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Covenant Bank Helps to Strengthen Communities with $400,000 in EITC Contributions
Blair T. Rush, President and Chief Operating Officer of Covenant Bank, has announced that Covenant Bank has contributed $400,000 to deserving nonprofits located in Bucks, Montgomery, and Chester counties. The bank has made these contributions through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program for almost 10 years. These funds have supported the Scholarship Organization, Educational…
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Tips on What to Know Before Investing in a Mascot from One of Creators of VFTCB’s ‘Monty’
Since it was introduced in 2017 by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Monty the Fox has become one of its key marketing assets, writes Zach Brown for LinkedIn. The successful mascot has received dozens of appearance requests since its launch and has proven to be a great hit with kids and adults alike.…
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MONTCO Careers – Knoll
Tucked away in East Greenville, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed to innovation and modern design with a comprehensive portfolio of office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, wood case goods, textiles, and accessories. Custom Product Designer This position develops the mechanical design of parts and assemblies that adhere to industry and…
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Lower Merion, NBA Star Kobe Bryant Dies in Helicopter Crash at 41
Lower Merion High School star and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California, on Sunday aged 41, writes Ben Golliver for The Washington Post. The helicopter with five people aboard crashed in foggy conditions. Bryant was born in Philadelphia but started early in Italy where his father played…
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Airbnb Hosts in Montgomery County Raked in More Than $3M in Income Last Year
Airbnb hosts in Montgomery County had a really good last year with $3.2 million generated in income from 19,700 guest arrivals, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entire Greater Philadelphia also saw significant growth from 2018. Last year, the five-county region made $75.6 million from 583,100 guests, a 20 percent increase from…
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Upper Dublin High Graduate Uses His Math Skills to Predict Oscar Winners
Ben Zauzmer, an Upper Dublin High graduate who currently works for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has been using his math skills to predict Oscar winners for years, writes Gary Thompson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Zauzmer, who works for the Dodgers’ analytics group, picked up the habit of analyzing the Academy Awards at Harvard and parlayed…
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Students Who Recently Graduated from MCCC’s Workforce Development Division Ready to Take on High-Tech Manufacturing
Montgomery County Community College’s Machinist- Computerized Numeric Control Operator program offered through the school’s Workforce Development Division now has nine new graduates. The 168-hour program is taught by experienced manufacturing professionals. To this end it provides students with the required knowledge and skills in basic measurement, blueprint reading, safety precautions and procedures, precision tools, and…
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New Jin Ding Restaurant will Replace Outgoing Yangming in Bryn Mawr
While the landmark Main Line restaurant Yangming is getting ready to close its doors for good on February 2, a new eatery, Jin Ding, is already preparing to take its place, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yangming’s Managing partner Michael Wei said that he and his partners have made a deal to sell…
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MONTCO Careers – AmerisourceBergen
Based in Conshohocken, AmerisourceBergen is a pharmaceutical, over-the-counter, and home health care supply wholesale company that provides distribution and related services designed to reduce costs and improve patient outcomes. Leave of Absence Benefits Administrator This position provides counseling on policies and procedures related to leaves of absence; advises associates on eligibility and managers on status of approved…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Renovated Tudor in Wynnewood
A beautiful Tudor home with three bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood. Located in the charming surroundings of English Village, this 1927 home has been completely renovated. It features an open floor plan with many outstanding highlights, including its gourmet kitchen with gorgeous cabinets, large island, and…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Inovio Pharmaceuticals Receives Grant to Develop Vaccine for Newly Identified Coronavirus in China
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has been awarded a grant of up to $9 million to rapidly develop a vaccine for the newly identified coronavirus in China, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Inovio’s approach to the development of vaccines is based on DNA sequencing. This is faster than traditional methods of research that need…
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Three New CVS HealthHUBs in Montgomery County ‘Put Patients at Center of Their Care’
Three Montgomery County CVS pharmacies have been transformed into new HealthHUBs that offer an expanded range of health care services and products, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The purpose of this model is to put patients at the center of their care,” said Anthony Riccardo, regional director for CVS Pharmacy. The HealthHUB…
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Three Captivating Things to Do This Week in Montco
By Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board In a county where there is never a shortage of things to do, here are a few captivating Montgomery County Events happening this weekend: Winter Group Show: Earth, Wind & Fire – Through Sunday, February 16 Happy Place at King of Prussia Mall – Through Sunday, February 29th…
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LinkedIn for Young Professionals or Young at Heart
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”– Benjamin Franklin As a young professional, you have more years ahead of you than behind you, and as they say … the world is your oyster. As a former K-12 teacher and proud mother of two millennial girls, Sara and…
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Abington High School Student in Fight of His Life Gets Support from Sixer Matisse Thybulle
Juwan Adams, a student at Abington High School who desperately needs a bone marrow transplant, is getting support from Sixer Matisse Thybulle, writes Kimberly Davis for CBS Philly. Adams is an honor roll student. He plays percussion, loves sport, and is looking forward to graduating and going to college. But he is also battling Hodgkin’s…
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Purchase of Pennsylvania Trust Co. in Radnor Aids New York Firm’s Quest for Boomer Wealth
A New York company looking for more wealthy baby boomers and their heirs has bought Pennsylvania Trust Company in Radnor and its $4 billion in assets, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiduciary Trust Co. is owned by publicly-traded Franklin Resources Corp., a national investment company that has sought to diversify away from…
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CMO for VFTCB Highlights Accessible Attractions in Montgomery County
It is often challenging for people with disabilities or those on the autism spectrum to find accessible attraction when traveling, writes Jill Horner for the Comcast Newsmakers. This is why Montgomery County is working hard on ensuring to have as many inclusive attractions as possible. “We are really fortunate here in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, to…
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After Nearly 25 Years at Suburban Square in Ardmore, Ruby’s Diner Closed Its Doors for Good This Week
After nearly 25 years at Suburban Square in Ardmore, Ruby’s Diner – the first Ruby’s location to open in the Philadelphia area – closed its doors for good this week, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The kid-friendly, ’40s-theme malt-shop chain notified its customers about the closure with a sign on the door that…
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