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MCCC Nursing Pinning Ceremony Honors New Graduates
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 33 nursing students from the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine Nursing Program, who are ready to share their skills, compassion, and dedication with the patients they will serve. The College held a special pinning ceremony on Aug. 29 in the Montco Cultural Center theater…
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From Italy to Norristown: How Via Veneto Expanded in Montco with Ambler Savings Bank’s Support
Making authentic, fresh pizza is second nature for the family-owned and operated Via’s Pizza and Via Veneto based in Norristown and East Norriton, respectfully. But even with the freshest ingredients and strongest family ties, sometimes you have to pivot and seek help when you face a challenge. That’s exactly what owners, Domenic Stabile and Vito…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Aids Schuylkill River Restoration Fund with Grants To Tackle Pollution, Enhance Water Quality
Aqua Pennsylvania recently supported the Schuylkill River Restoration Fund in partnership with Schuylkill River Greenways NHA, which provides government agencies and nonprofit organizations with grants to improve water quality for one of southeastern Pennsylvania’s most vital water sources. The grants focus on three major sources of pollution: stormwater run-off, agricultural pollution, and abandoned mine drainage.…
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Whitpain Community Festival Fun Happeining at MCCC on Sept. 28
Whitpain Township and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) team up again to offer an exciting day of family-friendly fun at the annual Whitpain Community Festival. The community is invited to the festivities on Saturday, Sept. 28, starting at noon on MCCC’s beautiful Blue Bell Campus (340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell). During the evening before the…
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A Young Blue Jay Brings an Adult Work Ethic to Fall Semester at Manor College
Samantha Santos works with a drive uncommon for a 17-year-old girl. It is the sort of work ethic that led Santos to graduate from Penn Foster High School by the time she was 16. “Going to high school, I felt, held me back,” Santos said. “This was the pace I knew.” That desire comes from…
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Harcum College Showcases New Art & Design Center
Harcum College officials celebrated the opening of a new center for students studying in the art and design fields on Thursday, Sept.12. President Jon Jay DeTemple joined with donors and administrators to cut the ribbon on the Art & Design Center, now an efficient and well equipped on-campus space serving the creative majors. The Art…
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Act II Playhouse Presents Hilarious Political Farce Ahead of Election Day
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, the comedy The Outsider by Paul Slade Smith. Previews begin Oct. 8 and the production opens Friday, Oct.11. The Outsider runs through Sunday, Nov. 3. The Outsider is set in an unnamed U.S. state in the days leading up to an important gubernatorial election. Ned Newly might…
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Arts Montco Kicks Off Montco Arts and Jazz Week on Sept. 19 with Josh Lee & The Family
Arts Montco invites you to join in the celebratory kickoff of Montco Arts and Jazz Week with food, beverages, and amazing entertainment, featuring Josh Lee & The Family. Temple University Esther Boyer College of Music will present broadcasting legend, Bob Perkins, with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The kickoff event will take place at Temple University Ambler…
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Residence Inn Hotel Opens in King of Prussia with the Brand’s New Design
The 136-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in King of Prussia is open for business with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility while creating a unique environment. Located at 127 South Gulph Road, the all-suite Residence Inn King of Prussia is owned and managed by Gulph Creek Hotels of Wayne. The Residence Inn King of Prussia offers its guests…
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Auditor General DeFoor Highlights Expanded Job Opportunities for PA Students at MCCC
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor recently highlighted his department’s expanded career pathways for graduates of accredited associate degree programs in the areas of accounting, business, data analytics, finance, economics, math, or another closely related field at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). “Our goal is to create pathways to careers and expand opportunities to good jobs…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for several positions, including Baking & Pastry Arts Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool), Culinary Arts Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool), Director of Development – Major and Planned Giving, and First Year Experience Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool). Baking & Pastry Arts Faculty (Part-Time Applicant Pool) The Baking & Pastry Arts Faculty…
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Valley Forge Sports Hosts a Tremendous Summer in Montgomery County
Montgomery County continues to be a premier destination to host sports tournaments, and the Valley Forge Sports team of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is proving just that. The team is proud to have hosted 40+ events this summer, with a total of 18 different sports and 13 events new to the area.…
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51st Apple Butter Frolic Will Be Celebrated at the Mennonite Heritage Center on Oct. 5
Enjoy farming, food, and fun at the 51st Annual Apple Butter Frolic at the Mennonite Heritage Center (565 Yoder Road, Harleysville) on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Farming demonstrations, delicious traditional foods, old-time children’s activities, and time-honored crafts are all part of the day. Admission is $10 for anyone over 16,…
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Ukrainian Refugee To Begin New Life at Manor College
The sirens blared across the city of Mukachevo. It was 3:00 AM in the city an hour away from the Slovakian and Hungarian borders in western Ukraine. A teenage Veniamin Kopyn and his family jumped out of their beds from the shrilling siren’s wail. Kopyn ran to the TV and saw the images of Russia’s…
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Sculpture Exhibitions Kick Off Season of Fine Art at MCCC Galleries
A celebration of sculpture kicks off the 2024-2025 season of fine art exhibitions coming to the galleries at Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown. “Pushing Buttons” at the Fine Arts Center, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell, will feature mixed-media sculpture. Meanwhile, “of earth and myth” at the North Hall Gallery, 101 College…
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Global Careers Institute To Be Held at Penn State Great Valley with a Focus on Graduate Students
Penn State Global and Penn State Great Valley will co-host the first-ever Penn State Global Careers Institute at the Great Valley campus in Malvern on Sept. 27 and 28. This event, intended for graduate students, is a professional development program designed to help the University’s international and domestic students prepare for career success in the global marketplace.…
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Chester County Resident Receives Saint Catherine Medal from Immaculata University
Immaculata University awarded the prestigious 2024-25 Saint Catherine of Alexandria Medal to Madison Borkowski, a senior from Elverson. President Barbara Lettiere presented the award to Borkowski during the Mass of the Holy Spirit on Aug. 29. Sponsored by Kappa Gamma Pi, a national honor society for graduates of Catholic colleges, the Saint Catherine Medal honors…
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Norristown Enhances Support for Small Businesses with Bilingual Assistance
The Norristown Small Business Assistance Center (NSBAC), in partnership with Widener University Small Business Development Center (WUSBDC), has expanded service offerings for small businesses in Norristown. Whether you are starting a business or seeking to grow your existing one, the NSBAC is ready to assist you through business consulting services and educational programs at no…
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