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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,025 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three newly appointed trustees. During a public meeting on Feb. 10, the trustees elected Donald Lyons as Chair, Eleanor M. Dezzi as Vice Chair, Lisa B. Binder as Treasurer, Dr. Theresa M. Reilly as Secretary, and Katherine D. Carter as Assistant Secretary. “I am honored to…
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MCCC Partners with Thomas Jefferson University to Expand Academic Offerings to Alumni
Thomas Jefferson University and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) have developed an exciting new partnership that will provide reduced tuition, collaborative initiatives, and a wide range of degree and certificate opportunities aimed at fostering career advancement and lifelong learning for MCCC’s alumni who have completed their associate degrees. Through the Community College Educational Alliance Program,…
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Mennonite Heritage Center to Host ‘Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop’ Mar. 8
Hear the birdsong break through the waning days of winter! Celebrate spring with the Fanciful Fraktur Bird workshop at the Mennonite Heritage Center (565 Yoder Road, Harleysville) on Mar. 8 from 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM. Instructor and Artist Emily Smucker-Beidler will introduce students to fraktur through the history and creation of one of its most…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Colleen Arnold, President, Aqua
Colleen Arnold, President of Aqua, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up as one of six children on Staten Island and discovering a passion for serving others in high school. She was fascinated by New York City’s water system from an early age and studied engineering in college to cultivate her interests. A Civil Engineering…
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Jonathan F. Ball Joins Lamb McErlane’s Appellate Practice
Jonathan F. Ball has joined Lamb McErlane PC’s Appellate Practice group as Of Counsel. Ball has represented and counseled clients in a wide variety of appellate and litigation matters for more than 25 years. He has briefed and argued appeals in state and federal courts across the country, as well as numerous dispositive and critical…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Chester County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,840 feet of aging water mains in Tredyffrin, Thornbury, and Easttown Townships, Chester County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…
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Workforce Program Paves the Way to a New Career Path
After COVID-19 disrupted the restaurant industry, Keith Beaver of Birdsboro decided it was time for a change. With more than 20 years of experience in various restaurant positions, Beaver enjoyed the work but started thinking about his future and other careers. He took his first major step by earning his GED. Then an online search…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Part-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift (Blue Bell) and Reading Instructor/Assistant Professor. Part-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift (Blue Bell) The purpose of this position is to maintain a clean and sanitary environment at theCollege. This position is the second shift (5-10:00 PM) at 25 hours per…
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WCU Alumni, Faculty, and Students Honored at MLK Celebration
This year’s West Chester University Martin Luther King, Jr., celebration, organized and hosted by the Society of WCU (formerly WCU’s Frederick Douglass Society), saw the presentation of several awards. The program celebrates King’s civil rights work and promotion of nonviolent struggle for racial justice. WCU alumni who exemplify King’s legacy are recognized at the event…
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From Canvas to Conversation: Spring Awaits at Penn State Great Valley
As the seasons shift, so does the landscape of artistic expression at the Henry Gallery. This spring, immerse yourself in “DVAL Presents…,” a captivating showcase of talent from the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). On display through Mar. 14, this exhibit brings together an eclectic mix of artists, each unveiling their creative spirit through a…
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Penn Community Bank Releases 2024 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank has released its 2024 Impact Report. This annual report details the bank and its charitable arm, Penn Community Bank Foundation’s, strategic investments in area programming and initiatives centered on financial education, housing, and strengthening the local economy. “As we enter 2025, Penn Community Bank stands stronger than ever – not only in…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Returns to Memorial Park for 8th Year
The Pottstown GoFourth! Festival will return to Memorial Park on Friday, Jul. 4, 2025, marking the 8th year of this beloved community celebration. For the first time since 2019, GoFourth will be held in its entirety at Pottstown’s beautiful community park on King Street, thanks to the reopening of the Veteran’s Island Bridge, making the…
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Reinventing Success: MCCC’s Medical Billing Program Opens New Doors
For more than a decade, Anne Yates of Mont Clare excelled in the fast-paced world of information technology (IT), but in recent months, she chose to reinvent her career and embrace a new path. Her IT career pathway started after she graduated from high school and attended a four-year university, where she took computer science…
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West Chester University Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center Seeks ‘Big Ideas’ for 2025 Idea Challenge
The 13th Annual Business Idea Challenge at West Chester University (WCU) is now open, and all ideas are welcome! $11,500 in prize money is being awarded at this year’s competition. Let your big idea become a reality by winning this competition and jumpstarting your business. Co-hosted by the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center, the Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic,…
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West Chester University’s WCU Live! Series Will Present Interactive Beatles Experience Feb. 28
West Chester University’s (WCU) WCU Live! series will present Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7:00 PM. Tickets range from $20-$30 and are now on sale to the public here or by calling 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building (700 S. High…
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MCCC’s Wellness Center Recognized in ‘EdTech’ Magazine for Modern Approach to Mental Health
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) was recently recognized in EdTech magazine for taking a proactive approach to student mental health with its innovative Wellness Center at the Pottstown campus. Recognizing the growing need for accessible support, MCCC has integrated technology and physical resources to create a space where students can relax, recharge, and seek help.…
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First Bank Doubles Earnings in 2024
First Bank had a standout year in 2024, more than doubling its earnings to $44 million from just under $21 million in 2023 — the biggest jump among Philadelphia-area banks. The Hamilton, N.J.-based bank credited this growth to its acquisition of Malvern Bancorp in July 2023, along with strong loan growth and higher loan interest…
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