Elkins Park
Elkins Park is a historic suburb of Philadelphia, known for its Gilded Age mansions, diverse architecture, and rich cultural heritage.
It is home to landmarks like Lynnewood Hall and Beth Sholom Synagogue, reflecting its significance in American history and architecture.
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Debate Over Exton Square Mall’s Future Continues as Abrams Realty Sues
The future of Exton Square Mall remains uncertain as the developer takes township officials to court after they rejected its plan for the massive shopping…
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Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs
The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Widener Announces Students Named to Homecoming Court, Royals
Widener University in Chester announced the students named to its homecoming court for 2025. Members of the court are nominated by their peers for their…
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Inside the Environmental Science Behind Westtown’s FarmerJawn
Local CSA farm FarmerJawn brings fresh, nutritious groceries to West Chester thanks to a team of dedicated farming experts, reports Hank Flynn for FOX29 Philadelphia.…
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Abrams Realty Submits Revised Exton Square Mall Plans Reflecting Community Feedback
Abrams Realty & Development recently submitted revised plans for the Exton Square Mall site project in West Whiteland, with feedback from officials and residents, writes…
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Abrams Realty Buys Exton Square Mall, Plans to Build New Homes and Limited Commercial Space
Exton Square Mall officially has a new owner as of Tuesday, with PREIT selling the beleaguered property to Abrams Realty & Development, writes Jake Blumgart…
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Local Developer Moves to Acquire Exton Square Mall
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is in the process of acquiring the Exton Square Mall with plans to revitalize the struggling property, writes Paul…
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Elkins Park-Based Heroic Gardens Helps Veterans Heal Through Horticulture
Collie Turner combined her love of gardening with pride in her grandfather’s military service to create Heroic Gardens, an Elkins Park-based mental health nonprofit that…
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Looking for Your Next Read? Try These Three Captivating Books Set in the Philadelphia Region
If you’re looking for your next read, there are plenty of compelling fiction books with characters who call the Philadelphia region home to choose from,…
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Chester County Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where she watched her family manage…
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Elusive John Singer Sargent Portrait Briefly Comes out of Hiding
A portrait by John Singer Sargent resurfaced recently before being tucked back away, reports Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The portrait from 1903 is…
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FarmerJawn Continues to Make Major Strides in Several Agricultural Initiatives
Christa Barfield, founder of FarmerJawn, is continuing to make major strides in several agricultural initiatives, including Westtown market, FarmerJawn CSA production, Kensington CornerJawn store, and…
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Chester County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike…
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Sister-Owned Elkins Park Restaurant Gets Shoutout from Jalen Hurts
When sisters and entrepreneurs Dr. Kala and Dr. Maya Johnstone started FoodChasers’ Kitchen in Elkins Park, little did they know that they would be getting…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Cites Local Ways to Honor Black History Month
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites Montgomery County residents Celebrate Black History Month in Montgomery County. The following recommendations include both sites of…
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Chester County Leadership: Lauren Wochok, Dean, Valley Forge Military Academy
Lauren Wochok, Dean of Valley Forge Military Academy, spoke with VISTA Today about how her youth and experiences have enabled her to take the helm…
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Classroom Culinarians: Two Former School Principals Open Restaurant in Montco
After long dreaming about owning a restaurant together, Dr. Maya Johnstone and Dr. Kala Johnstone opened FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park, where they’re serving up…
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The Skies Beckoned for This Local Pilot, and a Disability Wasn’t Going to Stop Him
When Sean O’Donnell flew over the Moss Rehab campus in Elkins Park on July 1, four or five dozen healthcare workers cheered, writes Gary Miles…
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