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Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Police said they shot and killed a Pennsylvania man in Brooklyn on Tuesday night after they caught him driving a stolen Porsche and he almost crashed into officers blocking his way According to NYPD Chief of Department John Chell members of the department’s Community Response Team spotted the car with “suspicious plates” around 8 p.m as they patrolled the Belt Parkway near Brighton Beach When officers ran the license plate through their system they discovered the Porsche had been stolen from Pennsylvania Chell told reporters at the scene after midnight Wednesday The officers tried to pull over the 28-year-old driver at Cropsey Avenue but he got off the parkway and sped back onto it eastbound officers radioed to other police precincts telling them the driver was headed in their direction at Exit 13 for Rockaway Parkway in Canarsie officers tried to intercept the car but were unsuccessful maneuvered onto the service road in [the] direction of several officers who set up a roadblock to stop this vehicle,” Chell said When the driver veered toward one of the officers and nearly hit him the officer fired a single shot that struck the driver He added that the driver traveled another mile to the Pennsylvania Avenue exit in Starrett City before hitting another NYPD vehicle and stopping Officers started treating the driver for his injuries while they took the car’s passenger into custody First responders took the driver to Brookdale Hospital Police later identified the driver as Jumaane Wright of Elkins Park Chell said Wright had been on federal probation for interstate transport of stolen vehicles from the state Police have not said who the passenger was Chell said the incident was captured on police body cameras and some officers were taken to local hospitals but were not injured Wright was the fourth person whom NYPD officers have shot and killed so far this year according to police data compiled by Gothamist This is a developing story based on preliminary information from police and has been updated. 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Gothamist is a website about New York City news Natasha Moore (Covington Academy) of Elkins Park received the 2025 Mother Josaphat Medal the highest award a student can receive while at the institution Moore is a junior studying Business Administration at Manor College I just feel very grateful that I chose Manor It just means a lot to help other people and make sure that they feel seen and heard.” The Mother Josaphat Medal is a student award presented to a Manor College student who exhibits a responsible lifestyle evidenced through reverence The institution has bestowed the award since 2007 Vice President of Advancement at Manor College who has served as Moore’s manager for two years “She got involved and found her voice she will happily tell you she is still introverted but that does not prevent her from being a leader She is an example to other students who may be resistant to getting involved.” President of Student Senate and a member of the Rotaract Club the Phi Theta Kappa honor society and the DEIA book club Moore finds ways to live in service of others She volunteered with the Greater Valley Forge Human Resources Association over the past year and participated in the ‘Stamp Out Parkinson’s Walk’ In 2024, she worked with Manor College’s DEIA committee and created a three-part series called “Sip, Savor and Explore” to create a dialogue about internal biases and where they come from. In December, she organized a coat drive that donated more than 80 winter items to the St “I didn’t know anyone when I first came in and she wasted no time in talking to me and letting it be known she was in my corner,” one student nominator wrote she still makes sure to look out for me and at least say hi out there student who acknowledges the invisible.”  “the most important part of Natasha’s work is that she doesn’t do this for the recognition she’ll smile or chuckle and move onto the next task She might be the most genuinely kind person I’ve ever met.”  she believed human resources just hired and fired people but a conversation with a mentor helped her discover Moore’s true motivation “I didn’t feel seen in grade school and high school because of my introverted nature,” Moore said five other students were named finalists for the Mother Josaphat Medal Lauren Brown is a junior at Manor College studying Criminal Justice a member of the women’s basketball team and was inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society One nominator described Brown as “a true scholar-athlete” who “truly shows what it means to be a team player.”  Kyzera Davis is a freshman at Manor College studying Practical Nursing she’s immersed herself in campus life despite being in a rigorous academic program Her goal is to help out future First-Generation college students by volunteering as a tutor organizing fundraisers and spreading her own story to raise awareness and help others overcome life’s challenges Kareem Haines is a senior at Manor College studying Computer and Information Systems helping young Manor students find their way early in their college education He works as an intern in Manor’s IT department and has a professionalism “far beyond his years,” according to one nominator George Keelen III is a junior at Manor College studying Computer and Information Systems Keelen is a resident assistant on campus and a member of the Men’s Soccer team he served for three years in the Louisiana National Guard and volunteered with his high school’s soccer team Sofiia Myronovych is a freshman at Manor College studying Allied Health Myronovych was a dentist in Ukraine before coming to America and pursuing a career in Dental Hygiene Dr. Crosby-Weeks Named Manor College Educator Elkins Park Woman Receives Manor College’s Mother Josaphat Medal Watch Speeches from the Finalists Watch Jaime Simpson’s Keynote Speech two members of the community were introducing NA’AMAT in Elkins Park and I was invited to join them at the first meeting What appealed to me was hearing that the