Abington
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reaffirms His View That America Is Ready for a Jewish President
Governor Josh Shapiro has reaffirmed in a recent interview that he believes America is ready for a Jewish president, a view he first shared a year ago, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The New York Times article cited a statement the Abington native made to the paper last year, when he was asked…
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Penn State Abington’s $100M Construction Boom Signals a New Era for the Montco Campus
Penn State Abington is entering one of the most significant construction periods in its 76-year history, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Nearly $100 million in capital projects are either underway or recently completed on the Montgomery County campus. A New Academic Building, Five Decades in the Making The centerpiece is a $68…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Denied Cocktails Under New Liquor Law
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was ironically the first to be denied an alcoholic beverage under a new state law expanding access to canned cocktails, reports Elizabeth Crisp for The Hill. During an event at Rutter’s convenience store in Central PA, the 51-year-old Abington native tried to purchase Surfside tea and vodka but was refused because…
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Abington NICU Team Gets the Best Mother’s Day Gift: A Visit From Their Miracle Baby
A NICU team just got the best Mother’s Day gift imaginable: a visit from the miracle baby they helped save, writes CBS News Philadelphia. The neonatal intensive care unit at Jefferson Abington Hospital welcomed back the Krause family this week for an emotional reunion. Baby Alton Krause spent 142 days in the NICU after being…
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Governor Shapiro Boosts Security at Mansion and Abington Home After Attack
For Josh Shapiro, this year’s Passover carried a deeper meaning, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One year after an arson attack targeted the governor’s mansion while his family was inside, the Pennsylvania governor reflected on resilience, faith, and the challenges of leadership. The 2025 attack exposed significant security vulnerabilities at the Harrisburg residence,…
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Shapiro Dodges 2028 Question—but the Money and Momentum Are There
During a high-profile appearance in New York City this week, Montgomery County’s own Josh Shapiro found himself fielding questions about his potential 2028 presidential run, writes George Stockburger and Dennis Owens for WKBN. The Abington native stopped short of confirming any plans but made clear he intends to be part of the Democratic Party’s future…
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Abington Residents Invited to Weigh In on New Middle School Plans
Abington residents will soon get a closer look at plans for a major school project, and a chance to weigh in, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The Abington School District will host an open house on April 21 to present initial designs for a new Abington Middle School, part of a $285 million investment approved…
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Governor Shapiro Credits His Leadership Chops to His Championship Run on the Basketball Court
Long before he became Pennsylvania’s governor, Abington native Josh Shapiro was leading an underdog basketball team in Montgomery County, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro served as point guard for Akiba Hebrew Academy, now Barrack Hebrew Academy, helping guide the small Merion Station school to a league championship in 1991. Despite being undersized…
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Josh Shapiro and Neighbors Face Off Over Backyard Boundary
A narrow strip of land in an Abington neighborhood has become the focus of an unusual property dispute involving the PA Governor, writes The Washington Post. At issue is a roughly 10-foot-wide section of backyard between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors. The contested area sits near a driveway and stretches into what one side considers…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Healing After Residence Attack
Montgomery County native Josh Shapiro is reflecting on a traumatic moment one year later, and using it to spark a broader conversation, writes Ian Karbal for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Shapiro hosted an interfaith roundtable at the Governor’s Residence to mark the anniversary of a firebombing that severely damaged a reception room prepared for a Passover Seder.…
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Peace of Mind Moving Managers Help Seniors – and Anyone Else – Downsize and Declutter
For many Montgomery County residents, spring cleaning can feel overwhelming, but for Paula DuPont, it’s a chance to create clarity and peace. DuPont, owner and operator of Peace of Mind Moving Managers, left the corporate world in search of a way to help others. She found her calling while helping her mother downsize. They moved…
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Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington Hospital Marks 25 Years of Grief Support for Children, Families
Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington recently marked 25 years of providing support to children, teens, and caregivers grieving the loss of a loved one, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Using support groups, as well as art, music, and movement activities, the program provides a safe space where individuals and families can share their experiences…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If Philadelphia ultimately wins the bid, it could set the stage for Abington native Josh Shapiro to accept the Democratic nomination in his home state. Philadelphia is currently among the finalists…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Abington Plant as Commissioners Hail Return of 250 Jobs
One year after a massive fire consumed its Abington Township plant, SPS Technologies’ plan to rebuild drew praise from the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “All three of us just met with the SPS leadership – Dan Gear, the general manager, and Dave Dugan, the government relations head – and…
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Kamala Harris Opens Up on Why She Snubbed Josh Shapiro for VP Nod
Many consider Kamala Harris’s decision to bypass Governor Josh Shapiro for the vice presidency last year a head-scratcher, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Shapiro had just won praise for leading the rapid reopening of I-95 in Philadelphia, and his national profile was soaring. Now, in her new memoir 107 Days, Harris explains her reasoning.…
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Abington High Alum Bob Saget Gets the Documentary Treatment
A new documentary exploring the life and legacy of Bob Saget will take a deeper look at the late entertainer’s famously split persona, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The doc will contrast his family-friendly television fame with the edgy stand-up comedy that earned him deep respect within the comedy world. Old City-based 9.14…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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One Tough Year Later, Abington’s Ray Rice Makes an Impact on the Court
After a year defined by rehab, patience, and grit, Abington High School junior Ray Rice is back on the basketball court, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. The 6-foot-3 forward missed the entire 2024–25 campaign after suffering a torn ACL, torn meniscus and bone bruise during a fall tournament game. The injury…
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