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Greenphire Expands King of Prussia Headquarters, Prepares for Major Growth in Workforce
Greenphire has more than doubled its headquarters in King of Prussia and is planning to double the number of its employees over the next three years, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The technology company that focuses on the clinical trial industry currently leases 55,000 square feet at Valley Forge Park Place, up…
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Pottstown Hospital Nurses Vote ‘Overwhelmingly’ to Ratify New Contract
Pottstown Hospital nurses, who are represented by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, have voted “overwhelmingly” to ratify a new three-year contract, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “This contract, with its emphasis on safe staffing, prioritizes excellence in patient care as well as the health and safety of frontline…
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Qlik Partners with Montgomery County Intermediate Unit to Educate Students on STEM Leadership and Careers
The PA SEED Ecosystem is continuing the Chief Science Officers (CSO) Program for the 2021 – 2022 school year. The CSO Program is for students in 6th – 12th grade who demonstrate an interest in science, technology and/ or innovation and have a desire to impact their community. The overall Program Goals are to: create…
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Philadelphia-Area Gen Z on Homeownership: ‘Eh… Not Now’
Gen Z homeownership in the Philadelphia region has a generally positive outlook among its late-teen, early 20s members. However, it doesn’t seem to be a tangible goal many are working on currently. Lilla Szini, Chris Salviati, and Rob Warnock reported the trending hesitancy for the Apartment List. The tepid interest in purchasing or renting a…
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Strike Option Looms for Montco’s SEPTA Suburban Drivers as Negotiations Continue
The operators of SEPTA’s suburban buses, trolleys, and the Norristown High-Speed Line are keeping an option open for a driver’s strike later this week, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The United Transportation Union Local 1594 contracts are set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Friday. A driver’s strike authorization could be voted on Monday…
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It’s Wild! Elmwood Park Zoo’s Wild Lights Returns for 2021
Elmwood Park Zoo is pleased to announce the return of its holiday lights event, Wild Lights, for its fourth consecutive year. Debuting in 2018, this beautiful and bright event is now a highly-anticipated annual celebration for families in the Greater Philadelphia region. Wild Lights transforms the zoo into a dazzling holiday wonderland, with thousands of lights…
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CTI Foods Plans to Close King of Prussia Plant, Offer Workers Hope With Possibility of New Operator
CTI Foods has warned state officials that it is planning to close its meat processing plant in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, the company said it is currently in talks with a potential partner who would continue operating the facility and keep the 89 workers employed. If there…
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Inflation Where It Hurts—In Montco Residents’ Wallets—Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, Soft Pretzels See a Rise in Prices
Providers and consumers of Philadelphia’s favorite foods are feeling the effects of inflation, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Individual soft pretzels are over a dollar from a previous 75 cents. At Philly Pretzel Factory in Boothwyn, soft pretzels that were five for $3.75 in June are now five for $5.25. A worker…
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Victim or Rioter? Criminal Defense Attorneys at MacElree Harvey Tackle the Case of Kyle Rittenhouse in New Podcast
Peter Kratsa and Caroline Donato, criminal defense attorneys at MacElree Harvey, discuss the stories making headlines in the legal world and break down the legalese for the average listener in their popular podcast, “Subject to Cross.” In the latest episode, Kratsa and Donato discuss the case of Kyle Rittenhouse and recent rulings by the trial…
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Friends Association Teams Up with Dick Vermeil to Get Word Out on Rent/Utility Assistance
Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children is getting the word out to Chester County households that funds are available to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. Friends Association is one of five providers of the Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) which is administered Chester County Department of…
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Ursinus’ First Woman President Has Unique Perspective of Liberal Arts School
Jill Leauber Marsteller, Ursinus College’s first woman president, has a unique perspective of the liberal arts school as a former student, alumna, parent, and senior vice president for advancement, writes Ed Moorhouse for ursinus.edu. While studying at Ursinus, Marsteller originally wanted to teach in high school. But after impressing the then Academic Dean of the College, Richard Bozorth, with…
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Montgomery Bar Association Honors Marilou Watson, Esq., Recipient of the 2021 Margaret Richardson Award
Friends, family, and colleagues gathered together recently to honor Marilou Watson, Esq. of Fox Rothschild LLP, the recipient of the 2021 Margaret Richardson Award. It is named for the first female member of the Montgomery Bar Association, and the award is given by the Women in the Law Committee to a member who has promoted…
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Perkiomen School’s Institutes Hone Students’ Passions Through Real-World Skills and Experiences
At Perkiomen School, education gets personal. Faculty members help uncover the passion inside each student and aim to focus that passion by participating in project-based activities and applying hard and soft skills, preparing them for the world outside of school, into college, and beyond. Shaun T. Yorgey, Perkiomen’s Director of Strategic Innovation, has a goal…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College and The Swarthmore Group Partner to Create Student Internship Program
Manor College and The Swarthmore Group, the oldest active, minority-owned Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Pennsylvania, are teaming up on an initiative to increase careers in asset management for minority and first-generation college students. Beginning in January 2022, The Swarthmore Group will provide paid internships to expose Manor College students to the four key functional…
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CUTLOOSE STUDIO Hosts One CAN Make a Difference for Local Montgomery County Food Banks
CUTLOOSE STUDIO will be hosting One CAN Make a Difference Food Drive and Free Workout at Von C Brewing on November 20th at 11 am. Join in on a 45-minute full-body weighted workout with cans as they look to combat hunger! This workout is designed for anybody with a body. All ages and fitness levels…
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Johnson & Johnson, With Significant Presence in Montgomery County, to Separate Into Two Businesses
Johnson & Johnson, with a significant presence in Montgomery County, will separate into two public businesses, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One company will be focused on consumer health products, while the other will focus on pharmaceuticals and medical devices, where it will become two businesses Johnson & Johnson is based in…
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Navy Veteran Opens New Beer Shop in Ardmore
Jim Martin, a veteran who served in the navy for ten years before earning an MBA at Villanova University, has recently opened Lower Merion Beverage, the Ardmore’s newest beer shop, writes Max Bennett for MSN Travel. Martin opted to make “Keep It Local” his new business’ slogan. To keep with that message, he assembled a…
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Wall Street Journal: Catholic Nonprofit Based in Malvern Says Mass Shouldn’t Be Experienced Like Netflix
Churches have changed significantly during the pandemic, leaving many Christian leaders from Chester County and across the country wrestling with how to bring people back into the pews. The Catholic Leadership Institute, a Malvern-based nonprofit, has a particularly strong reaction to the trend in virtual attendance, writes Janet Adamy for The Wall Street Journal. Over…
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