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The Victory Bank Expands with New Horsham Branch, Strengthening Community Roots
The Victory Bank celebrated the grand opening of its second full-service branch in Horsham during the week of Jun. 2, marking a major milestone in its continued growth throughout Montgomery County. The event drew a strong community turnout and featured attendance from key county figures, including Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello. “The turnout was really…
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WCU Celebrates 4 High School Seniors Pledging to Become Educators
West Chester University’s (WCU) College of Education & Social Work has developed a PRIZE-winning way to defy the national teacher pipeline shortage: The Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators Program, or PRIZE Program, is boldly teaching school districts how to cultivate exceptional educators who, following their graduation from WCU, have agreed to return to PRIZE school districts to teach. In…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 39 Graduating Cadets
Thirty-nine Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy cadets began their careers of service and protection recently, following the program’s graduation ceremony. Of the graduating class members, 24 cadets were sponsored by area police departments coming into the Academy. Of the remaining 15, 10 were hired or received conditional offers upon completion of the program. Since…
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MCCC Health & Dental Care Launch Mobile Dental Unit at Pottstown Campus
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has a new collaboration with Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) to provide vital dental health services for students, employees, and community members. Beginning Jul. 8, CHDC’s mobile dental unit will be available on MCCC’s Pottstown Campus every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM. The unit offers convenient, on-site…
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$2.75 Million UV Disinfection Upgrade Underway at Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pennsylvania American Water has started an ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system upgrade at its Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant in Montgomery County. Work on the $2.75 million project started in March and is on track to be completed by next month. “In the past, chlorine was the most common method for killing harmful microorganisms in wastewater. However,…
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Investing in Kids, One Meal at a Time: Penn Community Bank Champions Summer Nutrition Effort
Penn Community Bank is proud to sponsor St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program for the seventh consecutive year. Since its inception, the program addresses food insecurity from Allentown to Quakertown — areas where more than half of public school students qualify for free or reduced-price school lunch. In summer 2024, the program served a total of 6,962 meals…
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WCU Receives Largest Donation to Date of $4.7 Million Through Unique Land Donation Partnership with East Whiteland Township
West Chester University (WCU) has received the largest single gift in its history through an innovative partnership that transforms a generous land gift into both a living laboratory for WCU students and usable public space for Chester County citizens. An anonymous donor gifted a 52-acre farm property, fondly known as Ridley Springs, that has resulted…
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Guided by Father’s Words, Inspired by Daughter, Manor College Graduate Walks Again
On her toughest days, Rocio Rodriguez ‘13 hears her father’s voice. “Tu tiene que hacer por ti, y hacer mejor que yo, y al final de dia, no tiene que depender de un hombre para survive.” The words from Martin Rodriguez, a Dominican Republic immigrant, translate to, “You need to do you and be better…
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Michael Baron Carries On Family Legacy with Teaching Excellence Award at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has long felt like a second home to Michael Baron, Psychology Senior Lecturer. Despite the fact he’s only been an employee for six years, the Baron name has been associated with the College for six decades. Michael’s grandparents, Dr. Ned and Ada Baron, were among the first generation of faculty…
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Manor College Graduate Discovers More Than a Degree
Heading into the Fall of 2022, Afreen Snaha entered Manor College with the goal of being a Dental Hygienist. She wanted to cater to children because, for her, going to the dentist could be scary. “The fun and colorful rooms, enjoyable movies playing, and comforting dentists made it seem not so scary,” Snaha said at…
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MCCC Virtual Reality Public Speaking Project Named International Innovation of the Year
A Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) project that has helped many students face their fear of public speaking using virtual reality technology is being recognized on a global stage. The League for Innovation in the Community College, an international nonprofit organization, recently presented a 2024-2025 Innovation of the Year Award to MCCC in recognition of its Virtual…
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MCCC Dental Hygiene Professor Rosemary Herman Retires After 31 Years of Teaching
Montgomery County Community College Dental Hygiene Assistant Professor Rosemary Herman has a unique ability to connect with students because she used to be right where they are 50 years ago. A member of the College’s first class of dental hygienists to graduate in 1975, Herman has considered the College her home ever since. Now, after 31 years…
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Staying Ahead: Career Resilience and Advancement in a Changing World
In a rapidly shifting job market marked by economic uncertainty, automation, and industry disruptions, building a resilient and adaptable career strategy has never been more crucial. Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services at Penn State Great Valley, believes the key to thriving in this environment lies in continuous growth, strategic networking, and taking advantage…
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Immaculata University Partners with PONL to Offer Tuition Discounts for Nursing Students
Immaculata University continues its support of local nurses by adding a new partnership with the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL). This new partnership, effective Aug. 1, 2025, offers PONL members discounted tuition for select Immaculata graduate and undergraduate degree programs, which are available in online, hybrid, and face-to-face delivery formats. For active PONL members interested in…
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MCCC, Faculty and Support Staff Associations Sign Contract Extension Agreements
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), the MCCC Faculty Union (Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT Local #04272, AFL-CIO), and the MCCC Support Staff Union (Support Staff Assembly, Local #4316, Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT AFL-CIO) signed agreements to extend both 2022-2026 contracts during the public Board of Trustees meeting on May 12. The collective bargaining agreement…
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Eastern PA Youth Soccer and Valley Forge Sports to Host 2025 Eastern Presidents Cup in Montco
Eastern Pennsylvania Youth Soccer, in partnership with Valley Forge Sports and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, is proud to host the 2025 US Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup in Montgomery County. The regional tournament will take place Jun. 13-17, across two top-tier venues: Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting (4P2J+JC, 201 E…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a valve, a new concrete pretreatment sedimentation basin was placed into service. This comes less than a year after Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at the Delaware County plant. Work continues on…
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MCCC Gateway to College Celebrates 17 Graduates
Seventeen graduating students in Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program were honored during a ceremony at the Blue Bell Campus recently. The Gateway to College Program and its experienced faculty and staff help students who have disengaged from high school complete the requirements they need for their high school diploma and earn college credits. Since…
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