money raised in the U.S. Canada and [elsewhere] goes directly to projects in Israel for underserved Jews The organization provides for social services scholarships for women who want to extend their education beyond what is provided for and more “Because [of my past career] I know how important it is to have healthy families and their impact on a healthy society,” she said She became involved first with the local chapter Then she was invited to be part of a leadership group in Israel in 2019 She was subsequently elevated to vice president of fundraising she helped raise more than $3 million for NA’AMAT’s causes over the three years she was in charge Some of that can certainly be chalked up to the war “I see myself as in a transition presidency,” the longtime member of Beth Sholom Congregation said “We are beefing up our staff and our national office Miller also made sure to credit NA’AMAT USA National Executive Director Kim Marks She said that Marks has been instrumental in helping aid Israelis “Her enthusiasm and efforts on the ground in Israel have really identified some unique opportunities this past year We raised enough money to purchase eight safe rooms [for schools],” Miller said She added that this was essential to keeping a number of schools up and running because of Israeli rules about schools needing safehouses big enough to fit all students in order to operate “Some of our day care centers are less than two miles from the Gaza border and very close to Lebanon Having those safe rooms built was very important While Miller’s tenure doesn’t start until the end of the month she has a good idea of what she wants to bring to the table upon beginning her tenure “I’m implementing a hybrid model of organization that will include chapters and members at large [because] we have found that members at large are most interested in Zoom programs and less interested in individually attending events outside of their home,” she said “My goal is to beef up our national events and partner with like-minded organizations to amplify our message.” While the scope of Miller’s role is national being based in Philadelphia will help NA’AMAT increase its presence with those like-minded organizations Philly is home to a host of Jewish philanthropy and communal organizations of all sizes and types NA’AMAT’s attempt to scale up will be aided by the hiring of a development director who Miller said is enthusiastic and has helped put the organization on a more clearly defined track “She’s worked for several other organizations in the past and is very competent with the fundraising aspect of a nonprofit organization,” Miller said because our organization was known as ‘Pioneer Women’ until 1965 and then it aligned with the name that Israel uses.” is an israeli acronym that stands for “Working and Volunteering Women.” Miller is just proud to be able to continue the legacy of the ranks before her [email protected] We have been privileged to watch you grow into this role here at our local Rimonim Philly Chapter We know you will bring much success on a National level and we wish you good luck This is a very exciting time and ever so important that Israeli families are supported!! and all your hard work that led to this life accomplishment and website in this browser for the next time I comment Chase Williams, a fifth grader at Elkins Park Junior High School (Cheltenham School District), is rated Pennsylvania’s best basketball player in the Class of 2032 and the third best player in the nation by Elite Youth Preps, a youth basketball online publication. The Elkins Park Eagles point guard led the coed squad to a perfect 8-0 season, winning all their games by at least 17 points. A post shared by Bear Witness Sports (@bear_witness_sports) For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here The Cheltenham School District Board of School Directors met for a special legislative meeting to discuss the future operations and potential grade reconfiguration at Elkins Park School on Wednesday Brian Scriven opened the meeting by reviewing the previously approved plan to retain rising fifth graders in their elementary schools and transition sixth graders to Cedarbrook Middle School beginning in the 2027-28 school year This plan includes additions to both Glenside Elementary and Cedarbrook Due to the condition of Elkins Park School administration has proposed an alternate timeline for expediting vacating with an optional plan of relocating students by the end of the current school year The Director of Business Services presented the current state of Elkins Park School referencing the feasibility study that determined the school has surpassed its useful life comparing the cost of the necessary construction projects to the significantly higher cost of rebuilding Elkins Park Officials then reviewed four proposed options for the board’s consideration: Scriven addressed additional options for the EPIC program The assistant superintendent provided an overview of key project assumptions The Director of Business Services then detailed the financial implications of each option including embedded costs such as transportation the board heard comments and inquiries from faculty The board then engaged in a discussion and posed clarifying questions to the administration The board will meet for another special legislative meeting on Tuesday February 4 to vote on a final proposed course of action Slides from the presentation can be viewed below: For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here 2024When it comes to gifting local favorites Julie Holahan has you coveredElkins Park (WPVI) -- When it comes to gifting local favorites with baskets like 'Love from Philly.' has procured some of the best food and craft items for the Pennsylvania General Store in Elkins Park "We are very proud sellers of the Metropolitan Bakery," she says The store also carries Pennsylvania maple syrup tapped from trees in western PA "Every single product you pick up has a story," says Holahan "Pennsylvania is the largest producer of pretzels in the country," she says Many pretzel brands line the store shelves clothing and other items with designs by