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Cheltenham grad, Philly Youth Basketball CEO announces plans for a $50M workforce development center
Kenny Holdsman, a 1985 graduate of Cheltenham High School and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Basketball (PYB), was recently featured in … Continue reading "Cheltenham grad, Philly Youth Basketball CEO announces plans for a $50M workforce development center"

William Penn NSDAR chapter of Glenside honors 2 veterans with Quilts of Valor
Press Release: At an event held on September 19 at the Upper Moreland Library Community Room, members of the William … Continue reading "William Penn NSDAR chapter of Glenside honors 2 veterans with Quilts of Valor"

Montgomery County fire companies celebrate Fire Prevention Week
Press Release: In celebration of Fire Prevention Week, which runs from Oct. 4 to 10, fire companies across Montgomery County … Continue reading "Montgomery County fire companies celebrate Fire Prevention Week"

Manor College and Villanova University volunteers help restore Jenkintown Creek
Press Release: Volunteers from Villanova University and Manor College joined the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership (TTF) at Manor College on September … Continue reading "Manor College and Villanova University volunteers help restore Jenkintown Creek"

Under the Canopy: What Is That Tree in Your Yard Worth? | Abington Shade Tree Commission
The following was submitted to the Glenside Local by Ed Stevenson for the Abington Shade Tree Commission: If you’ve ever … Continue reading "Under the Canopy: What Is That Tree in Your Yard Worth? | Abington Shade Tree Commission"

Delaware Invited to Shine a Light on Mental Health Champions
The Maternal Mental Health and Family Wellness Award will recognize work that advances maternal health for women and families throughout Delaware. By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE Delawareans have an opportunity to recognize the people and organizations…
A former chocolate factory that made Raisinets, Goobers now serves Northeast Philly families
A former candy factory in Northeast Philly is now home to a group of nonprofit organizations providing healthcare, education and other social services. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.

Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s events set for this fall
Walks in southern Delaware and Wilmington will raise money for Alzheimer’s care, support and research WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware residents are being invited to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease during two Walk to End Alzheimer’s events this fall. The Alzheimer’s…

Jenkintown native, Jefferson Abington Nursing Excellence Coordinator who lost her mother 23 years ago teams up with Elkins Park nonprofit to support children impacted by cancer
Maggie Erb, a Jenkintown native and graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School, saw her mother pass away from cervical cancer 23 … Continue reading "Jenkintown native, Jefferson Abington Nursing Excellence Coordinator who lost her mother 23 years ago teams up with Elkins Park…

Women’s Center of Montgomery County to host 50th anniversary gala celebration on Oct. 15, tickets available
The Women’s Center of Montgomery County, a volunteer-driven community organization, is hosting a 50th anniversary gala celebration from 6:00pm – … Continue reading "Women’s Center of Montgomery County to host 50th anniversary gala celebration on Oct. 15, tickets available"