Elkins Park
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Takes Oath on ‘Hershman Bible,’ WWII Artifact from His Elkins Park Synagogue
Gov. Josh Shapiro took his oath of office today, becoming the commonwealth’s 48th governor. The swearing-in ceremony included the use of a historic Bible with a long-ago connection to Shapiro’s hometown place of worship, Beth Shalom Synagogue, Elkins Park. The book on which Shapiro laid his right hand is an American Jewish artifact from Philadelphia’s…
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Salus University Occupational Therapy Department Establishes Excellence in Its First Decade
When Dr. Lauren Sponseller, chair of the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Salus University, joined the department in 2012, the track was in its infancy. Her goal at the time was trying to educate the Elkins Park-located university on what the OT profession is, what it does and, what resources the program would need to…
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Injured and Abandoned Dog Found on Montco Train Tracks Is on Road to Recovery with Foster Family
“Lucky” the dog, found injured and abandoned on the train tracks near Lawndale SEPTA station (not far from Elkins Park) last month, is recovering and enjoying life with his new foster family, reported Rudy Chinchilla for NBC10. Lucky was released from the hospital earlier this week after spinal surgery. The pit-bull mix was discovered by…
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Montco Kindnesses Past: Tradition Sees Multi-Faith Volunteers Taking Christians’ Dec. 25 Work Shifts
A local charitable program that had Jewish volunteers work on Christmas day so Christians can spend the day at home was a resounding success since its inception in the late 1960s. Lou Perfido updated a 1987 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the practice in a 2019 edition. The local idea was formulated at Holy Redeemer Hospital…
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Elkins Park’s FarmerJawn Agricultural Program Branches Out with West Chester Acreage
FarmerJawn Agriculture, an Elkins Park community-supported agriculture (CSA) entity, is adding 123 acres of Chester County fields to her array of local greenhouses, Founder Christa Barfield commented on what the added capacity means for her mission to Michael Klein of The Philadelphia Inquirer. FarmerJawn’s Chester County acquisition is on the grounds of The Westtown School,…
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Elkins Park Couple’s Plan for a Revised Thanksgiving Kitchen Turns Out Not to Be a Half-Baked Idea
Joel Fishbein and his wife Rachel Ezekiel-Fishbein will comfortably gather tomorrow for an expertly cooked Thanksgiving feast, produced in a refreshed kitchen. Terri Akman constructed their story for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s Tudor-style residence has been their home for 23 years. That stretch meant a lot of family celebrations prepared and served in the…
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Early Phase Details of Elkins Estate Redevelopment Are Beginning to Emerge Ahead of 2Q23 Opening
Plans for the former Elkins Estate are emerging, providing a glimpse of its new identity as mixed-use commercial entity. Emma Dooling, at the Philadelphia Business Journal, got a peek at the blueprints, which include the repurposing of Elstowe Manor into a boutique hotel. The 42 acres of Elkins Estate was once the home of William…
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Salus University Marks Decade of Biomedical Coursework in Support of Healthcare Careers
Salus University is presently celebrating the 10-year anniversary of its Graduate Program in Biomedicine that leads participants to a graduate research degree as either a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Science (MSc). The fully accredited program allows students to develop the ability to become independent researchers in any area of health science,…
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New Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Plans Dignified Yet Delightful Installation
The new Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park is taking a more nontraditional approach to his installation ceremony, writes Leza Raffel for the Abington Patch. The installation is a historically sacred event that marks the hiring of a new rabbi and the official transition of spiritual leadership. While it is traditionally a…
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With a Sigh of Relief, Salus University Sends Its ‘COVID Class’ Out into the World
When Morgan Dukes was in middle school, her aunt, Lachelle Smith, planted the seed that Salus University would be a great place for Dukes to continue her education. And ever since, according to Dukes, Smith — director the university’s Vision Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) program in the department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies (BLVS) —…
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Post-Baccalaureate Program at Salus University Adds Speech-Language Pathology Track
Since its inception, students applying to the Salus University’s Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) master’s program required specific prerequisite courses. In the past, obtaining that foundational knowledge would require coursework completed elsewhere. But now, that’s no longer the case. Prospective students can get that coursework through the SLP track in the university’s post-baccalaureate (post-bacc) program. Meeting Future…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Wyncote Estate — Once a Dairy Barn — That Elicits a ‘Holy Cow’
The real-estate listing of 7925 Washington Lane, Wyncote, is truly one of historic proportions. The property, once called the Ronaele Estate, is: The home has 41 rooms overall, including six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a media room, and a great room. Despite this property’s high-brow pedigree, however, design changes over the years have ensured that it…
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Elkins Park Vintners at Mitchell & Mitchell Wines Get Juiced Up over Offshore Grapes
Husband-and-wife team Frank and Kenya Mitchell — a former restaurant manager and pastry chef, respectively — started making wine ten years ago after realizing the selections at Pa. state stores were lacking. But that hobby has fermented into something deeper and richer. Kristen Schott crushed the assignment of bringing their story to Philadelphia Magazine. Since…
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No Snow, Heat, or Gloom of Night Can Deter a Mail Courier, But an Accused Elkins Park Thief Sure Tried
Cheltenham Township police officers recently picked up suspect Keyon Clark, a Phila. resident they say they observed acting suspiciously around an Elkins Park mailbox. Jaclyn Lee got the stamp of approval to post the story to 6abc. When law enforcement officers approached Clark near a drive-up mailbox (at around 3:00 a.m. on Sept. 29), he…
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Elkins Park Residents Kept Their Celeb-Chef Brunch Under Wraps; Now, the Secret Is Out
Chef Jose Vargas and his Brunch N’ Tacos is an Elkins Park hidden gem, one that locals flock to for five-star midmorning dishes with some ethnic zip. But to their chagrin — and to the advantage of brunch fans across Montgomery County — the word on this culinary gem is leaking. PHL17’s coverage of it,…
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Top of the Food Chain: Inquirer Lists Nine Montco Big Firms That Are Crushing It in the Success Dept.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces 2022 list recognized nine Montgomery County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the category of big firms (those with more than 500 employees). The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial…
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FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses, an Elkins Park Urban AgBusiness, Hosts Community Market
FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses, an Elkins Park community-supported agriculture (CSA) grower, has a business model seeded with concern for the area’s underfed communities. To illustrate what it does and how, Christa Barfield (the CSA’s founder) is holding a public market on Sept. 3 (tomorrow) in West Mount Airy. Maggie Mancini unearthed the particulars for PhillyVoice. Barfield…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Elkins Park Home for Mom and Dad; Hangout Spot for Kids
The corner property at 83304 Tulpehocken Avenue, Elkins Park, is a split-level, four-bedroom, 2.5-bath that was built in 1950 but updated continually since then (one distinct advantage of purchasing the former home of a civil engineer). The home has a number of distinctive features — including a solo driveway, a rarity in a neighborhood in…
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