Elkins Park
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Georgian Revival Estate in Elkins Park
A stunning Georgian revival home set on 0.99 gorgeous acres with eight bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Elkins Park. Known as Sylvan’s Edge, the estate has been lovingly restored to its original glory from the early 20th century. The home boasts old-world craftsmanship throughout, including the handcrafted Ludowici…
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Elstowe Manor at Elkins Estate Opens as Wedding Venue, Boutique Hotel
After investing $10 million in renovations, Landmark Developers has opened the 64,000-square-foot Elstowe Manor at the Elkins Estate as a wedding venue and boutique hotel, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transformation is also underway on other buildings on the property to create more overnight accommodations and amenities. Finding the right vision…
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Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park Finally Sold After Almost Decade on Market
The 34-acre Gilded Age estate in Elkins Park, Lynnewood Hall, was finally sold on Friday after spending almost a decade on the market, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It was purchased by the nonprofit Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation from longtime owner Richard S. Yoon, pastor of the First Korean Church of New York.…
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Adaptive Recreational Activities Day at Salus University in Elkins Park Offers Fun, Sense of Purpose
Avelino Rochino loves attending Salus University events. He appreciates the fact that organizers at Salus make attendees feel comfortable participating in the fun events. That was his take again while attending the second annual Adaptive Recreational Activities Day sponsored by Hanger Clinic on June 24, 2023, at the Hafter Student Community Center on the University’s…
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Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park Is Pennsylvania’s Grandest Historic Mansion
The grandest historic mansion in Pennsylvania can be found in Montgomery County, write Grant Suneson and John Harrington for Newsbreak. 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the most notable historic mansions in each state by using information from various historical societies, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places, and museums. In Pennsylvania,…
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Elkins Park Medical Marijuana Dispensary Workers Vote to Unionize for Better Pay
Workers at the Restore Integrative Wellness Center, a medical marijuana dispensary in Elkins Park, voted to unionize earlier this month, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for the WHYY. The employees informed the company that they wanted to unionize on April 20, the biggest marijuana holiday of the year. Once that was shared, the vibe at work changed,…
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Foundation Created by Tyler School of Art’s Boris Blai Celebrates 75th Anniversary
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, established by Boris Blai, who was also the founding Dean of Temple University’s Tyler School of Art in Elkins Park, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, writes Juliet Kaszas-Hoch for The SandPaper. Blai was born in 1893 in Rivne, Russia. He got his early training in…
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Lynnewood Hall Plays Starring Role in Luxury Fashion Brand’s Photoshoot
The abandoned 110-room mansion, whose presence haunts and entices Elkins Park was the star of a recent fashion photoshoot. The Australian luxury brand debuted its 2024 ready-to-wear resort collection in the shoot on June 5 at Lynnewood Hall. ZIMMERMAN, the luxury brand, shared the photos taken inside the Gilded Age mansion on its Instagram.…
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Chunks of Ice Falling from the Sky on a Sunny Day Baffles Elkins Park Family
On a sunny 80-degree day last week, chunks of ice fell from the sky in Elkins Park surprising the family of Jesse Gonzales, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6ABC. The mysterious incident occurred in the afternoon. He said they first heard a stomping noise, but it quickly went away. When he went outside to investigate the…
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Salus University Doctor Gives Back to Underserved Communities in Philadelphia Region
Dr. Brandy Scombordi-Raghu grew up in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania. Historically a coal mining area, her school district, was one of the lowest performing in the state. “I had to get a job in high school, as most of us did. During my junior year of high school, I started working in an…
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Drexel and Salus Universities Agree to Combine Strengths in Health Sciences Education
At a ceremonial signing on June 13, 2023, Drexel University and Salus University formalized a merger agreement approved by the Boards of Trustees at both institutions. The merger will bring together two Philadelphia universities committed to health sciences education. “We look forward to launching a process with Salus that will bring together the complementary strengths…
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Do Your Own Sound Check at Concerts This Summer to Protect Your Hearing
The official start of summer is just around the corner and that means beach vacations, family barbecues and tons of live music. If you are planning to attend any concerts or visit any live music venue this summer, it is important to remember that loud noise levels can damage your hearing even when it is…
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For One Father and Son, Salus University’s Graduation This Year Was a Family Affair
For Dr. David Boehme, his commencement ceremony from Salus University this spring was extra special because his father, an alumnus of the school, got to be an intricate part of his big day. Dr. Jeffrey Boehme earned his doctorate degree in optometry from Salus University in 1987 and on May 25, 2023, at the Kimmel…
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For an Elkins Park Woman, Baby Gear Rental Was Invaluable Service
Magrielle Eisen, of Elkins Park, found the baby gear rental service Baby Gear Group a helpful service as she navigated the world of parenthood, writes Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6ABC. The service, which was launched in 2020 by Bo Zhao, offers parents the chance to try things out before they buy them —…
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Salus University Speech-Language Institute Receives Eagles Autism Foundation Grant
The Speech-Language Institute (SLI) of Salus University was awarded a $15,500 grant from the Eagles Autism Foundation in support of its work with clients who have autism. The grant will support the purchase of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices for clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and will be used during therapy sessions for…
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Jefferson Health Expands Inpatient Rehabilitation Services at Its Elkins Park Site
Jefferson Health has announced plans to repurpose its 60-bed Elkins Park hospital into a site solely providing physical rehabilitation care. John George, in his Philadelphia Business Journal report, noted the onsite phase-out of acute care, general surgery, and emergency room services. The shift in focus will enable MossRehab to expand inpatient physical therapy care in…
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SJU Dessert Fan Earns Unofficial On-Campus Title: Cheesecake Lady Ambassador
Saint Joseph’s University senior Asia Whittenberger is such a fan of the Cheesecake Lady’s Elkins Park bakery that she’s not above shanghaiing novices to go to the shop for an inaugural taste. Based on that endorsement, Gabby Smalls — reporter for the campus newspaper The Hawk — agreed to join a Whittenberger excursion. “Going to…
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Local Author Describes Teen Years Growing Up with Wilt Chamberlain as Elkins Park Roommate
David Richman’s father Ike had a nontraditional career, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers. That position opened the Richman family to some unique experiences. For instance, there was the period in 1965 when David had Wilt Chamberlain as a roommate in his Elkins Park home. The period of Chamberlain’s residency was his initial entry in Philadelphia…
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