Elkins Park
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Renovated Georgian Revival in Elkins Park Blends Traditional, Modern Elements
An Elkins Park Georgian Revival built during the Depression blends traditional and modern elements to perfection, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia. The home built in 1935 has many unique features including the prominent central wing, large double-hung windows, and the curving main stairs in the foyer. The main floor includes a wood-paneled library with built-in…
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FoodChasers Kitchen Helps FOX 29’s Mike Jerrick Make His Own Cheesesteak
FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park, run by sisters Maya and Kala Johnstone, is the perfect place to grab a delicious cheesesteak, reports Mike Jerrick for FOX 29. Before opening the popular spot, both sisters were principals at local schools. However it was during the pandemic that the twins decided to retire from their previous careers…
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Salus University’s Looking Out for Kids Gala Honors Founder Dr. Susan Oleszewski
The Salus University stars came out for the 16th annual Looking Out for Kids charity fundraiser Saturday night, not only to support the program but to honor one of their own, Susan Oleszewski, OD ‘76, Resident ‘78, MA, FAAO, as the 2023 Lighthouse Award winner. Several of the University giants were in attendance, including current…
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Dreams Come True at Salus University Fall 2023 Commencement
While commencement is a special life moment for the graduates and their families, Salus University’s 127th commencement ceremony provided an extra special memory for sisters Chloe Barmat, MMS ‘23 and Sabrina Barmat, MMS ‘20 when Sabrina was honored to place the hood on Chloe. “It was such an incredible moment for me to be able to watch her grow…
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Don’t Miss Salus University’s Upcoming Open Houses This Fall
Upcoming open houses at Salus University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University are the perfect opportunity to explore new educational opportunities in health care. Salus University Prospective Student Open House – October 28, 2023 The Salus University Doctor of Audiology, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy,…
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EMIR Healing Center Teams Up with Arts Students to Create ‘Living Memorial’
Families of gun violence victims can feel close to their lost loved ones at a special “living memorial” at a greenhouse in Elkins Park, writes Sherry Stone for The Philadelphia Tribune. A restored greenhouse now has window panels etched with the faces of gun violence victims from the Philadelphia area. The families can now come…
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For Elkins Park Native Kali Silverman, Public Art Is All About the Storytelling
Growing up in Elkins Park, Kali Silverman, senior project manager for Mural Arts Philadelphia, has always found public art to be a beautiful way to celebrate the Philadelphia area, writes Jarrad Saffren for the Philadelphia Jewish Exponent. “There’s so much in this city and so many stories that need to be told. Public art is…
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Punk Meets Preservation: The Menzingers Rock Lynnewood Hall in New Music Video
The Menzingers, a punchy punk power-pop band on the cusp of its seventh album release filmed a music video in Elkins Park Lynnewood Hall, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The song used in the music video was “Come on Heartache,” a single off the album “Some of It Was True,” slated to…
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FarmerJawn Hosts Outstanding in the Field Table-to-Farm Event in Elkins Park
This year’s Outstanding in the Field event in Philadelphia was held at FarmerJawn’s five acres at Elkins Estate in Elkins Park and Laura Brzyski of Philadelphia was there for the experience. The mission of the table-to-farm events run by Outstanding in the Field is to support local farmers, chefs, and restaurant owners. The dinners are…
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Pennsylvania General Store in Elkins Park Celebrates Oktoberfest with Free Event
Enjoy beers, food, live music, and artisan wares at a free Oktoberfest in Elkins Park on October 7, writes Matt Bennett for Patch. The event is being hosted by the Pennsylvania General Store on 864 Township Line Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sample delicious foods from Hippey’s Meats, Tones Spot BBQ and Empanada…
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Elkins Park Pizza Shop Has New Look to Facilitate Online Ordering
Make tonight pizza night with some pies from Luigi’s Pizzarama II, an Elkins Park pizza shop. Ordering is even easier than before with the shop’s new website for online ordering, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The shop located at 417 Township Road also offers takeout/delivery and an outdoor seating area. Catering services are also…
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At Salus University, the White Coat Ceremony Signals Transition to Healthcare Professional
As Stephanie Blair ‘27AUD walked across the stage to receive her white coat marking her transition from layperson to healthcare professional, she wasn’t just taking those few steps for herself. She was representing generations of her family, who came to the United States from Guyana, South America, in the late 1980s. “There are not many…
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Frank Lloyd Wright Synagogue in Elkins Park Inspired by Rabbi’s Vision
Frank Lloyd Wright has designed many highly-celebrated works across the country, but he only designed one synagogue, writes Jim Cheney for Uncovering PA. He was inspired to design the Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park because of the vision and words of Rabbi Mortimer J. Cohen, who led the congregation. Over a six year period,…
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FoodChasers’ Kitchen Offering Free Meals This Saturday in Elkins Park
This Saturday FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park will be offering free meals as part of Pepsi Dig In Day, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The event was created to bring support to Black-owned restaurants. FoodChasers’ will be offering their most popular breakfast dish, Shrimp & Grits on Saturday while supplies last. You will also…
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Salus University Concludes 2023 Annual Summer Enrichment Program
Klaesyn Sibless wanted to become an optometrist because one of her cousins was born blind. But thanks to a couple of surgeries and extensive vision therapy, he’s now able to see out of one eye. “I wanted to be able to provide that kind of care to people,” she said. And she’s taken the next…
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Temple Health’s Jeanes ER Seeing Uptick in Visits After Closure of Nearby Elkins Park ER
Since Jefferson Health made the decision to close the emergency department at Elkins Park Hospital, the ER staff at Temple Health’s Jeanes has been seeing a 15% increase in visits, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Matt Shelak, the executive director of the Jeanes campus, said that they were prepared though, and an expansion…
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Lynnewood Hall to Be Used as Education Tool Even Before It Opens to Public
Lynnewood Hall, an Elkins Park mansion that made architect Horace Trumbauer famous, has found its savior in the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation, which now owns Peter A.B. Widener’s grand home, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The 110-room, 100,000-square-foot 1899 mansion is the largest Gilded Age mansion still standing in the Philadelphia region. The…
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Salus University Dean Inducted into the National Optometry Hall of Fame
During his 40 years at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University in Elkins Park, Mitchell Scheiman, OD, PhD ‘16, FAAO, has worked for three of the University’s presidents — Melvin Wolfberg, OD ‘51, FAAO; Thomas Lewis, OD ‘70, PhD, FAAO; and current president Michael Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, MBA, FACHE, FAAO, all of…
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