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Local Collective Fuels Live Music Scene Across Montgomery County and Beyond
Rising Sun Presents is helping power the live music scene around Montgomery County, the Main Line, and beyond, writes Hobart Rowland for the Main Line Today. The live music event production collective has brought such acclaimed national acts like Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway and Donavon Frankenreiter to Upper Merion park as part of this…
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This Montgomery County Town is Considered the Best Place for Families to Live
Fortune Magazine has named Upper Merion Township, as one of the top 50 “best places for families to live,” securing the No. 2 spot, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Editor-in-chief Alyson Shontell revealed the rankings on the Today Show, emphasizing criteria like affordability, commutability, and family-friendliness. Upper Merion’s proximity to Philadelphia, just…
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True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…
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Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The garden is filled with a plethora of wildflowers, including blue hydrangeas, orange and yellow daylilies, and purple catmint. The posies follow stone steps that lead…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System
Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within weeks, as announced by the leaders of both organizations. Since signing a letter of intent in January, Doylestown Health and…
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Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Ariana Ramsey, who will compete in Women’s Rugby Sevens, grew up in Bridgeport and attended Upper Merion High School. This will be her second appearance at…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Buys Major Stake in New Jersey Pharma Company
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane has acquired a major stake in Cosette Pharmaceuticals, a New Jersey-based specialty pharmaceutical company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The private markets investment management firm is now part of a controlling faction in Cosette. Hamilton Lane bought the undisclosed share of the company from Avista Capital Partners, a New…
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Delaware Valley University Announces Details of Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Competition
Delaware Valley University, in partnership with the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) and Startup Bucks, announced that the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition will take place on November 21, 2024 in the Life Sciences Building at DelVal’s main campus in Doylestown. Spark Bowl, fashioned after the hit ABC TV show Shark Tank, is a…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Welcomes New Assistant Vice President for University
Gwynedd Mercy University is pleased to announce that Michael Minetti, MBA will serve as the new Assistant Vice President (AVP) for University Advancement. Minetti takes over the role from Christina Riso, JD, who was promoted to Vice President for University Advancement in April 2024. As AVP, his areas of focus will include the strategy and…
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National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to The Keystone Newsroom. Philadelphia is renowned for its historical significance, exceptional food, vibrant arts scene, and America’s oldest zoo. Pittsburgh offers world-class museums and the iconic Duquesne Incline.…
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Plan for New Academic Building at Penn State Abington Advances
The Penn State Board of Trustees Committee on Finance, Business and Capital Planning advanced a proposal today (July 18) to construct the first new academic building at Penn State Abington in more than 50 years. The proposal will be considered by the full board at its meeting on July 19. The three-story, 85,554-square-foot building will…
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State Budget Boost Allows Pennsylvania Universities to Freeze Tuition Again
For the seventh consecutive year, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has decided to freeze in-state tuition for its nine universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. On Wednesday, the system’s board of governors unanimously voted to keep the tuition rate at $7,716 for undergraduate in-state students, the same as in 2018…
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Indulge in French Pastries and Seasonal Dishes at Bistro Barberet & Bakery
For nearly a decade, Bistro Barberet & Bakery in Lancaster City has earned acclaim for its authentic and innovative French cuisine. This dual-concept venue offers both a traditional bakery and a modern bistro. Helmed by Chef Cedric Barberet in partnership with wife Estelle, their passion for French cuisine is evident in every detail. The bakery…
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Wall Street Journal: Bucks County Native Alex Cooper Expands Media Empire with ‘Call Her Daddy’
Newtown native Alex Cooper has made significant strides in the media industry since her rise to fame with the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” writes Sarah Ashley O’Brien for The Wall Street Journal. In 2021, Cooper inked a groundbreaking three-year, $60 million deal with Spotify. As this agreement nears its end, Cooper is setting…
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Former Wissahickon Star Athlete Continues to Impress at Manor College
Wissahickon High School graduate Eddie Fortescue continues to excel at Manor College as a three-sport athlete, writes Mike Cabrey for The Times Herald. Fortescue was a member of four sports teams – soccer, basketball, baseball, and football – during his high school years. He decided to focus just on baseball at Arcadia University, but he…
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For Montgomery County Alternate GOP Delegate, Week of RNC Feels Heavier Than Expected
GOP delegates from Pennsylvania, including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Blue Bell, are prepared to welcome Trump at the Republican National Convention after the assassination attempt at his rally in Western Pennsylvania, write Julia Terruso and Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trump was recovering over the weekend after a bullet pierced his…
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Former Pottstown Student Among 67 Graduates of Adult Diploma Program
Mohamed Elbahwati dropped out of Pottstown High in 2019, just two months before graduation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was struggling with depression, anxiety, and the lasting effects of a concussion, all of which made him think he was not cut out for school. He spent the following five years working…
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