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Gerhard’s Appliances Hosting a ‘High Fashion Halloween Happy Hour’
Gerhard’s Appliances in Glenside is celebrating innovation and luxury with a “High Fashion Halloween Happy Hour” at its new Jennair Showroom on October 26, writes Ryan Genova of Glenside Local. The showroom opening will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and guests are encouraged to come in costume to the “high fashion extravaganza.”…
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Arcadia University’s Kelsey Koelzer Talks Life in Hockey, New Season
Kelsey Koelzer, the women’s ice hockey head coach at Division III Arcadia University in Glenside, is the first Black head coach in the history of NCAA hockey. Recently, she joined KYW Newsradio’s 1-On-1 with Matt Leon to talk about her life in the game. The Horsham native and Hatboro-Horsham High School graduate made a name…
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Philadelphia Museum of Art, Arcadia University Join Forces on Culinary Masterpieces
A new exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art will now have a culinary component added to it, thanks in part to an Arcadia University professor, writes Timothy Walton for 6ABC. Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989 highlights Korean artists after the travel bans were lifted by the Asian country in 1989. “As a…
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Arcadia University Students Embrace World of Collegiate Esports
Over the last decade, the esports industry has grown in leaps and bounds, especially on college campuses. Many colleges across the United States now have esports programs, including Arcadia University in Glenside, writes Ira Porter for The Christian Science Monitor. Sean Ey, a junior computer science major, is on the esports team at Arcadia. “I’ve…
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Owner of Glenside’s M3 Prime Productions Nominated for ‘Best Filmmaker Trailblazer’ Award
Mark Johnson, a producer, director, filmmaker, and owner of M3 Prime Productions, has been nominated for a filmmaker award, writes Ryan Genova at Glenside Local. Johnson, a Cheltenham resident, is up for the “Best Filmmaker Trailblazer” Award at the upcoming InnaStar Trailblazer Awards Show. InnaStar Trailblazer Awards recognize individuals who have shown exceptional leadership, creativity,…
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Prime Your Tastebuds for the First Glenside Jenkintown Restaurant Week
The first-ever Glenside Jenkintown Restaurant Week is making its big debut on September 25 and will run to October 2, writes Kevin Tierney for the Glenside Local. Glenside Local is helping to promote the event along with the Downtown Glenside Foundation and the Jenkintown Community Alliance. More than 10 restaurants in the area will participate…
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Arcadia University Grad Looking to Expand Philadelphia Vegan Protein Ball Brand
Danielle Kocher, a graduate of Arcadia University in Glenside, has adopted a slow and intentional growth strategy for her Philadelphia vegan protein ball company, Plants on Fire, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cognizant of the many pitfalls startups face, she has decided to focus on adding wholesale accounts. Kocher started Plants on…
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A Three-Bedroom Center Hall Colonial Is Available in Glenside
A lovely brick colonial home with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glenside, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located on a tree-lined street in the Northwoods neighborhood, this beautiful residence was built in 1939 and has been lovingly maintained by its current owners for 21 years.…
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The New Owner of Palmer Township’s Fat Jacks’ Is a Glenside Native
Charles Patrick, a Glenside native and owner of Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub in South Bethlehem, will soon also be the new owner of Fat Jacks’ in Palmer Township. The deal is expected to close by the end of August, writes Jim Deegan for LehighValley News. Patrick is partnering with five other silent investors.…
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‘Deep-seated Irish Roots’: Glenside Woman Is Living Like a Local in Ireland
Kathleen Fry of Glenside is considering a permanent move to the Emerald Isle at the age of 67 after spending months there living like a local, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. Fry said that Ireland just feels like home. Both her father and maternal grandparents came to the United States from County Mayo…
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Many Adults in Philly Region Still Sleep with Stuffed Animals
A surprising number of Gen Zers and millennials in Philly region continue to sleep with stuffed animals as adults, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many adults under 40 find that stuffed animals offer emotional support. It is almost therapeutic the way it eases anxiety and helps them sleep better, they say. “It’s embarrassing,…
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Glenside Doctor Explains Summer Respiratory Viruses and Summer Colds
Dr. Dana Mincer of Glenside recently wrote about common summer illnesses in the Glenside Local. She explained that respiratory infections don’t just occur during the winter months. Certain viruses like rhinovirus, adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus or RSV also can cause you to fall sick in the warmer months too. These viruses can lead to…
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‘All Black Everything’: Glenside Event Showcases Black-owned Spirits, Soul Food
A recent event in Glenside, “All Black Everything,” showcased Black-owned spirits, soul food, and Black vendors, writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. “We’re just promoting Black excellence,” said Khamila “Kitty” Barnes, who co-curated the event with husband Darnell Barnes. She said she wanted to open other people’s eyes to Black-owned companies after she took classes with…
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Glenside: Highland Restaurant and Bar Will Soon Take the Place of Bernie’s
Dan and Chelsea Katz, the owners of West Ave Grille Restaurant & Food Truck and Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown are opening a new restaurant, Highland Restaurant and Bar, in the spot where Bernie’s Restaurant & Bar used to be, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. “This has been in the works for the last 60-90…
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Glenside Fourth of July Parade in Montgomery County Just Celebrated 120 Years
Glenside, which is situated within Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County, calls itself the “July Fourth capital of the East and beyond,” writes Emily Rizzo for WHYY. The 4th of July the parade just celebrated 120 years. It is the oldest Fourth of July parade in the Philadelphia tri-state area and the second oldest…
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For These Glenside Parents, Both Sons Were Surprises, Albeit Very Welcomed Ones
Glenside’s wife and husband Margaret Haff and Nathan Koelper knew they both wanted children. But they were not set on trying right away, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple met online in 2016 and immediately hit it off. By July 2020, they were married. They traded in a planned large wedding at…
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Think Your Career Has Been a Three-Ring Circus? This Glenside Retiree’s Was the Real Deal
Bill Hall of Glenside is a longtime talent agent who has worked with many circus performers since the late 1960s and produced circus shows. George A. Hamid, Sr., interviewed him for Circus World Digital Collections. Hall — who also authored a regular column for the magazine of the Circus Fans Association of America — saw…
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Baseball’s Backstory in the Basement: Glenside Fan ‘Phils’ Rec Room with Team Memorabilia
The baseball décor in David Backer’s home has been a work in progress since he was a Glenside boy. Now, it comprises a veritable museum’s worth of curated Phillies items, including Veteran’s Stadium seats in which Backer still nestles to watch games on television. Vittoria Woodill, of CBS3 Philadelphia, got a tour. Backer’s basement shelves…
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