Gwynedd
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Jean Seder of Gwynedd, Author, Historian, Conservationist, and Social Activist, Dies at 102
Jean Seder of Gwynedd, a prolific author, journalist, historian, conservationist, and social activist, died on February 6 aged 102, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A tireless researcher, Seder was the author of the award-winning Voices of Kensington: Vanishing Mills, Vanishing Neighborhoods in 1982, as well as eight more books, including Voices of Another…
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Live! Casino Wardrobe Manager Talks New York Fashion Week and Gwynedd Wedding
Susie Benitez, the wardrobe manager at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia talked with Philadelphia Magazine’s Kristen Schott about showing her first collection at New York Fashion Week and her upcoming nuptials at William Penn Inn in Gwynedd. Benitez got her big break to show her collection at New York Fashion Week after an alumni fashion…
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Gwynedd Mercy University President Deanne H. D’Emilio Wins Prestigious Chief Executive Leadership Award
Gwynedd Mercy University’s President Deanne H. D’Emilio has been awarded the Chief Executive Leadership Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). This prestigious award recognizes a District II member institution’s highest-ranking officer for exceptional efforts in promoting the understanding and support of education. D’Emilio’s leadership at GMercyU has been marked by…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Hosting Summer 2023 Programs
Gwynedd Mercy University, will be hosting summer programs for high school-aged students looking to explore their passions and experience what it’s like to be a college student. Programs will be led by GMercyU faculty with the assistance of current students. Attendees will utilize GMercyU’s state-of-the-art labs and facilities in Gwynedd Valley. The programs will run…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Coach Mondillo Earns Historic 500th Win
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Mondillo notched his 500th career win with an 84–83 thrilling overtime victory over Immaculata University on, Jan. 28. This momentous victory is one earned by only 54 other coaches in the history of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III and places Mondillo 19th in wins among…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Hires New Vice President for Academic Affairs
Gwynedd Mercy University has named Jeffrey R. Breese as its next Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Breese will take over from Mary Sortino, who is serving in the role on an interim basis. The previous vice president, Mary Van Brunt, took the position of President of Spring Hill College in January 2023 after…
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New Year, New Career? Pursue Your Graduate Degree at GMercyU in Gwynedd Valley
Are you looking to start a new career path or advance your career? Gwynedd Mercy University in Gwynedd Valley has a variety of graduate programs to fit your needs. Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) GMercyU’s MSOT program is designed to prepare compassionate, confident, and skilled professionals for a career in Occupational Therapy. The…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Student Featured on Good Morning America for Disability Advocacy
Gwynedd Mercy University Integrated Studies student Sebastian DeSimone was featured on Good Morning America 3 for his role in ensuring students with intellectual disabilities nationwide can compete in Division III athletics. “I wanted to join the team at Gwynedd because I wanted to keep on running and see where it would lead me,” Sebastian told…
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Online Magazine Identifies Montgomery County’s Nine Best Restaurants
Montgomery County has a variety of delicious dining options for both tourists and residents. From Italian to seafood, PhillyBite Magazine cited the best destinations for foodies in the region. Caruso Brick Oven Trattoria Souderton This family-owned Italian restaurant offers brick-oven pizzas, authentic cuisine and plenty of wine. Diners watching their diets can opt…
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Recession-Proof Careers in Healthcare
By Ann Gibbons Phalen, PhD, CRNP, NNP-BC Looking for a career where you can help people, but not sure what you can do? You are probably already aware of the many opportunities in the Nursing field, but did you know that there are a number of healthcare careers that not only give you the option…
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Applying for Financial Aid: What You Need to Know
After discussing the options with your parents or guardian about how you plan to pay for college, you may determine that financial aid is the way to go. As a 32-year financial aid professional, I have some tips to help you navigate the complex process. Before Applying for Financial Aid Talk to Your School Counselor …
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Holiday Engagements Mean Spring-Summer Weddings, A Montgomery County Specialty
The 2022 Montgomery County holiday season will assuredly yield an engagement ring or two wrapped in red-green paper and presented to a loved one. After all the congratulations, the to-do list then kicks in, which means the hunt for a venue. Fortunately, WeddingWire has a list of top-rated places for perfect 2023 matrimonial events. The…
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Lever-Pullers with Longevity: 55 Montco Voters Tick Enough Boxes to Make Pa. Voter Hall of Fame
As the 2022 election cycle trundles on, all the rhetoric, differences of opinion, and “I-approve-of-this-message” messaging may try the patience of some Montgomery County voters. But a select few have dedicated themselves so solidly to the electoral process that they enthusiastically participate anyway, keeping alive a decades-long streak of ballot casting. Those citizens have earned…
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Mennonite Heritage Center Program Explores Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A presentation at the Mennonite Heritage Center in Harleysville will connect locals with a historic movement they may not immediately associate with Montgomery County: The Underground Railroad. In an area steeped in Revolutionary War history, the Civil War and its related topics can sometimes fade from public consciousness. The upcoming presentation by local historian Ryan…
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Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact
Blue Rock Farm in Kulps Corner in Bucks County, co-owned by Carmen and Rita Rocco of Gwynedd Valley, is being preserved in a conservation pact of $1.36 million, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four entities have joined forces to ensure the preservation of the 97-acre farm in Bedminster Township, including the state, Bucks…
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Forbes: Artist with Gwynedd Roots Creates Playground Instillation for Italy Museum
Artist Temitayo Ogunbiyi was asked to create an instillation that doubles as a playground for children at the Donnaregina Contemporary Art Museum in Naples, Italy, writes Brienne Walsh for Forbes. Ogunbiyi was born in Rochester, New York, but grew up in Gwynedd and graduated from Wissahickon High School in Montgomery County, PA. She now lives…
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Local Universities Team Up to Reduce Costs of Implementing Title IX, New Sexual Misconduct Policies
With finances already strained by the pandemic, local universities are teaming up to reduce costs of implementing Title IX, the new campus sexual misconduct policies, writes Sarah Brown for The Chronicle of Higher Education. The most pressing change is the requirement for live hearings with a cross-examination that requires trained advisors. To circumvent the need…
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Gwynned Senior Community Uses Montessori Techniques To Help Residents with Dementia Live Better
Spring House Estates in Gwynned Township, operated by Fort Washington-based Acts Retirement-Life Communities, is using modified Montessori techniques for children to help its residents with dementia live better, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spring House Estates is one of just two continuing-care organizations in the world that became certified in Montessori Inspired Lifestyle…
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