Abington
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Philadelphia Magazine Best of Philly 2022: Plenty of Love (and One Small Jab) to Montgomery County
Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2022 is out, and Montgomery County has plenty to be proud of. The editors’ main focus may be downtown, but they’ve cited plenty of reasons that communities here are worthy of attention. Best New Restaurant, ‘Burbs Lark, Bala Cynwyd Lark’s seventh-floor setting provides dramatic views, but the menu is the…
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British Tab Spills the Tea on Native Son Bradley Cooper and Former Clinton Aide Huma Abedin
It would take something truly significant for a Montgomery County resident to earn mention in the London tabloid Daily Mail. Unless, of course, that local was star Bradley Cooper. Alex Oliveira, in typical tabloid fashion, unearthed a months-long “secret” relationship between Cooper and political insider Huma Abedin. Cooper, as everyone knows, is the actor who…
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Center School Welcomes New Director of Education
Center School, based in Abington, is excited to welcome Josh Ecker to the administrative team as the Director of Education. Center School has been serving and educating students who learn differently for over 30 years. It recently embarked on a five-year strategic plan to strengthen its position as a premier educational setting for children with…
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Loved by Legions of Online Amateur Stock Traders, Abington’s Adam Aron, AMC Theaters CEO, is Polarizing Figure in Hollywood
Adam Aron, an Abington native and AMC Theaters CEO, is loved by legions of online amateur stock traders, but remains a polarizing figure in Hollywood, writes Ryan Faughnder for Los Angeles Times. AMC Theaters, which is one of the few “meme stocks,” has seen its shares trade high not based on the usual metrics such…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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Abington Biochemist’s Research Reaps Record $1 Billion in Royalties for Penn
Research performed by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó that led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines netted the University of Pennsylvania nearly $1 billion in royalties, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Karikó and immunologist Drew Weissman published a little-noticed paper in 2005. It focused on messenger RNA, or mRNA, and their discovery that chemically…
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Penn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty Shaped Storybook Season by Focusing on Mental Side of Baseball
Penn State Abington’s Ryan McCarty was able to shape the most dominant Division III offensive season by focusing on the mental side of baseball, writes Sam Cohn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The infielder/pitcher spent countless hours during the season reading or watching videos from hitting coach Steve Springer and Ken Ravizza, the late sports psychologist.…
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Bubble Tea Shops Pop Up Around Montco, Here Are Four Places to Visit
Whether you call it boba, bubble tea, or pearl milk tea, the drink is filled with delicious, iced milk tea with boba bubbles, a fully customizable treat that has taken over the Main Line in recent years, writes Tori Bissonnette for Main Line Today. The tasty drink hails from Taiwan, and the “bubbles” are small,…
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Abington’s Center School Teachers Deserve the Biggest Thanks
A team of experienced and dedicated teachers is what allows students to experience success every day at Center School. Now, they are honoring Center School teachers for their tireless efforts in educating their students. The success of their students is a direct result of the expertise of their teachers. Collectively, their teachers boast almost 150…
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Abington’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro Files Court Statement in Support of William Penn Lawsuit
Pennsylvania is not adequately funding public education and it’s violating its constitution, states Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who also happens to be the Democratic candidate for governor and from Abington, Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His statement comes from a court filing filed Monday endorsing a landmark school funding lawsuit…
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Center School, Abington, to Host Its Annual Golf Tournament at North Hills Country Club on June 13
There is nothing better than a beautiful June day to get out and play a round of golf! While golf is considered an individual sport, many golfers prefer to play in twosomes, foursomes, or in larger groups such as golf tournaments. Navigating the varied terrains of a golf course, choosing the right club to hit…
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Simulated Grocery Store Helps Students With Autism Build Career Skills in Abington Township
Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Rachel DiCerbo, an occupational therapist at The Nexus School has her dream job helping autistic students learn career skills by participate in a grocery store simulation, called Nex-Mart, in their own school building. Students…
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Redeemer Health System Seeking ‘Strategic Partner’
Redeemer Health in Montgomery County is looking for a partner in strategy for its healthcare division, writes John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Abington’s Holy Redeemer Hospital is one of Montgomery County area’s independent hospitals. The corporate office of Redeemer Health, has its corporate office in Huntingdon Valley and employs about 3,800 people. Michael…
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Bensalem Besties Kept Their Ties to Each Other and Graduate Together From Penn State Abington
It’s an all-too-common part of growing up: High-school best friends choose different paths, go their divergent ways, and lose touch. But two old chums have bucked that trend, at least for now, reports Penn State Abington. Avi Patel and Dhruv Parekh met as Sophomores at Bensalem High School. They bonded initially over their sheer proximity;…
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Thinking of Moving From Public to Private School? Learn More at the Mount Saint Joseph Academy Panel in the Abington Area on May 9
Mount St. Joseph Academy is inviting sixth and seventh grade public school students to their Flourtown campus on Monday, May 9. This information session will include a panel of parents and students discussing the transition from public to private schools, how they came to the decision and how the experiences are different. The panel will…
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Penn State Abington’s Chancellor Rated as Top Powerful Education Leader in Pennsylvania
Abington chancellor named as one of most powerful education leaders in Pennsylvania, reports Penn State News. Chancellor Dr. Margo DelliCarpini of Penn State Abington has been recognized by City & State PA, the statewide media organization, as part of their Higher Education Power 100 list. DelliCarpini came into the Chancellor role in 2021, overseeing a large campus…
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Abington Resident Unearths the Past at Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County
Abington resident Richard White and Exton resident Gene Delaplane are among a group of volunteers who are working at the oldest house in Berks County to uncover remnants of everyday life in the 1700s, writes Susan Miers Smith for the Daily Local News. “Although things like coins — super fancy, super sexy — are what…
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Wynnefield’s Malcolm Nance Leaves MSNBC Analyst Job to Join Ukrainian Armed Forces
Malcolm Nance, a Wynnefield native and counterterrorism expert, left his job as an analyst on MSNBC and announced on Twitter that he had joined the fight in Ukraine, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m DONE talking,” wrote Nance in a post that also featured his photograph in army fatigues with a rifle. In…
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