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New York Firm Throws Conshohocken-Based David’s Bridal a Lifeline
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has a potential buyer, just three months after it filed for bankruptcy protection, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New York-based CION Investment Corp. submitted a bid to acquire a portion of David’s Bridal’s assets. The wedding retailer will seek the bid’s approval at a hearing on July 14.…
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Horsham High School Teacher, Mother Reaches Tik Tok Stardom for “Theater-Splaining” Sports
A Horsham mother and high school teacher is reaching Tik Tok stardom. Katy Kahn, an 11th-grade English teacher at Mastery Charter, has reached over 4.5 million likes for “theater-splaining” sports, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. Unlike her husband, Len, she’s not a sports fanatic. But that does not keep her from the commentary.…
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Low-Stress High-Paying Jobs for the Summer
It’s summer, and the days are longer. If you’re looking to make extra money for a fun vacation, there are plenty of seasonal jobs that pay more than $20 an hour, writes Morgan Smith for CNBC Make It. Here are low-stress, high-paying summer jobs. Tour Guide Become an expert in your own town…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Mustangs eSports Team Adds ‘Valorant’ to Roster
Montgomery County Community College and its Mustangs Athletics program are adding a new esports game coming soon to their roster. “Valorant” the wildly popular, five versus five, team-based, futuristic tactical video game will be available for all-gender student-athletes in the Mustangs eSports varsity program to play beginning this fall. Players in the game are assigned to teams…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for the Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development position. The Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary supports the College’s Talent Management, Leadership Development and Faculty Development efforts. This Position is 25 hours per week; 4 days per week. The ideal applicant would have the following experience: They…
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Bryn Mawr Plastic Surgeon Goes Viral for Explanation of Trendy Facelift Procedure
A Bryn Mawr plastic surgeon is going viral for his clear and detailed explanation of a deep plane facelift surgery. Dr. R. Brannon Claytor is a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in facelift techniques. The video he posted online garnered 14,000 views and received plenty of positive feedback. “I wasn’t thinking about publishing a…
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Five Uplifting and Fun Remote Jobs
It can be difficult to find a job that not only brings you joy but is also a lot of fun. Here are a few uplifting remote jobs according to Flexjobs. Cover Designer, Book Launchers Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, and in this position, you would be creating it! This…
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Penn State Abington Physicists Use Exotic Stars to Tune into Hum from Cosmic Symphony
An international team of astrophysicists, including researchers from Penn State Abington, have used large radio telescopes to observe a collection of “cosmic clocks” in our galaxy to find evidence for gravitational waves that oscillate with periods of years to decades, according to a set of papers published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters. The gravitational-wave signal…
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Hatboro-based Pretzel Pete Releases Innovative Topping for Ice Cream and More
Hatboro-based Pretzel Pete has a groundbreaking new product that draws retailers’ and manufacturers’ offers. Through a grinding and sifting process of Philly’s favorite snack, owner Karl Brown has developed a new seasoning to top off ice cream or yogurt, writes Gary Stern for Forbes. Topzels made its debut at the Fancy Food Show at…
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Montgomery County Rescue Team Teaches Drivers How to Safely Escape a Flood
The Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue Team recently demonstrated to drivers what to do during floods, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. The first step, according to Task Force Leader Joseph Dishler, is for victims to call 911 as soon as they leave their cars. Most response times can be up to 12 minutes.…
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How to Find a High-Paying Entry-Level Job
It might seem difficult to find a job with a robust salary when you’re kickstarting your career, but it’s definitely possible. Here’s how to find a high-paying entry-level job, according to Flexjobs. Choose Your Path Top-earning entry level positions can usually be found in marketing, customer services, software development, or the medical &…
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Montgomery County Approves Tax Plan for Bridgeport Redevelopment Project
A Montgomery County redevelopment project is getting a tax boost. A Tax Increment Financing Plan was unanimously approved by county commissioners to support the River Pointe Development Plan in Bridgeport, writes Gregory Purcell for 69 News. This plan will use the difference between the already existing real estate tax revenue of the property and…
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Harcum College Extends Support to Cabrini Students
Harcum College is offering support to Cabrini University’s newly accepted and current students following the university’s recent closure announcement. To assist these students in completing their degrees, Harcum College has introduced a new scholarship of up to $5,000 in financial support per year. Additionally, Harcum will accept up to 30 transfer credits from Cabrini University…
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New Pennsylvania Turnpike Commissioner to Focus on Fare Collection, Reducing Annual Toll Increases
Keith Leaphart was given a unanimous and favorable recommendation on Tuesday from the Senate Transportation Committee for the position of the new Pennsylvania Turnpike commissioner, writes Anthony Hennen for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Leaphart, who is a physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, will primarily focus on fare collection and reduction of annual toll increases. “The Turnpike Commission…
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Penn State Great Valley Golf Outing Raises Funds for Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley hosted its 11th annual golf outing at Applecross Country Club in Downingtown on May 16. The event exceeded its goal and raised $32,000 to support Great Valley student scholarships. The event was presented by Di and Dallas Krapf, longtime supporters of the campus who are passionate about the impact scholarships have…
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Three Things to Keep in Mind When Navigating Workplace Conflict
Workplace conflict can be difficult to navigate, especially if it involves personal problems. However, there are ways to deal with office disputes by understanding the following features of conflict according to Forbes contributor Anna Shields. There are No Shortcuts The only way to resolve conflict is to get through it. Make sure no issue…
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See How Philadelphia Ranked Among Cities Where $250,000 Salary Goes Furthest
Philadelphia is in the bottom half among the 76 largest cities in the United States based on how far a $250,000 salary can actually go, write John Klyce and Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this year, SmartAsset, the financial technology company, ranked 76 of the largest cities in the U.S. to determine…
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Two Montgomery County Startups Secure Millions in Roundup Funding
Two Montgomery County startups secured millions of dollars in a roundup of fundraising. Ambler-based Nexteon Technologies is an aviation tech firm that raised $4.79 million from 30 investors, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company, which was launched in 2017 develops technology for aviation, including the SmartRoutes product which optimizes routes…
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