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Prepare For More at Abington Friends School With In-Person Open House on March 12
At Abington Friends School, we approach education with bold convictions that allow every student to unlock their own remarkable potential. Educational innovation inside and outside the classroom fully prepares them for learning at the next level. Every day, thoughtful guidance prepares them for much more: to be introspective and kind and to navigate the world with…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Uses Cellphone Geolocation Data to Gauge Visitor Interests
Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has partnered with a platform that uses cellphone geolocation data to better understand the interests of Montgomery County visitors, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Zartico, which is characterized as a destination operating system, centralizes anonymous geolocation data to provide a picture of the movement of visitors.…
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Playing Now at Ambler’s Act II Playhouse: The Very Funny “Buyer and Cellar”
Act II Playhouse in Ambler, PA announces their latest stage production, Buyer and Cellar, written by Jonathan Tolins, directed by Tony Braithwaite, and starring Zachary Chiero. The show runs from March 1 through April 2. Imagine one of the greatest icons of the entertainment industry building a fake mini-mall in her basement to display her massive collection…
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Collegeville’s Ursinus College Welcomes 19th President, Robyn Hannigan
Ursinus University in Collegeville is excited to announce its new 19th President, Robyn Hannigan. She is now entrusted to lead a historic liberal arts college where asking questions and finding answers are a way of life. “Ursinus’s values are what drew my attention,” says Hannigan, who will begin her presidency on July 1, 2022. “My…
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E. Kahn Development Sells Conshohocken Building Leased to Amazon to Korean Pension Fund for $97M
E. Kahn Development has sold a 120,000-square-foot building leased to Amazon in Conshohocken to an undisclosed Korean pension fund for $97 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The price at just over $808 a square foot sets another high-water market on a per-square-foot basis for the sale of industrial real estate in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Outstanding Stone Colonial with Excellent Location in Bala Cynwyd
An outstanding stone colonial home on 0.41 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bala Cynwyd. The residence is perfectly situated on a beautiful lot featuring a front walkway lined with perennial flower beds along with a spacious backyard with mature trees and shrubs. . The front…
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See Which Montco Business Made List of 28 Best Philadelphia-Area Wedding & Event Caterers
Thanks to its incredible food scene, Philadelphia is home to many top-notch wedding caterers, and one of the best is right here in Montgomery County, according to a new list by Philadelphia Magazine. Robert Ryan Catering & Design in Collegeville serves as an exclusive caterer to several local wedding venues, including Barn on Bridge in…
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Kobe Bryant Was Not the Only Hoops Superstar at Lower Merion; Sultan Shabazz Could Have Had It All
Kobe Bryant is undisputedly Lower Merion High School’s biggest basketball star, but there was another player before him who could have taken the world of hoops by storm, had he not thrown his career away the senior season, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sultan Shabazz was ahead of Bryant by two years. He…
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Meet the Brilliant and Creative Founder of Manayunk’s Paint School of Makeup, Beke Beau
Beke Beau is a skilled makeup artist with a fascinating career and the founder of the Paint School of Makeup in Manayunk. She has a strong passion for women’s fashion and loves to share her personal tips and tricks with others, reports Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Beau got into fashion when she…
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Get Me a Slice! See Which Montco Eateries Are Among Best Pizzerias in Philly Region
The Philadelphia area restaurant scene has never lacked for good pizzas, however even with such a bountiful selection there are those that stand out, and three Montgomery County eateries are among these, write Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Olce Pizza Grille in Skippack is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that has turned pizza…
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Montgomery County Farmers Markets See Boost in Sales Due to Pandemic
During the pandemic, producers who sell their products directly to consumers at places such as farmers markets experienced a boom in activity. People’s fear of shopping at their local grocery store found a “safer” way of buying food directly from farmers, writes Chris Torres for American Agriculturalist. While farmers markets saw an increase in sales…
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Main Line Health Unveils Expanded Inpatient Psychiatric Care Unit at Bryn Mawr Hospital
Main Line Health has unveiled the newly expanded inpatient psychiatric care unit at Bryn Mawr Hospital, which doubled its bed count in response to the surge in demand for its services primarily driven by the ongoing pandemic, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $35 million, 44,000-square-foot unit now has 40 beds that…
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Vanguard Escapes Russia’s Market Debacle Mostly Unaffected
Malvern-based Vanguard has managed to come out of the Russian market debacle with its emerging markets funds largely unscathed, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The investment giant’s Emerging Markets Select Stock fund is the one with the most exposure to Russia, and it only has 5 percent of assets in Russian equities. The…
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Heroes Honored for Their Help at Drexel Hill Helicopter Crash Site
So many things went right on Jan. 11. People did their jobs. They paid attention, ignored the danger, stepped up to help. So many things went right on Jan. 11 that they’re calling it the miracle of Burmont Road– a damaged medical helicopter transporting an infant girl to Children’s Hospital that crash-landed near the front…
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Check Out These 12 Awesome Black-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
Restaurants, clothing stores, bookstores, and more, these black-owned businesses in Montgomery County offer great products and services. Check out these local black-owned small businesses to see where you can shop and support your local community. Ambler Vegan Company This black-owned, vegan café serves up deliciously nutritious plant-based foods. Ambler Vegan Co. is Ambler’s first vegan…
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Notable Nuptials: 10 Montgomery County Venues Win 2022 WeddingWire Couples Choice Awards
WeddingWire, a global marketplace that connects engaged couples with local vendors to make nuptial dreams come true, has announced its 2022 Couples Choice Awards. In the category of the venue, 10 Montgomery County sites received recognition for overall excellence. WeddingWire provides access to more than 500,000 vendors, enabling brides- and grooms-to-be to compare options for…
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Special Needs Children Play Sports, Make Friends Through Lower Merion’s Challenger Division Program
The Little League created a nationwide Challenger Division in 1989 to include children with physical and intellectual disabilities, and this program eventually made its way to Lower Merion Township, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “We’ve been running that program for 15 or 20 years,” said Wally Orlov, President of the Lower Merion Little League. “And…
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MCCC Seeks Director of Equity, Diversity, and Belonging in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Director of Equity, Diversity, and Belonging (EDB) position. The Director of EDB supports the mission of the College by developing programming and initiatives that create a diverse and inclusive learning and work environment for all members of the College community. The director advances the president’s strategic priorities…
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