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Lower Merion Fan Gets Signed Bat from Phillies Catcher J.T. Realmuto at MLB All-Star Game
“I saw J.T. Realmuto the dugout and then he comes over and does like ‘one second,’” said Matthew. “(He) goes in the clubhouse, gets a Sharpie and a bat, and signs the bat and gives it to me.” The boy and his father, Larry, drove to Colorado to watch some of their favorite players at…
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“MillerKnoll” Emerges After Herman Miller Completes Acquisition of East Greenville-based Knoll
Herman Miller has completed its $1.8 billion acquisition of East Greenville-based Knoll and decided that the merged company will be known as MillerKnoll, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owner will operate Knoll as a separate entity. It is still unknown how the company’s headquarters and expansive manufacturing facility in Montgomery…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Christine Costello
Christine Costello is the Sr. Director Global Organizational Effectiveness at Phenom People, Inc., and she also holds the role of Executive Director at The Humanizing Initiative, a company she co-owns with a few other individuals. She was born and raised in the small borough of Rockledge, the same place her father was raised. “The small…
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Bend Your Elbow, Support Edgewood Cemetery This Saturday, July 31, in Pottstown
Supporting ongoing maintenance of historic Edgewood Cemetery, located at 989 E. High Street, is as easy as sipping your favorite IPA or lager, seltzer, or soft drink at The Alley, at 228 E. High Street. The Alley beer garden is graciously hosting a fundraiser for Edgewood Cemetery on Saturday, July 31, from 3-6 p.m. A…
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Montgomery County Community College Welcomes New Deans
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three deans following competitive, nationwide searches. Dr. Timothy Brown is the Dean of the Liberal Arts Division, Cheryl DiLanzo is the Dean of the Health Sciences Division and Terence Lynn is the Dean of the Business & Professional Studies Division. As the new…
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For the First Time Worldwide, Jenkintown’s Manor College Debuts Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate
The post-Baccalaureate Catechetics certificate program at Manor College is designed for catechists or laypeople who have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to specialize in the Eastern Christian Tradition. Starting in Fall 2021, Manor College will offer an Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate, designed at educating catechists or laypeople with a Bachelor’s Degree who want to specialize…
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Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen Agrees to Pay State of New York Billions in Opioid-Related Settlement
Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen along with two other pharmaceutical wholesalers, Cardinal Health and McKesson, have agreed to pay up to $1.179 billion in settlement to resolve opioid-related claims with the state of New York, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the three companies, the settlement “was negotiated in connection with the ongoing negotiations…
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Proposed Hiking and Biking Trail from Phoenixville to Great Valley Could Become Reality Within Five Years
A six-mile-long hiking and biking trail from Phoenixville to Great Valley could become a reality within the next five or six years, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The proposed Devault Trail Activation Project was presented at an open house hosted by: Charlestown Township officials The Chester County Planning Commission The Transportation Management…
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Experience Summer from a Kayak: The 2021 Schuylkill River Sojourn is Here
The 23rd Annual Sojourn is a 5-day guided paddling trip down the river, usually from inside a canoe or kayak. This year’s event will begin from Jim Dietrich Park in Muhlenberg Township on Saturday, July 31, and end at Boathouse Row in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Aug. 4. People can register for one day or multiple days. “Veteran sojourners…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Michael Colonnello
Michael Colonnello has always been proud he is from Montgomery County. “I was born in Lansdale and grew up in Towamencin Township behind Freddy Hill Farms. I went to General Nash Elementary School, then Pennfield Middle School, graduating from North Penn High School in 2000,” he notes. “During my senior year at NP, ESPN filmed…
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Ambler Mayor Takes to Stage as Part of Act II Playhouse’s ‘He-e-e-er’s Tony!’ Show
Despite coming up short when it comes to acting and singing, Ambler Mayor Jeanne Sorg has bravely taken to the stage as part of Act II Playhouse’s “He-e-e-er’s Tony!” show, writes Rita Charleston for the Chestnut Hill Local. This send-up of the late Johnny Carson’s talk show is the final presentation of Ambler playhouse’s 2020-2021…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Megan Wentzel
As the Vice President, Commercial Banking of Truist (formerly BB&T) Megan “Meg” Wentzel is most proud of her promotion into a relationship management role during a challenging time. Moving into her new role throughout a drastic change, she is now able to better serve and have a direct influence in her community as a local…
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Advance Your Career With an MBA From DeSales University
Find yourself wanting to gain an edge against the competition or stack up against your colleagues? How about gain more education to move yourself up the business ladder? As an ambitious working professional, you deserve a high-quality, affordable MBA that fits your lifestyle. In the DeSales’ top-ranked, accredited MBA program, you’ll find true flexibility without…
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Center Valley’s DeSales MBA Program Helps Local Doctor Prepare for Pandemic
There was no playbook to prepare local health networks for the global medical crisis that arrived on the doorstep of the United States earlier this year. And so, as cases of COVID-19 began to mount here and across the country, it was up to people like Dr. Jennifer Stephens to create their own plan. “When…
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What We’re Reading on Vacation: “Ghosts of Harvard”
It’s about that time for vacation, and I’ve got my stack of beach reads all ready, because what is a vacation if not toes in sand, book in hand? I’m most excited to read Ghosts of Harvard, a first novel by nearby Chester County native, Francesca Serritella. Francesca, a Great Valley graduate and New York…
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Crave Montco Month Offers Flavorful Breakfast & Brunch Options To Fill Every Appetite
Crave Montco Month, presented by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, will satisfy visitors from July 1 to 31. With over 100 participating restaurants and Montco Makers, these delicious dining destinations are sure to help take your breakfast and brunch game to the next level. Whether you’re looking to cheers to the weekend with…
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Newly Discovered Original of Betsy Ross’s Husband’s Diary Confirms ‘Profound Sacrifices’ Flagmaker and Her Family Made to Create United States
The original diary of John Claypoole, the third husband of Betsy Ross, the seamstress often credited as the maker of the first American flag, has recently been found, writes Natalie Pompilio for The Washington Post. The 240-year-old record details the John Claypoole capture by the British as a prisoner of war and being charged with…
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MONTCO Today Is On Vacation This Week; We’ll Be Back in Touch on Monday, July 26
Every year, the employees at American Community Journals, the parent company of MONTCO Today, take a one-week vacation to recharge our batteries and spend some time with our families. That time has arrived this year, and as a result, we will not be posting any new stories next week, from Monday through Saturday. We will…
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