Mary Beth Yount, a Neumann University professor and director of content and programming for the World Meeting of Families, will play an integral role in Pope Francis’ visit to Philadelphia next month.
Once tethered to the Schuylkill River by industry, Norristown, and neighboring Bridgeport, are seeking to reclaim that bond--in modern fashion. In the Final installment of our “Towns on the Brink” series, we offer a fresh look at two very different communities with a common heritage.
After a brush with extinction, these institutions have improved their educational standards, putting them on the heels of some of the top prep schools in the Main Line. Do they have what it takes to sustain the momentum?