• Holiday Traditions Come Alive at Schwenkfelder Library’s Christmas Market

    Holiday Traditions Come Alive at Schwenkfelder Library’s Christmas Market

    The holiday season comes to life in Pennsburg as the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center hosts its beloved Christmas Market on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 AM-4:00 PM, and Sunday, Dec. 7, from 12-4:00 PM. This cherished community event blends the spirit of old-fashioned holiday celebrations with the creativity and craftsmanship of local artisans. Guests…

  • Monster-Mania Con Brings Horror Icons and Pop Culture Legends to Greater Philly Expo Center

    Monster-Mania Con Brings Horror Icons and Pop Culture Legends to Greater Philly Expo Center

    Monster-Mania Con returns to the Greater Philly Expo Center the weekend of Nov. 21-23, bringing the top names in the world of horror, science fiction, and pop culture Gillian Anderson leads the cast of The X-Files Reunion, which will be taking place at the show. She will be joined by five other stars from the…

  • Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape

    Immaculata University Continues to Grow Stronger in a Changing Higher Ed Landscape

    Across the country, many colleges and universities are grappling with enrollment declines, rising costs, and changing perceptions about the value of a degree. Yet, Immaculata University is defying those national trends and charting a path of steady growth, innovation, and renewed vitality. In fall 2025, Immaculata welcomed its largest incoming class in school history, with…

  • Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off

    Barclay Friends’ Culinary Team Brings Home First Place in Non-Profit Category at West Chester Chili Cook-Off

    At this year’s West Chester Chili Cook-Off, the Barclay Friends culinary team didn’t just show up. They made a statement. Serving more than 1,300 people in just the first ninety minutes, their tent bustled with conversation, smiles, and the warm, savory aroma of all-beef chili garnished with micro cilantro and a bright lime crema. It…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as Assistant Director of Procurement Services and Director of Computer and Information Sciences Programs. Assistant Director of Procurement Services The Assistant Director of Procurement Services is responsible for overseeing the…

  • Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region

    Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive, a community-wide effort running from Nov. 5 through Dec. 17 to address the growing issue of food insecurity across the region. Developed and mobilized quickly in response to an immediate and heightened community need, the…

  • King of Prussia District Receives William Penn Foundation Grant for Gulph Road Connector Trail Project

    King of Prussia District Receives William Penn Foundation Grant for Gulph Road Connector Trail Project

    King of Prussia Business Improvement District Inc. has been awarded an Environment and Public Space grant from the William Penn Foundation for $326,900 to advance planning, education, and funding strategies for the 2.8-mile Gulph Road Connector. This essential link will strengthen regional connectivity within the Circuit Trails network while promoting sustainable transportation, recreation, and economic…

  • MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event

    MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event

    Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello sported an apron and joined culinary students at Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute on Oct. 28 for a hands-on pizza-making experience. MCCC President Dr. Vicki Bastecki-Perez joined him as they fired up the custom-built wood-fired pizza oven. DiBello, who previously owned a pizza shop, was enthusiastic about connecting with students and…

  • Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions

    Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions

    Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Most Wonderful Time: A Comedy Cabaret, just in time for the holiday season. Act II Playhouse Artistic Director, Tony Braithwaite, returns to the Playhouse stage for an evening of comedy and music. Previews begin Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, and the production opens Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. Most…

  • WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events

    WCU Hosts ‘Beyond Gratitude’ Veterans Advocacy Campaign and Community Events

    In recognition of Veterans Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 11, Dr. Michele P. Bratina, WCU Professor of Criminal Justice, has spearheaded the organization of several free programs under the theme “Beyond Gratitude: A Justice and Advocacy Campaign for Veterans.” Events honor those who have served their country while exploring issues of justice, advocacy, and reintegration. The…

  • MCCC Computer Networking Major Receives Chime Workforce Scholarship

    MCCC Computer Networking Major Receives Chime Workforce Scholarship

    A Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) student has been selected as a recipient of a national scholarship. Computer Networking major Massimiliano Simon received the $1,000 Chime Workforce Scholarship from the Phi Theta Kappa Foundation. The Chime Workforce Scholarship recognizes high-achieving college students who are pursuing career and technical educational opportunities. This scholarship helps defray educational expenses while enrolled in a certificate…

  • WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’

    WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’

    Although comics are often considered child’s play, they are anything but simple — and the newest exhibition at the University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology delves into the history and nuances of political cartoons, manga, graphic novels, and Marvel and DC superheroes. “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics” runs Oct. 30, 2025, through…

  • Explore Campus Life at Immaculata University’s Fall Open House Nov. 22

    Explore Campus Life at Immaculata University’s Fall Open House Nov. 22

    Immaculata University will hold its second fall open house of the year on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This is an event for high school students and college students interested in transferring. “We’re thrilled to invite prospective students to our open house this November, especially as we just welcomed our largest incoming undergraduate…

  • West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’

    West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’

    Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) will transport audiences to a whimsical world this fall with The Three Feathers, a charming and family-friendly opera composed by acclaimed contemporary Composer Lori Laitman with a libretto by Dana Gioia, former U.S. Poet Laureate of California. Performances will be held on Friday,…

  • A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary

    A Legacy of Care: WCU Establishes School of Nursing at 50th Anniversary

    More than 100 gathered in the ballroom of West Chester University’s Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons (SECC) on Saturday, Oct. 25, to celebrate the 50+ anniversary of the University’s Nursing Programs. Wearing purple scrubs and bearing wide smiles, proud nursing students in the Department of Nursing led tours of an impressive, technologically-advanced Duey Immersive…

  • VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report

    VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 700 attendees, including Governor Josh Shapiro, at the organization’s Annual Luncheon event at Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia. With a theme of “Rhythm,” the VFTCB released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the positive economic impact of…

  • MontcoWorks and PA CareerLink Montgomery County Offer Support for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

    MontcoWorks and PA CareerLink Montgomery County Offer Support for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

    As the federal government shutdown continues, Montgomery County is mobilizing to support those feeling its impact. The Montgomery County Commerce Department, MontcoWorks, and PA CareerLink Montgomery County are coordinating efforts to assist federal employees who have been furloughed or are working without pay, as well as individuals whose jobs may be affected through federally funded…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings

    Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings

    The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at the Riverbend Environmental Education Center in Montgomery County. Launched in 2005 and formerly known as TreeVitalize Watersheds, the Trees for Watersheds program has received nearly $2 million in grants from…