Quaker
Quaker is the Religious Society of Friends. It is a Christian-rooted movement begun in 17th-century England. It seeks the inward light and silent worship.
It values peace, truth, equality, and community. It is active in Pennsylvania and worldwide through meetings, service, and education.
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Historic Cox House in Kennett Square Which Was Once Part of Underground Railroad Relocated
Longwood Gardens has successfully moved the Cox House, a historic home that once served as a stop on the Underground…
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Abington Township Was a Critical Part of the Underground Railroad
Abington Township played a critical role in the Underground Railroad, a secret network of freedom that helped more than 50,000…
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Three Bucks County Towns Listed Among the State’s 12 Most Adorable Places to Visit
Three towns in Bucks County have been voted as some of the most adorable places to visit in the entire…
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Forbes Gives Haverford College an “A+” for Its Financial Management
Haverford College, located in its namesake community in Montgomery County, earned an A+ in Forbes’ 2023 college financial grades. The…
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Cluster of Homes from 1920s–1940s Vaults Montgomery County Community to Top-Suburbs List
Two Montgomery County communities, having been vetted by Niche in 2022, have made its list of top suburbs in Pennsylvania.…
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Burst Pipe Forced Quakertown Shelter to Relocate Dozens of Animals
Over the holiday season, a Bucks County animal shelter found itself finding new dwellings for animals after an issue with…
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Five Montco Locales Gain Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Recognition
The number of roadside blue-gold markers — designating locales of historic or cultural significance — is increasing in Montgomery County.…
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Quakertown Mexican Spot Provides Unique Dishes, Specialty Coffee, and, for Its Proprietor, Salvation
A new dining spot in the area is offering some special food and drink options for those liking for something…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston;…
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New Director of Abington Friends School’s Upper School Wants to Become ‘Fluent in Quakerism,’ Focus on Equity
Brendon Jobs, the new Director of Upper School at Abington Friends School, brings both big goals and years of experience…
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West Norriton’s Reddish goes to Atlanta in first round of NBA Draft
By Mark Schiele Montgomery County has a new millionaire in the making. That would be West Norriton’s Cam Reddish, who…
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Happy Hour with the Historian – The Quaker Response to the Civil War at Graeme Park in Horsham
Four generations of the Penrose family lived at Graeme Park from 1801 – 1920. As Quakers they were morally opposed…
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Debut Novel by Cheltenham Author Shows a Difference in the Times
“Lilli de Jong,” the debut novel by Cheltenham author Janet Benton, hits exactly the right cord in the current political…
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