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West Chester University Offers Transfer and Scholarship Information for University of the Arts Students
West Chester University has released transfer and scholarship information for students who have been displaced by the sudden closing of the University of the Arts (UArts) in Philadelphia. Executive Vice President and Provost (interim) Jeff Osgood stated, “West Chester University is saddened to hear about the closing of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins
With the arrival of travel season, AARP Pennsylvania reminds travelers to remain vigilant against scams that could turn dream vacations into disappointing ordeals. Travelers looking forward to relaxing and exploring new destinations should be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals on vacation rentals and car hires. “Nothing ruins a vacation faster than realizing your booking was a…
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Immaculata University To Host Undergraduate Info Sessions Jun. 22
Immaculata University is hosting two admissions information sessions on Saturday, Jun. 22, on the University’s campus in Malvern. The first event begins at 9:00 AM and is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. The second event begins at 10:00 AM and is for college graduates interested in earning an accelerated second bachelor’s degree in…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for a Part-Time ACT 101 Student Success Coach and two Part-Time Student Services Assistants. Part-Time ACT 101 Student Success Coach The Part-Time ACT 101 Student Success Coach will support students’ retention and progression to graduation with the following duties: Essential Requirements, Skills, and Knowledge The position requires…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Larimar Therapeutics Chosen for FDA’s START Pilot Program
The Food and Drug Administration has selected Bala Cynwyd-based Larimar Therapeutics’ lead drug candidate for its new program inspired by the Operation Warp Speed initiative, which was used for the rapid approval of COVID-19 vaccines, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Larimar’s Nomlabofusp, an experimental therapy for Friedreich’s ataxia, will be the focus…
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Penn Community Bank Officially Opens First Lehigh Valley Location
Penn Community Bank marked its entry into the Lehigh Valley and the opening of its newAllentown Financial Center (3090 Tilghman St., Allentown) with a series of grand opening events. The week-long celebration included the following: Official Ribbon Cutting (May 29): Bank leaders and local elected officials gathered to cut the ceremonial ribbon and officially open…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates Achievements of the Gateway to College Graduates
Twenty-three students from nine different school entities received their high school diplomas after completing the Gateway to College program at Montgomery County Community College. Their families, friends, and supporters cheered as they crossed the stage and moved their tassels during the graduation ceremony held on MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus on May 22. The Gateway to College program…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Pride Month in Montco
Montgomery County invites you to show off pride this June with its LGBTQ+ friendly events, businesses, and residents. Whether you are honoring your own unique identity or supporting loved ones, these Pride events are the best spots in the county to embrace and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Love Is for All: LGBTQ+ Stories of Laurel…
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Penn Community Bank Holding Region-Wide Day of Service Jun. 5
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, will hold its third annual Day of Service on Wednesday, Jun. 5 from 2-5:00 PM. A team of over 300 volunteers, including Nonprofit Leaders and Penn Community Bank Executives and Team Members, will participate at 12 locations across the region. In addition to hundreds of…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Connects Communities to the River All Summer
With the unofficial start of summer comes the familiar sight of kayaks in the Schuylkill River, and Schuylkill River Greenways is committed to bringing that experience to more people each year. Their signature event, the Schuylkill River Sojourn, attracts paddlers from across the country for an epic seven-day paddle beginning in Schuylkill Haven and ending…
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Montgomery County Community College Honors New Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Inductees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the induction of 59 students into the Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) international honor society for two-year colleges for the spring 2024 semester during a ceremony on the Blue Bell Campus. To be eligible for this elite honor, students must earn a minimum…
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Immaculata University’s Dr. William Carr Named ‘Top Music Teacher’ for 2023 by Steinway & Sons
For the sixth consecutive year, Immaculata University’s William Carr, DMA, Steinway Artist, and Professor of music and piano, has been named one of the “Top Music Teachers” for 2023 by Steinway & Sons. Carr was nominated for this prestigious award by Jacobs Music, the only Steinway & Sons dealer representative for Southeastern and South Central Pennsylvania, Delaware,…
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Montgomery County Community College Seeks Part-Time Academic Advisor
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is searching for a Part-Time Academic Advisor. The Part-Time Academic Advisor provides one-on-one, as well as group academic, career, and college transfer advising to students resulting in an increased level of student engagement, comprehensive decision-making, and utilization of a vast array of services to support student success. This position is…
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Valley Forge Tourism Launches ‘Summer Tastes Better in Montco’ Campaign
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County, has launched a summer-long social media marketing effort designed to educate users about the incredible dining scene in Montgomery County. Named “Summer Tastes Better in Montco,” the campaign invites residents and visitors in the key drive market of Philadelphia to…
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Good Girls Bakery & Sourdough Cafe Opens Its Doors in Eagleview Town Center
Good Girls Bakery has opened its first brick-and-mortar location at Eagleview Town Center in Exton, shared Hankin Group, a full-service, family-owned real estate company. Good Girls Bakery is open Tuesday through Sunday, 7:00 AM-3:00 PM at 565 Wellington Square. Good Girls Bakery follows the recent openings of Good Life Organic Kitchen and Twin Valley Coffee,…
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Harriton High Sophomore Doing All Right Things on Golf Course
Carson Deringer, a sophomore at Harriton High in Bryn Mawr, has managed to shave more than eight strokes off his golf handicap index over the last 12 months, writes Nick Dimengo for GOLF. Deringer fell in love with the game during the pandemic. “I’ve always played golf, mainly because my grandfather was a golf pro,”…
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Eastern University Celebrates Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall
This past Friday, May 10, Eastern University hosted a ceremony to celebrate the Groundbreaking of Templeton Hall (formerly Workman Hall). Over 100 attendees gathered on the St. Davids campus to witness the beginning of this exciting new renovation and expansion project at Eastern. “The groundbreaking ceremony was an exciting and significant moment for our community,”…
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Red Lobster, National Restaurant with Several Montgomery County Locations, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Management LLC, the national restaurant chain and its related subsidiaries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last week in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, writes Sarah Kinbar for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company, the filing is part of a reorganization aimed at maintaining…
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