local artists like Ana Thorne and Paul Carpenter The flagship store is in the Reading Terminal Market where Julie and her late husband "We took all the best foods from around the Reading Terminal Market and packed them in these cool boxes," she says "And delivered them to office buildings." Holahan says the business grew as they started curating other local items from the market "We just went around Reading Terminal Market and bought things and made them into these cute little packages and people loved it," she says "Sort of the start of the local movement." but Holahan says the 'Philly Favorites' basket is probably the most popular which she describes as a "really yummy toffee popcorn" made by Asher's Chocolate Co Goldenberg's Peanut Chews and a chocolate Liberty Bell from Lore's Chocolates There are game-day snacks for sports lovers "That's a fun one," says Holahan And Tastykake Towers are sure to bring smiles "We ship Tastykakes all over the country "All of the Pennsylvania Dutch things that have been around a long time," says Holahan "I'm proud to carry on Michael's dream of this business," she says "It's been a journey for sure and we've had a lot of fun doing it." Pennsylvania General Store: https://pageneralstore.com/ Pennsylvania General Store864 Township Line RoadElkins Park Pennsylvania General StoreReading Terminal Market1136 Arch StreetPhiladelphia The group met at Jefferson Hospital in 2023 thanks to the Gift of Life Donor Program and recently gathered at the Elkins Park home of 73-year-old Rose Schmidt They often celebrate family holidays together an authentic Korean tofu soup house located at 1333 W Cheltenham Avenue Suite 102 in Elkins Park was featured in an episode of WHYY’s “Check You can watch the full episode here. Dubu’s menu is here Brian Scriven said the district began considering closing the school in 2023 A feasibility study determined the facility had surpassed its useful life and the cost of rebuilding was projected to be between $65 million and $80 million A closure and relocation of the fifth and sixth grade students at Elkins Park School was projected to cost $34.7 million The district’s schools would be gradually reconfigured into a K-5 6-8 and 9-12 structure beginning in 2025-26 Construction of a wing for sixth grade at Cedarbrook Middle School and a six-classroom addition at Glenside Elementary School are both in the building design and permitting phase Completion is expected in summer 2027 with the new building to open in fall 2027 Cheltenham and Wyncote elementary schools will have assistant principals appointed in 2025-26 and additional teachers will be hired at Cheltenham Myers and Wyncote elementaries to accommodate fifth grade The board will vote to close the school 90 days after the hearing Written comments may be submitted to the administration until March 28 More details about the public hearing, including slides, can be found here The Cheltenham School District Board of School Directors shared the outcome of their Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 26 regarding the proposed closure of Elkins Park School Brian Scriven provided an overview of the project assistant superintendent ShaVon Savage presented administrative adjustments and director of business services Josh Sweigard spoke about potential relocation options for the Empowerment Program in Cheltenham (EPIC) which is currently housed in modular units Possible new locations for EPIC include St with an additional option to integrate the program into the high school The presentation included updates regarding the construction of Glenside Elementary and Cedarbrook Middle schools The board will reconvene in 90 days for a final vote on the closure of Elkins Park School Cheltenham High School boys wrestling coach Rob Weneck has been named the Suburban One League Freedom Division Coach of the Year Weneck has guided the Panthers to a 14-1 dual meet record in the division Arthur “AJ” Gordon, a senior member of the Cheltenham High School wrestling team who recently eclipsed the 100-win mark and Nate Homa have advanced to this weekend’s PIAA regional tournament at Souderton High School According to local historian Chuck Langerman the last Panther wrestler to win an individual regional tournament was 1995 graduate Kevin Brandon Brandon won at 140 pounds in 1995 and at 130 pounds in 1994 he was named to the first team of The Philadelphia Inquirer’s All-Southeastern Pennsylvania Wrestling Team at 140 pounds Brandon advanced to the state tournament in 1995 for the second straight year but suffered a dislocated shoulder in his opening match He finished the season with a 33-2 mark and a career record of 85-17 His senior leadership in 1995 helped the Panthers earn a share of the Suburban One League Liberty Division title Brandon finished his career as a two-time sectional He went on to wrestle collegiately at George Mason University The Elkins Park Fire Company announced today that crews were dispatched to the 600 block of Foxcroft Road in Cheltenham Township for a reported house fire at 7:42pm on Saturday the fire took place in the rear of a two-story home though the company noted that the family’s dog was lost to the fire “Our hearts go out to the family for their loss as they go through this difficult time,” the post said and Roslyn fire companies provided mutual assistance Judy Bardes, a 93-year-old Elkins Park native, was featured in an article by The Philadelphia Inquirer for protesting the Donald Trump presidency on Saturday April 19 alongside roughly 85 other residents of the Quadrangle senior community in suburban Haverford “Our democracy is at stake and whatever it takes to bring it back to a democracy rather than a dictatorship I’m willing to work to participate,” Bardes told The Inquirer while carrying a sign reading: “Stop the Gestapo !Bring [Kilmar Abrego] Garcia Home!” in reference to the Salvadoran refugee whom U.S immigration agents mistakenly put on a deportation flight Bardes called the Trump regime’s insistence that he can’t be brought back “a lot of malarkey.” “This is the first time I’ve been able to put myself “It’s still scary to think what I’m fighting against.” A