• Eagleville Pastry Chef Takes Home First Prize in Philadelphia Dessert Wars  

    Eagleville Pastry Chef Takes Home First Prize in Philadelphia Dessert Wars  

    Eagleville pastry chef Colleen Kriebel has another award to add to her collection of accolades. The Plymouth Meeting native and owner of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery in Eagleville, writes M. English for Main Line Media News.   She and her team of Central Montco Technical High School alums won first place in Philadelphia Dessert Wars for…

  • Top High-Paying Jobs for Millennials and Gen Z

    Top High-Paying Jobs for Millennials and Gen Z

    Plenty of people want a high-paying job, but there are some that might appeal to the younger demographic. According to Forbes, Millennials and Gen Z have digital skills that make them unique assets to the job market. Here are the top high-paying jobs for Millennials and Gen Z.   Data Scientist  Average Annual Salary: $123,999 …

  • King of Prussia’s Purolite Building New Plant in Chester County

    King of Prussia’s Purolite Building New Plant in Chester County

    King of Prussia-based Purolite is joining the wave of investments in Chester County facilities. The company is spending $190 million to turn Landenberg’s W.L. Gore facility into its latest factory. Purolite is a company that produces resin beads for purifying water and medical pills, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The plant,…

  • MONTCO Careers—Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers—Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Esports Program Coordinator position. The Esports Program Coordinator is a college-wide position responsible for coordinating all aspects of a comprehensive Esportsprogram, including sponsored games, coaching, special events and facility operation. They will supervise assistant coaches for sponsored games and lead recruitment of qualified student-athletes. The selected…

  • Supersize Homes, Supercharged Rental Market Putting Seven Mile Island Out of Reach of Everybody but Richest Buyers

    Supersize Homes, Supercharged Rental Market Putting Seven Mile Island Out of Reach of Everybody but Richest Buyers

    Supersize homes and a sizzling residential market are making the Seven Mile Island resort towns of Avalon and Stone Harbor affordable only to the most affluent buyers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A constant addition of new construction is inflating both the size and price of homes. The new houses often have…

  • Hold the Breadsticks! Willow Grove Olive Garden to Change Locations

    Hold the Breadsticks! Willow Grove Olive Garden to Change Locations

    Willow Grove mall-goers will soon have to change their routes if they want to chow down on breadsticks. The pivotal Olive Garden location will be moving six miles away to a new building, according to the U.S. Sun.  The new location will be at the former site of Brick House Tavern & Tap. There is…

  • Happy Pride! Four LGBTQ-Friendly Companies With Remote or Hybrid Positions

    Happy Pride! Four LGBTQ-Friendly Companies With Remote or Hybrid Positions

    It’s Pride Month for the LGBTQ community, but inclusivity and diversity are a year-round effort. Plenty of workplaces have been taking the initiative to be more supportive of LGBTQ people. Here are companies that have remote or hybrid positions and are also LGBTQ-friendly, according to Flex Jobs.   Dropbox  This collaboration platform is used to…

  • Manor College Enters Partnership with Saint Hubert’s, Jefferson Health

    Manor College Enters Partnership with Saint Hubert’s, Jefferson Health

    Manor College is announcing a new partnership with Saint Hubert’s Catholic High Schoolfor Girls and Jefferson Health. This partnership directly addresses the need for healthcare professionals in the Philadelphia region. ‘Health Careers in 1-2-3’ allows eligible students at Saint Huberts to begin taking college-level classes. Those students will then attend two years of college classes…

  • King of Prussia Golf Venue Will Offer On-Site Dining, Games, & Live Music

    King of Prussia Golf Venue Will Offer On-Site Dining, Games, & Live Music

    An experiential golfing venue is making its grand opening in King of Prussia this July. With over 70 locations scattered across the country, Topgolf mixes sport with leisure. Spanning 48.5 acres, the three- floor venue will include 34 hitting bays on each level and can serve 534 players, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…

  • Pros and Cons of a Summer Job Search

    Pros and Cons of a Summer Job Search

    While many people like to wind down during the summer, it can also be an advantageous time to start your job search. However, there are still roadblocks you can hit during the slower months. Here are the pros and cons of a summer job search, according to FlexJobs.   Pro: Less Competition   Con: Slower…

  • MONTCO Careers —Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers —Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Program Technical Coordinator position. The selected candidate would be responsible for assisting the Senior Director in executing the Lively Arts Series and Fine Arts Galleries programs. Other key duties also entail managing, and operating the Science Center Theater, acting as the Liaison with LAS Guest Artists…

  • Four Six Figure Remote Jobs

    Four Six Figure Remote Jobs

    Six figure remote jobs are not as hard to come by, especially in the post-pandemic era. Here are jobs that pay at least $150K a year, according to the website Traveling Lifestyle.   Freelance Publicist  Hourly wage: $200 per hour   Publicists may represent individuals or companies and are responsible for external communications. This could…

  • Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Was Beta Testing Site for New Mobile Ordering App  

    Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Was Beta Testing Site for New Mobile Ordering App  

    Bala Cynwyd’s Pescatore served as the beta testing site for a mobile app that allows customers to pay for their meals. The app Checkplease helps ease the process between patron and merchant for food establishments.   Drexel-educated Mike Bernicker is the cofounder and VP of operations of Carmate, which connects people with car dealerships. But…

  • Four Fun High Paying Jobs

    Four Fun High Paying Jobs

    A job with a high salary is much desired, but it’s not always enjoyable. However, there are some high-paying jobs that are also fun. Here are a few, according to the website Moneywise.   Art Therapist  Average annual salary: $61,101  While you might have to shell out extra money to earn a master’s degree, working…

  • Montgomery County Community College Invites Businesses to Annual Workforce Development Roundtable June 14

    Montgomery County Community College Invites Businesses to Annual Workforce Development Roundtable June 14

    Montgomery County Community College is inviting businesses to attend their annual free online Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 14, from 10 AM to noon. To register, visit Montgomery County Community College’s website. This year’s keynote speaker is Jeff Cox, Economics Editor for CNBC, who will be discussing the U.S. economy and key points of interest. Highly…

  • Berwyn Native Praised for HBO Series, Now He’s Filming New Movie in New Jersey  

    Berwyn Native Praised for HBO Series, Now He’s Filming New Movie in New Jersey  

    The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new thriller, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Echo Valley takes place in southeast Pennsylvania and stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a horse trainer and her daughter.   The production will…

  • MONTCO Careers—Penn State Great Valley

    MONTCO Careers—Penn State Great Valley

    Penn State Great Valley’s School of Graduate Professional Studies is looking for a Director of Strategic Communications. The selected applicant would oversee campus marketing, advertising, public relations, and strategic communication initiatives. They would also provide marketing, communications, and website support for campus-wide initiatives, credit and non-credit academic programs, and other campus units within the Penn…

  • Bryn Mawr Non-Profit Founder Honors Grandfather Ed Snider’s Legacy 

    Bryn Mawr Non-Profit Founder Honors Grandfather Ed Snider’s Legacy 

    Bryn Mawr’s Garrett Snider has more to boast about than being the grandson of the late Flyers owner Ed Snider. The 27-year-old wears many hats. He’s a real estate investor and strategic consultant. A child welfare advocate, Snider founded the Resilience Foundation and serves on the Philadelphia DHS Child Welfare Oversight Board, writes Kim Douglas…