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Elkins Park

August 05, 2022

Bros of Decay tour Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park. New organization seeks to acquire and preserve the property

The Bros of Decay recently posted a tour of the vacant 110-room Lynnewood Hall, a Neoclassical Revival mansion in Elkins … Continue reading “Bros of Decay tour Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park. New organization seeks to acquire and preserve the property”

July 11, 2022

Elkins Park man pleads guilty to illegally transferring firearms

Elkins Park resident, Faatir Ali Al-Ahad, 25, of the 7300 block of Sycamore Avenue, has plead guilty to felony charges … Continue reading “Elkins Park man pleads guilty to illegally transferring firearms”

May 01, 2022

Mochinut to open in Elkins Park

Originating in Hawaii, Mochi donuts are crispy and very light. Mochinut is a chain restaurant that offers Mochi donuts, Bubble … Continue reading “Mochinut to open in Elkins Park”

April 27, 2022

Elkins Park Synagogue to receive 2 million dollars for dome repair

The Beth Sholom Synagogue in Elkins Park, famously designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, will receive a 2 million dollar grant … Continue reading “Elkins Park Synagogue to receive 2 million dollars for dome repair”

April 20, 2022

Cheltenham’s Board of Commissioners to vote tonight on 222 Church Rd. proposal

At tonight’s Cheltenham Township Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board will be voting on the adoption of a resolution which … Continue reading “Cheltenham’s Board of Commissioners to vote tonight on 222 Church Rd. proposal”

April 15, 2022

Farmer Jawn in Elkins Park spotlighted on WHYY

Farmer Jawn, the urban farm located in Elkins Park, is beginning to dip their toe into the non-profit sector with … Continue reading “Farmer Jawn in Elkins Park spotlighted on WHYY”

April 06, 2022

Friends of High School Park looking for outdoor installation art proposals

The Friends of High School Park are currently soliciting submissions for their 2022 Summer Outdoor Art Series. Proposals for the … Continue reading “Friends of High School Park looking for outdoor installation art proposals”

April 06, 2022

Elkins Park non-profit spotlighted on 6ABC

Founded 25 years ago, Elkins Park non-profit, the Breathing Room Foundation, has helped over 15,000 cancer patients with bills, groceries … Continue reading “Elkins Park non-profit spotlighted on 6ABC”

April 06, 2022

Elkins Park restaurant, FoodChasers Kitchen, spotlighted on 6ABC

In yet another glowing feature by a local news outlet, FoodChasers Kitchen in Glenside was spotlighted on 6ABC on Monday, … Continue reading “Elkins Park restaurant, FoodChasers Kitchen, spotlighted on 6ABC”

April 04, 2022

PHL17 spotlights the Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park

Many Saturday mornings driving down Township Line Road, you can see a line about a block long queued up at … Continue reading “PHL17 spotlights the Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park”