• Immaculata University and Messiah University Partner To Train Occupational Therapists

    Immaculata University and Messiah University Partner To Train Occupational Therapists

    Immaculata University and Messiah University have established an enrollment articulation agreement to offer a streamlined path for students pursuing a career in occupational therapy. This new program allows students to complete their bachelor’s degree at Immaculata and then earn a Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) at Messiah in just two additional years.  Students in the…

  • Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss

    Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss

    The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that have long been pillars of the country’s culture, writes Tim Craig for The Washington Post. Nationwide, 81 percent of rural counties have recorded more deaths than births in the last four…

  • First Bank Launches Digital Account Opening Solution

    First Bank Launches Digital Account Opening Solution

    First Bank has launched a new Digital Business and Consumer Account Opening experience powered by Narmi, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. The new experience will allow prospects and customers to digitally open accounts with First Bank in just minutes without visiting a branch, increasing convenience and driving a new digital channel of deposit growth. “How…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Shares Tips To Prepare for Hurricane Season 

    Aqua Pennsylvania Shares Tips To Prepare for Hurricane Season 

    With the Atlantic hurricane season officially underway, Aqua Pennsylvania is urging customers to take proactive steps to prepare their homes and families for potential storms.   According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this year’s hurricane season has an 85 percent chance of being above normal, forecasting 17 to 25 total named storms. Of…

  • Protect Your Financial Health From Medicare Scams

    Protect Your Financial Health From Medicare Scams

    If you’re one of 64 million Americans eligible for Medicare, you may be targeted by criminals for your personal information and Medicare benefits. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) receives almost a million reports about impersonation scammers annually — including Medicare scammers — who steal almost $2.3 billion from people across the country and defraud Medicare…

  • Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer

    Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer

    A mix of new eateries will open in Montgomery County over the summer, enriching an already thriving restaurant scene and offering residents even more choice, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cantina Feliz, Fort Washington’s longtime upmarket Mexican restaurant, will move into its new space in downtown Ambler in August. La Baja is a…

  • Combatting the Effects of Clutter on Health and Wealth

    Combatting the Effects of Clutter on Health and Wealth

    In today’s hectic world, finding ways to positively impact both your health and wealth is crucial. Over time, life’s busyness can lead to a loss of interest and energy for keeping things tidy. However, tidying up your living space can have profound effects on reducing anxiety and boosting your overall well-being. Research shows that living…

  • Montgomery County Community College’s Recent Graduates To Fill Workforce Needs

    Montgomery County Community College’s Recent Graduates To Fill Workforce Needs

    Community college graduates continue to fill workforce needs in their communities, and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is a notable example of that work. In May, MCCC graduated 1,345 students, with the vast majority receiving degrees in high-priority occupations, including the health sciences, early childhood education, and information technology/computer science. “We are extremely proud of…

  • Immaculata University To Host Virtual Open House for Graduate Programs

    Immaculata University To Host Virtual Open House for Graduate Programs

    Immaculata University will hold a virtual open house for graduate programs on Wednesday, Jul. 10, at 4:00 PM. Attendees can learn about Immaculata’s programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. The open house will be held through Zoom and will…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the Medical Laboratory Technician Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool) position and the Psychology Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool) position. Medical Laboratory Technician Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool) The Medical Laboratory Technician Faculty (Part-time Applicant Pool) will teach assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Promotes All-Female Team to Lead Marketing Efforts

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Promotes All-Female Team to Lead Marketing Efforts

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has made staffing and leadership promotions to the organization’s marketing team. Rachel Riley is being promoted to Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and Samantha Cole is being promoted to Senior Director of Marketing and Media Relations. This award-winning, all-female group will oversee the organization’s strategic communications,…

  • Salus University Presents Presidential Medals, Alumni of the Year Awards to Distinguished Group

    Salus University Presents Presidential Medals, Alumni of the Year Awards to Distinguished Group

    When Paul Freeman, OD ‘74, FAAO, was thinking about his acceptance speech for receiving the 2024 Presidential Medal of Honor from Salus University, he decided he wanted to deliver a message to his daughter, Julia. The first thing he had to do was make sure she would attend the University’s annual recognition reception, held Jun. 2, 2024, at…

  • Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program

    Holy Family University’s Counseling Psychology (PsyD) Cohort Finishes Year One of Five-Year Program

    Holy Family University’s largest-ever cohort of students enrolled in the Doctor of Counseling Psychology in Counseling Psychology Program completed their challenging first year in the five-year program, collaborating on several events that bolstered their classroom learning.  The 17 students teamed to host the University’s annual Fall Ethics Forum: The Ethical Psychologist in Your Community. They…

  • The Dark Web and Identity Theft: What You Should Know

    The Dark Web and Identity Theft: What You Should Know

    Fraud and identity theft are a quickly growing threat, costing U.S. consumers billions of dollars a year. One of the biggest drivers of identity theft is the dark web, where personal financial information can be sold to the highest bidder. Once this information is purchased, cybercriminals can use it to invade your bank account, steal…

  • Pottstown Rumble Returns to Montgomery County Jun. 21-23

    Pottstown Rumble Returns to Montgomery County Jun. 21-23

    The world’s largest grass doubles volleyball tournament is coming to Montgomery County this summer. Pottstown Rumble, established in 1991, is returning to the Pottstown area for the 33rd Annual Tournament. From Jun. 21-23, over 6,000 players and more than 10,000 spectators will travel to multiple locations across Pottstown for the event. “We’re very excited and proud…

  • Philadelphia Flyers Rally Behind Two Montco Girls Advocating to Save New Hanover Ball Hockey Rink

    Philadelphia Flyers Rally Behind Two Montco Girls Advocating to Save New Hanover Ball Hockey Rink

    Two 11-year-old Montgomery County girls have been advocating fiercely to save the New Hanover ball hockey outdoor rink, and the Philadelphia Flyers took notice, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The rink has been under threat for months, with one of the proposals calling for its conversion into a pickleball court. Natalie Van Druff and…

  • Pennsylvania American Water Commemorates Two Years of York Wastewater System Ownership

    Pennsylvania American Water Commemorates Two Years of York Wastewater System Ownership

    On Jun. 5, Pennsylvania American Water welcomed a group of local stakeholders to visit its York Wastewater Treatment Plant for an event commemorating two years of the company’s ownership of the system. Pennsylvania American Water acquired the wastewater system from the City of York in late May 2022. Following brief remarks from Pennsylvania American Water, the City of York,…

  • NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities

    NASA Internship Opens Holy Family Senior Greg Walton’s Eyes to Limitless Career Possibilities

    “If you mess up, fess up.”  Simple words with a powerful message. Holy Family University senior Criminal Justice major Greg Walton (a projected December 2024 graduate) hopes soon to carry this priceless advice into a career with the federal government. The wisdom was imparted by Erik Saracino, a Special Agent (SA) at NASA’s Office of…