Jenkintown
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Jenkintown Dancers Are Preparing for Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday
Cummins School of Irish Dance in Jenkintown has been sharing the art of Irish dance for over 23 years, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. This Sunday will be a special day for the dancers at the school because they will be participating in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The studio is run by…
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Jenkintown Forced to Re-evaluate Future of Police Department as Financial Worries Mount
Jenkintown’s recent announcement about the potential closure of its police department due to budget concerns has raised a strong reaction from residents, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN. Jenkintown officials have said that maintaining the 134-year police department has become untenable due to mismanagement and that outsourcing police work to neighboring municipalities…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Was ‘Very Serious Thinker’ in High School, Says Former Teacher
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper is once again nominated for an Oscar, this time for Best Actor for the role of composer Leonard Bernstein in Maestro, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. He also directed the movie, which was also nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. For his former teacher, Gabrielle Russomagno, an innovation consultant…
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A Jenkintown Tomato Company Is Being Sued Over ‘Highly Misleading Tomato Packaging’
A woman is alleging that Simpson Imports Ltd., based in Jenkintown has used “highly misleading tomato packaging” on its canned and boxed San Merican Tomatoes, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The lawsuit will proceed in federal court despite attempts from Simpson to have the case dismissed. The claimant Andrea Valiente of California said that…
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For Philadelphia Native, Manor College Offered Opportunity to Overcome Bullying
Aracely Lebron, a Philadelphia native and a first-generation student at Manor College, used her fresh start at Abington school to overcome bullying, according to a staff report from Manor College. When she was writing the entrance essay for Manor College’s Dental Hygiene program, Lebron immediately knew how to respond to the prompt “What is one…
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Philadelphia’s Tamara Ellerbe Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal
Tamara Ellerbe, a senior at Manor College, received the prestigious Mother Josaphat Medal on January 25, 2024. Ellerbe, who lives in Philadelphia, is studying Human Services at Jenkintown’s Manor College. “Being the first Black woman to win the Mother Josaphat Medal carries a profound sense of pride not just for myself, but for a broader…
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Essays Written by Jenkintown High School Teens in 1976 Give Insights into Past
Earlier this week, officials from Jenkintown 150, Jenkintown School District, and the Jenkintown Library opened an envelope containing personal essays written in 1976 by students from Jenkintown High School’s Local History class, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The envelope was sealed 48 years ago by the history class’s teacher, Dan Chittik. He gave it…
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Dilworth Paxson Acquires Jenkintown Trusts and Estates Boutique Firm
Dilworth Paxson LLP has acquired Yorkway Law Group, a trusts and estates boutique firm based in Jenkintown, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Yorkway is headed by partner Hilary Fuelleborn and includes small offices in Doylestown and Feasterville. All three locations will join Dilworth’s existing locations in Center City and Harrisburg in Pennsylvania; Cherry…
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Abington Friends to Host Martin Luther King Day of Service and Social Justice Symposium
For many years, Abington Friends School has worked with volunteers from across the region to hold an inspirational day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to support the broader community. This year, they will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have…
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Jenkintown’s Capricorn Bookstore Celebrates 1st Anniversary with Big Celebration
On Saturday, January 20, Capricorn Bookstore will be celebrating its first anniversary from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Jackie Botto, the owner, said that the celebration will include refreshments, make-and-take crafts for the kids, 20% off logo merchandise, and raffle prizes. Visitors to the store can also enjoy the…
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Jenkintown Home Care Agency Received National Accreditation
A home care agency based in Jenkintown has received national accreditation for its skilled care division, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Affinity Healthcare Solutions provides skilled care at home for people recovering from an illness or surgery, children with special needs, and those living with a vision or mobility impairment. The agency is now…
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After a Big 2023, Jenkintown Food Cupboard Wants to Buy a Glenside Warehouse
The Jenkintown Food Cupboard set many records in 2023 and is now looking to improve on its already stellar results this year by taking the first steps in purchasing a warehouse in Glenside, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Last year, the Jenkintown Food Cupboard made more than 12,000 grocery visits to families in Montgomery…
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Developer Seeks Expansion Approval for Hopewell Veterinary Hospital in Jenkintown
Rutkowski, LP is seeking approval from Abington Township to expand Hopewell Veterinary Hospital at 640 Cedar Road in Jenkintown, writes Ryan Genova for the Glenside Local. The 1,048 square feet expansion would include a building addition and parking improvements, a driveway, walkways, and landscaping as well as other improvements. Currently, the property is home to…
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Jenkintown is Hosting the 1st Annual Festivus Cocktail Crawl This Saturday
The first annual Festivus Cocktail Crawl is set to take place this Saturday, December 23 in Jenkintown, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The festivities organized by Melissa Hager, owner of Keep Easy Meadery, will take place between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Activities will include a Festivus pole, a photo hunt, an “Anti-social Santa,”…
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Manor College President Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs
Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, was recently named as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Peri has been a leader in higher education for almost 20 years. Before that, he was a lawyer and spent time as a special prosecutor and assistant…
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Bradley Cooper Cooking Up Cheesesteaks with Danny from Angelo’s
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper has joined forces with Danny DiGiampietro, from Philadelphia’s famous Angelo’s, to make cheesesteaks together, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The pair posted a video on social media during which they are on the inside of a food truck in New York City preparing the delicious sandwiches together while wearing…
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White Horse Coffee and Creamery Isn’t Horsing Around When It Comes to Good Coffee
Fox29’s Bob Kelly recently stopped by the White Horse Coffee and Creamery in Jenkintown to talk with owner Jean Brillman about her love of horses and coffee. She told Kelly that she has loved horses since she was a young girl and has spent a lot of time riding and training them. It was going…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper’s Devotion to Hometown and Philadelphia Eagles Soars Above Stardom
Superstar Bradley Cooper is known for his hometown pride, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles, but recently he took it to another level. First, he told Howard Stern that if he had to choose between an Oscar win for Maestro and a Superbowl win for the Eagles, he would choose the Eagles win…
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