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SJU Pitcher on Uncertain Future: ‘Don’t Be Overwhelmed or Afraid; That’s When Things Get Harder’
When a cancer diagnosis benched the big-league dreams of Saint Joseph’s University pitcher Luke Smith, it didn’t derail his spirit. Matt Breen profiled the 22-year-old in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before his diagnosis, Smith’s arsenal included a 90-mph fastball and a slider he’d been honing since he was nine. A bothersome spot on his armpit, however,…
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New St. Joseph’s University President Intends to Keep Hatching New Ideas on Hawk Hill
Saint Joseph’s University new president Cheryl McConnell has been a steady agent of change for Hawk Hill. Ryan Mulligan of the Philadelphia Business Journal spoke with her about her next steps at the Wynnewood institution. McConnell’s vision for the university dawned during her interim service, as she led the SJU mergers with the University of…
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Scottish Castle in Wynnewood Finally Reclaiming its Former Glory
After years of litigation and failed plans, Maybrook Mansion in Wynnewood is once again on a way to reclaiming its former glory, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City. The majestic building was constructed in the late 1800s. It was designed by Watson Hewitt and William D. Hewitt for liquor baron and business magnate Henry…
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Cheryl A. McConnell Elected First Woman to Lead St. Joseph’s University
The Saint Joseph’s University Board of Trustees elected Cheryl A. McConnell its 29th — and first female — president in the university’s 172-year history, effective immediately. McConnell is a 35-year veteran of Jesuit higher education, having most recently served as Saint Joseph’s interim president since last June, and as provost and chief academic officer for…
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St. Joseph’s Women’s Basketball Team Bonds over Crumbl Cookies
A traditional Crumbl Cookies visit each week has built greater camaraderie among women’s basketball teammates at St. Joseph’s University. Aaron Tully reported the not-so-half-baked idea to unite for routine team snacks in The Philadelphia Inquirer. All teammates are invited for the weekly trips to try different flavors of cookies. The tradition started about a year…
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SJU Couple Throws French-Themed Wedding; One Geographic Exception Provides Heart
Sarah Trabattoni and Steven Tilsner, who met as Saint Joseph’s University students in 2014, were inspired by their travels when crafting a Parisian-inspired wedding in Old City. Taylor Carson profiled the SJU couple in Philadelphia Magazine. Trabattoni and Tilsner became an official couple in 2018. The following year, they visited Paris and the South of…
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Lankenau Researcher Provides Groundbreaking Resource to Further Fight COVID-19
Dr. Sunil Thomas — a researcher at the Lankenau Institute of Medical Research in Wynnewood — has published the world’s first complete resource on molecular structure of the COVID-19 virus. The Medical Laboratory Observer reported his work. Thomas’ COVID-19 Genetic Resource Guide is the world’s first compendium of the genetic protein structure of the virus…
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SJU Professor Provides Microbiological Context for Common — or Not-So-Common — Bathroom Habit
A national handwashing report from a Wisconsin washroom supply company was vetted by the chair of the biology department at Saint Joseph’s University, Wynnewood. Yahoo Finance carried the data analysis. The 2023 survey from Bradley Corp. queried more than 1,000 American adults — 45 percent men, 55 percent women — about hand cleanliness habits. Most…
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Try It This Week: Wynnewood Brunch Spot Offers Elegance, Creativity, and of Course, Really Good Food
We’ve decided that when it comes to brunch, anything goes. Breakfast food? Check. Lunch food? Check. Pretty much any food is acceptable when there’s a fried egg on top and accompanied by a mimosa, writes Kae Lani Palmisano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And if you can find a place that does brunch plus amazing avocado…
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Hardwood Wins in Wynnewood: Saint Joseph’s Women’s Basketball Team Is Hot
The Hawks women’s basketball team is, like the Philadelphia Eagles, on a current streak. Matt Leon covered the seasonal success of the Saint Joseph’s women’s basketball team for KYW Newsradio. At 9–1 (the first loss of the season occurred this past weekend, at the hands of arch-rival Villanova), the players are defeating foes at a…
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Wynnewood Resident Cuts to the Chase on Question of Jews Incorporating Christmas Trees into Dec. Décor
Despite Christmas not being a Jewish holiday, its status as a secular-sacred event has led some non-practicing Jews to incorporate Christmas trees into their Dec. décor. Vicki Polin, in The Times of Israel, solicited nationwide opinions on the trend. Polin reported receiving “…emotionally filled responses from individuals within every movement of Judaism.” Common themes emerged.…
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Word Nerd Gifts Fill the Shelves of Recommended Montgomery County Indy Bookstores
Two Montgomery County indy bookstores have gotten a well-timed nod from The Philadelphia Inquirer reporters Nick Vadala and Michelle Myers. The recommendations come as area shoppers may be hunting for meaningful and unique gifts for the literary types on their lists. Frequenting these non-chain suppliers can also be an appreciated boost to a small business…
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Wynnewood Collector, Crawling in Calif. Traffic, Finds and Buys a Classic Car, Sight Unseen
When Wynnewood car collector Dominick Infante saw a rare British auto up for auction — a 1972 Jensen Interceptor III — he just knew he had to have it. His bidding process was a little unorthodox (and somewhat of a traffic hazard), but he emerged safe and satisfied. A.J. Blame revved his journalistic skill to…
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Last Bit of 2022 Montco Halloween Trivia: Director Brian DePalma (‘Carrie’) Went to High School Here
Brian De Palma — one of the world’s most famous directors behind Halloweenish classics such as Phantom of the Paradise (1974), Carrie (1996), and Dressed to Kill (1980) — is a graduate of Friends Central High School in Wynnewood, writes Bill Doyle for New Jersey 101.5. De Palma is the son of a Philadelphia area…
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YouTube’s Beauty Expert RCL Star, Beauty Entrepreneur Sells Her Wynnewood Home for $4.2M
YouTube star and beauty entrepreneur Rachel Levin — better known under her online moniker RCLBeauty101 — has sold her Wynnewood home for $4.2 million. Lisa Dukart covered the transaction in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The completely renovated 7,400-square-foot residence features a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet that is so large, it could serve…
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Wynnewood Neighborhood Retains the Architectural Magic and Charm of a Long-Ago Era and a Far-Off Land
A quaint pocket in Wynnewood dotted with Tudor homes, and Juliet balconies was once a refuge for writers and artists who sought a quiet environment. The English Village was founded in 1928 by brothers Donald and S. Arthur Love, who modeled the neighborhood with Stratford-upon-Avon in mind, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City Philadelphia. …
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Lowe’s to Refresh Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Station, Elevating Layout Up a Few Ladder Rungs
Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company is getting a spruce-up that goes far beyond an exterior wash with an industrial-strength hose. Lowe’s, the North Carolina home improvement brand, is celebrating National First Responders’ Day (Oct. 28) by choosing three fire-rescue stations nationwide and refreshing their quarters. The Wynnewood company’s re-do is part of Lowe’s five-year, $100-million…
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Mom of SJU Alum Finds There *Is* Crying in Baseball, Witnessing Son’s Pro Debut as a Seattle Mariner
Roughly 3,000 miles separate Albany, N.Y., Wynnewood, Pa., and Seattle Wash. But a talented baseball catcher and his present (and soon to expand) family thread them together in the Union Times (Albany) account of now-pro baseball catcher Brian O’Keefe, written by Joyce Bassett. Susan O’Keefe, Brian’s mother, not only watched her son evolve competitively, she…
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