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Students! Families! Ten-Hut! MCCC Uses Boot Camp Event to Promote Dual Enrollment
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) hosted Early College Boot Camp at its campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown recently for high-school students and families eager to learn how to get a head start on a college education. Students and their families — as well as guidance counselors, faculty and other school administrators — were invited…
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Despite a Zero Chance of Snow, Pottstown Will Soon Be Covered in White
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobart’s Run are hosting their fifth annual Fête en Blanc in Pottstown. The unique, al fresco dining experience is Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m., at the Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High Street, in Pottstown. The dinner is modeled after a traditional fête en blanc or dîner…
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Townhouse Project at Turtle Creek Golf Course, Limerick, Steadily Creeps Forward
Like one of its namesake reptiles poking its head out of its shell, the emerging transformation of 15.6 acres of Limerick’s Turtle Creek Golf Course into a site for 90 townhouses is making itself evident. Joe Zlomek, of The Sanatoga Post, updated readers on the progress. The project now has a visible presence, as contractors…
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PennDOT to Address Montco Spans Damaged by Hurricane Ida, Fixing Bridges over Troubled Waters
On Sept. 6, PennDOT will begin a regional construction project to repair 17 bridges damaged a year ago by Hurricane Ida. The $3.2 million project to reinforce the support systems and foundations of the bridges includes four structures in Montgomery County. Residents are advised to leave additional time for commutes that may be delayed while…
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Two Pa. Universities — One in Montco — Rise to List of 50 Best Public Colleges in Nation
Two Pennsylvania universities are among the best public colleges in the nation in 2022. But they also represent some of the most expensive options on the list, according to a new ranking from Stacker. Stacker sourced data from Niche’s 50 top public colleges of 2022 list and then ranked the schools from most to least…
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Spending a Memorable Labor Day Weekend in Montgomery County Is No Work At All
Wasn’t it just Memorial Day, with its promise of an entire summer of carefree schedules, ideal weather, vacations, cookouts, and family-bonding time? How did Labor Day 2022 sneak up so suddenly? Regardless, it’s here. And the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has a three-fer set of recommended ways to spend it. Affordable Adventure Itinerary…
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Montco Continues Amassing Academic Accolades; Niche, Too, Finds Quality in Local Colleges
Four Montgomery County colleges have ranked among the 25 best colleges in Pa. for 2023, according to a recently released list by Niche, writes Rachel Ravina for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This latest assessment comes atop a recent similar nod from the Princeton Review. As did its N.J. counterpart, Niche performed a rigorous, statewide analysis…
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Are Lanternfly Hunters in the Philadelphia Area Merely Getting Tired? Or Are Populations Really Thinning
It may be anecdotal or science-based, but the spring-summer swarms of lanternflies seem to have diminshed in the Phila. collar counties. One contributing factor may have been the public encouragement for residents to wage war on the creepy crawlers. But signs also show that the initial zeal to hunt them may be ebbing away locally.…
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Inky’s Top Workplaces, Mid-Size Firms, Notes 14 Standouts in Montgomery County; One at No. 3
The Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces 2022 list recognized 14 Montgomery County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the medium-size company category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These…
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FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses, an Elkins Park Urban AgBusiness, Hosts Community Market
FarmerJawn Community Greenhouses, an Elkins Park community-supported agriculture (CSA) grower, has a business model seeded with concern for the area’s underfed communities. To illustrate what it does and how, Christa Barfield (the CSA’s founder) is holding a public market on Sept. 3 (tomorrow) in West Mount Airy. Maggie Mancini unearthed the particulars for PhillyVoice. Barfield…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Royersford Twin That’s Singularly Charming
309 Washington Street, Royersford, may be attached to another home, but it stands alone in terms of a cozy retreat with a modern and stylish interior. Further, its setting in the borough gives its owners walkable access to local treasures, including Victory Park, Annamarie’s Place (mmmm… breakfast), and the Royersford Library. Experiencing the home begins…
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Abington Scientist’s Vaccine Breakthrough Now Central to Moderna Action against Pfizer, BioNTech
In a new lawsuit, Moderna is claiming Pfizer and its partner, BioNTech, copied its “groundbreaking discovery” — which was built upon the work of Abington scientist Katalin Karikó — to make a COVID-19 vaccine. Tom Avril put the action under a microscope in reporting it for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The dispute involves messenger RNA (mRNA)…
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Two Montco Digital Designers Advise Small-Business Owners on Big-Time Digital Marketing Returns
New data from UpCity, a Chicago research firm, shows that 70 percent of small-business digital marketing strategies now rest heavily on websites. But some company principals err by not keeping their online presence updated and relevant, which in turn can cause business losses. Gene Marks, The Philadelphia Inquier, reported on two Montgomery County experts who…
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16.7 Million Steps from His Front Door, Utah Man Strolls through Montco on Coast-to-Coast Walk
A corporate finance professional, Isaiah Shields, was sitting at a desk in his Utah office, staring at an Excel spreadsheet, when an idea hit: Go for a walk. Bill Rohrer’s tied the story of Shields’ next steps — many of them — into a nice bow for FOX29 Philadelphia. Shields’ desire to stretch his legs…
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Collegeville Bioengineering Student Spent Summer Internship at the Food and Drug Administration
Collegeville resident Prem Ganesh, a senior bioengineering student at Temple, is back in on campus now. But he’s brought a summer’s worth of unique experience with him, gained through an internship with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sarah Frasca reported his experience for the Temple College of Engineering website. Ganesh spent his time…
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Two One-Credit Courses and a Free Power Breakfast Broaden the Horizons of DeSales MBA Program
The DeSales University MBA program is offering three educational opportunities for the fall: two one-credit courses and a power breakfast with a bestselling author and columnist. One-Credit Courses DeSales one-credit course offerings are an excellent way to gather credits in subjects that also bring practical, valuable skills that benefit participants academically and professionally. The program’s…
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Biden’s Student Debt Forgiveness Plan to Bring Relief to Many Pennsylvanians
President Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan announced on Wednesday will provide relief to many Pennsylvanians saddled with student loans, writes Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. The Biden administration is canceling up to $10,000 in student debt for individual borrowers who earn less than $125,000, as well as up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. In…
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Retail Renno of Willow Grove Shopping Center Is a True (Amazon) Fresh Start
The Willow Grove Shopping Center refresh will take that label literally as an Amazon Fresh grocery retailer joins the site plans. Ryan Sharrow checked out the news in the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to state filings, Amazon Retail LLC has set its sights on 102 Park Ave., Willow Grove. The storefront at that address has…
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