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Published 6 hours agoAbington Township Public Library receives award from The Courage Project, announces new building design partner
The Abington Township Public Library has been named a Pay-It-Forward Awardee from The Courage Project, described on its website as … Continue reading "Abington Township Public Library receives award from The Courage Project, announces new building design partner"
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Published September 25Cheltenham 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"
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Published September 24William 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"
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Published September 23Montgomery 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"
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Published September 23Manor 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"
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Published September 23Under 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"
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Published September 16Jenkintown 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…
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Published September 16Women’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"
MoreThanTheCurve
Published September 15U.S. Soldiers met with recruits in Plymouth Meeting to discuss opportunities in the Pennsylvania National Guard
In August, U.S. Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, met with U.S. Army recruits to … Continue reading "U.S. Soldiers met with recruits in Plymouth Meeting to discuss opportunities in the Pennsylvania National Guard"
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Published September 15Abington Township Shade Tree Commission giving away 300 trees in October, registration now open
The Abington Township Shade Tree Commission is giving away 300 native trees at 2595 Rubicam Avenue in Willow Grove on … Continue reading "Abington Township Shade Tree Commission giving away 300 trees in October, registration now open"
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Published September 12Hatboro man plans to walk 22 miles to the Eagles’ home opener in honor of deceased brother
Cole Browne, 28, of Hatboro, announced via TikTok that he’s planning to walk 22 miles from his home to the … Continue reading "Hatboro man plans to walk 22 miles to the Eagles’ home opener in honor of deceased brother"
MoreThanTheCurve
Published September 10Learn about becoming a Scout during Epiphany’s Community Festival in Plymouth Meeting on Sunday, September 13th
Scouts from Troop 117 in Plymouth Meeting, along with Cub Scout Pack 117, will be participating in Epiphany of Our … Continue reading "Learn about becoming a Scout during Epiphany’s Community Festival in Plymouth Meeting on Sunday, September 13th"