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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‘Lucky’ — Abandoned Dog Rescued in Elkins Park — Still in Need of One More Stroke of Good Fortune
In an NBC10 update to a story MONTCO Today ran in December, “Lucky” — a pit-bull mix rescued from a…
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Once Storied and Majestic Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park Falls Into Disrepair
Lynnewood Hall, a once majestic 110-room residence located in Elkins Park, has fallen into disrepair after being abandoned for 25…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Takes Oath on ‘Hershman Bible,’ WWII Artifact from His Elkins Park Synagogue
Gov. Josh Shapiro took his oath of office today, becoming the commonwealth’s 48th governor. The swearing-in ceremony included the use…
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Salus University Occupational Therapy Department Establishes Excellence in Its First Decade
When Dr. Lauren Sponseller, chair of the Occupational Therapy (OT) program at Salus University, joined the department in 2012, the…
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13 Montco Newcomers Made Philadelphia Restaurant Scene Buzz Last Year
Thirteen local newcomers are among the restaurants that made the Philadelphia scene buzz in 2022, writes Michael Klein for The…
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Injured and Abandoned Dog Found on Montco Train Tracks Is on Road to Recovery with Foster Family
“Lucky” the dog, found injured and abandoned on the train tracks near Lawndale SEPTA station (not far from Elkins Park)…
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Montco Kindnesses Past: Tradition Sees Multi-Faith Volunteers Taking Christians’ Dec. 25 Work Shifts
A local charitable program that had Jewish volunteers work on Christmas day so Christians can spend the day at home…
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Elkins Park’s FarmerJawn Agricultural Program Branches Out with West Chester Acreage
FarmerJawn Agriculture, an Elkins Park community-supported agriculture (CSA) entity, is adding 123 acres of Chester County fields to her array…
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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.…
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Elkins Park Couple’s Plan for a Revised Thanksgiving Kitchen Turns Out Not to Be a Half-Baked Idea
Joel Fishbein and his wife Rachel Ezekiel-Fishbein will comfortably gather tomorrow for an expertly cooked Thanksgiving feast, produced in a…
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O Montco Towns of Cheer and Fun, How Brightly Do Thee Shine: Big Dec. Events in Montco’s Small Settings
Montgomery County towns might be small in area and populations, but each Dec., they break forth with some big-time holiday…
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New Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel Plans Dignified Yet Delightful Installation
The new Rabbi at Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park is taking a more nontraditional approach to his installation…
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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…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Lauren Wochok, Dean, Valley Forge Military Academy
Lauren Wochok, Dean of Valley Forge Military Academy, spoke with MONTCO Today about how her youth and experiences have enabled…
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Top of the Food Chain: Inquirer Lists Nine Montco Big Firms That Are Crushing It in the Success Dept.
The Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces 2022 list recognized nine Montgomery County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the…
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Add This Elkins Park Business to Roster of Black-Owned Companies to Support
If you are looking for more Philadelphia-area Black-owned businesses to add to the roster of companies you regularly support, you…
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After Retiring from Journalism, Elkins Park Man Finds New Calling as Rabbi
After his long and successful career as a journalist ended, David N. Goodman, of Elkins Park, found his new calling…
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Elkins Park-Based Enterprise Aims to Reintroduce ‘Farming into Lifestyles of Urban People’
Christa Barfield, founder and chief executive officer of FarmerJawn Agriculture in Elkins Park, wants to reinvent agriculture education, writes Kenny…
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