Abington
-
Center School Alumna Reflects on the Difference It Made in Her Professional Life
Center School, based in Abington, has educated and supported thousands of children since opening its doors in 1989. Their alumni are strong and passionate about Center School and the difference it has made in their lives. Alumna Jenna Arnold, the author of the bestselling book Raising our Hands, recently returned to Center School for a visit…
-
Jefferson Health’s Midwife Program Available in Abington Township to Expand Further
Roughly two years since Jefferson Health scooped up the midwife practice from the now-defunct Hahnemann University Hospital, the program is now expanding, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. The practice that provides prenatal care at five Philadelphia city-run health centers through a city contract also has midwives based in Abington Township and New Jersey. Prior to…
-
Revolutionary mRNA Research by Abington Biochemist Katalin Karikó Could Be Key to Solving Scores of Health Problems
The revolutionary mRNA research by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó and her collaborator immunologist Drew Weissman could be the key to solving scores of health problems, writes Tim Smedley for the BBC. Their work went mostly unrecognized by the wider public before the pandemic. However, once the first COVID-19 vaccine was developed using their mRNA technology…
-
This Montgomery County Hospital Makes U.S. News & World Report’s Inaugural List of 237 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
The analysis looked at hospital data for 2019 that only relates to uncomplicated pregnancies, not high-risk pregnancies. The evaluation was based on five factors: scheduled early deliveries, C-section rates in low-risk women, newborn complications, rate of exclusive breast milk feeding, and option for vaginal births after cesarean. Abington Hospital, which is part of Jefferson Health,…
-
Abington Health Foundation Receives Invest In Others Grant Through Wyndmoore-based Group
Abington Health Foundation in Abington is one of the six recipients of this year’s Invest in Others Charitable Foundation grant. Invest in Others is a nonprofit dedicated to furthering and amplifying the charitable work of financial professionals and their firms. This year, it has awarded over $100,000 to six charities as part of its Grants…
-
Wall Street Journal: Abington Scientist Saw Vast Potential of mRNA Technology Long Before Others
While many are singing praises to mRNA technology following the development of highly adaptable COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Katalin Kariko, an Abington biochemist, was among the first to realize the vast potential of the technology for treating various diseases, writes Allysia Finley for The Wall Street Journal. Kariko is a Hungarian immigrant who came to Pennsylvania…
-
Wall Street Journal: Jefferson Health Fights Nurse Shortage with Pay Increases
Jefferson Health, which operates Abington Jefferson Health and Abington-Lansdale Hospital, is one of the many health systems that are combating nurse shortage by increasing pay for both new recruits and existing staff, writes Melanie Evans for The Wall Street Journal. Jefferson raised the pay for its close to 10,000 nurses by ten percent in May,…
-
See Which Montgomery County ZIP Code is Among Hottest in the Philadelphia Region
Zillow recently published its list of the most popular ZIP codes in the Greater Philadelphia area. The hottest places were determined by analyzing viewership data on the real estate marketplace listings to find the median number of views per ZIP code. ZIP Code 19001 (Abington and Willow Grove) is one of the hottest ZIP Codes…
-
November, with National Philanthropy Day and Giving Tuesday, Provides Opportunities to Support Institutions Like Center School in Abington
November, with its accent on bountiful generosity, has two high-profile dates designed to spark a charitable spirit: National Philanthropy Day (Nov. 15) and Giving Tuesday (Nov. 30). Both of these designated days are reminders, especially against the backdrop of COVID-19, about how deeply nonprofits nationwide rely on public support. One such organization right here in…
-
Despite Still Not Having Announced His Run, Abington’s Josh Shapiro is Presumptive Democratic Nomination for Governor
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has managed to achieve something that is virtually unprecedented in modern Pennsylvania Democratic politics, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has practically secured the Democratic nomination for governor without a serious challenge—despite yet having announced his run. However, despite the uniqueness of the situation, his clinching of the nomination is…
-
Center School in Abington: A Proven Approach to Educating Children Who Learn Differently
Entering the Center School at 2450 Hamilton Avenue in Abington, PA, is something that everyone should experience. As you open the doors, you hear laughter, you see artwork on the walls, you feel the “vibe” of this beautiful building. What you are experiencing is over 30 years of dedication to educating children who learn differently.…
-
Abington Senior High School Alum Kyle Pitts Ready to Rock His First NFL Season
Kyle Pitts, who played quarterback at Abington Senior High School, is ready to show just how good he can be as a tight end in his first NFL season, writes Kris Rhim for the Atlanta Falcons. Pitts was hoping to transition to the position of tight end while at Abington, but he did not have…
-
Montgomery County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents, who were very spiritual, had on him; and his ear for music and how it helped with the difficult move to the Philadelphia area his family made when he was…
-
Abington Native, Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Shows His Support for Little League World Series
Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, an Abington native and Cheltenham High School graduate, showed his support of the Little League World Series by stopping by and interacting with baseball fans who arrived for the event from around the country, writes Jon Bergmueller for The Lewistown Sentinel. The New York Yankees legend nicknamed “Mr. October”…
-
Phillies Announcer Dan Baker Makes an Appearance at Montco Couple’s Wedding
A local couple got a welcoming surprise on their big day when Phillies announcer Dan Baker decided to crash their wedding, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Margaret Meakim, who hails from Glenside, and Paul Becker, an Abington native, decided to keep their wedding at the Ballroom at the Ben simple. “Being a wedding coordinator,…
-
Forbes: Abington Scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó Featured Among 50 Over 50
Abington Scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó, whose research proved crucial in the development of the first two COVID-19 vaccines, is featured among Forbes’ 50 Over 50, write Elana Lyn Gross and Lisette Voytko for Forbes. Karikó immigrated from Hungary to Philadelphia in 1985 with her husband and daughter. The family stashed its entire savings that came…
-
CHOP Adds Pediatric Urgent Care Facility to its Abington Specialty Care Center
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has added a new pediatric urgent care center to its Abington specialty care center just two months after its official opening, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is the fifth urgent care center opened by CHOP, with the remaining four located in Chalfont, Glen Mills, Haverford, and the…
-
Abington-based Wallpaper Whiz Offers Tips on How to Make it Pop
Abington’s Randy Bardol knows a few things about how to make wallpaper pop—he is a fourth-generation paper hanger who has been honing his trade his entire life, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia Magazine. He believes that wallpaper makes a home truly yours. “It’s a reflection of your personality and sense of identity,” he said. However,…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
