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Univest Awards $5,000 to Kisses for Kyle Foundation as Winner of Caring for Community Giveaway
Univest Financial recently announced Kisses for Kyle Foundation as the winner of its eighth annual Caring for Community Giveaway, a contest that awards $5,000 to a local nonprofit. Kisses for Kyle offers a variety of services to families fighting childhood cancer in the Delaware Valley. Founded in 2001, Kisses for Kyle currently assists more than…
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When Making New Year’s Resolutions, Keep the Arts in Montgomery County in Mind
By Kenneth Hilario A new year brings new opportunities, and whether you want to spend more time with family and friends, learn something new, or travel more, there’s plenty to discover at Montco’s galleries, theaters, and historic sites. To kickstart the new year, get a copy of the 2020 Visitors Guide and browse through the Fall/Winter Arts Guide for…
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PSGV Students Win Hackathon, Defeat Competitors with Decades of Data Analytics Experience
Penn State Great Valley students Harsh Anand, Atharva Mungee, and Rahul Sharma wanted to learn more about solving sales forecasting problems when they decided to attend the Wawa HCL Hackathon last fall. Participating in their first hackathon in the United States, the three data analytics graduate students won first place. “Our approach was to learn…
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Despite Increasing Pay to $27/Hour in Montgomery County, Census Bureau Still Can’t Recruit Census Workers
Despite bumping the pay to $27 per hour in Montgomery County, the U.S. Census Bureau is still finding it difficult to recruit census workers, writes Ximena Conde for the WHYY. During a recruitment event in Royersford this weekend, Dennis Martello, recruitment assistant tasked to Montgomery County, informed the attendees that the Census Bureau already received…
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MONTCO Careers – Harcum College
Located in Bryn Mawr, Harcum College couples practical, experiential education with exposure to liberal arts and seeks to enrich its graduates by broadening their intellectual and cultural horizons. Director of Student Accounts This position supervises and evaluates all Student Accounts representatives and the College Cashier, including student employees; devises and delivers proficiency training and customer…
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Once Known as Tehrani Brothers, Local Rug Business Changes Its Name to Bryn Mawr Oriental Rugs Amid Threats
Previously known as Tehrani Brothers, the local Oriental rug business was forced to change its name to Bryn Mawr Oriental Rugs after constant threats, writes Linda Stein for the Mainline Nedia News. The business was founded by brothers Reuben, Benjamin, and Yehuda Tehrani. However they began receiving threatening phone calls from people telling them to…
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Federal Court Lawsuit Against Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation Dismissed
Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation (VFMAF) has announced that the federal court lawsuit brought by supporters of a former VFMAF president has been dismissed, clearing the Foundation and its Trustees of any wrongdoing. “We are thankful for this conclusive action by the courts, so we can move past this frivolous lawsuit,” said John English, Chairman…
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Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture Created By Conshohocken Artists Unveiled in Harrisburg
The 2020 Pennsylvania Farm Show Butter Sculpture, created by artists Jim Victor and Marie Pelton of Conshohocken, was unveiled last week in Harrisburg, according to a staff report from the Wisconsin State Farmer. The 30th annual butter sculpture was presented by American Dairy Association North East, in conjunction with Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. It shows…
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Daughter of Former Montgomery County Sheriff Went from Working Polls for Reagan to Becoming Philadelphia’s Marijuana Queen
Chris Visco, co-founder and CEO of TerraVida Holistic Centers and daughter of Former Montgomery County sheriff John P. Durante, went from working polls for Reagan at a young age to becoming Philadelphia’s Empress of Weed, writes Steve Volk for the Philadelphia Magazine. Visco, who works from her Jenkintown office, began her career at Boscov’s, and…
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True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia Offers Healthy Options Full of Flavor
People whose New Year’s resolutions included eating better should head out to True Food Kitchen in King of Prussia, which offers healthy options packed with plenty of flavors, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS Philly. True Food Kitchen, which has locations all over the country, was founded by Dr. Andrew Weil, a renowned physician and…
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Forbes: Adjunct Arcadia Professor Focuses on Young Adult Novels in His Work as Literary Agent for P.S. Literary
Eric Smith, an adjunct professor at Arcadia University, focuses on young adult novels and genre-bending fiction literature in his work as a literary agent for P.S. Literary, writes Rachel Kramer Bussel for Forbes. In the four years he has been working as an agent, Smith has represented titles that include New York Times bestselling essay…
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Protect Yourself With These Tips Should You Suffer A Fall
By George Saba, Dischell Bartle Dooley “Help. I’ve fallen and can’t get up.” We have all heard the phrase before and enjoyed a chuckle but slip and fall injuries are no laughing matter. Slip and falls are the third leading cause of unintentional injuries in this country. They can cause serious injuries with life-altering consequences.…
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MONTCO Careers – Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health
Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, formerly Abington Memorial Hospital, has 665 beds and more than 5,500 employees, including more than 1,100 physicians, and is one of the largest employers in Montgomery County. Regional Compliance Officer This position communicates key issues to the enterprise chief compliance officer and other members of the leadership team; oversees and monitors the…
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Area Commuters Disproportionately Affected by Pennsylvania Turnpike Incessant Toll Hikes
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is raising its tolls for the twelfth year in a row, buoyed by a 2007 law that has turned the system into a piggy bank that disproportionately affects Philadelphia area commuters, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While the law has allowed legislators and governors to avoid increasing taxes for state…
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Souderton Club Offers Chance to Learn to Play an Unusual New Instrument
The Philadelphia area has plenty of options for anyone looking to learn an unusual new instrument, including the QUADAS Dulcimer Club in Souderton, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Quakertown Area Dulcimer and Autoharp Society was formed by Obie Ralphs and his wife, Bobbie Ralphs. They discovered their affinity for the instruments after…
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As it Prepares for Strong 2020, VFTCB Looks Back on a Record-breaking 2019
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is celebrating a record past year for Montgomery County while preparing for a very strong 2020. In 2019, Montgomery County saw growth across many areas, including an increase in festival and sporting events and attraction visitors. “At the VFTCB, we’re all about moving forward, so we were excited and…
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Main Line Health Achieves Gold Standard for Its Excellence in Nursing Care
Main Line Health has received its second System Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation represents the nation’s highest recognition of excellence in nursing care, as well as exceptional multidisciplinary teamwork, and is awarded to only eight percent of hospitals in the country. Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Paoli…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As the colder weather approaches, Aqua Pennsylvania is issuing a reminder to homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing. “With colder weather approaching, we want to take the time to remind our customers how to keep their home’s water flowing during an Arctic blast and the steps…
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