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Jenkintown-Linked Doctor Beats Ebola After Harrowing Brush With Death
An American doctor who contracted Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and returned to the United States, according to Courtenay Harris Bond for The Philly Voice. A Frightening Turn Dr. Peter Stafford was declared free of the virus on May 30. He was released from Charité University Hospital in…
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Balancing Books and Competition, 21 Manor Student-Athletes Earn Dean’s List Honors
Success in college athletics requires dedication, discipline, and perseverance. At Manor College, student-athletes are proving that those same qualities extend far beyond competition. Twenty-one Manor College student-athletes earned Dean’s List recognition for the Spring 2026 semester, demonstrating their commitment to academic achievement while balancing the demands of collegiate athletics. To qualify for the Dean’s List,…
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Charlie Levy and Nate Perez Earn All-ESAC Second Team Honors for Manor College Baseball
The Manor College Blue Jays had plenty to celebrate after the 2025-26 baseball season — and two players just got official recognition to prove it. Junior shortstop-pitcher Charlie Levy and freshman first baseman Nate Perez were both voted to the All-ESAC Second Team by the conference’s head coaches. Levy, who already claimed the USCAA Baseball…
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Manor College’s Charlie Levy Named USCAA Baseball Honorable Mention All-American
Manor College junior shortstop Charlie Levy (Jenkintown/Jenkintown High School) has been voted USCAA Baseball Honorable Mention All-American — making him the first Manor Baseball player to earn All-American recognition in program history. Levy didn’t just have a good season. He led the Blue Jays in 18 offensive categories, including a .479 batting average, .514 on-base…
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She Ran a Pretzel Shop. Then Manor College Helped Her Find Her True Calling in Veterinary Technology.
Jules Sulpazo spent years running a Philly Pretzel Factory location — early mornings, delivery prep, long hours, and the permanent smell of baked dough in her car. She was proud of what she built. But something was missing. Now, nearly a year into her career as a surgery nurse at Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists in Willow…
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From Foster Care to First-Gen Graduate: How Manor College Helped Jacob Torres Turn Hardship Into a Life of Service
As the cold, off-the-ocean air swept through the outlet stores in Atlantic City, Jacob Torres’ thoughts drifted toward the unhoused people he saw along his walk home. Even as a kid, if he had a bag of chips or some candy, he’d hand them over. He never had more than a couple of dollars in…
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Michelle Henderson Had Every Reason to Quit. She Chose Her Sister’s Example Instead.
Michelle Henderson sat on the phone in silence. Her younger sister was telling her that someone had died, and all Henderson could manage was: “You’re joking, right?” She got mad, hung up, and went back to her Practical Nursing classes at Manor College. Her sister called again. Then again. Sent texts. Henderson didn’t respond. It…
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Daniella Duran Always Had Something to Say. Manor College Helped Her Say It.
Growing up, Daniella Duran asked herself one question more than any other: “What’s wrong with being quiet?” Duran is autistic, and throughout high school, other students questioned why she barely spoke or simply stopped trying to talk to her altogether. She was never the type to walk up to someone first, but if you came…
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A Jenkintown Nonprofit Is at the Heart of the Ebola Crisis Devastating Congo
A surgeon connected to a Jenkintown nonprofit is fighting for his life after contracting Ebola while treating patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo, writes The Bucks County Courier Times. The case has brought a frightening global health crisis closer to home for Montgomery County residents. It also shines a spotlight on a quiet local…
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Bradley Cooper Opens Up About the Friend Who Helped Him Get Sober
Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper recently opened up about a friendship that helped shape a turning point in his life, writes Tommy McArdle for People Magazine. In a recent interview tied to his new film Is This Thing On?, Cooper credited longtime friend Will Arnett with playing a pivotal role in his decision to get sober in…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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Manor College Student Leads Efforts to Build Autism Kits for Abington Police Department
During a class on Policing last Fall, Abington Township Police Officer Michael Jones spoke about the different aspects of being a Law Enforcement Officer. Within his conversation, Jones talked about working with children who may have been victims or witnesses of a crime, and specialized training involving interactions with neurodiverse adults and children. Jones mentioned…
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New Donors Drive Expansion for Major Montco Philanthropic Group
A surge in new donors is driving rapid growth for one of Montgomery County’s largest nonprofit organizations, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jenkintown-based National Philanthropic Trust is seeing a sharp increase in donor-advised fund accounts, with thousands of new participants joining in recent months. The influx has helped push the organization’s total accounts to nearly…
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New Ordinance in Jenkintown Targets Plastic Waste and Pollution
Jenkintown is taking a step toward sustainability with a new ordinance aimed at reducing plastic waste across the borough. According to a press release, the measure was passed by the Jenkintown Borough Council with support from the Environmental Advisory Committee. It will take effect on July 23. Under the new rules, businesses will no longer…
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At Welcome Home Cafe in Jenkintown, Homecooked Meals and Cozy Atmosphere Await
Welcome Home Cafe in Jenkintown offers homestyle cooking in a cozy environment, serving breakfast and lunch continuously throughout the day, reports Morgan Parrish for FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We started right in the middle of the pandemic because I was one of the people who lost my job, and this was basically a 20-year prayer promise…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Reflects on His 19-Year Sobriety Journey
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper discussed his 19-year sobriety journey during an episode of Running Wild With Bear Grylls: The Challenge, writes Julien Raby for Boxlife Magazine. Getting sober at 29 was not just a turning point for the Oscar-nominated actor and filmmaker, it was a lifeline. “I was so lost,” said Cooper on the podcast…
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Montco Real Estate Agent Turns to Instagram to Break Down Housing Policy
In a crowded housing market, one Montco real estate agent is taking a different approach, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ross Abel, a newer agent with eXp Realty, is part of a growing wave of “realty-influencers” using social media to connect with buyers. But instead of flashy home tours, Abel’s Instagram account focuses…
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The Bold Move That Could Have Derailed Bradley Cooper’s Rise
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper took a risk early in his career that could have potentially torpedoed everything, writes Alexia Fernández for People. Before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest names, Cooper was a regular on the hit TV series Alias. But as his role began to shrink, frustration grew. Instead of waiting it out, he made…
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