• MCCC Gateway to College Celebrates 17 Graduates

    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…

  • Join Immigrant Owned Business Roundtable on Jun. 23 as Part of the Business Breakthrough Initiative

    Join Immigrant Owned Business Roundtable on Jun. 23 as Part of the Business Breakthrough Initiative

    The Montgomery County Commerce Department, in partnership with the County’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Immigrant Affairs, invites you to a virtual roundtable for immigrant-owned small businesses on Monday, Jun. 23, from 12:00-1:30 PM. This is a virtual event, and a Teams link will be sent after you RSVP. This session will feature three dynamic…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open position of Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs and Provost. The Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs and Provost provides high-level administrative assistance, such as coordinating meetings, drafting communications, developing agendas, synthesizing information and data to prepare…

  • Discover Your Future at Harcum College’s Open House on Jun. 17

    Discover Your Future at Harcum College’s Open House on Jun. 17

    Harcum College invites prospective and accepted students to experience campus life firsthand at its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, Jun. 17, from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM. This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to explore what makes Harcum the “college of possibilities.” The day begins in Klein Hall, with check-in from 11:00-11:20 AM. Guests will enjoy…

  • How a Janitorial Job Led a Manor College Graduate to Public Policy

    How a Janitorial Job Led a Manor College Graduate to Public Policy

    Kimberly Alfaro Jimenez calls “trash duty” at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia the worst task you can be assigned. It requires the worker to pick up dirty linens, remove trash, and clean up rooms throughout the hospital.  During one duty shift, Alfaro Jimenez walked into a patient’s room, introduced herself in English, and began collecting…

  • MCCC Graduate Named National Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient

    MCCC Graduate Named National Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient

    A recent Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) graduate just had his dream of completing a bachelor’s degree debt-free come one step closer, after he was recently named the recipient of a distinguished national scholarship. Mechanical Engineering graduate Joshu’wa Reid, of Lansdale, was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, receiving up to $55,000 annually…

  • Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic Celebrated 25th Anniversary on Jun. 2

    Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic Celebrated 25th Anniversary on Jun. 2

    Harcum College hosted its 25th Annual Kevin D. Marlo Golf and Racquet Classic on Monday, Jun. 2, at the Llanerch Country Club. This signature fundraising event brings together alumni, trustees, friends, and community members for a fun and engaging day of golf, tennis, pickleball, and celebration in support of student scholarships. The 2025 Classic marked…

  • Penn State Great Valley Leads the Way in Career Prep for Today’s Job Market

    Penn State Great Valley Leads the Way in Career Prep for Today’s Job Market

    In a job market evolving at breakneck speed, today’s professionals face new challenges — and new opportunities. At Penn State Great Valley, Elisa Seeherman, Associate Director of Career Services, plays a pivotal role in helping graduate students navigate this dynamic landscape with clarity and confidence. Reflecting on the sweeping changes sparked by the pandemic, Seeherman…

  • Top Pride Events in Montco

    Top Pride Events in Montco

    Montgomery County encourages you to embrace your pride this month at its various events and activities! Whether you are celebrating your own unique individuality or showing your support, attending these local experiences is a great way to celebrate and get involved with your local LGBTQ+ community. Find the best spots to spend your Pride month below! Lansdale Pride Walk…

  • Theresa Major Payton’s Vision: A Business School Rooted in Purpose and Innovation

    Theresa Major Payton’s Vision: A Business School Rooted in Purpose and Innovation

    For Theresa Major Payton ’89, Immaculata University has always been more than just a place of learning but rather a launchpad for a career that took her from the university’s intimate campus to the West Wing of the White House, and eventually to the forefront of cybersecurity innovation. Now, with the establishment of the Major-Payton…

  • Platinum Rockers Sponge Will Headline at The Water Tower in Oaks Jun. 20

    Platinum Rockers Sponge Will Headline at The Water Tower in Oaks Jun. 20

    Get ready to crank up the volume! Detroit alt-rock legends Sponge are rolling into The Water Tower in Oaks on Friday, Jun. 20, for a night of loud guitars, big hooks, and unforgettable energy. Kicking things off are Phoenixville’s hometown rockers, Big Green Limousine, bringing the local flavor to this allages rock party. Tickets are…

  • Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water’s Coatesville District Customer Service Sessions

    Your Questions Answered: Join Pennsylvania American Water’s Coatesville District Customer Service Sessions

    Pennsylvania American Water recently shared several outreach sessions for customers in the Coatesville area. Customers will have the opportunity to ask questions about their water and/or wastewater service and learn more about H2O Help to Others, the company’s customer assistance program. The sessions are scheduled on Tuesdays, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM, from Jun. 3-24 at Coatesville City Hall…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the following positions: Theater Manager, College Rentals Coordinator, and Assistant Director of Grants and Procurement Services. Theater Manager The Theater Manager is responsible for productions, engagements, events, and rentals affiliated with the Montco Cultural Center. The Theater Manager is also responsible for all production, logistical, and technical support…

  • Meridian Bank Named a 2025 Top Workplace by ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’

    Meridian Bank Named a 2025 Top Workplace by ‘The Philadelphia Inquirer’

    Meridian Bank has been named a Top Workplace in the Delaware Valley by The Philadelphia Inquirer in its May 18 edition. Ranked fourth among companies with 150-499 employees, Meridian is the highest-ranking financial institution. Meridian ranked well above other commercial banks in the Top Workplaces program in three key metrics: pay (17 percent higher than…

  • MCCC Nursing Graduates Are Ready to Launch Their Careers

    MCCC Nursing Graduates Are Ready to Launch Their Careers

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 38 nursing students from the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program, who are ready to start their journeys as healthcare professionals making a difference in their communities. The College held a special pinning ceremony on May 19 in the Montco Cultural Center theater…

  • Water Quality Reports Available Online for Pennsylvania American Water Customers

    Water Quality Reports Available Online for Pennsylvania American Water Customers

    Pennsylvania American Water‘s most recent Water Quality Reports are now available for all service areas on its website. The company is proud to share that once again, the drinking water provided to its 690,000 customer connections across Pennsylvania meets or surpasses both state and federal water quality standards for all primary regulated substances, including lead. …

  • Valley Forge Tourism Unveils New Website, Launches Bold Summer Campaign at 2025 Travel Rally

    Valley Forge Tourism Unveils New Website, Launches Bold Summer Campaign at 2025 Travel Rally

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) celebrated Montgomery County as a premier tourism destination during its 9th annual Travel Rally on May 27, which was held at the prestigious Union League Liberty Hill. Themed “Past, Present & Future,” guests enjoyed local entertainment and were the first to learn of several initiatives coming to the…

  • Boyd Gaming Launches Bold Renovation of Valley Forge Casino Resort

    Boyd Gaming Launches Bold Renovation of Valley Forge Casino Resort

    Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced plans for a complete renovation of Valley Forge Casino Resort, aimed at creating an all-new, modern experience for residents of King of Prussia and the greater Philadelphia area. Work is already underway on the sweeping project, including an ongoing redesign of Valley Forge’s Stardust Hotel rooms and lobby, along with…