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Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly
Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from the Philadelphia area, this hotspot at 100 S. Queen Street is a feast for your taste buds and your Instagram feed. Think global street food, craft cocktails, cool events, and serious small-town charm, all packed…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the following open positions: Nursing Simulation Lab Manager and Part-Time STEM Lab Assistant (Pottstown). Nursing Simulation Lab Manager The Nursing Simulation Lab Manager assists the Director of Nursing in the leadership and management of the Nursing Simulation Skills Suite (NSSS). The Nursing Simulation Lab Manager has primary responsibilities…
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Summer Camp Teaches Computer Building Skills and More
Imagine the excitement of not only receiving your very first computer but having the opportunity to build it yourself. That’s exactly what 21 middle school students in grades 5 through 8 experienced during Montgomery County Community College’s PC Creation Station, a hands-on program made possible by a generous $30,000 grant from the Justamere Foundation. The…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the following open positions: Nursing Simulation Lab Manager; Operations and Events Manager, Hospitality Institute; and Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs and Provost. Nursing Simulation Lab Manager The Nursing Simulation Lab Manager assists the Director of Nursing in the leadership and management of…
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MCCC Workforce Development Business Roundtable Prepares Employers for Next WEDnetPA Grant Cycle Starting Aug. 1
Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division invited employers from across the county interested in learning more about state funding for employee training to attend its annual Business Roundtable. The virtual event held on Jun. 25 reviewed the Pennsylvania training grant, Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania, WEDnetPA, which provides qualified employers with training funds for new…
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For the Fourth Consecutive Year, WCU Recognized as One of the Philadelphia Region’s 50 Most Community-Minded Employers
West Chester University (WCU) has been named a 2025 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia for the fourth consecutive year. The honor comes from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of Light’s…
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The Homer Group Celebrates America250 with Renewed Commitment to Local Tourism and Hospitality Industry
As the nation prepares to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, The Homer Group, a third-generation commercial printing company located just minutes from historic Valley Forge and Philadelphia, is supporting the local tourism and hospitality industry during this landmark year. With the Greater Philadelphia region expecting a major influx of visitors in celebration of America250, local…
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Dr. Josephine Ibironke Appointed Dean of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Josephine O. Ibironke, OD ‘03, Resident ’04, MPH, FAAO, has been appointed Dean of the Salus Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), following a national search, effective Sept. 15, 2025. As a founding faculty member of University of Pikeville’s Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO), Ibironke co-developed the college’s didactic and clinical pediatric optometry curriculum and created its…
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Equity Is Not a Handout — It’s a Head Start: Why Fairness Requires More Than Equality
In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the classes needed for the graduate program. The summer program helped me catch up and start the fall semester on equal…
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Pennsylvania American Water Upgrades Sadsbury Township Pump Station
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that it will soon complete a $2.2 million project to upgrade a pump station in Sadsbury Township, Chester County, that will improve wastewater service quality and reliability for customers in the area. “This rehabilitation project included upgraded pumps, electrical enhancements, and a complete wet well renewal,” said Kelly Jacunski, Engineering Project…
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MCCC Celebrates Spring Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Commendation Lists
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) congratulates the 1,890 full- and part-time students who were named to the Dean’s List and Dean’s Commendation List, respectively, for the spring 2025 semester. The Dean’s List includes 610 full-time students. The College recognizes the academic achievement of full-time students who have earned 12 or more cumulative credits. To receive…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…
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Youth Powerlifters — and a Movement for Inclusion — Take Center Stage in Valley Forge
From Jul. 25-27, the Valley Forge Casino Resort will roar with the sound of triumph as it hosts the 2025 USA Powerlifting Youth Nationals. Athletes from across the country will gather in King of Prussia to compete, connect, and chase records. But this year’s competition opens with something even more powerful than personal bests —…
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8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers
In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Releases Request for Proposals to Lease the Kennedy Supplee Mansion
The National Park Service has released a Request for Proposals to lease the Kennedy Supplee Mansion, carriage house, and associated grounds for use as a restaurant, retail, office, or other light commercial use for a period of ten years. With funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), the National Park Service plans to fully…
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What’s in Your Water? Understanding Seasonal Flavor Changes
As temperatures rise, many of us enjoy longer days, sunshine, and more time outdoors. Many of us welcome these changes, but what many do not realize is that the changing seasons can also affect your drinking water. Every time you open your tap, you trust Aqua Pennsylvania to deliver safe, high-quality drinking water, and that’s…
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A Pottstown Day with Commissioner Winder: Community, Commerce, and Connection
It was a sunny day in late May when April Barkasi, Founder and CEO of Cedarville Engineering Group (CEG), welcomed Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder to her fifth-floor office overlooking Pottstown’s East High Street. Barkasi, a Chester County resident, selected that office just over the border into Montgomery County in 2018 and subsequently renovated the…
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education Reaffirms MCCC’s Accreditation
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is thrilled to share that the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) reaffirmed the accreditation of MCCC on Jun. 26, 2025. MSCHE confirmed that MCCC fully meets the Standards for Accreditation and Requirements of Affiliation (Thirteenth Edition). There were no requirements (indications of noncompliance) and no recommendations for further…
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