Elkins Park
Elkins Park is a historic suburb of Philadelphia, known for its Gilded Age mansions, diverse architecture, and rich cultural heritage.
It is home to landmarks like Lynnewood Hall and Beth Sholom Synagogue, reflecting its significance in American history and architecture.
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Local Author Describes Teen Years Growing Up with Wilt Chamberlain as Elkins Park Roommate
David Richman’s father Ike had a nontraditional career, co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers. That position opened the Richman family to…
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The Vision of Philadelphia Architect — Who Once Proposed Inner-City Viaducts — Lives on in Montco
Architect Louis Isadore Kahn may not be familiar, but many distinct designs of the Estonian native remain standing locally, almost…
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Elkins Park-based Salus University Explores Affiliation with Drexel
Salus University in Elkins Park has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Drexel University to explore an affiliation between…
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Rapper-Comedian-Actor from Elkins Park Promotes Season Three of His Streaming Series
Dave Burd was born in Elkins Park and graduated from Cheltenham High School, but he’s gained worldwide fame as rapper…
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Abandoned Montco Structure Noted on Worldwide List of Properties Once Worth Millions
Many abandoned mansions worldwide have fallen into despair over the years from lack of proper care, wrote Katie Warren, Libertina…
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Abandoned Pit Bull ‘Lucky,’ Found on Elkins Park Rail Tracks, Is Adopted
Lucky, the pit-bull mix abandoned on a set of SEPTA train tracks in Elkins Park, now has a forever home,…
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Appropriately Named Nala Bloom Manages, Teaches, Learns at Elkins Park Farm
Wyncote Farms, an Elkins Park Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) entity, got a new manager in Jan. 2023: the appropriately named…
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Elkins Park Singer Earns Four-Out-of-Four Coaches’ Chair-Turns on ‘The Voice’
NariYella, a 20-year-old Elkins Park singer with a powerful vocal ability, caught the interest of all four coach-judges on the…
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Development/Demolition Plans for Elkins Park’s Lynnewood Hall Forever Put Aside
After three decades of sitting vacant and steadily deteriorating, Lynnewood Hall, the Gilded-Age mansion in Elkins Park, has found its…
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One Montco Restaurant Has Two Notable Advantages: Great Food and Monday Hours
Area foodies looking to eat out on Mondays are generally out of luck, as most restaurants go dark after a…
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Final Word on Eagles Loss: Elkins Park Fan Fixes Case of Buyer’s Remorse
Malcolm Garland, of Elkins Park, is a proud Eagles fan who was utterly convinced of a Birds win. His faith…
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Salus Professor Finds Gratifying Occupation in Training Occupational Therapists
Dr. Lauren Sponseller, Chair of the Salus University Occupational Therapy (OT) department, didn’t start wanting to instruct others on retraining…
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Mount Airy Candle Sees Tremendous Growth in First Four Years
Mount Airy Candle, which produces hand-poured, uniquely scented candles, has seen tremendous growth since its launch two years ago, writes…
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Brand Relocations: Philly Proprietors Heed Migratory Call of Montgomery County Addresses
A geographic, commerce-related, post-pandemic trend, brand relocations to Montgomery County, caught the attention of journalist Sandy Smith, who provided details…
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Nationwide Ranking Service Lists 2023 Best Hospitals: Three Montco Sites Rank Tops
Healthgrades, the Denver-based national medical service analytics firm, has issued its 2023 rankings for best hospitals. The company’s statisticians examined…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Cites Local Ways to Honor Black History Month
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites Montgomery County residents to celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County. The…
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Elkins Park ‘Makeup Girls’ Form Groom, Glow, and Grow, Helping Women Feel Better about Themselves
Former colleagues Stephanie Stein and Rebecca Carpino were known in their shared workplace for not only dressing smartly but also…
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Elkins Park Museum Platforms Info for Younger Generations Atop Intl. Holocaust Remembrance Day
Leaders at the Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park timed a compelling, historical call to action to…
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