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A Cannabis Dispensary Opened in Wayne, and Some Residents Are Dismayed
The sudden appearance earlier this month of a CBD/kratom dispensary in a closed Starbucks on Lancaster Ave. in Wayne has some parents and Radnor Township officials upset, reports the CBS 3 staff. “How did a store that sells substances that are banned in 19 states literally open illegally next to two schools, three nursery…
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Ridley Tattoo Artist Roddie Cooper Climbs Mount Kilimanjaro With Delco Flag
“I did it for Delco,” says Roddie Cooper, posing for a picture at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro holding a Delco sign. The Ridley High School graduate is a stilt walker, “Star Wars” stormtrooper, and tattoo artist who decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania last year to fly the Delaware County sign at the…
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See The Dueling Piano Dudes at Normandy Farm on March 5 for a Night of Fun and Music
Looking for a fun weekend activity? Join Normandy Farm for their Dueling Piano Dudes! Our friends, The Dueling Piano Dudes are battling it out behind their baby grands, and you’re invited to this fun-filled evening at the Farm Get tickets here. Saturday, Mar 5, 2022, at 8-11 PM in the Grand Ballroom Bring your sense…
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As Its Shares Remain under $1, Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Mall’s PREIT Face Delisting From NYSE
As its shares continue to linger under $1, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the Plymouth Meeting Mall and the Willow Grove Mall, is facing possible delisting from the New York Stock Exchange, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A company needs to maintain a minimum closing price of one dollar…
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MCCC Radiography Students Use Virtual Simulator for Experiential Learning in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College Radiography student Christie Biswas got plenty of practice taking an X-ray of her patient’s forearm, without ever having to step foot inside an imaging room. Wearing a pair of virtual reality goggles with headphones strapped to her head and holding a remote controller in each hand, Biswas lifted her arms into…
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Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visits Montgomery County to Tout Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean used the opportunity during her visit to Montgomery County to speak about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and how it is expected to benefit Pennsylvania, writes Jon Campisi for the Patch. Dean, who is a Democrat representing Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional District, was in Jenkintown on February 11, where she talked about…
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Royersford-based Job Exchange Associates Recognized with Best of Staffing Client Award
Royersford-based Job Exchange Associates has been recognized with a Best of Staffing Client Award for providing its clients with superior service. The Best of Staffing Award is presented by ClearlyRated in partnership with Indeed and Talent.com. The winners are industry leaders in service quality as rated by their clients. “Winners of the 2022 Best of…
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Like a Bouncing Blood Pressure Gauge, Hope for Chester County Hospitals Bobs Up Again on Latest Court Decision
The latest court decision by a Chester County judge has left the door open for the possible reopening of Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals. Harold Brubaker charted this latest development for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Court of Common Pleas Judge Edward Griffith ruled that Tower Health should not have unilaterally canceled the sale of the two Chester…
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MONTCO Escape: The Smithton Inn and Lancaster County
Pandemic got you down? Not doing much these days? Well, I am happy to introduce you to our MONTCO Today Escape travel series! I’ll be introducing you to great places in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware where you can get away for a mini-vacation, safely, and get to know some of the fabulous places nearby.…
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Drop in Government COVID-19 Funding, Escalating Staffing, Supply Costs Push Main Line Health in Red
Drop in government COVID-19 relief funding along with escalating staffing and supply costs pushed Main Line Health back in the red, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Radnor-based health system posted a net loss of $7 million for the second half of the last year, compared to a $51 million profit during…
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King of Prussia Mall’s Simon Property Group Sees Great Returns from Its Bet on Brick-and-Mortar
Simon Property Group, the King of Prussia Mall owner, has had an amazing year thanks to its bet on brick-and-mortar amid the growth of online shopping, according to a staff report from PYMNTS.com. “We kicked the crap out of ‘21,” said David Simon, the chairman and CEO of Simon Property Group, during the company’s earnings…
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King of Prussia’s Qlik Prepares for Second IPO with Series of Acquisitions
King of Prussia-based Qlik is preparing to offer another IPO opportunity after recently boosting its product line through acquisition, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the largest homegrown software firms in the Philadelphia area enables clients — including Honda, Novartis, and Vanguard — to collect data from sales, suppliers, and customers,…
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To Increase Understanding of Dyslexia, Center School Is Hosting a Dyslexia Simulation to the Public
Many people think that dyslexia causes people to reverse numbers and letters or see words backwards, but this is not the case. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability affecting 10-20% of the population. It causes people to have difficulties reading, spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Dyslexia is called a learning disability because it can make…
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Manor College in Jenkintown Among Colleges Receiving ‘It’s On Us’ PA Grant
Manor College was named one of 34 colleges across Pennsylvania to receive the ‘It’s On Us’ grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Wolf Administration announced last month. “Pennsylvania’s colleges and universities must be a safe space for students to learn and grow without fear of violence, harassment or abuse,” Governor Wolf said. “Each one…
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Philadelphia-area Colleges Join National Association of Collegiate Esports
Fans of esports and gamers in the Philadelphia region have a lot to look forward to. Many local colleges in the area have recently joined the National Association of Collegiate Esports Starleague, reports Taylor Allen for Axios. Among the colleges that joined the Starleague last fall are Temple, Drexel, St Joseph’s, and the University of…
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Montgomery County Community College Seeks Softball Head Coach for Part-Time Role
Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell invites applications for the Softball Head Coach position. The Softball Head Coach is the individual charged with the responsibility for planning, programming, directing, supervising, and implementing the duties and functions of the individual sports program. The head coach must work closely with all others involved in the department,…
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Nearby Chester County Home to One of the State’s Fastest-Growing Towns
While population growth in the U.S. is generally slowing from declining birth rates, an aging population, and fewer immigrants, some locations are bucking the trend. Some of the largest cities, with populations of approximately around 1 million, have seen a decrease in their population and slower population growth. A new report from Stacker highlights the…
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Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Receives Federal Grant to Prevent School Violence
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Offices of Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health announced they have been awarded a second STOP School Violence Program grant from the US Bureau of Justice Assistance. This award will allow the County to build upon its successful violence reduction programs already being delivered in…
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