previous iteration took place earlier this month, during which Rabbi Erin Hirsh, a Glenside resident, was quoted by The Inquirer a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has served as an independent foundation manager and consultant within Philadelphia’s philanthropic community for decades helping organizations including the 1957 Charity Foundation Seybert Foundation and the Wyomissing Foundation The Cheltenham School Board will hold a Public Hearing from 7:00pm – 9:00pm on Wednesday February 26 to consider permanently closing Elkins Park School Cheltenham Township residents can attend in-person at the Administration Building auditorium (2000 Ashbourne Road, Elkins Park) or virtually at cheltenham.org/stream and cheltenham.org/zoom. The meeting’s agenda is here The board met for a special legislative meeting on January 29 to discuss the future operations and potential grade reconfiguration at Elkins Park School. Slides from the presentation can be found here Julie Holahan, owner and CEO of the Pennsylvania General Store in Elkins Park, was recently featured in a 6ABC segment for their popular gift baskets the flagship store is in the Reading Terminal Market where Holahan and her late husband “We took all the best foods from around the Reading Terminal Market and packed them in these cool boxes,” she says “And delivered them to office buildings.” For more on the Pennsylvania General Store, 864 Township Line Road, you can visit their website superintendent of the Cheltenham School District announced this evening that the Elkins Park School will be closed for the remainder of the week (January 9 and 10) due to a faulty heating pipe the pipe leads from the boiler “which carries steam to the radiant heaters in the building.” The hole in the pipe is “releasing steam into various parts of the building This resulted in steam leaking into ceilings and certain portions of the hallway on the second floor and the main lobby.” Scriven noted that a contractor was on-site yesterday and today to address the problem with the school’s facilities team The boiler will be shut down for two days in order to repair the leak “We expect that we will resume school on Monday Should that change we will out an additional communication by 5:00pm on Sunday afterschool and evening activities are cancelled for the remainder of the week which houses the Cheltenham Music & Art School at 7425 Old York Road in Elkins Park According to the listing, the 13,830 sf office building is 100% leased. The property listed for $1,100,000 in 2023 Marcus & Millichap is pleased to exclusively present 7425 Old York Road in Elkins Park a rare investment opportunity featuring a 11,830-square-foot Tudor mansion and a 2,000-square-foot carriage house on a 2.25-acre lot This historic property combines architectural elegance with modern functionality making it ideal for office or medical office use The mansion offers three floors of adaptable space and stunning details like custom wood molding creating an inspiring and professional environment the property enjoys exceptional connectivity with easy access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-276) facilitating travel to downtown Philadelphia and other major markets in the Philadelphia MSA Nearby SEPTA Regional Rail Lines provide direct routes to Center City Philadelphia ensuring convenience for commuters and clients the property’s flexible R1 zoning allows for redevelopment into luxury multi-family housing or mixed-use spaces Thisadaptability offers investors significant opportunities to maximize value and meet market demand.Located in affluent Montgomery County the property benefits from a robust demographic profile including a population of over 850,000 residents and a median household income of $100,000 Proximity to major employment hubs such as Abington Hospital–Jefferson Health and King of Prussia enhances its appeal to both residential and commercial tenants 7425 Old York Road is a trophy asset with historic charm Whether utilized for office or medical purposes or reimagined for redevelopment this property is poised to deliver enduring value Heroic Gardens, a veteran outreach program based in Elkins Park, was featured by 6ABC yesterday in an article titled “Horticultural therapist helps veterans dig a little deeper“ 2025 at 2:12 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Cheltenham Township officials warn residents to avoid the area of the Hazmat incident on Wednesday PA —Cheltenham Township officials are reporting a hazardous materials incident at (Route 611) York Road and Stahr Roads on Wednesday Cheltenham Township Emergency Management said a gasoline spill has infiltrated the storm sewer system and Tookany Creek The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and the Fish and Game Commission have been notified and clean-up efforts are underway Authorities are asking residents to avoid the area Anyone who smells gas in the area and has concerns should call 911 Please see Patch for more details and information when it becomes available Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The former FoodChasers’ Kitchen at 7852 Montgomery Avenue in Elkins Park is undergoing light renovations since the eatery closed for good in September director of building and zoning at Cheltenham Township the property’s landlord “is doing some floor repairs cleaning and painting since the space was tore up by the prior tenant when moving out.” The landlord is looking to attract a tenant noting that any new tenants would need to go through required permitting processes and approvals According to FoodChasers’ website they have opened a new location at 3300 Fairmount Avenue in Philadelphia PHL17.com Elkins Park Fire Company has protected the community for over 133 years Elkins Park Fire Company provides fire and safety services to Elkins Park and other surrounding neighborhoods This company relies solely on volunteer efforts “I really enjoy the community outreach part,” EPFC Assistant Chief Steve Kozlowski shared “I enjoy that we’re helping our everyday neighbors.” To learn more information or donate, visit their website. