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Manufacturing Activity in Philadelphia Region Expands Overall, Survey Finds
Manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region expanded overall, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s October Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey. Indicators for current general activity, new orders, and shipments increased this month, with the latter two returning to positive territory. The employment index indicated mostly steady employment conditions. Meanwhile, both price indexes showed price…
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ACJ Employee Spotlight: Meet Our President, Kimberly McGuane
As American Community Journals (ACJ) celebrates ten years of delivering positive news across the Delaware Valley, we continue highlighting the talented individuals who have driven our success. Today, we’re featuring Kimberly McGuane, President of ACJ. Kimberly plays a key role on the operational side of the business, overseeing everything from internal communication systems and finances…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean, Penn State Abington
Gary Liguori, Chancellor and Dean at Penn State Abington, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up on Long Island, where his interest in running earned him a college scholarship. However, as a first-generation college student, he struggled academically and dropped out before eventually returning years later to earn his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate. Liguori discussed…
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ACJ Employee Spotlight: Meet Our VP of Marketing, Mitchell Phillips
As American Community Journals (ACJ) celebrates ten years of sharing good news across the Delaware Valley, we’re shining a spotlight on the dedicated individuals who have contributed to our success over the last decade. Today, we’re featuring Mitchell Phillips, Vice President of Marketing, who has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s success over…
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Shape the Future of Local News; Join American Community Journals as a Social Media Director
Are you a digital-savvy, creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and social media? Do you want to play a key role in bringing upbeat, positive news to hundreds of thousands of engaged readers across the Delaware Valley? American Community Journals (ACJ) is searching for a Social Media Director to lead our social media efforts…
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Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit
Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books to the Treehouse Books nonprofit. The drive, which is currently in its third year, was organized by the Waverly Heights Diversity Committee. “We are energized by the continued participation by residents and staff in our…
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Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It
Several local celebrities shed all of their clothing in an attempt to get you to vote, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Robinson, a Bucks County internet celebrity with over two million followers on social media, recently posed in front of the camera in nothing but her spanx for the Vote Naked Bucks…
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Unlocking Innovation: LionCage Pitch Competition Launches to Empower Montgomery County Entrepreneurs
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxesTM at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), are partnering to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania. The LionCage is a new event that features pitch presentations across four…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college town influenced her. She recalled the middle school teacher who inspired her to get involved in leadership and community service, which continued in college when she majored in Social Work…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based education trade group, writes Stephen Williams for the WHYY. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania survey found – based on reporting from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Gary Golden, CEO, Propell Credit Union
Gary Golden, CEO of Propell Credit Union, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Michigan and West Chester. He recalled idyllic memories of playing outside all day long in the summer and playing football, baseball, and basketball until an injury cut his college football career short. Golden described juggling work, college, and starting a…
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Collegeville’s Italian Bakery Pizzeria Goes Viral After Displaying Wholesome Autism Awareness Messages
The Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Collegeville has gone viral after it shared heartwarming autism awareness messages on its billboard, according to a staff report from Local 21 News. Thousands online are praising the owners, Steve and Patrizia Carcarey, for the wholesome messages many could see as they were driving by the billboard. “Autism is…
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New Barnes & Noble Store in Doylestown Officially Opens Its Doors with Ribbon Cutting
The new Barnes & Noble store at the Barn Plaza in Doylestown officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday to an enthusiastic crowd of patrons, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. “I am beyond honored to be here today as the manager of our first store in this area,” said Doylestown resident Sean Curran…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Replace All Toll Booths with Overhead Readers
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is planning to replace all toll booths along the turnpike with gantries, overhead structures with sensors that charge tolls to vehicles electronically, writes Milan Varia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to turnpike spokesperson Marissa Orbanek, gantries are part of open road tolling initiatives starting in January 2025. They are already up…
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Check Out Lambertville’s Best Restaurants
Lambertville is home to many great restaurants offering amazing food and breathtaking views of Bucks County and New Jersey, simultaneously, writes Lauren Musni for NJ.com. NJ.com recently published a ranking of the best eateries in the town, with d’floret coming out on top. Owned by Dennis Foy, who has been cooking for over five decades,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank
Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in West Oak Lane and Wyncote as one of five children. He recalled trying out for the school musical on a whim his senior year, which led to a starring role and a lifelong…
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Newtown Company Agrees to Buy Miami Technology Consulting Firm for $630M
Newtown-based EPAM Systems, a global leader in software engineering and management with 52,000 employees across six continents, is acquiring technology consulting firm Neoris, based in Miami, for $630 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bucks County tech company entered into a stock purchase agreement to buy the Florida-based Neoris from a…
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Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter Gets Her First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200
Quakertown native Sabrina Carpenter continues to dominate the charts with the release of her new studio album, Short n’ Sweet, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200, writes Keith Caulfield for Billboard. The set marked the singer’s best week ever by earning 362,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. last week. Short n’ Sweet…
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