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‘Deep-seated Irish Roots’: Glenside Woman Is Living Like a Local in Ireland
Kathleen Fry of Glenside is considering a permanent move to the Emerald Isle at the age of 67 after spending months there living like a local, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. Fry said that Ireland just feels like home. Both her father and maternal grandparents came to the United States from County Mayo…
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First-ever Walking Tour of Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery Coming in October
A first-ever walking tour of Edgewood Historic Cemetery, 989 E. High St. in Pottstown, is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. Volunteers hope to conduct three walking tours, with the first stepping off at 1 p.m. During this “Walk to Remember,” tour guides and period costumed storytellers will describe the interesting people buried in this…
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens New Office in Pottstown
Continuing its expansion into Montgomery County, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has opened a new office in Pottstown, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. CHOP Primary Care Sunnybrook is the fifth CHOP primary care office in the county. It is located in the Sunnybrook Village community at 800 Heritage Drive. “The practice provides comprehensive primary care…
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Pottstown Jeweler Hopes Hollywood Event Will Give Her Pieces a Chance to Shine
Pottstown’s Ginger Herbein of Sincerely Ginger Jewelry is heading to a Hollywood party in September to showcase some of her pieces, writes Lisa Dukart for PHLINNO. Sincerely Ginger Jewelry will be a sponsor at The Retreat, a two-day event prior to the Emmys which honors the work of the television industry. Herbein started her fine…
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Many Adults in Philly Region Still Sleep with Stuffed Animals
A surprising number of Gen Zers and millennials in Philly region continue to sleep with stuffed animals as adults, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many adults under 40 find that stuffed animals offer emotional support. It is almost therapeutic the way it eases anxiety and helps them sleep better, they say. “It’s embarrassing,…
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Montgomery County Students Retell Stories of Holocaust Survivors
Every Sunday for almost two months, Bryn Mawr College junior Cavan Helmering and Haverford College student Callie Rabins visited with 94-year-old Betty Sved, a Holocaust survivor, in her Lower Merion home, writes Sasha Rogelberg for Jewish Exponent. Sved, who was born in Czechoslovakia, was sent to Auschwitz, then a Czechoslovakian factory, which was eventually liberated…
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Jefferson Health, Largest Health System in Philadelphia Region, Announces Layoffs
About 400 positions at Jefferson Health will be eliminated this week as part of the health system’s plan to reduce costs by $300 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The largest health system in the Philadelphia Region announced on Monday that it will be laying off one percent of its employees this week.…
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Grateful for His Catholic Education, Wyncote Man Gives Back to His Community
For Sean-Tamba Matthew, a Wyncote resident, helping others is an important part of his Catholic faith. Thankful for the gifts he has received in his life, he is driven to give back by volunteering with faith-based nonprofits, writes Gia Myers for Catholic Philly. Matthew along with his wife, Elizabeth, and three young sons, are members…
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Pennypacker Mills Is Hosting Some Old-Fashioned Fun at Victorian Era Game Day
Have you ever wondered what games were popular in the Victorian Era? You can find out at Victorian Era Game Day on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville. The event is free, and visitors of all ages can join in some early 19th century games like hoop and stick, graces, ring toss,…
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Summer Isn’t Over Yet. Still Time to Plan Perfect Picnic in Montgomery County
From picking the perfect spot to packing tasty treats, here is everything you need to plan a fun picnic in Montgomery County, writes Julia King for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Picking a Park Montgomery County has some of the most scenic picnic spots. Betzwood Park in Valley Forge Park has multiple tables,…
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Lankenau Surgeon a Proponent of Robotic Heart Surgeries Despite Many Critics
The use of robotics for coronary bypass surgeries first began in the late 1990s, but the technique has not caught on everywhere just yet, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Francis Sutter, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, is a big proponent of using a robot for coronary artery bypass graft…
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Bryn Mawr Native and Corvette Legend Reeves Callaway Remembered
The founder of Callaway Cars, Reeves Callaway, will be remembered for his passion for cars, and his innovation in performance kits, writes Chris Perkins for Road & Track. Callaway, a native of Bryn Mawr, passed away recently at the age of 75 at his home in Newport Beach, California. Ely “Reeves” Callaway III was born…
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Youth Sports Company Acquires Huntingdon Valley Baseball Training Site
MLB partner EL1 Sports, a youth sports company, is continuing its expansion in the Philadelphia Region with its acquisition of D1 Baseball Academy of Huntingdon Valley, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. EL1 Sports, which is based in Tacoma, Washington, also has recently acquired On Deck in Newtown Square and additional training sites…
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Young Entrepreneur’s Candle Company Now Has Home in Willow Grove Park Mall
Saniyah Thompson is making her dreams come true. Her company Dulce Candles is growing by leaps and bounds and is an inspiration for other young entrepreneurs, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. She started out with a pop-up inside the Cherry Hill Mall and now has her own brick and mortar specialty candle shop…
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Salus University Dean Inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame
During his 40 years at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Mitchell Scheiman, OD, PhD ‘16, FAAO, has worked for three of the University’s presidents — Melvin Wolfberg, OD ‘51, FAAO; Thomas Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD, FAAO; and current president Michael Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, MBA, FACHE, FAAO, all of…
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Whitemarsh Township Train Derailment Highlights Need for Improved Rail Safety
The derailment of a CSX train on Norfolk Southern tracks in Whitemarsh Township last week is another lesson on the importance of rail safety, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Officials said the incident could have been much worse but reiterated the need for legislation to improve rail safety. Fifteen cars had derailed from the 40-car…
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Route 63 Slip Ramp to I-476 South in Towamencin Township Closing Next Week
Due to reconstruction to widen the entrance ramp, the Route 63 (Sumneytown Pike) Slip Ramp to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-476) in Towamencin Township is slated to close on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to PennDOT. The ramp, which is located at Old Forty Foot Road, will be closed through mid-fall. Motorists will be directed to…
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Interested in Historic Preservation? Check Out This Free Webinar
The Montgomery County Planning Commission is hosting a free lunchtime webinar for anyone interested in historic preservation opportunities in the county on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from noon to 1 p.m. Scott Francis, the director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission, said that historic preservation offers many benefits to the community including adding character, supporting…
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