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" these are the actual most popular baby names so far in 2025 Whether it’s a short vacation or they’re jetting off to begin their career show the future traveler you care with a meaningful graduation gift National Teacher Appreciation Week begins May 5 take advantage of these freebies and deals a popular eatery within Creekside Market and Tap’s building in Elkins Park (7909 High School Road) Owner and chef Tam Fuard said the store will be open from 5:00pm – 8:00pm on Saturday and that Haven Local “will continue to offer private chef services in the new year and watch out for our interactive supper club taking flight in the spring More to follow in the coming months.” Fuard published the following announcement on Facebook: that my little storefront in Elkins Park will be closing its doors to the public for good I’ve been so lucky to have spent the past 3 years feeding this neighborhood and beyond; To the people who have helped shape this place most of whom have become great friends at this point I thank you all for your continued love & support on this project.I think I’ve pushed harder and grown more than ever I hope that has come across in how we have delivered the high standards set at Haven Local From Curried Soba Broth to that infamous Fried Chicken Sandwich I believe we’ve fed and nourished you all incredibly well.I wish nothing but success to the other wonderful businesses on High School Rd and any future ones coming in to cultivate this amazing business corridor I truly believe it has so much amazing potential But for me it’s time to move on to greener pastures.It’s a heartfelt farewell from my family to this community and you have our eternal gratitude for giving us some of the best memories over the course of this experience We wish you a very happy holiday.As always I look forward to feeding you.Tam FuardChef & Owner Angie’s Vietnamese Cuisine of Philadelphia will be permanently moving to Creekside Market and Tap According to their Facebook page the “mobile pop-up vendor and caterer specializing in Vietnamese and Asian fusion” will host a pop-up in Creekside this weekend and on New Year’s Eve Third Space Fitness Collective (TSFC) and Baby Gear Group Jenkintown (BGGJ) have opened a new community space on the second floor of 2278 Mt open play for toddlers and community building events founded by NASM-certified personal trainer and Elkins Park resident Megan Gallagher is described as “an affirming and supportive fitness community which specializes in one-on-one and small group training for pregnant perimenopausal and menopausal people.” TSFC offers four types of small groups classes: C-Section Recovery Perimenopause Strong and The Lift (a more advance class using heavier weights and full body movements) BGGJ, owned by postpartum doula and Jenkintown resident Adriane Thomas is a baby gear and toy rental library which offers families the option to borrow needed travel and baby gear and toys for long- or short-term The company will house their lending library at the new Glenside location in addition to offering open play hours for walkers through preschoolers host birthday parties and parent workshops and community gathering events TSFC and BGGJ are hosting a grand opening open house on Saturday The free event will include bagels and coffee and details about their community and fitness offerings Goat House Creamery and Melrose Service Center in Elkins Park were targeted by the same burglar early Thursday morning, 6ABC reported this evening the thief smashed the glass of Melrose Service Center in the 7700 block of Montgomery Avenue just before 1:30am which is located a block and a half away in the 7900 block of High School Road Roughly $200 were stolen from the businesses Police said they found evidence in High School Park “Eventually they determined that a cash box from the creamery as well as the cash drawer from the service station Both were recovered by police short distances away We’re currently processing that for physical evidence Andrew Snyder of the Cheltenham Township Police Department. “As far as physical damage to the property it was significant The community support has been tremendous,” Jason Winfield ripped black jeans “and something red on his left hand.” Anyone with information is asked to call Cheltenham police The Elkins Park Fire Company announced today that crews were dispatched at approximately 5:22am on Sunday December 1 to assist La Mott Fire Company with a second-floor structure fire on the 1800 block of Willow Avenue in Cheltenham Township units found heavy fire coming from the twin home Squad 3 stretched a handline to the second floor and attempted to oust the fire with water within three minutes of arrival Officials said two of the home’s occupants and one Elkins Park firefighter sustained burns and were transported to Abington Memorial Hospital The firefighter and one occupant were later transferred to Jefferson Main hospital for treatment Glenside and Cheltenham Fire Companies assisted and Cheltenham police and EMS were on scene as well Usearch.com also lists the location under its “closing in Pennsylvania” header The Yorktown Plaza store appeared on the list of 1200 planned closures and is on the list of 500 closures scheduled for 2025 Cheltenham Township has not received word one way or another building and zoning director Henry Sekawungu noted that the township does not have control over tenants and their replacements A store manager told Glenside Local in March that the listing is false regardless of what any lists say,” the manager said “Anything you hear to the contrary isn’t accurate.” “That’s been said for about the last year There’s no truth to that fact,” Jason Abrams of Abrams Realty & Development The chain’s website has a dedicated closures page which includes assistance for customers but does not provide a list of which locations are staying open Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth said last year that the wave of closures is due to ongoing challenges with profitability and declining margins “We continue to face a difficult operating environment consumer and the impact of recent marketplace dynamics