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Area Home Sales: Second-Largest Activity Decline Was in Montgomery County
A continuously low inventory in the Philadelphia area is causing home prices to continue growing, despite a sharp decline in sales, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The number of closed sales across the region dropped in March by 21.4 percent to 5,815 compared with the same month a year ago. Meanwhile, the…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is welcoming candidates for Summer Camp Assistant. The position is temporary and part time. The selected applicant would be responsible for delivering parts of the summer camp curriculum and ensuring the safety of childrenattending the summer programming. This position requires PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances before…
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Four Remote Jobs for Stay-at-Home Parents
The nine-to-five life can be stressful for anyone, especially parents. If you’re struggling to find a balance between your office and home life, there are some remote jobs that could work for you. Here are some remote jobs for parents, according to Jessica Howington of FlexJobs. Writer/Blogger Average annual salary: $48,732 As a parent,…
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Penn State Great Valley Holds Global Immersion Trip to Europe
Penn State Great Valley’s Global Immersion course trip to Strasbourg, France, took a while to get off the ground — literally. The course was first offered in the spring of 2020, but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the international travel component was canceled just three days before the class was set to leave the United States. Three…
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Cabrini University Creates New Online Master’s and Doctorate Degree Pathways Through EdX Partnership
Cabrini University is joining forces with the global education platform edX. It will be bringing its existing online Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Master of Education in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment programs to edX under the platform’s flexible degree model. The renowned private Catholic university will also launch a MicroMasters program in education. This creates…
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Spring-Ford Rams’ Sophomore Spearheads His Team to Victory
The Spring-Ford Rams basketball squad is having quite a prolific season, and it’s thanks to a key sophomore player who is helping the team prosper. Jacob Nguyen has many awards and titles to add to his athletic resume. The winner of this year’s Mercury All-Area Boys Basketball Player of the Year, he led Spring-Ford to…
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Four High-Paying Jobs Where You Can Earn Over $150,000
High-paying jobs may seem hard to attain, but there’s an abundance of options if you’re choosing a new career path or looking to take your job to the next level. Here are jobs that pay more than $150,000, according to GoBankingRates. Nurse Anesthetist Average annual salary: $183,580 A person in this position…
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MCCC Student Theatre Spring Performances Will Be Packed With Drama
Live theater is back at Montgomery County Community College. Spring student performances will be held on stage at both campuses this semester. This year’s performances are sure to leave audiences on their feet in thunderous applause. The curtain will rise first at Blue Bell Campus, as MCCC Theatre & The Drama Club presents Everybody, by…
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East Greenville-Based Knoll Has an Iconic Chair Designed by Delaware Valley Sculptor
East Greenville-based Knoll is known for its innovative chairs that emulate an artistic style worthy of being in a museum exhibition. Notable designers have designed midcentury-style chairs for the company, according to Terry and Kim Kovel in The Daily Times. The famous grasshopper and womb chairs are designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. The…
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Five High-Paying Jobs That A.I. Can’t Replace
Artificial intelligence generators such as Chat GPT are worrying the U.S. workforce. However, there are many careers that can’t be replaced by robots. Here are high-paying jobs that can’t be replaced by artificial intelligence … at least any time soon. Lawyers Average annual income: $127,990 While A.I. could make lawyers’ jobs easier by…
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Habitat for Humanity Builds Homes for Families in Hatfield
Four lucky families are moving into new homes in Hatfield, thanks toHabitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. The new homeownership opportunity was made possible with $300,000 in contributions from state agencies, as well as volunteers donating their hours, reported Dan Sokil for Mainline Media News. Mira Kichukova’s family was one of the…
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Voices of Gwynedd to Host Classic Musical ‘Godspell’ Next Week
Gwynedd Mercy University’s world-renowned Voices of Gwynedd will host its Spring Musicale, Godspell next week. The show will run on April 19 at 7:30 PM and Friday, Apr. 21 at 8 PM in the Julia Ball Auditorium. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Stephen Schwartz’s classic rock musical Godspell. Its plot is about individuals…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Offers Alternative Solutions in Family Law
An award-winning law firm is offering alternative solutions to family disputes outside the courtroom. Dischell Bartle Dooley provides alternative dispute resolution services to attorneys and clients alike. The services include negotiation, mediation, and arbitration methods for divorce, custody, support, and personal property. Mediation Dischell Bartle Dooley partner and award-winning family law attorney Elizabeth Billies offers…
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Five Laid-Back Jobs That Are Low Stress
The nine-to-five workday can be rather stressful in today’s rat race. However, plenty of laid-back jobs will make you feel like you’re already retired. Here are a few, according to GoBankingRates.com. Travel Writer For those with the travel bug, this job will allow you to make money by exploring the world. Freelancers can…
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Blue Bell Country Club Hosts Open House This Saturday
Normandy Farm’s Blue Bell Country Club is hosting a very special open house this Saturday, Apr. 15. Guests can take a tour of their new home away from home, discover new sports and skills, and taste new favorite dishes. Team members will show guests around the country club. Sites include the Arnold Palmer Signature…
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Gwynedd Mercy to Host 3rd Annual Conference on Diversity in Education
Gwynedd Mercy University for its third annual conference on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education. This year’s theme is “Creating Learning Environments that Engage Diverse Voices.” The two-day conference will be held virtually, Apr. 25–26 from 5:45–9:00 PM. Attendance is free and open to PreK-12 and higher education educators, administrators, and staff, alongside students and…
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DeSales MBA offering Power Breakfast and Power Point Bootcamp
DeSales University is offering upcoming events for the Spring and Summer season. The university’s boot camps and power breakfasts are open to non-students and alumni, as well as referrals. Attendees are invited to bring work and personal colleagues. The university is asking those interested in registering to email [email protected]. Upcoming Events Power Breakfast – Building your…
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Villanova Student Tearfully Wins Big on Wheel of Fortune
A Villanova student is walking away with a large sum of money after a successful night on the iconic game show Wheel of Fortune. Contestant Malia is from Honolulu but studying International Business and Marketing with a minor in finances at the Montgomery County university. Malia was the underdog of the night. She did not…
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