• Dr. Crosby-Weeks Named Manor College Educator of the Year

    Dr. Crosby-Weeks Named Manor College Educator of the Year

    Dr. Cherie Crosby-Weeks, Program Director of Teacher Education Programs at Manor College, was named the 2025 Educator of the Year, the institution announced during its annual Founders Day ceremony on Jan. 30. Crosby-Weeks began her Manor College career in 2011. She is the first professor to win the award on multiple occasions. “I am deeply…

  • Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal

    Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal

    Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal, the highest award a student can receive while at the institution. Moore is a junior studying Business Administration at Manor College. “I feel really blessed,” Moore said. “I wasn’t expecting it. I just feel very grateful that I chose Manor. It just…

  • Bradley Cooper Attends Eagles Game with Girlfriend Gigi Hadid, Sparks Controversy

    Bradley Cooper Attends Eagles Game with Girlfriend Gigi Hadid, Sparks Controversy

    Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper sparked controversy after attending the Eagles game against the Rams on Sunday along with his girlfriend, Gigi Hadid, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Bradley Cooper attended the game as a guest of Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie. After watching the team practice from the sidelines, he headed to Lurie’s luxury…

  • Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with Bradley Cooper

    Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with Bradley Cooper

    Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, writes Jovita Trujillo for Hola!. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, the 59-year-old actress and model recounted a health scare that led to an unforgettable encounter with the Jenkintown…

  • Hiway Theater, Jenkintown Landmark for 111 Years, Launches Fundraiser for Facade Repairs

    Hiway Theater, Jenkintown Landmark for 111 Years, Launches Fundraiser for Facade Repairs

    For 111 years, the Hiway Theater has stood as a cornerstone of entertainment in Jenkintown, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The iconic borough staple features various events throughout the year, from its Sci-Fi Film Festival to classic movies to holiday movies. Now, the theater needs support to continue operating, as its facade requires repairs.…

  • Manor College, Reading Area Community College Sign Dual Enrollment Agreement

    Manor College, Reading Area Community College Sign Dual Enrollment Agreement

    Manor College and Reading Area Community College have revealed a Dual Admission Agreement that allows students graduating from Reading to be guaranteed admission to bachelor’s degree programs at Manor. “This agreement provides next-level opportunities for student degree achievement in our region,” said Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor College. “We’re excited to connect these students…

  • Manor College Student Uses Blessings of New Beginnings to Give Back

    Manor College Student Uses Blessings of New Beginnings to Give Back

    Every so often, Abu Bangura takes $50 from his Popeye’s paycheck and sends it back to a few friends from his hometown in Sierra Leone.  That money doesn’t mean much in America. In Sierra Leone, that money helps his friends live just a bit better. They don’t have to eat only rice for two meals…

  • Jenkintown Celebrates 150th Anniversary

    Jenkintown Celebrates 150th Anniversary

    The borough of Jenkintown invites residents to celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, December 10, at 11 A.M. in the Town Square, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Borough officials describe the event as a “momentous celebration,” honoring Jenkintown’s rich history, close-knit community, and promising future. The ceremony will feature a variety of activities highlighting…

  • Evening with Manor Honors NBC10’s Tracy Davidson

    Evening with Manor Honors NBC10’s Tracy Davidson

    Manor College in Jenkintown honored Tracy Davidson as the 23rd Annual Evening with Manor College honoree. Davidson, an Anchor and Investigative Reporter for NBC10 Philadelphia, leads an incredible life off-camera with a mission to serve others. Her focus is empowering women and girls, both professionally and personally. With her colleague, she developed Lifting Your V.O.I.C.E., a…

  • Marine Corps Veteran’s Transition to College Life at Manor

    Marine Corps Veteran’s Transition to College Life at Manor

    During warm summer nights, a small pack of teenagers roamed the backyards of Northeast Philadelphia. They laugh as they hop a fence and jump into a neighbor’s pool. Among the first hopping the chain link fence was a young George McDermott.  Each adventure brought its own thrill. McDermott is the first to say that as…

  • Jenkintown School District Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Best

    Jenkintown School District Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s Best

    The Jenkintown School District is among the best in Pennsylvania, according to a new Niche list, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Niche’s 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings place Jenkintown in eighth place in Montgomery County and No. 31 in the state. The school district was given an overall letter grade of B+ by…

  • Most Admired CEOs of 2024 List Features These Montgomery County Business Leaders

    Most Admired CEOs of 2024 List Features These Montgomery County Business Leaders

    Leaders of five Montgomery County companies will be honored at the 2024 Most Admired CEOs Awards by the Philadelphia Business Journal, reports Lisa Dukart. Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal selects top leaders in the Greater Philadelphia region. Honorees come from all industries ranging from technology innovation to the legal sector. The public submitted the…

  • Terror Thon Returns to the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown

    Terror Thon Returns to the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown

    Jenkintown’s Hiway Theater welcomes all horror fans to their second Terror Thon, reports Glenside Local. The event takes place Friday September 27 through Saturday September 28th and caters to all different subgenres of horror. The two-day movie marathon kicks off Friday with a special screening of Bucks County paranormal investigator Eric Mintel’s documentary exploring the…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Stately Jenkintown Stone Colonial 

    First Bank House of the Week: Stately Jenkintown Stone Colonial 

    A stately stone colonial home on 0.59 acres with six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Jenkintown.  This gorgeous residence offers unparalleled charm and elegance. It welcomes you with the gracious front-to-back foyer with inlaid hardwood floor throughout.  . . Other highlights include a formal living room with gas…

  • J-Town Market Brings Iconic Empanadas and More to Jenkintown 

    J-Town Market Brings Iconic Empanadas and More to Jenkintown 

    J-Town Market and Eatery is a charming new establishment in Jenkintown that serves empanadas, fresh produce, and breakfast sandwiches, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia.   The Montgomery County corner store opened in May, that is the third in a series of establishments owned by Rosie Thomas and her husband Jiji.   They originally…

  • Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book

    Phillie Phanatic, a Jenkintown Native, Doubles as Children’s Author and He Has a New Book

    Tom Burgoyne has a new book, the latest in 20 children’s books he has authored about the Phillie Phanatic.  He’s an expert on the subject because he’s portrayed the Phanatic for 30 years, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burgoyne, who grew up in Jenkintown, is a diehard fan who wanted to be The…

  • Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market

    Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market

    A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, Sophia Koropeckyj and her husband, Bohdan Pazuniak, wanted a home that had not been ruined by remodeling when they were looking to buy a…

  • Jenkintown’s Hiway Theater’s Three-Day Sci Phi Fest is Back This Month

    Jenkintown’s Hiway Theater’s Three-Day Sci Phi Fest is Back This Month

    Science Fiction lovers won’t want to miss Hiway Theater’s Sci Phi Fest March 22-24, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch via MSN. Friday night starts with a double feature of cult classics “Mars Attacks” and “Killer Clowns,” at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., respectively. Then more alien fun is available on Saturday with five feature films,…