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Abington Friends School Holds Two Open Houses; Attendees Invited to See Stellar Education in Action
Abington Friends School (AFS) is inviting prospective students and their families to two upcoming open house events at its 575 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, campus, which covers 50 acres. AFS tailors its educational programming for enrollees as young as age three, up through those in Grade 12. Dates, Times, Itinerary The admissions open houses are: Whether…
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Manor College Recognizes Sophomore With Its Highest Honor; Dental Hygiene Student Cited as ‘Quietly Powerful’
Sophomore Neysha Medina was the recipient of the 2023 Manor College Mother Josaphat Medal. Medina is presently enrolled in the college’s dental hygiene coursework, an academic goal she undertook after graduating Constitution High School in Center City Philadelphia. The Mother Josaphat Medal is a student award presented to a Manor College student who exhibits a…
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Manor College Receives $1.27 Million for Refugee, Immigrant, and First-Generation Students
Manor College has received a transformative $1.27-million grant to help refugee, immigrant, and first-generation students. “This is a life-changing gift for our students, for their families and for the community,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College, said. “Manor College is a regional leader in helping students improve their socioeconomic status, and this gift will…
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Quirky Little Jenkintown Home — the ‘Gingerbread House’ — Channels Vintage Hollywood
Owing to its unique architecture, a Berkley Avenue home in Jenkintown has had neighbors refer to it as the “Gingerbread House.” The description fits, as the dwelling has a storybook quality about it, born of its West Coast architect. Tiffani Sherman explained for Beaumont Enterprise. Its distinct look came from the design of Gustav Weber…
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100 York, Jenkintown Multifamily Apartment, Gets $3-Million Renovation Makeover
100 York — a Jenkintown high-rise multifamily apartment community — ushered out 2022 by completing a $3-million renovation. The work, reported by Benzinga, sought to upgrade resident’s lifestyles. “We transformed 100 York into a beautiful, airy, and open welcoming space,” said Temima Lindow, principal designer at AJH Co., owner and operator of 100 York. The…
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Drill Nights Keep Jenkintown Fire Department Firefighters — Both Novices and Veterans — Trained and Ready
Jenkintown Fire Department’s Thursday drill nights are key to its responders — the Pioneer Fire Company and the Independent Fire Company — staying sharp. An Abington Patch story from Communication Solutions Group explained. “Getting to an incident and trying to figure out what to do is not an option,” said Independent Chief Ken Lynch. “During…
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Manor College Alumni Featured in School’s Spotlight Series
Manor College alumni Mark Colville (‘14) shared his experience in the Manor College Spotlight Series. Colville studied Liberal Arts during his time as a student and also played on the soccer team. On his first day, Mark already felt like he fit in. “It was just one of those things where you felt like…
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Still Need Christmas Gifts? Try These Best Stores in Montgomery County for Games
Tick. Tick. Tick. The Christmas shopping season is ebbing away. The gift of a board game can be a thoughtful and engaging present, especially with winter weather on its way, leading to increased indoor time. And they’re quick and easy to obtain. Two of the best board game shops in the region that are conveniently…
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Manor College Dean Was Schooled Herself in the Value of Connecting Deeply with Colleagues, Students
If Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Dean of Business Education and Professional Studies at Manor College, has a hallmark, it’s her ability to connect solidly with students and colleagues. She works to meet those in her class where they are: Confident in the coursework and eager for more. Or perhaps in need of some professorial shepherding. It’s…
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Manor College’s Fortesque, Jr., and Aiden Holman Voted USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer All-Americans
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, and freshman goalkeeper Aiden Holman of Hamilton, N.J., were voted U.S. Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Men’s Soccer All-Americans. It was announced at Dave and Buster’s as part of the USCAA Fall Championships All-American Banquet. According to the USCAA web site: “Award winners are…
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Manor College’s Fortesque Jr., Named to USCAA Div. 1 Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team for 2nd Straight Season
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, was named to the USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer All-Academic Team for the second straight season. It was announced at Dave and Buster’s as part of the USCAA Fall Championships All-American Banquet. According to the USCAA web site, this award “is designed to recognize all…
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Christmas Spiders? Jenkintown’s Manor College Explains This Ukrainian Holiday Tradition
With the ongoing war in Ukraine, interest in its cultural past has been heightened across the world. As the area begins to turn its attention to the coming 2022 holiday season, it’s an opportunity to delve into an unusual seasonal tradition that hearkens from that part of Eastern Europe: the Christmas spider. Ukrainian families often…
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Manor College’s Fortesque, Jr., Named USCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer Player of the Week, for the Second Time
Manor College junior midfielder Eddie Fortescue, Jr., of Blue Bell, was named USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Player of The Week (Oct. 25–31) for the second time this season. He registered a hat trick in the first half versus the top seed and ninth-ranked USCAA Division II Bucks County Community College Centurions in the Eastern…
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Manor College Seeded Third in USCAA Division I Men’s Soccer College National Championship Tournament
The Manor College Men’s Soccer team (10-3-1 overall, 4-1-1 Eastern States Athletic Conference) are seeded third in the 2022 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Division I Men’s Soccer Small College National Tournament. The distinction was announced by Nate Gurtis, USCAA Assistant Director of Championships and Marketing, and B.J. Bertges, USCAA Chief Operating Officer. This…
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Penn Community Bank Contributes $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Penn Community Bank has contributed $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelCo). The donation aligns with its home-ownership programs: Home Buying, Almost Home Financial Empowerment, and Neighborhood Revitalization programs. Home Buying The Home Buying Program serves residents earning 30–80 percent of the median income with significant housing needs. Habitat MontDelCo…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board Embraces the Area’s World-Series Red-Letter Days
The 2022 World Series, pitting the Philadelphia Phillies against the Houston Astros, is a big deal to fervent and casual fans alike. Across the county over the next five days, Montgomery Countians will be swathed in red, gathering in area bars and restaurants, cheering as they haven’t done since 2009 — the last time the…
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Manor College Among Community Organizations Receiving Digital Literacy Grant
Manor College received its second $45,000 Digital Literacy and Workforce Development Grant. It is one of 14 recipients. “Manor College is ecstatic that our students will have this opportunity,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, Manor College President said. “We cannot thank State Rep. Ben Sanchez, Gov. Tom Wolf, and Secretary of Labor and Industry Jennifer Barrier enough.…
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Jenkintown School District Douses Traditional Homecoming Bonfire Celebration
Jenkintown School District set aside its annual homecoming bonfire tradition back in 2020, out of an abundance of COVID-19 health concerns. But now that the pandemic has retreated somewhat, district leaders are loath to bring it back, saying they would prefer to reinvent it instead. Jennifer Lee picked up this story and ran with it…
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