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Inside Story On Gambling In Pennsylvania
Oct. 26, 2017
Dante Santoni, Jr. was appointed to a two-year term to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board in February 2017. Previously, Dante served as State Representative for the 126th legislative district representing Berks County for 20 years. He brought to the Gaming Board his unique experience as former Chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee. Dante has a degree in accounting from Villanova University and resides in Reading. Today, he will talk about legalized gambling in Pennsylvania, his work in oversight of that industry, and where your tax revenues go. |
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Students of the Month from Upper Moreland HS and Eastern Center for Arts and Sciences
Nov. 02, 2017
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Recognizing the Students of the Month from UMHS and Eastern Center
Dec. 07, 2017
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Jan. 25, 2018 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
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February Students of The Month - Zoe Wolfenson & Olivia Hepner
Feb. 01, 2018
UMHS Upper Moreland High School February Student of the Month is Zoe Wolfenson. Zoe in a member of Key Club and is on the Mini-Thon committee. She is a member of the Spanish Club and Interact Club. She plays Varsity Singles and serves as the Captain of the girls Tennis Team, plays on the Lacrosse and Indoor Track team and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school Zoe is involved with Keneseth Israel Confirmation Academy where she hosts holiday dinners for seniors, helps deliver food to food pantries and families and helps out with babysitting. Zoe is an excellent student and is ranked third in the class with a G.P.A. of 100.13 Zoe plans to major in Chemistry in college and pursue a career in Pediatric Medicine.
Eastern Olivia Hepner is the February 2018 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology in Willow Grove. She is in EASTERN’s Commercial Art program and a senior at Springfield High School. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by EASTERN’s faculty, Joint Committee and the Willow Grove Rotary Club to highlight student excellence, success and service. Ten students each year are selected for this honor. Olivia attended EASTERN’s Summer Fun program while in middle school, and knew that enrolling in the Commercial Art program in high school would be an ideal fit for her to begin training for her graphic design career passion. Olivia is involved in EASTERN’s Student Leadership organization, SkillsUSA, and is currently the SkillsUSA Commercial Art Class Officer. She was selected by her EASTERN instructor to attend the Career and Technical Student Organization Leadership Conference in the Poconos in November 2017. Through her Commercial Art program, Olivia has developed a professional portfolio that greatly assisted her in getting into the college program of her choice. As a junior, she was recognized with the Attendance Award and the Commercial Art Occupational Advisory Committee Junior Professionalism Award during EASTERN’s Annual Awards Night program. During the summer of 2017, Olivia was a student teacher for EASTERN’s Computer Art and Digital Photography Summer Fun program. At Springfield High School, Olivia participated in the Jumpstart Program, a College Application and Essay Writing workshop, and worked on the 2015 – 2016 yearbook as photographer and assisted with design layout.“Olivia is ambitious, creative, and extremely talented,” said Nicole Mohrey, EASTERN Commercial Art Instructor. “She has true dedication to the graphic design field and I am confident that she will succeed in college and her career.” After completing the Commercial Art program at EASTERN and graduating from Springfield High School, Olivia plans to continue her education at Tyler Art School at Temple University focusing on graphic design.Ultimately, she would like to work in the Philadelphia area as a graphic designer for invitations and greeting cards. |
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What If Everything You Knew Was Wrong?
Feb. 08, 2018
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Feb. 22, 2018
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Feb. 24, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Please plan on joining us for an evening of fun and adventure at our annual Night At The Races. This year we will be holding the event at the North Penn VFW on February 24th. Tickets will be $25 per person and include Bee & Beer (and wine) as well as dessert. Bring your friends, and cheer for your horse and jockey. Doors open at 6:30, Post Time is 7:01. |
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Inside The Mind Of An Adopted Child
Mar. 15, 2018
Gloria Hochman is an award-winning author, journalist, broadcaster and public speaker who writes “to hit a nerve.” She wants her words to change the way people think, feel, behave and live their lives. She had written three books, the latest, The Age for Change. Ms. Hochman has published hundreds of articles for The Philadelphia Inquirer Magazine, where she continues to write for the newspaper's Health and Science section; Newsweek; Ladies' Home Journal; Psychology Today, Reader's Digest and Science Digest. |
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April Students of The Month from UMHS and Eastern Center for Arts and Technology - TBA
Apr. 05, 2018
The Upper Moreland High School April Student of the month is Cassidy Murphy. Cassidy is the Captain of the Varsity Field Hockey Team, and plays on the Basketball Team. Cassidy is a member of the Key Club and Spanish Club. She also serves as President of the Interact Club. Cassidy is the committee chair of mini-Thon, is active in Student Council and is on our Blood Drive committee. Additionally Cassidy is active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Outside of school Cassidy is involved with her church going on mission trips to various parts of the country. She works at Ann’s Choice retirement community part time and is also involved in peer training with the other employees. Cassidy would like to attend the University of Maine or the University of Vermont and plans to major in Social Work, with a minor in Spanish.
Charles Mandel is the April 2018 Student of the Month at Eastern Center for Arts and Technology (EASTERN) in Willow Grove. He is in EASTERN’s Construction Technology program and a senior at Abington Senior High School. The Student of the Month Award is sponsored by EASTERN’s faculty, Joint Committee and the Willow Grove Rotary Club to highlight student excellence, success and service. Ten students each year are selected for this honor.
When Charles was in tenth grade, he was not sure what type of career he wanted to pursue in the future. He visited EASTERN with hopes of finding a career and technical program that would be of interest to him. During the visit, Charles met Jeff Pakula, EASTERN’s Construction Technology Instructor, and learned more about the program. He realized that this was the ideal program for him since he enjoys working with his hands. Career objectives in the Construction Technology program include Carpenter Pre-Apprentice, Exterior Remodeling and Installation and Roofing and Siding Helper.
At EASTERN, he is involved in the student leadership organization, SkillsUSA. Charles was selected by his instructor to attend the Career and Technical Student Organization Leadership Conference last November and as the SkillsUSA Construction Technology Class Representative. Charles was part of the Quiz Bowl Team that came in second place at the SkillsUSA District Competitions held January 30 and January 31, 2018 at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology.
“Charles works hard and is extremely determined,” said Jeff Pakula, EASTERN’s Construction Technology Instructor. “He has set college and career goals for himself that I am confident he will attain. He takes direction well and is not afraid to push himself.” After completing the Construction Technology program at EASTERN and graduating from Abington Senior High School, Charles plans to continue his education at Penn College of Technology where he will pursue a bachelor’s degree in construction management. Ultimately, Charles would like to own his own construction business. |
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Avoiding Marriages that End in Divorce
Apr. 12, 2018
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The View of the Opioid War from the streets of Montgomery County.
Apr. 26, 2018
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