemic, before indifferent package drops from Amazon. There was a time when shopping and deliveries were personal. Carlos Colon, a Philadelphia real estate…
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Deal Falls Through for Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner, Dashing Hopes for a Cash Infusion
PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls, had its hopes for a cash infusion dashed when a plan to raise $153.6 million fell through, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Even so, PREIT said in SEC documents filed Tuesday that it did meet certain conditions for some breathing room to…
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A Guide to Finding the Best Options for Your Child in the New School Year
Navigating the 2020-2021 school year is challenging. It’s hard to know if your school is teaching in-person or virtual, or what alternatives are available to traditional schooling. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) put together this quick guide to help you better understand the options for your children. Are Pennsylvania schools virtual or…
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The Lincoln Center Offers Tips on Preparing for the New School Year
By Jodi Ervin As the new school year rapidly approaches, school districts are facing new expectations and questions about what lies ahead. Schools and communities have banded together to determine the best approach to navigating this challenging time, to make the best decisions for every child. One key discussion centers around how parents and educators…
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At King of Prussia Mall, Amazon Distribution Centers May Replace Vacant J.C. Penneys/Sears
Simon Property Group is in talks with Amazon to turn vacant J.C. Penney and Sears space into fulfillment centers, write Ashley Gurbal Kritzer and Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal could have major implications for several Simon-owned properties in Montgomery County. This includes the shopping mecca, King of Prussia Mall, which is…
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The Lincoln Center’s School-Based Staffing Program Keeps Growing in Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties
To help children and teenagers, you have to go where they are. That’s why The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth created a School-Based Staffing program to serve students in school districts throughout Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. The idea began in 1973, when The Lincoln Center collaborated with school districts to provide mental health counselors,…
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Pop-Up Drive-In at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks Fun for Kids and Parents Alike
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks is currently home to a pop-up drive-in theater, one of many opening around the country that are breathing new life into this decades old American tradition, writes Kim Strong for the Go Erie. Thanks to the pop-up’s arrival, kids have been able to discover the fun of outdoor…
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Judge Tosses $10M Facebook Lawsuit From Fox 29 Anchor From Merion Station
The lawsuit submitted by Merion Station resident and Fox 29 Anchor Karen Hepp against Facebook and other internet companies has been thrown out by federal judge John Milton Younge, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. In her complaint, Hepp stated she became aware that a photo of her taken inside a New York convenience…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Inovio Within Reach of COVID-19 Vaccine Breakthrough
With the DNA technology Inovio is basing its COVID-19 vaccine on still experimental after nearly four decades of research and development, J. Joseph Kim, the Plymouth Meeting-based company’s CEO, believes that the eagerly awaited breakthrough is finally within reach, writes Marie McCullough for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The results from an initial and limited study in…
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Former Lower Merion Bus Driver Now Runs ‘Reliable Mom Transport’ Business
Martina Slappy, a former Lower Merion bus driver who formed her own company, Reliable Mom Transport, is helping out her community during the pandemic, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, Slappy has been running errands and transporting senior citizens around Philadelphia in her big red minivan. In November, Slappy quit her job…
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Stein Mart Closing Several Area Stores
Stein Mart has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is currently in the process of closing most of its brick-and-mortar stores, including several area locations, writes Timothy Gibbons for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The retailer is the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. After closing all storefronts in early March when the outbreak began, Stein…
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