which have eroded pharmacy margins,” Wentworth said “Our results and outlook reflect these headwinds.” Other Walgreens locations in greater Glenside exist at 2727 W Cheltenham Avenue in Wyncote and at 1456 Bethlehem Pike in Flourtown I felt the heat around me build up as I advanced down the hallway; when I opened the nozzle to cool it down and the steam built up and burned me,” Byers told PhillyLacrosse.com he is currently recovering from second-degree burns on his neck and his left ear Byers was first taken to Abington Jefferson Hospital and then airlifted to Jefferson’s downtown hospital where he spent three days in bed and underwent surgery to repair some of the burns He was named Elkins Park Fire Company’s Firefighter of the Year following the December 1 incident “We are grateful for the speedy recovery of our Firefighter of the Year Logan Byers,” the company said in a post “We look forward to cheering his lacrosse and academic efforts from afar and having him continue to fight fires with us when he’s home.” His bandages were recently removed and he has received the go-ahead to begin workouts for his 2025 lacrosse season at Capital University (Columbus “My dad got me into [firefighting] five years ago,” Byers told PhillyLacrosse.com “Every time we walked the dogs we saw signs (for volunteering) and he’d say It’s the adrenaline rush; I love the feeling when a call comes in It’s kind of like playing lacrosse – when you get the ball a Veteran outreach program based in the Elkins Park section of Cheltenham Township has a forthcoming farm in the Holmesburg section of Philadelphia the workforce development initiative complements the nonprofit’s three core programs all of which are free to Veterans and their families “We were founded around the concept of horticulture therapy It’s scientifically proven that working with plants can increase self-esteem a Springfield Township native and the non-profit’s executive director The farm is expected to be planted by July and will be the first of its kind in the area “Philadelphia’s never had anything like that before We want to teach the neighborhood about growing their own food,” Turner said “The site where the farm will be located has been a blank canvas for years We’re working with the USDA to improve the soil and reinvigorate the area Turner is also a therapeutic horticultural practitioner She founded Heroic Gardens seven years ago as a tribute to her grandfather “My dad was in the Navy and my grandfather was a medic in World War II He had a huge vegetable garden to give back to the community,” Turner said “It took me a long time to realize what he was using that garden for He was trying to heal and get through what he had witnessed in France.” “Veterans have written to me that they didn’t kill themselves because of this program  Just getting their hands in the soil and touching the earth That’s how they are getting out of their own heads and finding peace.” she said Heroic Gardens had over 315 volunteers working over 125 classes for Veterans and their families who has also lived in Rydal (Abington Township) launched her first land transformation in Roslyn during the pandemic “We see a social connectivity between groups of Veterans learning to utilize plants as a personal healing outlet,” Turner said “We’re trying to help Veterans change the neighborhoods they live in while they heal themselves When neighbors find out that a Veteran lives in their neighborhood it generates a conversation and forms new friendships It’s one of the many ways we generate awareness about the folks that served our country and help people never forget their sacrifice.” For more on Heroic Gardens, you can visit their Facebook page and website Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 33 volunteer firefighters’ relief associations (VFRAs) across Pennsylvania among them Elkins Park Fire Company (Cheltenham Township) “Relief associations provide vital support to Pennsylvania’s dedicated first responders,” DeFoor said “Our audits make sure state aid is used to equip and protect volunteer firefighters and the communities they serve.” The Department of the Auditor General distributes state aid for VFRAs and audits how they use the funds which are generated by a 2% tax on fire insurance policies sold in Pennsylvania by out-of-state companies $68.26 million went to 2,501 municipalities for distribution to VFRAs to provide training and pay for death benefits for volunteer firefighters VFRAs may have future state aid withheld if they do not comply with applicable state laws Relief associations are separate legal entities from the fire departments they support The department is required by law to audit volunteer fire relief associations and municipal pension plans that receive state aid through the department; liquid fuels tax usage by municipalities; various county offices and numerous other state government entities According to their announcement the Auditor General found Elkins Park Fire Company to have “inadequate relief association bylaws” Cheltenham Township announced that the Board of Commissioners has waived parking fees in the Glenside and Elkins Park business districts from now until January 1 “Shop local and support the businesses and dining establishments in our Township this holiday season!” their post said The 9th annual Sit with Santa Holiday Festival will take place on Saturday December 7 from 1:45pm to 5:00pm at the Elkins Park train station Local realtor Jeff Chirico said Santa will arrive by train for the third year in a row “We’re going to have carolers from Cheltenham High School and Santa will be posing for photos for three hours,” he said Organizers are also offering a holiday shop stroll to encourage people to visit the stores in Elkins Park “They have a chance to win a huge stocking of toys We are also asking people to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to our holiday food drive,” Chirico said noting that more than 500 people have attended over the past two years Ring in the holiday season with us at the 9th annual Sit with Santa Holiday Festival in the heart of Elkins Park!  