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Discover the True Value of Networking with the Business Partnership Network (BPN) of Montco
While most referral groups promise new business leads, the Business Partnership Network (BPN) of Montco offers much more than that. Celebrating its 10th year, BPN members share camaraderie, mutual support, and maintain strong relationships. Each of the four groups — Blue Bell, Indian Valley, Lansdale, and Montgomeryville — offers unique strengths that keep members engaged…
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Stella Eke-Okoro Reaps Fruits of Righteousness through Holy Family University School of Nursing
Stella Eke-Okoro was destined to become a nurse. Maybe it is because her very name, “Stella,” is associated with the guiding light that leads individuals toward their true path and purpose in life. Maybe it is because, from her childhood, with four siblings in Nigeria, to her arrival in America via a Visa lottery in…
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I Don’t Want To Pay Taxes: There Is an ‘Alt’ For That
Typically people begin worrying about taxes as their W-2s start to come in. But, to better prepare for next year’s taxes, now is the time to begin planning, and there is one type of alternative investment that comes into favor. If you want to reduce your taxes, you have a few choices. You could reduce…
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Act II Playhouse Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with ‘Divinely Outrageous’ Comedy
Act II Playhouse’s latest production, An Act of God, by David Javerbaum and starring three-time Barrymore Award-winner Tony Braithwaite as God, will debut on Aug. 9. Previews begin Aug. 6, 2024, and due to high demand for tickets, the production will run from Friday, Aug. 9-Sunday, Sept. 8 (previously Sunday, Sept. 1). An Act of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Shares Fun and Easy Ways To Keep Children Hydrated
During the hot summer months, it’s important to ensure kids drink enough liquids to stay hydrated throughout the day. Developing healthy water habits is crucial for staying energetic and alert, and can affect the dietary habits of your child for years to come. Here are some of our tips and tricks on how to get…
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Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972 Munich Olympics and the attack on the Israeli team, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moroney and Cohan were sailors on the 1972 U.S. Olympic Team. Moroney, a Merion native and St. Joseph’s Prep…
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Abington Friends School Honors the 2024 Upper School Academic and Co-Curricular Recognition Awardees
Every year, Abington Friends School (AFS) Upper School Faculty Members select a group of students who exemplify the ethos of the School across departments and program areas — students who share their gifts, demonstrate their dedication to craft and subject, and go beyond what is expected of them at every opportunity. Abington Friends School congratulations…
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WCU Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Philadelphia Region
For the third consecutive year, West Chester University (WCU) has been recognized with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. The awards are presented by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia (the Chamber), in partnership with globally recognized nonprofit Points of Light, lead partner the Philadelphia Foundation, and other local partners. Modeled after Points of…
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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…
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Montgomery County Community College Faculty Awards: Douglas Vardakas
Douglas Vardakas will be the first to admit he’s someone who likes to have goals. The Physics Instructor at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is constantly looking to reach objectives that he sets out to achieve whether it be in life or in the classroom. For example, as a long-term goal, the 62-year-old from Hatfield still has…
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Why Do Consumers Shop Local?
July is recognized as Independent Retailers Month. At First Bank, we like to highlight the importance of shopping locally. Below are some of the many reasons that customers shop local, plus a few ways that small businesses can promote and enhance these key benefits. Why Do Consumers Shop Local? By supporting independent retailers, customers can…
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Pennsylvania Bucks Nationwide Trend, Sees Increase in Pedestrian Deaths
While pedestrian deaths are dropping to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, Pennsylvania is bucking the trend, writes Anthony Hennen for the New York Post. Drivers in the Keystone State killed 192 pedestrians last year. According to an analysis from the Governors Highway Safety Administration, that is eight more than in 2022 and 25 percent more than in…
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Pa. American Water, American Water Charitable Foundation Gave Nearly $2M Statewide in 2023
Recently, Pennsylvania American Water released its end-of-year charitable giving totals for 2023. Last year, the company provided more than $1.49 million through grants, general charitable contributions, and programming support to 390 organizations across Pennsylvania. When combined with the $481,900 the American Water Charitable Foundation (AWCF) provided throughout the Commonwealth, the total amount of support soars…
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AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a retired Caseworker for the Department of Human Services and a member of AARP since she turned 50. That void in her life was filled…
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Alumni of Criterions Jazz Ensemble Will Return to West Chester University Campus on Jul. 18
For the past 38 years, alumni of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble out of West Chester University’s Wells School of Music reunite each summer to reminisce, share meals, and rehearse and perform a free summer concert that has become a beloved and much-anticipated annual tradition. Free and open to the public, the concert takes place on…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team Leader Zac Collins
Zac Collins has joined Penn Community Bank as SVP – Commercial Banking Team Leader, bringing his 30 years of industry experience to further the Bank’s mission of delivering solutions that genuinely serve the best interests of individual and commercial customers. In his new role, Collins will lead a team focused on Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Banking…
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Pottstown GoFourth! 2024 Street Fest and Fireworks Party Shows Off the Best of Pottstown
This year’s Pottstown GoFourth! Festival Independence Day celebration has something for all ages with activities all day long. The day will begin with the Rotary Club of Pottstown’s Jul. 4 parade on High Street from Adams to Manatawny, beginning at 10:00 AM. The parade is sponsored by Creative Health Services, Inc. of Pottstown. Pottstown GoFourth!…
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Immaculata University To Offer New Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision for Fall 2025
Immaculata University is expanding its impact with the introduction of its first Ph.D. program. The Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision will launch in the fall of 2025. The 63-credit program teaches current professional counselors or related professionals the skills needed to be effective counselor educators, clinical supervisors, researchers, advanced clinicians, and client advocates. As one of the…
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