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Philly Suburbs Among Nation’s Hottest Residential Rental Markets in 2022
Suburban Philadelphia is one of 2022’s hottest residential rental markets in the country thanks to the high renewal rates of leases, a growing prospective renters’ pool, and relatively few apartment buildings being constructed, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report from RentCafe places suburban Philadelphia as the 12th-most-competitive rental market in…
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Great Valley’s Master of Finance Program Helps Student Transition Career
When applying to college, Abay Akhatay — like plenty of other teenagers — wasn’t sure what he wanted to do for a career. Engineering seemed interesting, so he chose that as his major. Eventually, Akhatay realized that it wasn’t the right fit. He became more interested in the business side of things, he said. From…
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These Two Montco Restaurants Are Among the Best of Philly in 2022
Two Montgomery County restaurants have received accolades in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s end-of-the-year restaurant round-up. Euro-fusion restaurant The Choice in Bryn Mawr and Bala Cynwyd’s Mediterranean fare eatery, Lark, are among the best Philly restaurants in 2022. Ranked Most Memorable Owned by two Ukrainian families, The Choice, at 845 Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr,…
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Manor College Alumni Featured in School’s Spotlight Series
Manor College alumni Mark Colville (‘14) shared his experience in the Manor College Spotlight Series. Colville studied Liberal Arts during his time as a student and also played on the soccer team. On his first day, Mark already felt like he fit in. “It was just one of those things where you felt like…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Program Manager and Upward Bound Project Director position. The Program Manager and Upward Bound Project Director oversees all aspects of the Upward Bound Student Success Initiative, while providing visionary leadership and management at both campuses and at offsite educational locations. This position is full-time and requires travel…
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7 Reasons to Give Your LinkedIn a Makeover in 2023
2023 marks twenty years since LinkedIn launched. Over the two decades, thanks to new software tools, the networking site has gone through quite a few makeovers. Career experts say that the holidays can be the best time to start applying for jobs. What better way to start than a New Year spruce up for your…
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PREIT, Owner of Two Montco Malls, Being Booted by NYSE
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall, is being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange, writes Rich Bockmann for The Real Deal. On Thursday, the exchange announced it would suspend trading of the struggling mall operator’s shares immediately and begin the process of removing…
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‘Every Single Vote Counted’: Horsham Resident Melissa Cerrato Heading to Harrisburg after Tight Victory
When future Pennsylvania State Representative and Horsham resident Melissa Cerrato finally received the news of her victory, she was boarding a plane to go to Universal Studios in Orlando. The mother of four was campaigning to win the seat for the newly redrawn 151st District, but come election day, her status was still dubious. …
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Gwynedd Mercy University Student Featured on Good Morning America for Disability Advocacy
Gwynedd Mercy University Integrated Studies student Sebastian DeSimone was featured on Good Morning America 3 for his role in ensuring students with intellectual disabilities nationwide can compete in Division III athletics. “I wanted to join the team at Gwynedd because I wanted to keep on running and see where it would lead me,” Sebastian told…
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Six Jobs That Make $80 or More an Hour
In a time of inflation and an imminent recession, it can be hard to stretch your dollar, especially in cities with high rent. If you’re looking for an income boost, there are plenty of open positions that pay $80 or more than an hour, writes Selena Fragassi for the website GoBankingRates. Corporate Video Writer,…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks as Number-One Botanical Holiday Attraction in the U.S.
Longwood Gardens is grabbing national attention. For the fifth year in a row, the Kennett Square attraction has earned the No. 1 spot for USA Today’s Best Botanical Garden Holiday Lights. The annual “A Longwood Christmas” event is what illuminated the outdoor garden’s magic. The event, a beloved tradition in the Philly area, is deserving of…
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Abington Senior High Alumna Gets to Follow the Eagles for Her Job
Ever wonder what it’s like to be a social media manager for the Philadelphia Eagles? Julie Bacanskas has every Birds fan’s dream. This Abington Senior High School alumna gets up close and personal with the team on game day, recording players’ every move on the field for posting on various socials. According to LinkedIn, Bacanskas…
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David’s Bridal Goes Viral: Conshohocken-based Company Taps into TikTok
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal is going viral, and it’s all thanks to a leader who wanted to tap into TikTok. Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Kelly Cook spoke on the National Retail Federation’s podcast Retail Gets Real about her decision to embrace the popular site. Right before the pandemic, Cook stepped into the lead marketing role, but…
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25 Traits of a Highly Successful Employee
There’s no one type of successful person. There’s an abundance of human beings across all personality types that have a myriad of accomplishments. However, especially when it comes to the workplace, highly successful people share the same habits. If you want to be a rising star in your industry, there are certain habits that are…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States To Start a Business in 2023
A new Forbes Advisor report places Pennsylvania among the top five states to start a business in 2023, writes Kelly Main for Forbes. To rank the best and worst states to start a business in 2023, Forbes Advisor looked at 18 key metrics across five categories that impact businesses and their ability to succeed, including…
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Legal Matters: Establishing a Business Entity
By Eric Wert If you are considering starting a new business, you may be unsure about whether it is worth the effort to take the formal step to create a separate business entity. Maybe you work as an independent contractor or consultant, or maybe you do part-time freelance work as a side-hustle and want to make…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 24 Graduating Cadets
The 24 cadets graduating from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy gave each other a final salute before they soon begin their careers. The college celebrated the Class of 22-02 with a ceremony inside the gymnasium of its Health Sciences Center on Blue Bell Campus, on Dec. 14. Of the graduating class members, 11 cadets…
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SEPTA Struggles: Fare Prices, Unreliability Keep Riders from Coming Back
Like most transit agencies across the country, SEPTA has been struggling to recover from the ridership loss caused by the pandemic, writes Anthony Hennen for the Trib Live. A new report from Moovit has found that the biggest issues transit riders in Philadelphia include unreliable systems, fare prices, trip time, and safety. These issues present…
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