• Pennsylvania American Water Shares Fall Checklist To Help Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

    Pennsylvania American Water Shares Fall Checklist To Help Avoid Frozen Pipes This Winter

    Sometime this fall, before the cold sets in, locate your main water shut-off valve and hang an I.D. tag on it so you can find it quickly in an emergency. In many homes, it is located near the water meter or close to where the water pipe enters the home. Note: If your pipes do…

  • Manor College Cuts Ribbon on Practical Nursing Skills Lab

    Manor College Cuts Ribbon on Practical Nursing Skills Lab

    At a ceremony more than two years in the making, Manor College officially cut the ribbon on its new Nursing Skills Lab. The room was developed to help educate students in Manor’s new Practical Nursing program, which debuted in Fall 2024.  “This program is going to be transformational in the lives of our students, who…

  • Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank Releases Second Issue of Business-Focused Magazine

    Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has released its second issue of its business magazine, Mutual Interest.  Building on the success of its inaugural edition, this issue focuses on the theme of “The Power of Authentic Partnerships” and offers timely economic updates, actionable content from thought leaders, and inspiring customer spotlights.…

  • The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    The Power of Corporate Social Responsibility

    In today’s business landscape, successful companies must go beyond simply generating profits. Increasingly, consumers and employees have an expectation — and I believe businesses have a responsibility — to be good corporate citizens and make a positive impact on the communities they serve. This is the essence of corporate social responsibility (CSR), and it’s a…

  • Immaculata University To Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Information Sessions

    Immaculata University To Host Multiple Undergraduate Nursing Information Sessions

    Immaculata University is hosting information sessions for undergraduate Nursing programs and accelerated, second-degree nursing programs on Saturday, Oct. 19, at Loyola Hall. The two-hour undergraduate nursing information session begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school and college transfer students interested in studying nursing. The information session will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing…

  • MCCC Recognized for Highest Rate of Student Voter Turnout in Pennsylvania in 2022

    MCCC Recognized for Highest Rate of Student Voter Turnout in Pennsylvania in 2022

    The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recently recognized Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) for having the highest voter turnout for a two-year institution in Pennsylvania in the 2022 midterm elections. MCCC also earned ALL IN’s Gold Seal based on its campus voting rate of 40-49 percent as shared in the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement (NSLVE) report,…

  • Steel River Playhouse Opens ‘Rent’ Oct. 3-20

    Steel River Playhouse Opens ‘Rent’ Oct. 3-20

    Community members have been dropping off street signs, skateboards, and even lava lamps at Steel River Playhouse for its upcycled version of Rent, which will begin public performances on Oct. 3. The production design reuses everyday items to recreate the urban landscape and aesthetic of the Lower East Side in New York City in the…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Operations Manager of the Montco Cultural Center, Reading Faculty (part-time applicant pool), and Custodial Supervisor. Operations Manager of the Montco Cultural Center Reporting to the Director of the Montco Cultural Center, the Operations Manager of the Montco Cultural Center works collaboratively with the Montco…

  • WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69

    WCU Basketball Court Honors Coach Legends Deirdre Kane and Dick DeLaney ’69

    In true Golden Ram spirit, West Chester University (WCU) recently named its newly designed basketball court after two beloved University basketball coaches who are living legends — former Women’s Basketball Coach Deirdre Kane and former Men’s Basketball Coach Dick DeLaney ’69. More than 300 alumni, former West Chester University athletes, friends, and members of the…

  • Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank Sponsors Devon Fall Classic, SVP of Commercial Lending Presents Feature Class Award

    Meridian Bank was the Wheeler Sponsor of the Devon Fall Classic, which spanned from Sept. 12-15. On Sept. 13, Marc Pelletier, SVP of Commercial Lending, had the honor of presenting the “Speed Stake” Award ($10,000) to the Feature Class champion in the Dixon Oval. The Devon Fall Classic is a signature Main Line tradition and…

  • Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education

    Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education

    Only a few months of the semester had passed, but Abdellah Krebs knew he would transfer from the remote, upstate New York college. He lived on the college’s huge campus, but despite its size, the area was too quiet for the Philadelphia native.  Moreso, his father was home dealing with diabetes and heart issues. He…

  • Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated

    Walking in Their Shoes: Reentry Exercise Simulates Life for the Formerly Incarcerated

    Reentry isn’t always rocket science. For recently paroled individuals, it means reentering society. These individuals — who might leave prison without a home, a car, or a job — may feel as though they need an advanced degree just to navigate the complicated galaxy of agencies they encounter as they reenter civilian life. To help…

  • MCCC Adds Second State-of-the-Art Dolby Atmos Sound Recording Suite

    MCCC Adds Second State-of-the-Art Dolby Atmos Sound Recording Suite

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently revealed the installation of a second Dolby Atmos Mixing Suite, a significant addition to its renowned Mix Room of the Sound Recording and Music Technology (SRT) program. Located in the Advanced Technology Center of the Blue Bell Campus, this new facility underscores MCCC’s commitment to providing cutting-edge educational opportunities…

  • Ambler Savings Bank Employees Volunteer in Honor of 150th Anniversary

    Ambler Savings Bank Employees Volunteer in Honor of 150th Anniversary

    To celebrate 150 years of service to customers and the community, Ambler Savings Bank’s four branch locations closed early on Sept. 17 for employees to volunteer. The Bank partnered with five non-profit organizations across Montgomery and Berks counties. Over 50 employees spent the afternoon making an impact at the following organizations: The idea was developed…

  • Immaculata Symphony Kicks Off the 2024-25 concert Season with an Outdoor Concert

    Immaculata Symphony Kicks Off the 2024-25 concert Season with an Outdoor Concert

    The Immaculata Symphony begins its concert season with an outdoor performance on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 3:00 PM on Immaculata University’s back campus. In the event of inclement weather, the outdoor concert will be relocated to the Alumnae Hall Theater. The Immaculata Symphony is an outstanding university-community organization that has been performing since the University’s…

  • MCCC To Host Free 30th Annual Technology and Learning Conference Oct. 11

    MCCC To Host Free 30th Annual Technology and Learning Conference Oct. 11

    Coinciding with its year-long 60th anniversary, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will host its 2024 Technology and Learning Conference on Oct. 11 — now celebrating its 30th anniversary. Similarly, for the fifth year in a row, the annual conference will be held entirely virtually, with participants logging in from around the globe. It will center around three main…

  • Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families.   In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…

  • Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Top 5 Misconceptions about Data Security and Fraud Prevention

    Bringing his extensive expertise from the FBI, Rick Cimakasky manages Penn Community Bank’s robust customer and data safety protocols — guarding assets while understanding and addressing emerging threats in the ever-evolving landscape of financial crimes. Many business owners have dangerous misconceptions about what it takes to properly secure their data and prevent fraud. Let’s debunk…