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Oral History Suggests Philadelphia as the Birthplace of Candy Corn. Does Evidence Support It?
While there is still no definitive proof, there is now some evidence that points to Philadelphia being the birthplace of the equally-beloved-and-hated candy corn, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. The local legend is that it was first made by George Renninger during his time at Wunderle Candy Company in Philadelphia. One harvest season in…
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MONTCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Enterprise Data Steward This position implements best practices for customer master data management; supports sales, finance, and customer success operations by proactively identifying and rectifying data issues; and creates, publishes, and…
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Lower Merion Grad’s Nonprofit Aims to ‘Bring Fast Breakthroughs’ to Cystic Fibrosis Patients
By Brenden Curry Emily Kramer-Golinkoff is on a mission to deliver hope and breakthroughs in research for curing all types of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic fatal disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems. For many years, it was a death sentence for the individuals who were diagnosed. Since 2011, Emily’s Entourage…
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The Hill School’s Hobart’s Run Looking for Sponsors for Its Adopt-a-Can Campaign That Keeps Pottstown’s Street’s Cleaner
The Hill School’s Hobart’s Run is looking for sponsors for its Adopt-a-Can efforts that are helping make the streets of Pottstown cleaner. The organization has already placed sturdy blue trash bins with its logo around town. Some have also popped up in surrounding areas in partnership with other neighborhood improvement initiatives. And the initiative has…
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Data Breach in Area School District Has Everyone Scratching Their Heads
As Downingtown Area School District administrators are hard at work trying to determine who and how someone hacked their college resource website, the reasons behind the data breach remain uncertain amid conflicting reports, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On Oct. 11, administrators discovered that students had gained teacher-level access to Naviance, a college…
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King of Prussia’s Morgan Properties Acquires Around 80 Properties from Buffalo Company
King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties has acquired around 80 properties across eight states from Morgan Communities, writes Jonathan D. Epstein for The Buffalo News. The current deal includes 15,000 units, with another 3,000 units set to be acquired by Morgan Properties by the end of the year. That will make a total of 94 properties…
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Bryn Mawr Teacher Holds Guinness World Record For Fastest Pumpkin Carving
Steve Clarke of Havertown, a Bryn Mawr teacher, is the fastest pumpkin carver in the world with the 16.47-second record he set in October 2013, according to a staff report from 6ABC. Clarke did not start carving pumpkins until he was in his thirties, but quickly discovered he had a special talent for the skill.…
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Villanova Man Wants to Bring a Sports Museum to Philadelphia
Villanova’s Lou Scheinfeld is the man behind the Spectrum. Now he’s ready to take his decades of sports experience and turn them into a sports museum. All he needs is money, writes Michael Bradly for Main Line Today. He’s got the exhibits, an address (the corner of Darien Street and Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia), and…
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One of Bruce Springsteen’s Earliest Gigs Was in West Chester … and It Did Not Go Well
One of Bruce Springsteen’s earliest gigs as a signed musician was at West Chester University, but the performance in October 1972 did not end up going as well as the famous artist had hoped it would, writes Martin Kielty for UltimateClassicRock.com. Bruce Springsteen recalled the event in an extended television interview with Jimmy Kimmel (reference…
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MONTCO Careers – Manor College
Located in Jenkintown, Manor College is a Catholic institution of higher learning founded by the Byzantine Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great, offering transfer and career-oriented programs to traditional age and adult students. Admissions Counselor This position plans and executes fall and spring travel schedules; manages all aspects of recruiting efforts for specified territories; conducts interviews,…
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Community Involvement a Hallmark of Malvern Bank, One of Region’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Malvern Bancorp – the parent company of Malvern Bank, National Association – has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2019 list of the 76 fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia. The list was determined by revenue over a three-year period from 2016 through 2018. Malvern Bancorp placed 59th. “Making the ‘Soaring 76’ list is an…
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Harcum College to Host Lecture Exploring Workforce Diversity
Cultural consciousness, racial identity, communication styles, developing diverse employees, and other issues related to the contemporary workplace will be examined during an upcoming lecture event on Nov. 14 at Harcum College. The lecture – entitled “Caring About Workforce Diversity & Inclusion” – is the second in a series of four called “Eye on Caring.” It…
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Learn More About Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program At MCCC’s Informational Breakfast
Montgomery County Community College will hold an Educational Improvement Tax Credit informational breakfast on Thursday, November 7 in East House on its Central Campus in Blue Bell. This free event is the ideal opportunity for businesses and corporations to learn more about how they can use Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to help students…
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See Which Montco ZIP Codes Are Among Top 30 in Philly Area with Highest ROI
Six Montgomery County ZIP Codes are among the top 30 ZIP Codes in the Philadelphia area with the highest return on investment over the last decade, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entire greater Philadelphia is considered a very hot housing market with home prices climbing steadily in recent years. According to…
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Six Montco Executives Honored with Most Admired CEO Award
Six Montgomery County executives have been recognized as Most Admired CEO honorees for 2019, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Business Journal selected the 25 local honorees for its sixth class of awardees from almost 100 nominations across a variety of industries. The selection process zeroed in on the individuals who…
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PREIT Seeing Results from Updating Its Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Malls
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust is starting to see results from the investments it has been making in its properties, including several local malls, writes Adam Levine-Weinberg for TheMotley Fool. Plymouth Meeting Mall has been struggling for a while due to its proximity to King of Prussia, one of the most successful malls in the…
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AmerisourceBergen Is Teaming Up With UPS for Drone Delivery of Drugs and Supplies
Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen is teaming up with UPS to use the shipping giant’s new Flight Forward “drone airline” to deliver drugs and supplies to hospitals across the country, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. UPS is already using drones in North Carolina and will soon expand that use to Utah. The Atlanta-based company has…
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Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Elkins Park Synagogue Hosts Artist David Hartt’s Exhibition ‘The Histories’
Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, the national historic landmark designed by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is currently hosting an exhibition by artist David Hartt, writes Jesse Dorris for the Metropolis. In The Histories, also known as Le Mancenillier, Hartt explores themes of diaspora and belonging through a blend of tapestry, drone footage, African-American…
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