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Been in Wawa Lately? You Might See Your Wardrobe on ‘Mare of Easttown’
As Mare of Easttown continues to unfold on HBO, local viewers continue to look for familiar Montco, Chesco, and Delco County images, like someone’s wardrobe, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. Series writer Brad Inglesby and director Craig Zobel use the Delaware County locale to help create a mood for the series. Zobel said his team scouted…
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Couple Finds Everything They Were Looking for in 1929 Colonial in Jenkintown
Casey and Dylan Ciocca found everything they were looking for in a home where they wanted to start a family in a 1929 Colonial in Jenkintown, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair, who used to live in an apartment in South Philadelphia, were hoping to find an older house with a lot…
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Forbes: America’s Best Employers for New Grads are in Montgomery County
Forbes has published its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads, and two local companies made the cut, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To identify the companies most liked by new workforce entrants for its annual ranking, Forbes teamed up with Statista, a market research company. The ranking was compiled…
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Craving a Good Meal Out of Quarantine? VFTCB is Excited to Announce Month-long Culinary Event This July
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is excited to announce the inaugural Crave Monto Month, a 31-day culinary experience that will take place across Montgomery County this July! Crave Monto Month will bring much-needed foot traffic to Main Streets and other areas to promote the county’s diverse cuisine. Many participating local eateries have been…
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COVID Care: Montgomery County Wins 2020 GIS in Excellence Award for COVID Hub
Montgomery County was recently awarded the 2020 Geographic Information System (GIS) in Excellence Award for the County’s COVID-19 Hub and dashboards. The hub provided the region with an up-to-the-moment integration of GIS map and health data about the spread of COVID-19. The award was presented by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) on May…
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The Truth is Out There! Many Spied “Unexplained Sightings” During COVID-19 Quarantine
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local unexplained sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. One person in New Hanover,…
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Haverford School Finds Its New Head of School in Tyler Casertano
The Haverford School has found its next head of school in Tyler Casertano, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Casertano, who is currently assistant head of school for advancement and strategy at St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., will take over as the head of the all-boys private school on July 1. He…
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NBC’s Today Show: In Wake of Tragedy, Coatesville High School Shows Support for Rival Downingtown West
Downingtown West High School tragically lost two of its students to suicide this spring. A touching gesture from rival Coatesville High School helped soothe the pain, reports Kait Hanson for NBC’s TODAY show. After Coatesville High School Principal Michele Snyder heard the news of the tragedies, she met with her own students. Together, they decided…
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After Months of Evaluation, St. Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences Votes to Proceed with Merger
Following a nearly four-month evaluation, Lower Merion-based St. Joseph’s University and University of the Sciences has voted to proceed with the merger, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The merger is expected to be completed in about a year after completing around a dozen federal and state regulatory and accreditation reviews or filings. The…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Turnkey Colonial in Penn Valley Offers Luxury, Solitude, and Charm
If you crave beauty and solitude, this Colonial in Penn Valley has got your name written all over it. Built in 2015, this turnkey home sits on a quiet street on 2.2 acres, just waiting for you. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, and 5,904 sq ft offer as much privacy as you desire. Listed for $2,150,000,…
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While Ted Bundy Confessed to 30 Murders in 1970s, His Killing Spree Might Have Begun While He Was Living In and Around Montgomery County
After he was arrested, Ted Bundy confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing more than 30 women in seven states between 1974 and 1978, but some believe that his killing spree began even earlier, while he was living in and around Montgomery County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. In 1969, two 19-year-old college students,…
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MCCC Shares Resources at its Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 16
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division wants to help the region’s businesses recover by connecting them with valuable resources to strengthen their workforce and improve their competitive advantage. To share this information, MCCC is inviting businesses to join their annual Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 16, starting at 10 a.m. The online event…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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IMC Construction Sees Strong Demand, ‘Anticipates Significant Increase in Economic Activity’
For Malvern-based IMC Construction, demand has remained strong throughout the pandemic. Strong sectors included multifamily, industrial, and life sciences, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The trend is likely to remain upbeat, according to Michael Lloyd, executive vice president of IMC Construction. “We anticipate a significant increase in economic activity as a result…
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Former Pitt Basketball Star Comes Home to Coach at Wynnewood Alma Mater
A former star basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh Panthers, Mike Cook, has taken on the teaching mantle and is now coaching at a local high school, writes George Michalowski for the Pittsburgh Sports Now. Cook, who played two seasons for Pitt and started every game in a Panther uniform, has returned to his…
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Local Attorney Who Defended Trump Now Repping Man Facing 36 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot
Exton resident Michael van der Veen, an attorney who defended President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, is now representing Jason Dolan regarding the Capitol riot. For his role in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, the 44-year-old Floridian faces terrorism charges that carry a maximum punishment of 36 years in prison, writes Jane…
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Montgomery County CFO Provides Update on County Finances at Board of Commissioners Meeting
Montgomery County Chief Financial Officer Dean Dortone provided an update on county finances at the Board of Commissioners meeting held on June 3 in Norristown, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. “I will say that this year has been a challenge in terms of the close-out of 2020 with all the new grant revenues that…
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New York Times: Wayne’s Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects Display Do-It-Yourself Rain Gardens
Being stuck at home has provided homeowners with the time to notice things they may otherwise have missed, writes Margaret Roach for The New York Times. These discoveries could include noticing a spot where rainwater runs off the roof too fast and is ending up in the basement or water rushing down the driveway that…
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