Abington
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Astra Lumina Brings Immersive Starry Experience to Abington
The Abington Art Center in Jenkintown will host Astra Lumina, an immersive outdoor experience, beginning November 29, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Part of the Lumina Enchanted Night Walk series, the event is produced by international multimedia studio Moment Factory in collaboration with live entertainment company Fever. Astra Lumina offers visitors a one-hour journey…
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Penn State Abington Faculty’s New Textbook Guides Human Services Majors Through Internships
A new textbook written by three Penn State Abington faculty will be used by human services students at Abington and at other Penn State campuses to guide them through the internship and career development and exploration processes. Rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway, and Michael Lavetsky wrote Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services…
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From Target in Abington to Their Location 215 Wedding, a Couple Celebrates Their Journey to Love
The wedding of Nzinga Gocking and Vidalina Rodriguez at Location 215 in Callowhill in late spring was a celebration of the couple’s decade-long relationship, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia. The couple first met while they were both working at Target in Abington, and they had their first date at Johnny Rockets on South Street in…
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Penn State Abington Mentoring Program Aims To Stem First-Year Teacher Attrition
Research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that the highest attrition rates among teachers in the Philadelphia region were for those with the least amount of experience. Retaining early career teachers is an important strategy in improving teacher effectiveness and ultimately student outcomes, so Penn State Abington faculty created the Teacher Education Mentoring Program (TEMP)…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean at Penn State Abington, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on Long Island, where his interest in running earned him a college scholarship. However, as a first-generation college student, he struggled academically and dropped out before eventually returning years later to earn his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate. Liguori discussed…
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Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van Hits the Road in Montgomery County
Montgomery County unveiled its new Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van on Saturday at Abington Township’s Fall Festival, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The new initiative aims to boost voter engagement ahead of the 2024 General Election. The mobile outreach van was stationed at Crestmont Park, offering voter registration services, mail-in ballot information,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Breathtaking Normandy Tudor in Abington
A breathtaking Normandy Tudor home on 5.38 beautiful acres with nine bedrooms and eight bathrooms is available for sale in Abington. . , As you enter this lovely residence through the stone vestibule, you are welcomed by the porte-cochere that sets the tone for the entire home. The spacious living room is enhanced by its…
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Timeless Abington French Norman Style Home on Market
A gorgeous Abington residence finds its place on the list of six timeless homes in the French Norman Style currently on the market recently published by The Week. The six-bedroom Normandy Tudor was constructed at the start of the 20th century and features many stunning details, such as the elaborately worked oak ceiling trim, built-ins,…
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Power of Patrol: Two Abington Police Thwart Potential Robbery
Two Abington police officers prevented a commercial burglary in Keswick and are being recognized by the police department, reports Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. At 1:59 am on July 23, Sergeant Joseph Fallon and Officer Andres Diaz patrolled the Glenside section when they spotted a suspicious man near the 7-11 on Easton Road and Keswick…
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Abington Township Names New School Resource Officers
The Abington Township Police Department has named two veterans of the force to be the new school resource officers for Abington School District for the 2024-2025 school year, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. According to Abington Police, Police Officers Dustin Wittmer and Drew Saurman are now looking forward to taking on their new roles.…
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Penn State Abington Mourns Longtime Business Professor Steve McMillan
The Penn State Abington campus community is mourning the loss of G. Steven McMillan, Associate Professor of Business, who died suddenly. McMillan’s passion for teaching and boisterous personality led him to become a beloved figure on the campus he called home for almost three decades, and his research into corporate policies and their implications on competitive intelligence earned him…
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Penn State Abington Celebrates ‘Village’ That Nurtured Success Among Diverse New Graduates
For 40 Penn State Abington seniors, the theme of the Spring 2024 Cultural Graduation, “Against All Odds: Triumphing Over Adversity,” resonated. Most of them completed high school in 2020, and, due to the pandemic, they didn’t experience traditional prom, awards, or commencement ceremonies. So, on an April evening in the Sutherland Auditorium, they dressed in their best…
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New Penn State Abington Graduate Appreciates Detours on the Road to His Degree
Tyler Thompson has come a long way since he started college in 2018. He said he quickly found himself “feeling like a number” and battling personal issues. His grade point average suffered, and he was placed on academic warning, so Thompson moved home to Bucks County, went to work at a local supermarket, and enrolled in community college. Fast…
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Do Not Disturb: Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones
Abington School District implements a new policy this fall banning the use of cell phones in the classroom, reports Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington becomes the latest school district to implement such a policy, following similar announcements out of Los Angeles and New York. The plan is meant to limit distractions at Abington…
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Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students while reducing classroom distraction, according to 6 ABC Philadelphia. Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Fecher announced the policy change in a letter to the school community. The district will introduce…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for the campus’ new $68 million academic building that is slated to open for the fall 2026 semester. He was joined by the campus community, local and regional officials, supporters, and alumni to…
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…
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From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey
Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to become a doctor. “The connections I made with the children and seeing their strength in the face of such a tough disease inspired me to pursue medicine. It was those heartfelt interactions that showed me the…
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