Elkins Park News

“A lot of you lived on these streets”

Richard Pardys narrates a tour of former North Philadelphia synagogues, such as B'nai Jeshurun; the New Testament now sits on the bimah. via Jewish Exponent

“I was humbled by the amount of support we received from both Democrats and Republicans and I'm looking forward to serving the people of Glenside”

Three incumbents were re-elected to the Cheltenham Board of Commissioners and a Ward 1 newcomer will join them. via Times Chronicle

“The same voice inside me said: 'Wow, this would be fabulous to do for every religion in the world and to create a company that sells these,'”

From "Matthew Davies" Date Sat, 3 Nov 2007 11:11:01 -0400 Episcopal Life Online is available at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/elife . Today's ELO Newslink includes: * TOP STORY - Dominican Republic diocese ... via Worldwide Faith News

“It wasn't quite as bad as Isaac's situation”

Dalia Sofer was only 10 when her family fled their homeland of Iran in the wake of the Islamic revolution of the late 1970s, which saw the end of the Shah's regime. via Jewish Exponent

“This background is exactly what is required for the position of register of wills”

Montgomery County next year will have a new register of wills. Two lawyers are battling for the dual register of wills/Orphans Court clerk post now held by Republican Francis V. Pierce, who dropped her ... via Times Chronicle

Every Friday you'll receive Boston Magazine's shopping e-newsletter, delivering the hottest news on the city's style scene. via Philadelphia Magazine

Rachel and E. Matthew Steinberg of Jenkintown announce the birth of their son, Harrison Flynn , on May 23. via Jewish Exponent

STONE-WEISS October 11, 2007 Dr. Richard and Barbara Weiss of Elkins Park announce the engagement of their son, Dr. via Jewish Exponent

“The idea is to make homeschooling a viable alternative”

On a fall night, a crowd gathered on Ninth Street, in the heart of the Italian Market, to drink sangria, listen to poets, and watch artists in action. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mark Shetabis calm, collected and unexpectedly poignant paintings and sculptures of anonymous buildings that suggest parking garages, airports, and other simple modernist structures have found an ideal ... via Philly.com

“When I know attacks are coming, I know what to do.”

Most people aren't aware of a newer psychotherapeutic technique called "neurofeedback" . It is a specific type of biofeedback focused on helping you learn how to promote "healthier" brainwave frequencies. via World of Psychology

“This particular grandmother is taking her granddaughter to steal.”

THERE WAS no sweeter way for me to spend the day, growing up, than with Granny. We might play "war" with a battered red deck of Bicycle cards, or we might warm up the Philco and listen to the radio, or we might ... via Daily News

“I don't have any crises anymore”

Neurofeedback is a burgeoning form of therapy that teaches patients exercises to strengthen weak patterns of brain activity - even kids with ADHD. via The Philadelphia Inquirer

Nothing was found after the building was checked by officers and a dog. 2: 24 p.m. - An Xbox and games were reported stolen in Lothrop Hall. via The Pitt News

SANDLER-ROSENTHAL October 04, 2007 Caroline and David Sandler of Elkins Park announce the engagement of their daughter, Linsey Evans Sandler, to Brent Michael Rosenthal, son of Fay and David Rosenthal of ... via Jewish Exponent

“You just need to make it available.”

Treasures of the Past Made Vivid via the Magic of Digitizing October 04, 2007 - Bryan Schwartzman, Staff Writer Back in the 1980s and '90s, when Rabbi Lance Sussman was researching the life of 19th-century ... via Jewish Exponent

“Our emergency plan is in place.”

About 40 people were overcome yesterday by fumes that caused the evacuation of the eight-story Pavilion mini-mall office complex on Old York Road in Jenkintown. via Philly.com

ABINGTON, Pa. -- A day of beauty and shopping turned noxious Saturday when more than 40 people were taken to Abington and Elkins Park hospitals for what was originally thought to be carbon monoxide poisoning. via NBC 10

“Its out of a desire to be true to the church and true to each other”

For Bishop George A. Williams, it was a match made in heaven. Williams is the founder of Rehoboth Temple Church of God in Christ, in Logan, and tomorrow his church will celebrate his 50th year as spiritual ... via Philly.com