Join us for an afternoon packed with festive fun and community cheer Santa Claus himself will make his grand arrival by train from the North Pole around 1:55 p.m He’ll then lead a magical walk through town to Creekside Market & Tap (7909 High School Road) where he’ll be ready for free photos from 2-5 p.m.Enjoy a holiday scavenger hunt and delicious eats and drinks from market vendors causing holiday mischief at “Elkins Whoville” at Elkins Nutrition!  The Cheltenham High School singers will fill the air with carols throughout the day creating a truly magical atmosphere.To keep the spirit of giving alive please bring a non-perishable food item to help our local food drive and make lasting memories with our Elkins Park community.Special Thanks to our co-sponsors: 4 Hills Junk Removal Ryan Christiansen at Cross Country Mortgage and Cheshire Brewing Company Rockledge and Jenkintown fire companies put out a fire in the chimney of a wood burning stove in a detached garage on the evening of Friday According to Elkins Park Fire Company’s post the owners were not present in the garage during the incident The La Mott and Cheltenham fire companies responded and remained on scene for support a wedding and event venue at 1750 Ashbourne Road in Elkins Park The 42-acre property includes Elstowe Manor a 300-guest venue which has a billiard room and groom’s suite According to Elkins Estate’s website new event spaces “Chelten House” and “The Stable” are coming soon Glenside Local has reached out to Elkins Estate and its management company Landmark Venues to learn more about their plans We will be in touch when we hear from them Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), which owns the Willow Grove Park Mall among other Philadelphia-based properties, sold the Exton Square Mall on Tuesday, March 18 to Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development for $34.25 million, the firm announced today Abrams plans to demolish most of the 52-year-old 75-acre mall and redevelop the property with more than 600 apartments and townhomes along with shops The firm plans to preserve the 178,000 sf Boscov’s department store The purchase contract was first announced in November 2024 “The sale of Exton Square Mall reflects PREIT’s commitment to disciplined balance sheet management and liquidity generation and demonstrates our ability to unlock value in our portfolio while enabling properties to evolve in ways that best serve their communities,” said Jared Chupaila “We have laid the groundwork for a dynamic redevelopment this site is now positioned to fulfill its full potential as a modern The Exton Square Mall is 63% occupied. The Willow Grove Park Mall’s tenant occupancy rate is north of 96% The project is called Town Centre at Exton “The sale of Exton Square Mall represents a pivotal step in PREIT’s strategy to optimize its holdings while ensuring communities benefit from the evolution of their local retail and mixed-use environments,” PREIT said in a statement Abrams owns more than three million sf of commercial space in 20 shopping centers across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, according to the company’s website. The firm also manages Yorktown Plaza in Elkins Park PREIT, which also owns the Willow Grove Park Mall, has gone through two sets of bankruptcy proceedings since the pandemic located at 7852 Montgomery Avenue in Elkins Park An adjacent business confirmed that their sign has been taken down Drs. Maya and Kala Johnstone, the restaurant’s twin owners, are also authors and former school principals of the Philly school system. Their business partners with inner-city schools through the FoodChasers Cares Foundation to provide funding for therapeutic calming spaces for students and teachers offer book scholarships to graduating seniors and several other charitable projects that provide donations to school staff and students Their website is still live and says that a new location is coming soon. Their last Facebook post was August 4. An Instagram post on August 25 reads “We are not going to give y’all a long, sad post because we’re sooo excited about our new FCK journey 🤗. We’ll definitely keep y’all posted!” A post shared by FoodChasers (@foodchasers) 1,000 sf of office/retail space is available for lease at Shops at Yorktown According to the listing A highly visible mixed use center in Elkins Park is an innovative combination of office and retail The center is located at the Northeast corner of the Old York Road and Church Road intersection The Cheltenham School District announced today that Shareese Nelson has been named interim principal at Elkins Park School after four years as vice principal who is on medical leave for an undetermined amount of time The board of school directors approved Nelson’s appointment at its October 8 legislative meeting “Working at Elkins Park and serving the students of Cheltenham is my heart’s work,” Nelson said “It is truly an honor to serve as interim principal.” Nelson has provided strategic leadership in collaboration with Principal Clark to develop and implement instructional initiatives aligned with school goals and district standards; fostered a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating professional development workshops and coaching sessions for teachers on effective instructional strategies and data-driven decision-making; and led curriculum development and revision efforts to ensure alignment with state standards Nelson came to Cheltenham in 2017 as the administrator for climate and culture at Elkins Park she developed and trained staff on Positive Behavior Intervention Systems; created and maintained programming to support a positive school climate and culture; provided classroom support to teachers in instruction and classroom management; supported students through mentoring and restorative practices; and developed positive and proactive responses to negative student behavior Nelson was a classroom teacher at Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School in Willow Grove for 11 years The author of the children’s book “The Me Inside,” Nelson earned her master’s degree in education from Chestnut Hill College She completed the Principal Certification program at Delaware Valley University earned a GPIC Instructional Coach Certification from La Salle University and has a Pennsylvania Department of Education Level II Teacher Certification Nelson resides in Wyncote with her husband and two children Elkins Park Fire Company is selling a 2020 Ford F350 XLT 4×4 utility truck The vehicle is being sold “as is” Bids should be delivered to the company by January 3 In-depth analysis and commentary on today's biggest news stories as only the BBC can deliver BBC "Newshour" covers everything from the growth of democracy to the threat of terrorism with a fresh Ruth Kapp Hartz evaded Nazis as a young Jewish girl in France during WWII she is watching her story onstage through the musical “Hidden.” Music director Alyssa Davidson takes the cast of ''Hidden'' through a rehearsal at Gratz College in Elkins Park The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. 