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Co-Founded By Bala Consultant, Impact100 Philadelphia Is One Of Growing Number Of Regional Giving Circles
Impact100 Philadelphia, co-founded by Mary Broach of Lower Merion ten years ago, is one of the early arrivals among a growing number of giving circles in the region, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Giving circles pool membership fees into a grant fund and provides each member with a vote so they can…
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Penn State Great Valley Prof Helps U.S. Army Build Unified Teams as It Undergoes Reorganization
The research conducted by Penn State Great Valley faculty has an extensive reach, not only in Greater Philadelphia and in terms of academics, but also across the country and throughout industry and the military. Kathryn Jablokow, associate chief academic officer and professor of engineering design and mechanical engineering, recently expanded her work with the U.S.…
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Kimberton-Raised News Anchor in Mississippi, an Inspiration to Many, Dies at 34
Kimberton native Mike Sands, a former Fox 40 anchor in Jackson, Miss., whose battle with cancer sparked a nationwide outpouring of support, has died at the age of 34, according to a report from The Jackson Clarion-Ledger. Sands had a relatively rare and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer. A graduate of Phoenixville High School…
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Here Are the Election Results in Montgomery County
With votes from 425 of the County’s 425 precincts recorded, the following is a quick rundown of Montgomery County’s unofficial election results: Straight Party Vote: Democrat: 87,031 (41 percent) Republican 45,330 (21 percent) Judge of the Superior Court (Vote for Two): Amanda Green-Hawkins (Democrat): 122,555 (29 percent) Daniel McCaffery (Democrat): 124,270 (29 percent) Megan McCarthy…
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MONTCO Careers – Valley Forge Military Academy and College
Valley Forge Military Academy and College boasts a long tradition of fostering personal growth through a unique system built on five cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership. TAC Officer This position oversees the daily operations, training, discipline, leadership development, management, and supervision of an assigned unit; maintains a safe and…
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Reading Follows Pottstown, Phoenixville’s Lead, Mulls Restoration of Passenger Train Service
A community forum to be held later this month at Reading Area Community College will discuss the possibility of restoring the passenger train service to Berks County, according to a report from Berks Community Television. The forum will feature advocates from Phoenixville and Pottstown, which are also working to restore passenger train service. The need…
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Comedy Promoter Opens SoulJoel’s Comedy Club & Lounge in Royersford
After years of promoting comedy shows in major cities and local venues, Joel Richardson of SoulJoel Productions has decided to bring comedy to local fans with his own club in Royersford, writes Sharon Dougherty for The Interro Bang. Richardson, who was promoting more than 200 shows in 21 states each year, decided to look at…
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Despite Complaints, Golden Rainbow Trout to Be Introduced to More State Waterways
To attract more anglers amidst a national decline in fishing, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is introducing golden rainbow trout and other prized trout into more state waterways, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state already has a small program for stocking waterways with trout but is planning to expand this significantly…
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NY Times: Philadelphia Eagles Among Teams Making Their Stadiums Friendlier To Fans On Autism Spectrum
Philadelphia Eagles is among the growing number of professional sports teams making their stadiums friendlier for fans on the autism spectrum, such as the 6-year-old Franco Buttaro from King of Prussia, writes Jeré Longman for The New York Times. The Lincoln Financial Field now has a sensory room that muffles the noise of the arriving…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike to Have Cashless Toll System by Fall of 2021
After four years of testing, the Pennsylvania Turnpike is ready to move ahead with its $129 million project that will make its toll system completely cashless by the fall of 2021, writes Ed Blazina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The pilot phase is behind us,” said Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission CEO Mark Compton. “The goal is to…
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Check Out Which Local Colleges Are Among the Priciest in the Philadelphia Area
The 25 priciest colleges and universities in the Philadelphia area cost (in the last fiscal year) an average of $62,232 per year to attend, up nearly 40 percent from a decade ago, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These costs include everything from tuition and supplies to room and board, transportation, and personal…
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Chester County Teen Could Save Lives with Her Invention to Alleviate Blind Spots in Cars
Alaina Gassler, a student at Avon Grove Charter School, could save lives with her simple but effective invention to help alleviate blind spots in cars, writes Nursah Ergü for InterestingEngineering.com. Many cars today have external blind-spot detection that includes visual, audible, and vibrational aids to warn the driver about other vehicles, cyclists, or pedestrians that…
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Here’s What’s Coming to the New Upper Darby Community College Campus at Prendie
In September 2019, Delaware County Community College agreed to buy the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School to create a new Upper Darby full-service campus. The Prendergast building at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Avenue will provide 30 classrooms with chemistry and biology labs, according to a release from the college. The campus will offer a…
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Make Informed Choices on Future Judges With Help of Montgomery Bar Association Judiciary Committee
The Judiciary Committee of the Montgomery Bar Association wants to help voters make informed decisions when casting their judicial votes on November 5 with its Informed Choices 2019 campaign. Making an informed decision is of crucial importance, as judges make decisions every day that affect the lives of all citizens in profound ways. The campaign…
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Pottstown-Based American Keg’s Claims of Unfair Trade Practices Regarding Imported Beer Kegs Have Merit
Pottstown-based American Keg, the only company in the country that still makes stainless steel beer kegs, has taken on Budweiser and other beer giants over their sale of beer in imported kegs, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, the manufacturer filed anti-dumping complaints against Chinese, German, and Mexican keg makers. Now, the…
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Official Opening of Largest Local Infrastructure Project in Pennsylvania
Federal, state, and local officials gathered in Norristown last week for the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the Lafayette Street Extension. The $90 million extension, considered to be the largest local infrastructure project in Pennsylvania, will connect downtown Norristown, the County Government Complex, and SEPTA Norristown Transportation Center to the regional highway system. It will…
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MONTCO Careers – Bimbo Bakeries
Headquartered in Horsham, Bimbo Bakeries USA bakes the freshest, highest-quality breads, buns, tortillas, bagels, cookies, and more every day for families across America. Director of Marketing, Bimbo and Marinela This position develops and executes brand planning and marketing mix elements for the Bimbo and Marinela brands; gathers, analyzes, and synthesizes data to develop strategy; assesses global…
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VFTCB Leads Way In Region In Making Website, Various Tourist Spots ADA Compliant
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is leading the way with changes to its website that will make it one of the first that is ADA compliant in the region. VFTCB has partnered with AudioEye, a web personalization tool that makes it possible for organizations to provide their website visitors with a fully customizable…
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