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Montco’s Best Sports Bars: Where To Watch Every College Basketball Game in Montgomery County
When it’s game time, we understand your cravings: wings, burgers, beer, and big screens. Indulge in the ultimate game-day experience with Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s curated selection of the finest sports bars in Montgomery County. City Works Eatery & Pour House City Works Eatery & Pour House is King of Prussia Town Center’s neighborhood bar.…
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Immaculata University Expands Partnership with Jefferson University for Two Graduate Programs Pathways
Immaculata University is expanding its partnership with Thomas Jefferson University to provide Immaculata undergraduate students with pathways to Jefferson master’s programs in historic preservation and real estate development. Additionally, Immaculata students who are admitted into the master’s programs as full-time graduate students will receive an annual $5,000 Dean’s Scholarship from Jefferson. The Master of Science in…
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Thy Geekdom Con Returns Memorial Day Weekend: Anime and Gaming Back at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Thy Geekdom Con will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks) Halls A, B, D, and E on May 24-26. After hosting the convention for nine years, it has grown to over 170,000 square feet to accommodate the growing crowd it has drawn. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Halls strives to make…
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Montgomery County Community College To Host Spring Open House Events
The spring season is the perfect time to make plans for the summer and fall by attending a Spring Open House at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC invites prospective students and their families, as well as the community as a whole, to its three Spring Open House events in person at the Blue Bell…
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From Trauma to Triumph: How an Immaculata University Graduate Overcame Poverty and Depression
Immaculata University graduate Kendall Reese (’15 M.A.) grew up in generational poverty, one of six children raised by a single mother in Philadelphia’s public housing. He witnessed so much violence in his neighborhood and so many deaths that he became desensitized. “As a kid, I kind of lost emotion,” Reese said. “A lot of my…
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West Chester University Exceeds Fundraising Goal with Fourth Annual Day of Giving
West Chester University’s fourth annual Day of Giving exceeded its fundraising goal of $180,000. The University’s community demonstrated remarkable strength and generosity by raising $237,165 – a 40 percent increase from last year. The WCU Day of Giving, a 24-hour fundraising event, has quickly become a special tradition that invites alumni, faculty, staff, family, and…
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Penn Community Bank Leaders Testify in PA House Field Hearing on Fraud Prevention
Leaders from Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined state lawmakers and area business and government officials at a hearing last week focused on addressing the rising level of fraud impacting area residents. The hearing, entitled “Safeguarding our Community from Fraud,” featured Penn Community Bank’s Jeane Vidoni, President and CEO,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Alumna Attended Global Synod in Rome
Alyssa Van Allen ’23 participated in a synod held in Rome in the fall of 2023, prompted by Pope Francis‘ call in 2021 for Church leaders and the faithful to discuss the role of the Catholic Church in the third millennium. Following a training session by colleagues from other universities, including Jeff Wallace, Jim Gallo,…
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Immaculata University and Moravian University Partner To Provide Discounted Graduate Pathways for Music Therapy Majors
Under a new agreement between Immaculata and Moravian universities, graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Moravian receive guaranteed preferred acceptance into Immaculata’s graduate music therapy program. In addition, Moravian students receive a 20 percent tuition discount on Immaculata music therapy programs. Immaculata’s master’s in music therapy programs provide extensive training in the musical,…
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Jeane Vidoni Named to Metro Philadelphia Power Women List
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recognizes President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni for being named to Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women list for 2024. “This year the Metro Philadelphia Power Women list honors the entrepreneurs, public servants, educators, artists, and leaders working to make Philadelphia a more equitable and innovative city,” said the outlet. “Whether they’re…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Awarded Accreditation Candidacy for MS in Speech-Language Pathology Program
Gwynedd Mercy University’s (GMercyU) Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology. This pre-accreditation, granted for up to five years, reflects the program’s commitment to excellence. The program is set to admit its inaugural class in Fall 2024. Responding to the…
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Darleen Gillespie of First Bank Promoted to Executive Vice President
First Bank has promoted Darleen Gillespie to Executive Vice President. Gillespie, who previously served as Chief Retail Banking Officer, has been instrumental in driving First Bank’s Retail Division to new heights since joining in 2022. She came to First Bank from an SVP/Regional Management position with Provident Bank, where she oversaw the retail network of…
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Melodic Magic: Immaculata University’s Carmen Flórez-Mansi’s Chorus Hit the High Notes
Immaculata University graduate Carmen Flórez-Mansi (’92) is an accomplished Choral Conductor and Vocalist performing at prestigious venues. Hailing from a rural New Mexico town, Flórez-Mansi initially aspired to be a farmer, but she ultimately blazed a successful musical career. Enamored with music, she joined Immaculata University’s Bachelor of Music program. Under Sister Regina Foy, IHM,…
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Fred Hubler of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Shares How To Build Wealth by Investing in the Promise of Infrastructure
Look around the United States and you will see aging infrastructure and risks of potential failure. The positive for investors is there are investment opportunities to fix infrastructure while also making money for yourself. Many find investing in infrastructure to be a beneficial alternative investment. Many parts of our world fit into the infrastructure space including…
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Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences To Present Inaugural Symposium Event on Apr. 6
The Holy Family University School of Nursing & Health Sciences will present an Inaugural Symposium Event, “Be Informed3: A Wise Way to Excel in Your Healthcare Journey.” The event will take place on Saturday, Apr. 6, from 9 AM to 1 PM at Holy Family’s Education and Technology Center Auditorium (9801 Frankford Avenue). The Be Informed3 Program is…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches 10th Year of Freedom from Hunger Campaign with 2nd Spring Drive
To commemorate the 10th anniversaries of both the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) Freedom from Hunger Food Drive and the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN), the VFTCB will host its 2nd Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive in March and April. The total goal for the entire year will be $10,000 to mark the milestone, with the…
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FirstBank Charitable Foundation Maximizes Its Impact Through Powerful Partnerships
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation (FBCF), formerly known as The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, was founded in 2008 with a clear mission to improve local communities by forming partnerships with charitable organizations. FBCF is dedicated to partnering with passionate nonprofit leaders and philanthropists to create lasting, positive change in communities. Since its founding in 2008, the…
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Discover the Women-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
March is Women’s History Month, and in Montgomery County, dozens of attractions celebrate women’s accomplishments past, present, and future. Montgomery County is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are proudly owned and operated by women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift shop, a bakery filled with…
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