Abington
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Jefferson Abington Re-Designated As Baby-Friendly
Baby-Friendly USA, an accrediting body for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, recently re-designated Jefferson Abington as a Baby-Friendly hospital, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The BFHI assists in ensuring that families with new additions have the resources to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding. Hospitals that receive the Baby-Friendly designation have to go through a rigorous…
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New Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Comes to Penn State Abington
To provide high-quality, flexible educational experiences, Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and Penn State Abington have partnered with Jersey College to provide a four-year degree pathway for students to earn a bachelor of science degree (B.S.N.) in nursing. This nursing pathway allows students to take general education courses at Penn State Abington for one year before pursuing an associate…
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Penn State Abington Professor Dishes on How to Save When Eating at Restaurants
Eating out at restaurants has gotten a lot more expensive in the last few years, but Lonnie Golden, an economics professor at Penn State Abington, says that eating out at a nice restaurant doesn’t have to break the bank, writes Brian Neeley for Business News. When Golden recently took his partner out for dinner in…
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Abington Township Was a Critical Part of the Underground Railroad
Abington Township played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of freedom that helped more than 50,000 escaped slaves seek liberty in the North, writes Keystone Local Guide for NewsBreak. Homes throughout Abington, including the Quaker estate “Vernon” in Rydal, provided shelter, but also hope and a chance at a new life.…
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Abington Third Grader with a Huge Heart Holds Holiday Toy Drive
Abington third grader Calvin Grasso wants to make sure every kid in town gets a toy this holiday season with the help of Make Every Kid Happy Toy Drive, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Calvin was a 6-year-old first-grade student when he founded the toy drive. He and his mother, Madeleine, joined forces with the…
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Climate Crisis Focus of Cross-Venue Exhibit Curated by Penn State Abington Art Instructor
Penn State Abington art instructor Julia Clift’s first venture into curation, “Seeing the Anthropocene” (StA), is open in Philadelphia as a cross-venue exhibit that thoughtfully explores the climate crisis and urgent environmental issues through works by a diverse roster of international collaborators. “Many works in the show point to the concept that we humans are part of nature rather…
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Recycle Your Electronics During Abington Township’s ‘Anything with a Plug’ Day
Abington Township will host an “Anything with a Plug’ day on Saturday, November 18, to provide residents with the opportunity to responsibly recycle their electronics, according to a staff report from Glenside Local. All residents can bring their electronics to the Public Works Building at 2201 Florey Lane, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The…
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Curious About Pickleball? Check Out Ardsley Community Center’s New Classes
Abington residents interested in pickleball can test out the sport at the Ardsley Community Center in Glenside starting this week by taking part in a series of pickleball classes, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Classes for Pickleball 101 start on Tuesday, November 14, while classes for Pickleball 201 start on Wednesday, November 15. The beginners’…
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Abington Veteran Who Started Serving at Young Age Continues Call to Service
Joe Hoffman, a veteran who served with Marine One protecting President George W. Bush from 2004 until 2008, has continued his life of service as a firefighter at Abington Fire Company, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Hoffman intended to live a quiet life with his family after his time in the military, but soon after…
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Abington Officials Are Encouraging Residents to Recycle Their Campaign Yard Signs
With the general election now over, officials in Abington Township are encouraging residents to recycle their campaign yard signs instead of throwing them in the trash, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Montgomery County will be collecting signs starting on Wednesday through Monday. Abington residents can recycle their signs at the Abington Township Highway Yard…
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120-year-old Abington Estate, a Treasure Trove of History, now on the Market
Across from Penn State Abington campus, sits a 120-year-old estate originally owned by inventor Walter Herring and built in 1903, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 500-acre Abington property has had some illustrious visitors over the years including aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart while she was a student at the Ogontz School for Young…
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Penn State Abington to Host Open House for Students of Color
Penn State Abington will host an open house for students of color on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8:45 AM to 1:30 PM. The school celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive community that values every individual. The open house will provide attendees with firsthand experience of the environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and personally. Prospective students and their guests…
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Abington Actor Adam Shapiro Hosting New Season of ‘Chasing Sleep’ Podcast
Abington native Adam Shapiro who has been making his career in Hollywood is now adding another technique to his resume: podcast host, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Shapiro has been appearing in movies and popular shows for years. His most recent projects include the critically acclaimed series “The Bear”, “Never Have I Ever”, and…
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Chaverim Realty Partners Proposes Nursing Home on Rydal Road Property
The Abington Board of Commissioners is hosting a conditional use hearing next week to consider the construction of a nursing home facility on 1209 Rydal Road in Abington, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Chaverim Realty Partners, LLC, the owners of the property, initially sought to build a residential complex of townhomes and duplexes, but now…
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Abington Friends School Announces Dr. Nicole Hood as the Next Head of School
The Abington Friends School Committee has announced the appointment of Dr. Nicole Hood as Abington Friends’ 10th Head of School in the modern era. Nicole currently serves as the Upper School Director at The Bryn Mawr School, an independent pre-K through 12 all-girls school, with a coed preschool. She earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia…
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Penn State Abington Workshops Help Teachers Support Children with Trauma
Nationwide, teachers often find learning waylaid by the impact of trauma, and Penn State Abington workshops are giving teachers the resources to support their students. Teachers’ accounts are supported by federal government research, which found that more than two-thirds of children and teens experience at least one traumatic event by age 16. These staggering statistics…
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Big Ten Leadership Program Selects Penn State Abington Professor for Fellowship
The Big Ten Leadership Program selected Friederike Baer, associate professor of history and the division head for Arts and Humanities at Penn State Abington, as a fellow for the 2023-24 year. She was nominated for the fellowship based on her demonstrated exceptional abilities and administrative promise. ALP is an intensive, yearlong professional development experience that addresses the challenges of academic administration at major…
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Abington Wants Residents’ Feedback on a Possible Plastic Bag Ban at Meeting October 23
Abington Township is the most recent Montgomery County township to consider passing an ordinance against the use of single-use plastics and polystyrene products, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The ordinance was recommended by the township’s Environmental Advisory Council, but it hasn’t been passed yet. To provide residents information and gather feedback, the township is holding…
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