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Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY A six-unit apartment building at 317 Harrison Avenue in Elkins Park (Cheltenham Township) is on the market for $1,250,000 According to the listing the property’s annual Gross Rental Income is $110,000 located at located at 7782 Montgomery Avenue in Elkins Park Glenside Local published an article stating that the restaurant had opened after (wrongly) interpreting an email from owner Rose “Dee” Ileyemi “We’ll have pretty much the full menu It’s been a long wait so we’re ready for that,” Ileyemi said “We’re going to offer breakfast Monday through Friday I’m very excited to start cooking the real food!” The new breakfast/lunch spot will offer omelettes, pancakes, pasta, salads, appetizers, fries, shrimp, pulled pork, steak, pizza, and more. You can check out their menu here For more on DeeGrace Kitchen, you can visit their Instagram page.  The Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center in Elkins Park has seen an 80% increase in its programming in response to the Israel-Hamas war and rising antisemitism, The Jewish Exponent reported the programs are free for schools and “largely consist of students meeting survivors and hearing their stories.” Cheltenham High School student Freedy Kelman “was instrumental in bringing HAMEC and a survivor to Cheltenham.” A lot of kids were asking questions and coming after to learn more.” and we had 40 survivors who drove themselves to the events we’re down to six survivors,” Program and Outreach Director Lise Marlowe said we were able to really tap into more of the Jewish student unions and high schools who were needing support The Holocaust survivor program is something that brings people together.” The High School Road business district in Elkins Park is hosting a Community Farmers Market from 10:00am – 2:00pm on Sunday The shops partnered with Wyncote Farms and will have parking in the train station lot “We are hoping our small community farmers market thrives on creativity and connection, and every transaction fosters community spirit and supports the dreams of local entrepreneurs,” Hector Ybe, owner of Elkins Nutrition and every purchase contributes to a brighter future for us all.” The KleinLife Senior Center, formerly of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, has moved to a new home in Congregation Keneseth Israel of Elkins Park, the Jewish Exponent reported A celebratory grand opening party was held on Wednesday the rental agreement at 8339 Old York Road is indefinite “We looked around and decided that KI was a really good fit,” program director Gail Korostoff said noting that Keneseth Israel has an elevator and easier access for handicapped people and a library that can be used to host classes wants to continue to improve the adult fitness and exercise classes “It’s not the same senior center that existed 10 years ago and that’s why the programming is appealing to a younger more vibrant and more active demographic,” she said and the demographics of the community in Northeast Philadelphia as well as Elkins Park are shifting,” Gulko said “We have people from different ethnicities and cultures Alan Lindy, a former Elkins Park resident and member of Or Hadash synagogue in Fort Washington, was featured by The Jewish Exponent in an article titled “Alan Lindy Continues to Give“ Lindy was raised in Cheltenham and attended Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel His family runs Lindy Communities of Jenkintown, a fourth-generation property management company that provides apartments in four states. In late January, the foundation purchased a 205-unit apartment building in Phoenixville from Fort Washington-based Westrum Development Local organizations supported by the Lindy family include Jefferson and Drexel universities The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and After School Activities Partnerships “They all require a certain amount of work and engagement to help with their effectiveness,” Lindy Lindy has also served for 25 years on the board of Federation Housing a Jewish organization which provides housing in apartment complexes for seniors A $1.6 million gift from the Lindy family funded a Willow Grove apartment building that was named Annabel Gardens for Lindy’s mother He also served on the board of the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College in Wyncote, and in 2019, he was honored as the “Lighthouse Award” recipient at the 13th annual Looking Out for Kids charity event hosted by Salus University “Alan and Lindy Properties embraced the LOFK charity many years ago and has continued meaningful financial support and personal commitment to ensure its success,” Salus University said “The LOFK charity is so very lucky to have Alan as a benefactor and I have been lucky to call him a friend.” “The relationship really started to develop when Sue was coordinating the Looking Out for Kids events We were happy and honored at the time to be a factor for her,” said Lindy of the award obviously we’re in business to provide residential services But that is not the end-all because we really want to make a difference in terms of where we’re serving – not just in the community itself