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Manor College 2021 Commencement Speaker Announced
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Manor College‘s graduating class of 2021 will drive into campus and attend a uniquely styled and meaningful Drive-In Commencement ceremony, surrounded by family, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni. 100+ students, who have demonstrated their competence and excellence through hard work, dedication and resilience, will receive their long-awaited Bachelor degrees in…
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Wawa’s 1980s Retro Week With The Goldbergs Celebrates First Store Opening
Time travel back to the 1980s this week at your local Wawa with The Goldbergs, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All week long, April 16-23, Wawa goes retro with The Goldbergs as it celebrates the 57th anniversary of the opening of its first store, April 16, 1964, in Folsom. To officially kick-off Wawa…
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Manor College is Thrilled to Welcome Students Back to Campus for Fall 2021 Semester, Plus Summer Savings on Classes
Manor College has officially announced that students will be able to return to campus for the Fall semester. President of Manor College, Dr. Peri is delighted to announce their plans to fully re-open its campus with in-person, on-campus learning for the fall 2021 semester, scheduled to start in early September. “We are optimistic that Manor College…
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Herb Shop & Tea Lounge in Jenkintown Helps Customers Take Better Care of Mental, Physical Health
The Herb Shop & Tea Lounge in Jenkintown helps customers put themselves first when it comes to their mental and physical health, writes Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. The shop is a warm and fun place where people can feel relaxed and relieved while drinking loose teas, browsing culinary and therapy-grade herbs, or getting adventurous…
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Attend College While Still in High School: Manor College Offers Special Summer Program
Manor College has just rolled out their new summer program, College 101, designed to give current high school students, ages 16+, the opportunity to become Blue Jay Scholars. Blue Jay Scholars will have the chance to experience college courses facilitated by college faculty during the summer months. These advantages will empower these students with academic skills and knowledge, and…
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Manor College to Host a Virtual Ukrainian Dialogue on Thursday, March 18
On Thursday, March 18 at 6:30pm, Manor College is hosting a virtual Ukrainian Dialogue. The event, entitled 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence, Part I: Russian Invasion and Military Relationship with the U.S., is a special event discussing 30 Years of Ukrainian Independence, celebrate the anniversary of Ukrainian independence and hear from experts about this historic…
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Former Real Estate Mogul and Heir of Jenkintown Metals Business Looking to Raise $230M for ‘Blank Check’ Companies
Nicholas Schorsch Jr., the heir to a Jenkintown metals business and former real estate mogul, is looking to raise $230 million from a “blank check” initial public stock offering, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schorsch built a $30 billion real estate empire from his Montgomery County offices before an accounting scandal that…
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Jenkintown-based TerraVida Acquired By Chicago-based Medical Marijuana Company in $135M Deal
Jenkintown-based TerraVida Holistic Centers, a women-owned and operated medical cannabis company, has been acquired by Chicago-based Verano Holdings in a deal valued at 135 million, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. TerraVida operates the state’s three top-performing dispensaries in Abington, Malvern, and Sellersville. The cash and stock deal also includes the company’s Jenkintown headquarters…
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Jenkintown-based TerraVida Holistic Center Owner Intersects Business and Health As She Fights Breast Cancer with Chemo, Medical Marijuana
Christina Visco, founder of Jenkintown-based TerraVida Holistic Centers, has seen her business and health intersect after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to chemotherapy, Visco is also ingesting 1,000 milligrams daily of RSO, or Rick Simpson Oil, which is considered to be an extremely high dose…
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Jenkintown Scientist Promotes Therapeutic Benefits of Knitting
Ellen Rubin, a Jenkintown scientist who worked for years as an immunologist, now focuses mainly on promoting the therapeutic benefits of knitting, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rubin taught herself to knit during the period when she was going through a difficult time in her life. She taught others to knit as well…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial With Original Woodwork in Jenkintown
Check out this gorgeous colonial home set on a 2.14-acre lot with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms available for sale in Jenkintown. . . This completely redone residence still boasts all of its original floors and original woodwork. . . The many highlights include a spectacular foyer with brick fireplace and spiral…
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Manor College Ranked Second Safest College in Country
Manor College has recently been ranked #2 on the list of safest colleges in the country by StateUniversity.com. This list is compiled by analyzing Cleary and FBI data on the following categories: the number of weapon occurrences, drugs, burglary, vehicle theft, arson, larceny, robbery, non-forcible rape and more. The college’s ranking increased from the third spot…
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Manor College Exceeds Goal to Benefit First-Generation Students, Raising Thousands of Dollars
Thanks to generous benefactors, in the next several months leading up to the Fall 2021 semester at Manor College, thousands of dollars will be available to first-generation students from underserved communities because of the generosity of Lourene and Jim Nevels. After the Manor College 2020 Virtual Gala this past November, Lourene and Jim opened the…
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Manor College Celebrates Christmas Virtually
Holiday Giving The holiday season at Manor College in Jenkintown is celebrated a bit differently this year, but the holiday spirit is quite strong. The College has been continuing traditions with virtual festivities this year. The college supports a charity each year, and this year they chose The Breathing Room Foundation for Giving Tuesday. This…
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MONTCO Careers: Manor College Looking to Fill Several Positions, Including Public Safety Manager
Several job opportunities are currently available at Manor College in Jenkintown, including Public Safety Manager, Vice President of Enrollment Management along with Office Manager and Database Coordinator. The Public Safety Manager is in charge of establishing campus safety and security programs as well as fire prevention at Manor College. Knowledge and experience in campus security…
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Jenkintown-based EmpireCovers Launches Unique Contest to Help Local Schools
To bring some holiday cheer and excitement in a year that has been tough on everyone, Jenkintown-based EmpireCovers is hosting a unique art contest that challenges schools in the Philadelphia area to compete in decorating Christmas tree car covers. As part of the EmpireCovers Holiday Car Cover Contest, students were encouraged to use their imagination…
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Record Amount Raised for the Lourene and Jim Nevels Scholarship Fund to Support First-Gen Students
On Thursday, Nov. 12, over 270 viewers spanning two different countries and 15 states honored a very special couple from Swarthmore, Jim and Dr. Lourene Nevels, at Manor College’s Evening with Manor, Virtual Gala. The Nevels have been unbelievably generous to the Manor College Veterinary Technology Program, and it is because of their love of…
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Jenkintown Man Who Owns 45 Dunkin’ Stores Gives Back to Community
Sonny Ho, a Jenkintown resident who owns 45 Dunkin’ stores with his Northeast Donut Shops Management company, recently donated $100,000 to the Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, writes Kevin Riordan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ho, who was born in Vietnam but is ethnically Chinese, immigrated to the United State with his family when…
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