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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its Lively Arts Series
Montgomery County Community College is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Lively Arts Series starting with several performances this week in its newly redesigned theater on its Blue Bell Campus. Here’s a line-up of the exciting performances. Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 PM MCCC will honor its past by recognizing two influential African-American women, Judith…
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After Decades of Leading Homeless Advocacy Non-Profit Project HOME, Sister Mary Scullion Retires
Sister Mary Scullion, an activist from Philadelphia, who was named by Time as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2009, has decided it is time to step down as head of Project HOME, after over three decades of leading the nonprofit, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The Irish-American…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Ranking is the Highest it’s Ever Been on U.S. News & World Report
Gwynedd Mercy University’s ranking is the highest it’s ever been on the U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best College Rankings. The college’s position as a national university jumped 71 places, the largest increase of any school in the region and the sixth-largest increase nationally. This significant increase comes primarily as a result of an…
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Horsham’s The Manor House at Commonwealth Wedding Has David’s Bridal to Thank for Classic Fashion
Pennsylvania bride Kate Simpson has Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal to thank for her wedding day attire at The Manor House at Commonwealth, writes Katy Stankevitz for the platform Pearl by David’s. She married her husband, Austin, in a strapless ball gown with a sweetheart neckline this past June in Horsham. The black and white themed wedding…
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Pratt Industries, Which Has Facility in East Greenville, Announces Green Investment
An Australian company that employs hundreds of people across the Keystone State and has a facility in East Greenville, is investing in green energy infrastructure, according to 69 News. Pratt Industries manufactures 100 percent recycled packaging and paper, the largest private-owned company to do so. This $500 million investment will create hundreds of jobs…
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Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Expands to Lehigh Valley
The Harcum College Occupational Therapy Assistant program will offer clinical coursework in Allentown starting January 2024. The hybrid program’s blend of online and applied courses, tailored for Lehigh Valley’s working adults, non-traditional students, and others interested in a career as an OTA, will take place at the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Enrollment is open for the…
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Bryn Mawr-based Firm Crosses State Borders for $33 Million Purchase of Hartford Corners
Bryn Mawr-based Haverford Properties has purchased the nearly 215,000 square-foot Hartford Corners in Delran, New Jersey as part of a $33 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment and development firm bought Hartford Corners from Kansas City, Missouri-based Principal Asset Management. The shopping center, located at Fairview Boulevard off…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Nursing Students Take Part in Independence Blue Cross Healthcare Scholars Program
This year, two Gwynedd Mercy Nursing students, Aja Foster and Amanda De La Rosa are recipients of the IBX Foundation Healthcare Scholars Program. The program is designed to create an education pathway for underrepresented groups who wish to become nurses by providing four and two-year scholarships to students pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree in…
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Montgomery County Community College Offers WEDnetPA Grants for Workforce Training
Montgomery County Community College is allowing eligible Montgomery County companies to apply for Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) funding for their workforce training needs. WEDnetPA is a state training reimbursement grant program where eligible companies can receive state grants to help pay for workforce training. This past year, the college administered $450,000…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó Adds Award to Collection for mRNA Vaccine Breakthrough
Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó receives another award for her pioneering work in mRNA advancement, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. She was presented the Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovation Award in Washington, D.C. this week for her modified RNA technology that set the foundation for Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines. Karikó’s journey began…
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Payton Manning Recognizes Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts as a Rising Leader in Time100 NEXT List
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is featured on the TIME100 Next list, which recognizes the rising leaders in health, climate, business, sports, the arts, and more, writes Sam Jacobs for Time Magazine. Hurts came into the national spotlight when he led the Birds to the Super Bowl earlier this year. However, he was noticed by…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Concert Film Premiere and Panel Discussion on Billy Joel’s Band
Penn State Great Valley will host “Long Long Time: The Sigma Reunion Film Premiere and Panel Discussion with the Band” on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 7:00 PM. Registration costs $5 and proceeds support Penn State Great Valley’s arts and culture programming. In early 1972, only a few months into Billy Joel’s debut tour of the United States,…
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Mastering Soft Skills: The Secret to Thriving in Any Job Role
Navigating a job loss can lead many to explore roles outside their primary sectors, such as retail, food service, or hospitality. However, these seemingly unrelated roles can serve as valuable platforms for learning soft skills, writes Marlo Lyons for the Harvard Business Review. Here’s a deeper look into the soft skills one can develop,…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Student Services Assistant position. This position will provide support to both new and returning students in ensuring their success. It has college-wide responsibilities and requires travel between all campuses and offsite locations. The primary location will be on the Blue Bell campus. The schedule will be…
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Philadelphia a Stop on Scenic Amtrak Route That Starts in Miami
Amtrak’s Silver Star route, which passes through Philadelphia, is the perfect way to tour around the country and enjoy the peak fall foliage season to the fullest, writes Sherel Purcell for 10best USA TODAY. The route starts in Miami and stops for the first time in Savannah, Georgia. It continues to Washington, D.C. before making…
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Conshohocken-Based Madrigal’s Liver Disease Treatment Gets Priority Review by FDA
A Conshohocken-based pharmaceutical company’s treatment for nonalcoholic steatoheptatitis (NASH) a severe form of liver disease, is getting priority review by the Food & Drug Administration according to a press release. Madrigal Pharmaceutical’s Resmeitrom is an oral thyroid hormone receptor that targets underlying causes of the disease in adults who have NASH with liver fibrosis.…
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Cabrini University Students Dive into Advanced Research at PCOM in a Unique Collaboration
A unique partnership between Cabrini University and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is providing research opportunities for historically underrepresented students in science and psychology. Brian Fuller, a nontraditional biology student at Cabrini University, is a prime example of the program’s success. With a background in sports and a deep interest in biology, Fuller…
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Networking Tips for a Seamless Industry Shift
Networking is vital for career progression, especially during transitions. Instead of limiting connections to one’s field, broadening horizons can offer varied insights and a wider network when considering a job switch, writes Caroline Castrillon for Forbes. Reaching out might be awkward initially, but the long-term benefits are undeniable. Discussing your current role and reasons…
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