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Into the Fray: Preparing to Return to the Classroom
Ready or not, here comes the fall! Before you plunge back into the frenetic reality of the new school year, here are five tips to help you prepare yourself to thrive in your return to the classroom: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth aims to transform lives and communities — one moment, one choice,…
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A Plan to Expand: Almac Group Intends Big Things for Its North American HQ in Souderton
Almac Group is planning a major expansion to its North American headquarters in Souderton that will considerably increase the company’s capacity for manufacturing, packaging, and storage. The plan caught Natalie Kostelni’s vision in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Irish company will invest $65 million into a 100,000-square-foot addition that will connect to its existing 240,000-square-foot…
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Area Golfers to Participate in Montco-Centric Golf Tournament Designed to Drive Diversity
The Advocates Pro Golf Association (APGA) Tour and the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) bring back three of the Phila. region’s top golfers as part of the field for the second annual APGA Tour Valley Forge. The APGA, established in 2010, is a nonprofit organization with the mission to prepare African Americans and other minority…
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Arts Montco Week, Returns for 2022 and Includes First-Ever Montco Jazz Fest
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board announces the return of Arts Montco Week, a celebratory initiative that supports Montgomery County’s over 200 arts, culture, and entertainment venues. The festivities will highlight artists, entertainers, makers, and attractions in the region, which normally represent $100 million in positive economic impact, not to mention hundreds, if not…
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More Than a ‘Field Trip’: The Lincoln Center Expands Minds and Relationships on Washington, D.C. Excursion
Transformational learning does not happen by accident. Students need opportunities to break outside of their familiar surroundings and experience the unfamiliar with open minds. These guided “pattern interrupts” help meaningfully connect the dots so students can see and understand the world around them in deepening ways. The experienced world of students whose families face poverty…
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Introducing Andrea Griffith, TLC’s First-Ever Chief Development Officer
On July 25, 2022, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) crossed an important threshold as it welcomed Andrea Griffith as its first-ever Chief Development Officer (CDO). For over half a century, TLC has provided innovative education, coaching, counseling, and consulting services to individuals, families, school districts, and universities in the Greater Philadelphia Area.…
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Review: Methacton Community Theater Production of ‘Big Fish’ Goes Swimmingly
The Methacton Community Theater (MCT) production of Big Fish, The Broadway Musical opened July 15 at the Shannondell Performing Arts Center, Audubon. Big Fish is another screen-to-musical-stage adaptation. Its transferal from quirky, Tim Burton film to a proscenium-song-dance presentation is remarkably smooth. The tale is of father-son relationship as it evolves over time. The dad,…
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Greenbacks from Pa. Yield Expansion, Jobs for Irish Pharma Firm in Souderton
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced last week that Almac Group — a Northern Ireland pharmaceutical manufacturer with U.S. headquarters in Souderton — is using state grants to deepen its domestic presence. $93.5 million in state-provided capital will, over the next three years, enable the firm to create 355 more jobs and increase its Montgomery County…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 2)
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?” We need more therapy dogs and people who are willing to train them, but sometimes the process is daunting. Today, I wanted to share how my dog, Stella, became certified,…
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The Lincoln Center: Gardening to Remember
Hands-on learning, like making a garden grow, engages students in an impactful way. That’s why the educators and administrators at the Lincoln Center Leadership Academy in Audubon are always searching for new ways for students to access resources and acquire knowledge. The Lincoln Center Leadership Academy partners with local school districts to provide an innovative…
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The Lincoln Center: The Importance of Self-Compassion
Working in the mental health field with clients who have experienced trauma throughout their life, it is not uncommon to witness them express their frustration, mixed with deep-rooted shame when reflecting on their behaviors, thoughts, feelings and defense responses. This shame stems from not understanding what is going on internally, and I repeatedly get asked…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy (Part 1)
Who is this dog in your office, and can I please pet her?! At The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, we are cultivating an environment in which one or more friendly dogs, may sometimes spend time at the office during the workday. Having the dog there boosts staff morale, and gives people access to…
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The Lincoln Center: Getting Back to Your Passions After Burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. Burnout is when our emotional, physical, and mental state is exhausted due to prolonged stress Some signs of burnout are frequent illness, feeling drained, a sense of failure, lack of motivation, and withdrawal from activities and responsibilities. You might think “oh just take a rest day and you’ll be fine.” However,…
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Promoting the Positive: Finding Good in Life Even in Difficult Times
Lately, life has been difficult and challenging for most people. We hear news about COVID, how bad the economy is, and contentious political discussions that have resulted in increased anxiety and depression for the American public. However, when we look back on the past, most of the time it is the challenges that cause growth…
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TLC’s Crime Victim Services Program Named in Honor of a Beloved Employee
Heather Woodward, a mobile counselor at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), was a positive force in the lives of so many people struggling with addiction. During her time at TLC, Heather was more than just a counselor to her clients. She went above and beyond for them—taking clients in need of food…
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Fast-growing Software Startup Relocates Its Headquarters from Collegeville to Audubon
After outgrowing its 6,000-square-foot space in Collegeville, Infinite Blue, a fast-growing software startup, has decided to move its headquarters to a significantly larger space in Audubon, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Infinite Blue helps businesses continue operations in the wake of disruptions, such as cybersecurity threats. While most of its 70 local…
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Audubon-Based Infinite Blue’s New HQ Was Created with Tech Employees in Mind
The tech company Infinite Blue is expanding into space six times larger than their current digs, reports Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The space, with 36,000 sq ft, began renovation last fall, and is home base for part of its workforce, with many employees working in other part of the United States, India, and Dubai, remotely.…
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“Solid Air, Invisible Killer: Saving Billions of Birds from Windows,” Presented by Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr. at John James Audubon Center
Join Dr Daniel Klem on March 30! The John James Audubon Center and Valley Forge Audubon Society are excited to offer this exciting program featuring Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., Sarkis Acopian Professor of Ornithology and Conservation Biology at Muhlenberg College and world expert on bird collisions with glass. Wednesday, March 30, 20226:00pm – 7:30pm EasternAudubon, Pennsylvania Detailed objective observations…
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