Jenkintown
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes Kelsi Karruli for Realtor.com. The charming home was purchased by the 50-year-old A-lister’s parents, Gloria and Charles, in 1970 for just $38,000. Today, the house is estimated to be worth…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at the height of his career, there has always been something unusually grounded about him. The way he talks. The way he carries himself. The way he still seems emotionally tied…
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Religious Sisters from Ukraine Arrive in Montco to Help Host Annual Summer Camp
The Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Montgomery County welcomed religious sisters from Ukraine to help host their annual summer camp and pray for global peace, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The visit is part of a long-standing partnership the Montgomery County order maintains with sisters around the world. “We came from Ukraine for…
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This Montco City was Ranked Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania
Jenkintown has been recognized as the most livable city in Pennsylvania, according to a study by GOBankingRates, writes Logan DeLoye for Q102 Philly. The study analyzed factors like crime rates, pollution, transportation, housing market, economy, and healthcare to determine the most livable cities in each state. With a median household income of $118,750 and a…
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Production Wraps for Bradley Cooper’s Latest Directorial Project
Jenkintown native, Bradley Cooper has wrapped production on his newest film, Is This Thing On?, writes Katcy Stephan for Variety. The film is a heartfelt story, blending comedy and emotional depth. The Searchlight Pictures project follows a couple whose marriage begins to unravel as they take divergent paths: he dives into New York City’s stand-up…
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SPS Tenchnologies Continues Monitoring After Fire, Finds No Threats to Public Health
A month after a massive four-alarm fire tore through the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown, the company says ongoing air and water monitoring shows no threats to public health, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. According to David Dugan, spokesperson for parent company Precision Castparts Corp., “there are no constituents of concern” in nearby creeks at…
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Danny McBride Shares How He Landed New Hope’s Bradley Cooper for ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Final Season
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper needed just a little convincing to make a surprise appearance in the fourth and final season of The Righteous Gemstones, write Arabella Hau and Alex Cramer for People. Series creator and star Danny McBride, who plays Jesse Gemstone, shared how he landed Jenkintown’s Cooper for the HBO comedy’s last season.…
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Giant Food Store Coming Soon to Jenkintown – Here’s What to Expect
Jenkintown is about to get a fresh new shopping option, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Giant Food Stores prepares to open its first location in the borough. The 50,000-square-foot supermarket, located at Old York Road and Wyncote Road, is part of a redevelopment project aimed at enhancing the area. This new addition is part…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with New Hope’s Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about New Hope resident Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old, writes Jovita Trujillo for Hola!. During an appearance on Live with Kelly and Mark, the 59-year-old actress and model recounted a health scare that led to an unforgettable encounter…
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Jenkintown Home with Mercer Tiles on Front Porch Hits the Market
A lovely six-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom home originally built in 1890 with Mercer tiles on the front porch recently hit the market in Jenkintown, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners, Sophia Koropeckyj and her husband, Bohdan Pazuniak, wanted a home that had not been ruined by remodeling when they were looking to buy a…
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Jenkintown Dancers Are Preparing for Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday
Cummins School of Irish Dance in Jenkintown has been sharing the art of Irish dance for over 23 years, writes Janelle Burrell for CBS News Philadelphia. This Sunday will be a special day for the dancers at the school because they will be participating in Philadelphia’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The studio is run by…
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Montco Native Bradley Cooper Reportedly Eyes Engagement with Supermodel Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and Jenkintown-native, Bradley Cooper is reportedly considering popping the question to girlfriend Gigi Hadid, writes Fluerine Tideman for Marie Claire Magazine. A source close to the actor told Closer Magazine that he was openly talking about shopping for a ring. “It’s a shock for his friends because they never saw…
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Abington Friends to Host Martin Luther King Day of Service and Social Justice Symposium
For many years, Abington Friends School has worked with volunteers from across the region to hold an inspirational day of service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to support the broader community. This year, they will commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic “I Have…
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Manor College President Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs
Jonathan Peri, president of Manor College, was recently named as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s Most Admired CEOs for 2023, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Jonathan Peri has been a leader in higher education for almost 20 years. Before that, he was a lawyer and spent time as a special prosecutor and assistant…
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Jenkintown Native’s Smash Burger Tacos Are a Viral Hit
When Kristin Mailhiot, a Jenkintown native who owns a Long Beach Island cafe called the Jersey Girl Grill, started tinkering with her own version of smash burger tacos, she had no idea the tasty creation would have customers coming in droves to her café. When describing it, she said “it’s like a Big Mac on…
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Penn Community Bank CLO Named to Bucks County Bar Foundation Board
Stephanie Schwartzberg, Esq., Chief Legal & Risk Officer at Penn Community Bank has been named to the Board of Trustees for the Bucks County Bar Foundation. She joins the leadership of the 501c3 for a three-year term. “I am honored to join the Board of Trustees of the Bucks County Bar Foundation and for the…
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The Man Leading the Titan Submersible Search Went to School in Jenkintown
Rear Admiral John Mauger of the U.S. Coast Guard has captured the nation’s attention as he leads the search for the Titan submersible, writes Justin Strawser for The Daily Item. Who is this man put in charge of such a daunting task? As Commander, First Coast Guard District, he oversees all Coast Guard missions across…
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Manor College Enters Partnership with Saint Hubert’s, Jefferson Health
Manor College is announcing a new partnership with Saint Hubert’s Catholic High Schoolfor Girls and Jefferson Health. This partnership directly addresses the need for healthcare professionals in the Philadelphia region. ‘Health Careers in 1-2-3’ allows eligible students at Saint Huberts to begin taking college-level classes. Those students will then attend two years of college classes…
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