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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Elkins Park-Based Heroic Gardens Helps Veterans Heal Through Horticulture
Collie Turner combined her love of gardening with pride in her grandfather’s military service to create Heroic Gardens, an Elkins…
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Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal
Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal, the highest award a student can receive…
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Longtime Philadelphia Flower Show Competitor Showcases Her Floral Art at Elkins Park Home
Wilfreta Baugh, who exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show for many years, is now showcasing her gorgeous floral arrangements and…
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Salus at Drexel University Partners with Bestwork Industries for Blindness and Low Vision Services Clinic
Growing up in South Jersey, Emily Vasile, MAT, TVI, MS ‘16, CLVT, VRT ’23 was one of those people who needed low vision…
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia…
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CBS News Gives Quick Peek into the Restoration of Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park
Lynnewood Hall, a Gilded Age mansion in Elkins Park, is finally being restored and Jan Carabeo of CBS News offers…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where…
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Gratz College Moves to Bala Cynwyd, Jewish Federation Takes Over of Elkins Park Campus
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is acquiring the Gratz College building on its Mandell Campus in Elkins Park, reports…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Custom-built Manor in Elkins Park
A beautiful custom-built manor home on 0.59 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for…
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Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding
A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Gratz College Unveils ‘Hidden’: A New Musical Celebrating Holocaust Survivor Ruth Kapp Hartz’s Story
Gratz College in Elkins Park premiered their new musical, “Hidden” last weekend, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The musical is…
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Art of the State Awards: Montco Artists Take Top Honors
The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg announced the winners of the Art of the State Awards and Montgomery County…
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A Banner Day: Salus Flies the Drexel Flag for the First Time
A new beginning. That’s what Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, MBA, FAAO, FACHE, President of Salus at Drexel University, called…
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Q&A: What Happens Now After Drexel and Salus Have Merged?
It’s official: Drexel University and Salus University have formally received approval to complete the corporate merger bringing Salus under Drexel’s…
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Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to…









































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