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Cheltenham High Grad Sought Main-Dish Career as Food Critic, Dug into Side-Dish Role as Food Influencer
When Rebecca Nekritz was young, she didn’t read The Philadelphia Inquirer for celeb gossip, sports news, or fashion updates. She read it for the Craig LeBan restaurant reviews. That early interest was one of the ingredients in her present role as a food influencer. Hanna Albertine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, served up her story. Cheltenham High…
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With Bishop McDevitt High School Gone from Wyncote, Its Memorable Faculty Is Fading as Well
Thomas McNutt, a long-term teacher at and champion of the now-closed Bishop McDevitt High School, Wyncote, has passed at the age of 97. Kristen A. Graham covered the dousing of his stage light for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McNutt, originally from Phila., set out to be a priest. He earned a bachelor’s degree in theology from…
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Reggie Jackson’s Boyhood Home Could Well Be Out in Wyncote, Turned into a Parking Lot
A run-down two-story building is covered in vines along Greenwood Avenue in Wyncote. Despite its unassuming appearance, the abandoned house has quite a history. It’s where Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson spent his childhood. But purchasers of the property may soon turn it into a parking lot, writes Marina Affo for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Greenleaf at Cheltenham — Once the Cheltenham Square Mall — Turns Over Ownership Once Again
Greenleaf at Cheltenham, the Wyncote commercial real estate property that operated for decades as the Cheltenham Square Mall, has a new owner. Natalie Kostelni covered the property’s various transferals, including this latest one, for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Paramount Realty, a Lakewood, N.J. firm, is the latest acquirer of the 65-acre site, which has been…
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When This Cheltenham High School Football Star Thanks His Mom Publicly, He Really Means It
The cliché success story usually contains a high-achiever standing amid a gushing public and eager press and saying something on the order of, “I’d like to thank my mom!” But in the case of Kion Wright, star player on the Cheltenham High School football team, that sentiment is no hyperbole. Taryn Hatcher hauled in this…
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Philly-Based Vegan Eatery HipCityVeg Opens New Location in Wyncote
HipCityVeg, a plant-based casual eatery recently struck a deal to put a new location inside the Fresh Grocer supermarket in Wyncote. The planned opening of the new eatery is planned for late February or early March, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new opening in Wyncote will be the 10th location for HipCityVeg.…
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Wyncote Couple Co-funds Sustainable, Mission-driven Handbag Line ShanPaulo
Wyncote residents Shannon and Paulo DeOliveira, Wyncote got the idea for their new business during a 2019 trip to Brazil, writes Lisa Dukart for The Business Journals. The couple was visiting Paulo’s hometown of Fortaleza when they noticed local artisans selling handcrafted bags. Unlike most bags they had seen before, these were made using reclaimed…
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For the First Time, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote Chooses Jew of Color as Its New Leader
The Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote has selected Hebrew Bible scholar Amanda Beckenstein Mbuvi as its new leader, writes Gabe Friedman for The Jerusalem Post. This marks the first time a Jew of color has been chosen by the Reconstructionist movement to lead its rabbinical college and is also a first for a major American…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Wyncote Manor House Welcomes You for the Summer with Inground Pool and Gorgeous Gardens
Get ready to entertain for the summer- this house is perfect for seeing the family after the pandemic! Located at 1421 Hopeland Road in Wyncote, this 6 BR, 5.5 baths in 8,565 Sq Ft is currently listed at $869,900, and located on almost an acre. Welcome to Hopeland Manor! . From its origins to a…
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The Wall Street Journal: Wyncote’s William Boal Eagleson, Mellon Bank’s Troubleshooter, Dies Aged 95
Wyncote’s William Boal Eagleson, who was brought back by Mellon Bank three years after retiring as chairman to make its mistakes disappear, died on February 5 at 95, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Eagleson was born in Philadelphia in 1925, but his family soon moved in with his paternal grandparents who…
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With a School Closing Approaching, Bishop McDevitt is Praying for Miracle
When the Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced the closing of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote last month, church officials said the decision was final, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the lack of a possibility for an appeal did not prevent the school’s supporters from organizing and working on fundraising and drawing…
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Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote to Close Its Doors for Good
Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote will close its doors for good at the end of the 2020-21 school year, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision to close the Catholic school was made after a thorough study examined the enrollment, demographic trends, finances, and other relevant elements, according to officials. Currently,…
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Family-Owned Linen Company Based in Wyncote Enjoys Massive Uptick in Sales
American Blossom Linens, distributed by the nearly-century-old Wyncote-based ATD American, has seen a recent 400 percent uptick in sales revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Sophie Burkholder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Before becoming a consumer-focused retail brand last year, American Blossom Linens catered to the hospitality, healthcare, and government facility industries, and ATD American made…
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Brown’s Super Stores Partners with Local Food Rescue Organizations to Minimize Food Waste
Brown’s Super Stores, with Norristown and Wyncote locations, is aiming to achieve zero waste while putting all the food to good use, writes Arlene Karidis for the Waste 360. The initiative began years ago as a relatively small food donation project in partnership with local churches and community organizations. It has since grown into an…
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Modell’s Sporting Goods Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Remaining Stores, Including Three Montgomery County Locations
Modell’s Sporting Goods has filed for bankruptcy and will close its remaining stores, including three Montgomery County locations, writes Neil Vigdor for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The more-than-a-century-old family-owned sporting goods retailer cited diminished sales of sports apparel as well as millions in unpaid debts in its Chapter 11 filing. The company currently has 141…
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Following Successful Pilot, Conshohocken-Based Saladworks Ready To Continue Expansion With ShopRite, Fresh Grocer
Following the success of its first two ShopRite restaurants, Conshohocken-based Saladworks is ready to continue its expansion with more ShopRite and Fresh Grocer locations. The salad-centric, fast-casual franchise currently has nearly 100 locations in 13 states and two countries. Now, it is opening a new restaurant in a Philadelphia-area Fresh Grocer, as well as new…
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Wyncote’s Globo Remains in Top 500 of Inc. 5000 List
Wyncote’s Globo had another good showing on the Inc. 5000 list that ranks the nation’s fastest growing private companies based on their revenue over the last three years, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Montgomery County translation services and tech company came in at 344th with 1,280 percent revenue growth over the last…
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Wyncote’s Globo Finds Success in Diverse Client Base
Wyncote’s Globo, the online translation services provider, has found success from having a diverse customer base that includes anyone from hospital patients to gamers, writes Diane Mastrull for Philly.com. Montgomery County entrepreneur Gene Schriver, started Globo from his Meadowbrook home seven years ago. Since then, the company has moved into its Wyncote headquarters and now…
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