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Gwynedd Mercy University Sells 150-Acre Property for $31.5 Million in Montgomery County
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced that an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, LLC purchased a 150-acre piece of property that sits adjacent to the University’s Main Campus on Sumneytown Pike for $31.5 million. Marking a significant step toward the university’s vision of becoming the Catholic University leader in professional and healthcare education, a portion of the…
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Hatboro Police Officer’s Wife Posts Tragic Update on His Bee Sting Injuries: ‘No Chance He Will Recover’
Officer Ryan Allen suffered a bee sting last year, which led to a heart attack and then a serious brain injury on October 14, 2021, writes the 6abc Digital Staff in a new report. Officer Allen has been on the Hatboro Police Force since 2013 and helped start Hatboro Police Department’s first police K9 program…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through QuestBridge, a program that connects high-achieving students with some of the nation’s top universities. Price’s path to a four-year college was not a trouble-free one. Starting from a young age, she faced adversities that made…
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Dr. Cherie Crosby, Manor College in Jenkintown, Reviewer for Two Prominent Higher Education Organizations
Dr. Cherie Crosby will be engaging this month to support both Higher Education as well as the Early Childhood Education community. She is an official reviewer for the Terri Lynne Lokoff Teacher Award applications. In 1987, Kay and Fred Lokoff formed the award to honor the memory of their daughter Terri, a passionate child care…
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Development Deal for Norristown State Hospital Campus to Displace Numerous At-Risk Residents
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in a development deal, writes Brett Sholtis for WHYY. While the state said it is working with counties to place the around two dozen patients in other programs, county mental health…
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King of Prussia’s Nordstrom Shares Soar as Customers Return to Rack Stores
Nordstrom Inc. shares have soared more than 32 percent due to a faster-than-expected recovery at the company’s off-price Rack outlets. The sales model has helped raise hopes about the department store’s ability to staunch further market-share losses against bigger rivals, writes Reuters. For the majority of last year, the company dealt with severe shortages of…
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Blue Bell’s CompanyVoice Is Committed to Creating Jobs for Older Workers
CEO Claudia Timbo of CompanyVoice in Blue Bell employs a unique hiring model that initially focused on hiring mature workers with special skills in banking, insurance, healthcare, and other regulated industries. That approach quickly expanded to people with disabilities, transitioning professionals, veterans, and their families. Claudia has also partnered with a federal program giving grants…
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Temple University Launches Sonkin-Weisman Scholars Program at College of Liberal Arts
The College of Liberal Arts recently announced the launch of the Sonkin-Weisman Scholars Program, an invitation-only scholarship intended to attract elite students to Temple University. Set to officially begin in fall 2022, the program will award scholarships to the most academically accomplished and ambitious students and provide them with a range of experiential learning opportunities—including research,…
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Slice of Lower Frederick Real Estate Creates Mystery for Township
A sliver of Lower Frederick real estate that does not seem to have an owner has created a real mystery for the township, writes Joe Zlomek for the Sanatoga Post. The existence of the property surprised the township solicitor and prompted the Board of Supervisors to consider if it wants to attempt claiming the property.…
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Tanks A Lot! Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin Buys His Daughter Unique 16th Birthday Gift
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, owner of Fanatics and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers bought his daughter Lylie a unique 16th birthday gift: an army tank, writes Shafiq Najib for People. The billionaire posted a funny clip of the over-the-top birthday surprise on social media last week. The video documented Kylie receiving the armored vehicle as a…
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Manor College Men’s Basketball Seeded Fifth in USCAA Division I Small College National Championship Tournament
The Manor College Men’s Basketball team (10-5 overall, 2-3 Eastern States Athletic Conference) are seeded fifth in the 2022 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Men’s Division I Basketball Small College National Tournament, as announced by Nate Gurtis, USCAA Assistant Director of Championships and Marketing. The Blue Jays have qualified for its sixth Postseason Tournament…
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Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant’s Rarest Cards Fetches a Record $2Ms
One of the rarest Kobe Bryant cards sold last week for a record $2 million, making it the most expensive card ever sold of the Lower Merion and Los Angeles Lakers star, writes Eduardo Gonzalez for the Los Angeles Times. The sale of the 1997-98 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Emerald Kobe Bryant card occurred…
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St. Joseph’s University to Open Residence Hall for Students with Autism
St. Joseph’s University, home to the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support, is planning to open a residence hall specifically for students on the spectrum, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This will make St. Joseph’s one of the first traditional college campuses nationwide to offer such an option to its students. Saint…
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Boathouse Row to Light Up for Rare Disease Day, Says King of Prussia’s CSL Behring CEO
“Our collective hope shines a light on the progress made and challenges ahead,” CSL Behring Limited CEO and Managing Director Paul Perreault said in a video message to 25,000 employees. “Today, the rare disease community joins together to recognize Rare Disease Day. It’s a day, above all, that represents connection and hope. On February 28th, as…
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Tilly Mint’s Tea Room in Souderton: Warm in Beverages and Hospitality
Need a place to relax and forget your troubles? Need a hot cup of tea and warm scone? We’ve got just the place. Tilly Mint’s Tea Room in Souderton calms the soul with adorable ambiance and soothing teas, comfort food, British imports, and so much more. For Trish Stubbs, the owner of Tilly Mint’s, tea…
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Blue Bell Nonprofit Takes Flight Providing Medical Air Transportation for Patients
Angel Flight East, a nonprofit based out of Wings Field in Blue Bell, is providing air transportation to medical patients who need to travel for medical appointments, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. In 2021, the nonprofit organized 1,000 flights. About 50 of them were done by volunteer pilot Louis Barson, owner of Hymie’s and Barson’s…
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DeSales MBA Program to Hold a Sample Class on March 3
DeSales MBA program is holding a Sample Class on March 3 at 6:00 pm on the Center Valley Campus. The Sample Class will begin with a short presentation of the MBA program details. Dr. Karen Kent, MBA Director will then conduct a Leadership presentation. This 45-minute presentation will give you a taste of what an…
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Perkiomen School Graduate Dreams Up Printfresh Pajamas
Leo and Amy Voloshin are living the dream. Their co-owned pajama brand Printfresh, which sells at King of Prussia’s Anthropologie and other local outlets, has surpassed $10 million in revenue in two short years, enabling a great night’s sleep for these entrepreneurs. Lisa Dukart uncovered the details of the business in the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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