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Glenside Woman Shares Story of Her Husband’s Two-Time Struggle With Cancer
Some children cancer survivors have to face the fallout of what has happened to them as adults due to no follow-up professional support, writes Jennifer Lowman of Glenside for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lowman’s husband, Matthew Anzideo, survived testicular cancer He was diagnosed just three weeks ahead of his 18th birthday and a week before he…
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Glenside’s Arcadia University President Makes Campus Diversity A Priority
Ajay Nair, who took over as Arcadia University president last year, has made increasing the diversity on the campus one of his priorities, writes Sarah Brown for The Chronicle of Higher Education. Ajay Nair, who is Indian American, was the only person of color in the executive cabinet when he joined Glenside-based liberal-arts college. Now,…
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Fort Washington Private School Unveils New $1.5M Library and Learning Commons for Youngest Learners
Germantown Academy in Fort Washington recently introduced its new library and learning commons specifically designed for its youngest learners, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pre K-12 prep school has invested $1.5 million into the space to create an academic hub where students can read, learn, and grow. “It is a space…
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House of the Week: Stunning Home with Rich History in Glenside
A stunning home with a deep and rich history with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glenside, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The property was originally part of a 250-acre parcel bought in 1681 by Philadelphia’s first mayor, Humphrey Morrey. His son, Richard, married his freed…
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Horsham woman leads Arcadia University’s new women’s hockey program
Arcadia University is introducing men’s and women’s ice hockey programs this year, the latter led by Kelsey Koelzer, an African American woman and Horsham native, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for ThePhiladelphia Inquirer. Twenty-four-year old Koelzer has been a pioneer in hockey for years. She played in several boy’s leagues before becoming a first-team all-American at Princeton.…
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Researcher at Fox Chase Cancer Center draws comics to promote diversity in STEM fields
Dr. Jaye C. Gardiner, a pancreatic cancer researcher at Fox Chase Cancer Center, is promoting diversity in STEM fields through the comics she draws, writes Hector Davila Jr. for the Technical.ly. Gardiner is a cofounder of JKX Comics, which promote science education through art, and she draws portraits of diverse scientists for the #UniqueScientists Twitter…
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Glenside man celebrates 104th birthday with game of pool
Fred Gomez, a World War II veteran born during the Great War, celebrated his 104th birthday with a game of pool, writes Maria Panaritis for ThePhiladelphia Inquirer. After blowing out the candles on his birthday cake, Gomez moved to the billiard nook named after him when he turned 102. Hardly surprising since he has been…
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Arcadia University ranks among Princeton Review’s ‘Regional Best” for fifth consecutive year
Arcadia University in Glenside has ranked among Princeton Review’s “Best in the Northeast” in its “2020 Best Colleges: Region by Region” for the fifth consecutive year, writes Caitlin Burns for Arcadia University News. Arcadia is among nine schools in Greater Philadelphia and 49 in Pennsylvania that are graded “academically outstanding and well worth consideration.” In…
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Rep. Madeleine Dean hosts diversity and inclusion roundtable
On Thursday, August 15, Rep. Madeleine Dean hosted a group of leaders for a discussion on the LGBTQ+ community and employment – the third in her office’s Diversity and Inclusion roundtable series. Rep. Dean serves on the House Financial Services Committee’s newly-created Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion; the roundtable series provides a forum for local…
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Meet the brewer: Scott Rudich of Round Guys
Welcome to the breweriesinpa.com “Meet The Brewer” series! Where we interview brewers in Pennsylvania, from breweries small to large. Let us know if you know anyone who should be featured, email us at [email protected]. Round Guys Brewing Company opened in 2012, in a former printing shop in Lansdale. Since opening, the brewery has won many regional and…
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Glenside couple brings Tibetan delicacies to Chestnut Hill market
Choedup Thar and Lhakyi Dolkar, Glenside residents who were both born and raised in Tibet, recently opened a new eatery in the Market at the Fareway to introduce the local populace to delicacies from their homeland, writes Len Lear for Chestnut Hill Local. MoMos of Tibet specializes in handmade, steamed or fried meat and vegetarian…
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Adam Van Zelst ready to take reins of Arcadia University basketball program
By Mark Schiele [gap height=”10″] He grew up in Bucks County and thrived in Berks County. But now, Adam Van Zelst has landed in Montgomery County as the head men’s basketball coach at Arcadia University. [gap height=”10″] Van Zelst was recently introduced as the new men’s basketball coach at the Glenside school. He brings an…
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Grand Opening: The Ways Brewery and Restaurant
Add The Ways Restaurant And Brewery to one of the many locations continuing to push Pennsylvania craft beer forward. The brewery, which is located at 11 S. Easton Rd in Glenside, officially opened their doors to the public on Thursday, May 23rd at 4:00!, reports breweriesinpa.com. We recently toured the location prior to opening. The brewery is run…
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Thank you to Philadelphia Orchestra for sold-out performance
On behalf of Arts Montco, and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board staff and board of directors, I would like to say thank you to all the people who made it possible for musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra to come perform in Montco to help benefit music education in our public schools! We’re…
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Philadelphia Orchestra wows crowd at the Keswick
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and Arts Montco proudly presented musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Keswick Theatre on Thursday, March 21 for a community concert that showcased Montco’s vibrant arts scene and supported the local arts community. With nearly 1,000 attendees, a portion of proceeds from the concert will…
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‘Touch the Future’; juried art show honors high school students from Montgomery County
The 32nd Annual “Touch the Future” Art Show awards ceremony, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association/Mideastern Region (PSEA/MER), and Council for the Advancement of Public Schools, was held on March 3 at Arcadia University and honored outstanding work from Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public high school students in 15 different categories. The event, which juried in 350 pieces from 30…
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‘Touch the Future’ juried art show features work from Montgomery County students
For the 32nd year, the “Touch the Future” art show will honor participants from throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public high schools as it kicks off its nearly four-week run with a reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, March 3 from 1 to 3 pm at Arcadia University in Glenside. The event is free and open…
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The Keswick: 90 years young and going strong
Ninety years is a long time for anything, or anyone to be around in this day of disposable just about everything. But The Keswick Theatre, which originally opened its doors Christmas Day 1928 in Glenside, is kicking off a year’s worth of special performances to celebrate the milestone. The yearlong celebration, which will also include a…
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