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Ukrainian Refugee Finds a New ‘Little Village’ at Manor College
There’s a vibe that comes with a little cafe in a big city. It emanates from the smell of sweet treats and freshly brewed coffee. It resonates in the soft music and the little “hello” nod from a friendly stranger. It’s among the things that Yuliia Levytska misses most about her hometown of Odesa, Ukraine. …
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AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams
With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, emphasizes the importance of caution. “Scammers…
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Harcum College To Celebrate Grand Opening of Its New Art & Design Center
Harcum College will celebrate a major addition to its campus at the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed Art & Design Center. The ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at 2:00 PM in the West Wing of Pennswood Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This event reflects the college’s ongoing commitment to fostering…
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A new National Park Service report shows that 1.9 million visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2023 spent $27.2 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 411 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the economy of $44.7 million. “I’m so proud that our parks and the…
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West Chester University’s Biomedical Engineering Program Receives Prestigious ABET Accreditation
During the first week of the 2024-2025 academic year, West Chester University received news that its Biomedical Engineering Degree Program has been accredited by the prestigious Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. Sought worldwide, ABET accreditation assures that…
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A Banner Day: Salus Flies the Drexel Flag for the First Time
A new beginning. That’s what Michael H. Mittelman, OD ‘80, MPH, MBA, FAAO, FACHE, President of Salus at Drexel University, called the ceremony held on Aug. 20, 2024, where the Drexel University flag was hoisted for the first time above the Salus University flag on the flagpoles in front of the pond on the Elkins Park…
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Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue
Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College
Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Harcum College, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, where her parents and a high school job at a nursing home for nuns helped her develop a strong work ethic. She also became interested in video production as a teenager, which shaped her decision…
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WCU Center for STEM Inclusion Boosts Local STEM Education in Key Areas
Kicking off the new academic year with a spate of new programming is the WCU Center for STEM Inclusion, an academic enrichment center dedicated to empowering southeastern Pennsylvania’s K-12 children and youth with untapped potential to boldly pursue fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Among the Center’s new offerings are the following: The new…
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Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Open House on Sept. 21
Immaculata University will host an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students researching colleges and for college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. The open house…
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MCCC Celebrates 60th Anniversary with ‘Human 60’
To continue the celebration of its 60th anniversary and the start of the fall semester, more than 350 Montgomery County Community College students, alumni, employees, and community members came together at the Blue Bell Campus on Aug. 27 to form the shape of the number 60. On the open field behind College Hall, participants gathered wearing…
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Pennypack Events Committee To Host Music in the Meadow Friday, Sept. 20
The Pennypack Events Committee will host “Music in the Meadow” at the Pennypack Community Center (130 Spring Ave., Hatboro) on Friday, Sept. 20 (with a tentative rain date of Sept. 21). The event starts at 5:00 PM, and fireworks start at 8:00 PM. General parking is available at the bank street lot and Lehman Church,…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications Payroll Administrator, Maintenance Mechanic – 2nd Shift, and Student Accounting Assistant. Payroll Administrator Reporting to the Senior Accountant, Disbursement Management, the Payroll Administrator is responsible for the processing of payroll for all payroll cycles. The Payroll Administrator is accountable for the calculation of payroll liabilities as well as…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…
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New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors
AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs…
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PA CareerLink Montgomery County To Host Discovery Day Sept. 5
PA CareerLink® Montgomery County will host a Discovery Day on Sept. 5 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in support of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s PA CareerLink® Awareness Days campaign. The event will take place at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit at 2 W. Lafayette St. in Norristown (next to the Transportation Center), and…
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Don’t Give Real Money to Fake Charity Scams
Each year, Americans contribute over $400 billion to charity, but scammers exploit our generosity. Let’s explore the warning signs of charity scams, how to protect ourselves, and ensure our donations benefit legitimate causes. How Fake Charity Scams Work Scammers create deceptive charities that appear genuine and prey on our emotions. They capitalize on current events,…
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