Abington
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Abington Residents Invited to Weigh In on New Middle School Plans
Abington residents will soon get a closer look at plans for a major school project, and a chance to weigh in, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The Abington School District will host an open house on April 21 to present initial designs for a new Abington Middle School, part of a $285 million investment approved…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If Philadelphia ultimately wins the bid, it could set the stage for Abington native Josh Shapiro to accept the Democratic nomination in his home state. Philadelphia is currently among the finalists…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal rights group proposed replacing the famous weather-predicting groundhog with a vegan “weather reveal” cake. In a letter to Punxsutawney Groundhog Club president Tom Dunkel, PETA suggested sending an annual cake…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire
SPS Technologies plans to rebuild the century-old aerospace fasteners factory in Abington that burned down in February as a smaller, more automated facility, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abington commissioner Matt Vahey approved of the plan. “SPS wants to build to our current code, a lot further back from the street, with…
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Can Abington’s Josh Shapiro Turn Grit into Presidential Gold?
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native, Josh Shapiro, is now being talked about as a top contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, writes Tom McGrath for Philadelphia Magazine. After two years marked by both high-profile wins and public tragedy, Shapiro has emerged as one of the party’s most visible and calculated figures. Shapiro’s pragmatic, policy-first…
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Redeemer Health Says Recovery is Underway Despite Credit Downgrade
Abington’s Redeemer Health just had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch Ratings, a sign that the health system is still under serious financial stress, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The drop to a B+ rating means there’s a higher risk that Redeemer might struggle to pay back its debts. The health system…
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After Arsonist Attack, Gov. Josh Shapiro Urges Rejection of Political Violence
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has called on society to reject political violence in a New York Times opinion piece following last week’s arsonist attack on his mansion, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro, who similarly condemned political violence after an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, wrote that there is a “shared responsibility…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. During a recent podcast appearance, the former Sixers star and NBA analyst shared his thoughts on the still-distant 2028 presidential race. Barkley, who has flirted with politics himself, made…
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SPS Technologies Faces Uncertain Future After Devastating Factory Fire in Abington
SPS Technologies‘ massive fire earlier this month leaves an uncertain future for the Abington industrial pillar, writes Beatrice Forman and Jeese Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The four-alarm blaze raged for five days, prompting school closures, a voluntary evacuation order, and the eventual demolition of parts of the factory. Initial concerns over hazardous chemical exposure…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Assesses Damage at SPS Technologies, Praises Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the SPS Technologies facility in Abington on Saturday to assess the aftermath of a massive fire that broke out last Monday, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. SPS Technologies, a leading aerospace component manufacturer, suffered extensive damage, though no injuries were reported. During his visit, Shapiro met with company officials, local…
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President Appoints Josh Shapiro to Influential Governors Council
President Trump has announced the appointment of Governor Josh Shapiro to a significant council as part of the National Governors Association’s (NGA) winter meeting in Washington, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Governors from across the nation are gathering for this annual event, which runs through Saturday. On Friday, Shapiro, along with several other…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Nicole Hood, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Dr. Nicole Hood, head of school at Abington Friends School, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Richmond, Virginia, where she was close with her brother, cousins, and extended family. From a young age, she loved reading. She also ran track and cross country in high school, which she enjoyed because of the camaraderie…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as surrounding states profit from Pennsylvanians crossing state lines to buy cannabis. Shapiro’s administration estimates that legalizing adult-use cannabis could generate $14.8 million in tax revenue in its first year, climbing…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Denied Cocktails Under New Liquor Law
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was ironically the first to be denied an alcoholic beverage under a new state law expanding access to canned cocktails, reports Elizabeth Crisp for The Hill. During an event at Rutter’s convenience store in Central PA, the 51-year-old Abington native tried to purchase a can of Philadelphia-based Surfside tea and vodka…
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Penn State Abington Faculty’s New Textbook Guides Human Services Majors Through Internships
A new textbook written by three Penn State Abington faculty will be used by human services students at Abington and at other Penn State campuses to guide them through the internship and career development and exploration processes. Rehabilitation and human services faculty Abigail Akande, Stacey Conway, and Michael Lavetsky wrote Experiential Learning and Internship for Undergraduates: A Workbook for Undergraduate Interns in the Human Services…
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Penn State Abington Mentoring Program Aims To Stem First-Year Teacher Attrition
Research out of Penn State’s Center for Evaluation and Education Policy Analysis found that the highest attrition rates among teachers in the Philadelphia region were for those with the least amount of experience. Retaining early career teachers is an important strategy in improving teacher effectiveness and ultimately student outcomes, so Penn State Abington faculty created the Teacher Education Mentoring Program (TEMP)…
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Bucks County Leadership: Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean at Penn State Abington, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up on Long Island, where his interest in running earned him a college scholarship. However, as a first-generation college student, he struggled academically and dropped out before eventually returning years later to earn his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate. Liguori discussed…
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