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The Oldest of 12 Children, Manor College Grad Takes Pride in Setting the Example
Growing up as the oldest of 12 children living in a single Philadelphia home, Chyna Mckinney remembers the loving chaos of being part of a big family. There’s a responsibility to that upbringing, too. When Mckinney graduates from Manor College with her Associate’s Degree in Pre-Nursing on May 11, she’ll be a first-generation college graduate…
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Norristown Nurse Says Shortages Need to Be Fixed at Their Root
“If you don’t fix the root cause of staffing in the hospital, you are never going to fix the problems that hospitals are facing right now,” said Shannan Giambrone, a nurse at Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, and board member of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. Giambrone says she’s been seeing…
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Philadelphia Among Most Active Locations for Renting in Country
Philadelphia ranked among the fifteen most active rental markets in the nation as well as the top three in the Northeast for April, writes Alexandra Both for RentCafe. To find out which cities are seeing the most listing activity and attracting the most attention from apartment hunters, RentCafe analyzed millions of interactions on its website…
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West Chester-Based QVC’s Parent Company Could Be Delisted from Nasdaq
West Chester-based shopping network QVC’s parent company could be delisted from the Nasdaq Stock market. Amid restructuring plans, the retail company’s stocks plunged to $1 per share for 30 straight business days, writes Ryan Sharow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To save face, Qurate Retail Inc.’s stocks must meet or go above $1 per…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Could See New Ownership Amid PREIT Financial Struggles
PREIT is taking creative measures to pay off its nearly $1-billion debt, with the sale of Plymouth Meeting Mall as part of the ship-righting plan. PREIT’s CEO says he might even consider selling the company as a whole or merging it with another entity to curb financial woes. Back in December, the regional mall company…
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Normandy Farm’s Terrace Party Kicks off Summer Beer & BBQ Series
There are plenty of reasons to love summer. Perhaps it’s the aroma of grilled BBQ, or maybe it’s sipping a cold craft brew from a frosty mug while listening to live music. Or better yet, it must be that Normandy Farm is bringing back its wildly successful Annual Beer & BBQ series. Snap up general admission…
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This Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the Country
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the country. North Penn School District was designated among the “Best Communities for Music Education” for the 11th year in a row, reported Justin Heinze for The Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The program awards school districts based on efforts by teachers…
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Two Restaurants Enter the Chester County Food Scene
More scrumptious eateries are joining Chester County’s abundant food scene. Here are some new places to check out, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. At the already-opened Joey Chops, patrons can get their fair share of cuts and cocktails at this Malvern steakhouse. The establishment offers exquisite meat delicacies, such as wagyu sliders, tuna…
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Collegeville Educator Warns of Tree Leaf Disease More Pervasive than Lanternflies
A disease affecting beech trees across Pennsylvania could be more pervasive than the spotted lanternfly. A Penn State Extension educator in Abington shared her insights on the environmental threat. Emelie Swackhamer said that she first saw signs of Beech Leaf Disease last June, in the foliage onsite at her Berks County home, according to Frank…
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High-Paying (Some Six-Figure) Jobs You Can Do at Home
If you’re looking for a break from the 9-5 office life and want to make bank, there are ample high-paying remote jobs to choose from. Product Manager Salary: $114,752 This position entails overseeing production for any given company, according to GoBankingRates.com. They are responsible for setting the strategy of product promotion and production. Senior Sales…
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Pottstown Residents Walk to Fight Hunger One Step at a Time
Pottstown residents gathered recently to take a stand on a pervasive community issue; they did so, ironically, by walking. The fund- and awareness-raiser was the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities’ annual CROP Hunger Walk. The one-mile stroll was along Riverfront Park. Its proceeds generated financial resources for the organization’s effort to provide food security locally…
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Class of 2023: Here’s How to Get a Job You Love
This year’s graduating class is entering a competitive workforce. While some jobseekers may submit hundreds of applications, there’s a better strategy for finding a job that you love. Here is how to get the job you want, according to career advice experts. Ask Yourself These Three Questions Harvard Career Advisor Gorick Ng tells CNBC Make…
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Firstrust Bank Is One of Four Montgomery County Firms to Make 2023 PBJ ‘Faces of Philanthropy’ List
Firstrust Bank has made the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not only financial support but also intangibles like time…
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Award-Winning Property Made from Old Barn Ruins Hits Market in Romansville
An esteemed architectural masterpiece has hit the market in Romansville, Chester County. The Norman Gaffney House has won multiple awards, including an honor from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The property is looking for new owners to call the unique abode their home, writes Tiffani Sherman for Realtor.com. Floor-to-ceiling windows display epic views of…
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North Penn High School Student’s ‘Food for Friends’ Outreach Is on Its Way to Official Recognition
When North Penn High School junior Derek Schneider saw that people in his community didn’t have access to food, he decided to take action. That’s how his nonprofit, Food for Friends, was born. “When I saw this as a problem in our community, I knew that something could be done about it,” said Schneider. The…
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Organ Transplant System Overhauled; What’s the Impact on Montco Residents on Waiting Lists?
The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) nonprofit has been directing organ transplants in the United States for close to four decades, according to a staff report from the TribLive. In this time, critics say the organization has been plagued with problems, including wasted organs. Last month, the Biden administration said it planned to break…
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Three Ways to Stop Drama in the Workplace
No one wants to work in a dramatic environment, yet it’s surprisingly common. Drama addiction is a common affliction. A person with this phenomenon might exhibit gossip, extreme reactions and poor stress management, writes Marcel Schwantes for Inc. Here are ways to eliminate drama in the workplace, according to psychologist Scott Lyons. Understand the…
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Montgomery County Community College Named One of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the Nation
For the seventh time, Montgomery County Community College has been recognized nationally for its welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace and learning environment. The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development and “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” have named MCCC as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges across the country. MCCC…
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