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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Honors Fallen with Memorial Day Events
Sadly, more than one million military service personnel have died during American wars. Memorial Day is intended to honor them, their lives, and their service. A special day in the life of the nation, it is a time to remember the bravery of the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice defending the freedoms held…
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Willow Grove Mall Shop Got Glen ‘Hurricane’ Schwartz Started on Bow Tie Collection
Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz started his iconic bow tie collection with a few special pieces he bought at a Willow Grove Mall formal shop, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he was hired by NBC10 in 1995, Schwartz received one strange condition from the network: he would have to wear bow ties as…
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MONTCO Careers: Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston modeled in the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965 and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following career positions at the university are available: Admissions Counselor Neumann…
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Valley Forge Military College Graduates the 84th Class of Cadets
Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania™, has graduated its 84th class of cadets. Thirty-three cadets received Associate’s degrees and will matriculate to other colleges and universities to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Michael O’Dea, the salutatorian, earned the distinction of ranking second academically in his class. Graduating with an Associate of Arts in…
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Abington’s Attorney General Josh Shapiro Files Court Statement in Support of William Penn Lawsuit
Pennsylvania is not adequately funding public education and it’s violating its constitution, states Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who also happens to be the Democratic candidate for governor and from Abington, Montgomery County, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His statement comes from a court filing filed Monday endorsing a landmark school funding lawsuit…
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Graduation Celebration: 364 Earn Degrees at Neumann University
“What can stop you if a global pandemic could not?” commencement speaker John R. McConnell asked the Neumann University class of 2022 graduates. “Nothing!” shouted one of the graduates, a response that elicited thunderous applause from the 2,000 people in the audience. The exchange captured the excitement of the day as Neumann University awarded doctoral,…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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Promoting the Positive: Finding Good in Life Even in Difficult Times
Lately, life has been difficult and challenging for most people. We hear news about COVID, how bad the economy is, and contentious political discussions that have resulted in increased anxiety and depression for the American public. However, when we look back on the past, most of the time it is the challenges that cause growth…
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TLC’s Crime Victim Services Program Named in Honor of a Beloved Employee
Heather Woodward, a mobile counselor at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), was a positive force in the lives of so many people struggling with addiction. During her time at TLC, Heather was more than just a counselor to her clients. She went above and beyond for them—taking clients in need of food…
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday, April 29 event. The Spotlight on Faculty Research ceremony celebrated the university’s new Research 2 (R2) status. The 2-hour event took place in the university’s new Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons. The research…
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Communication Major Jake Loburak Named Valedictorian at Neumann University
Jake Loburak stole the show at Neumann University’s 2022 academic awards convocation. The senior received a standing ovation from Neumann’s faculty as he took the stage to receive the valedictory medal after Dr. Lawrence DiPaolo’s introduction, which highlighted Loburak’s many accomplishments during his four years on campus. A Communication and Digital Media major, Jake Loburak…
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West Chester University Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebration With Community Open House
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration, eye-catching technologies, and enthusiastic students and faculty showcasing what they most cared about. West Chester University closed out its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary with an open house recently.…
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Montco Wawas Now Offer Loaded Fries and Pizza to Go With That Wawa Beer
Happy with Wawa’s ever-expanding menu? Well, don’t look now, but there’s more coming, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Customers will see “a continued drumbeat of innovation around dinner” as well as an amplified handcrafted, specialty beverage category, says Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. They’ve been trying out a “more traditionally done” 16-inch cheese or…
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Samuel Kim, Youth Soloist, Featured at Delaware County Symphony Concert
The Delaware County Symphony’s upcoming concert will feature a performance by Samuel Kim, the winner of the Delaware County Symphony’s annual Youth Concerto Competition. Samuel is a student at Conestoga High School as well as a cellist and currently studies under Ohad Bar-David of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has already performed with the PMEA district,…
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Neumann Professor Partners With Delco Probation Office on Repeat Offender Data
The Delaware County Adult Probation and Parole Office has retained Dr. Leanne Havis, professor of Criminal Justice at Neumann University, as a consultant to help analyze local recidivism data and identify trends to guide decisions that might lower the county’s repeat-offender rate. Currently, the county has what Havis describes as “a great case management system.”…
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Valley Forge Academy’s Annual Scholarship Golf Classic Coming May 2
The Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne is hosting its annual VFMAC Scholarship Golf Classic on May 2 at the St. David’s Golf Club, 845 Radnor Street Road in Wayne. The event includes lunch, golf, dinner and an award ceremony. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. with a lunch buffet starting at 10:45 a.m.,…
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Senior Lift Offers Free Technology Seminar at Neumann University in Aston
Senior Lift, a nonprofit organization that has been teaching technology skills to seniors for 13 years, is offering a free technology seminar on Monday, April 25, from 4-6 p.m. in the Abessinio Building at Neumann University. Dr. Thomas Dodds, director of the Cybersecurity program at Neumann, will present the technology seminar to give participants a…
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Wawa Looking to Double by 2030 in Aggressive Growth Campaign
Wawa will expand in the next decade, launching its “most aggressive growth” in its history, doubling its store count, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa now operates about 965 stores in Montgomery County, Chester, Delaware counties in Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Florida, and Washington, D.C. It plans to expand its…
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