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Battle of the Brandywine, September 11, 1777
Publisher’s note: The terrorist attack on New York City and Washington DC in 2001 is one of four tragic American events to happen on September 11th. In addition to the terrorist attack 16 years ago, the Battle of the Brandywine in Chadds Ford in 1777, the first death of the civil war in Christiana, in…
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Pottstown’s MVD Entertainment Finds Success in Fringe and Nostalgia Media
MVD Entertainment Group in Pottstown is bucking the trend of moving away from selling ‘hard’ media after having its best year yet in the last three decades, writes Jonathan Takiff for Philly.com. The company sells music and video entertainment out of its 30,000-square-foot facility that is filled with over 40,000 titles and close to a…
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Delaware Valley Lags in Post-Recession Private-Sector Jobs Growth
Greater Philadelphia is behind in post-recession private-sector jobs growth compared to most other U.S. markets, writes G. Scott Thomas for Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia and it surrounding area has only added around 130,000 private-sector jobs in the last decade, according to the data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Out of the 67 metropolitan…
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Having the Last Name Penn Unlikely to Mean Relation to Pennsylvania’s Founding Father
Despite many people having the last name Penn, none are related to Pennsylvania’s founding father William Penn, writes Mark Dent for Billy Penn. Stories of Penn’s descendants have been passed down for generations, but unfortunately, none of them are true. Unlike the other founding fathers that have prominent direct descendants, William Penn did not have…
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Souderton Farm Unveils Corn Maze to Celebrate 76ers and Their Rallying Cry
One Montgomery County farm is determined to keep the vision of the former General Manager and President of Basketball Operations of Philadelphia 76ers, Sam Hinkie alive, writes Darryn Albert for Yard Barker. Over the weekend, Souderton’s R&J Farm Market unveiled the “Trust the Process.” It is a maze or perhaps ‘maize’ that has been created…
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The Price Tag of Ending DACA for Pennsylvania Economy
The decision by President Donald Trump to end the DACA program will have huge economic costs both for the country and Pennsylvania, writes David L. Harris for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which is set to expire on March 5th next year, makes it possible for undocumented immigrants who arrive…
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King of Prussia’s Greenphire and mProve Health Team Up
King of Prussia’s Greenphire and mProve Health have joined forces to make it easier for patients to stay in clinical trials, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. In a world where technology and convenience go hand-in-hand, Greenphire focuses on automated clinical trial payments with ClinCard. This web-based, a reloadable debit card makes reimbursements easier…
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MONTCO Careers – QuintilesIMS
With locations in Plymouth Meeting, Horsham, and Collegeville, QuintilesIMS is one of the largest employers in Montgomery County and a leading global information and technology services company. Financial Analyst This position performs budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close responsibilities, provides business leads with budget, close, and forecast information as needed, and generates and distributes automated WIP analysis…
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Direct from the Farm: A Guide to Buying Local in Montco
Farms are not only an important part of the culture, history, and beauty of Montgomery County. They are a crucial part of its economy. Farmers provide fresh and healthy food for the more than 800,000 people who call Montco home, and maintain a way of life that will greatly matter to future generations. This guide…
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Share Your 9/11 Story
While it may not seem possible, the 16th anniversary of 9/11 is next Monday. Take our five-question survey and tell us where you were, what you were doing, your most vivid memory of the day and what impact, if any, the events of that day had on your life. The questions will remain open until…
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MONTCO Careers – Nutrisystem
Headquartered in Fort Washington, Nutrisystem is a commercial provider of weight loss products and services through a direct-to-consumer business model, selling its products and programs on the Internet and through a call center. Lead Facilitator, Weight Loss Counseling This position conducts new hire training and on boarding programs, schedules and administers monthly training and coaching for current…
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Biopharmaceutical Research Companies Pump Close to $70 Billion into State’s Economy
Biopharmaceutical research is continuing to generate big business in Pennsylvania and helping boost the state economy, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a report by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, pharmaceutical research companies generate $68.9 billion annually, from both direct and indirect economic activity. The study, conducted by TEConomy…
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Manor College Combats Hunger, Opens On-Campus Food Pantry
A recent article in The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that college students across America are struggling with food insecurities every day. Manor College’s student body was surveyed and uniformly felt that addressing food insecurities was worthy of a campus outreach. “We saw the students take an issue of national concern seriously, and we felt…
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Nike American Open Weightlifting Event to Return to Montgomery County in 2018
USA Weightlifting, the sport’s national sanctioning body, has announced that the Nike American Open Series 2 powered by Rogue Fitness will come to the Valley Forge Casino Resort from July 26-29, 2018. “I can’t overstate just how big this event is for us and for Montgomery County,” said Mike Bowman, President and CEO of…
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MONTCO Careers – SKF
Headquartered in Lansdale, SKF has been a leading global technology provider since 1907, combining hands-on experience in over 40 industries with knowledge in a variety of technology platforms. Strategic Programs Manager This position defines and documents requirements for REP programs for technology, product, and service content, contributes to the development of effective selling approaches, and…
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Buffalo Bills Coach, Brother Follow Up Wrestling with Pro Football, Soccer Success
Lansdale brothers Tim and Sean McDermott began their sporting careers in wrestling but have found their true calling in other sports, writes Tim Graham for Buffalo News Blitz. Today, Tim is the chief business officer for Chester’s Philadelphia Union soccer club, while Sean has worked his way up to become the head coach of the…
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Matthew Manion New Faculty Head for Center for Church Management at Villanova University School of Business
The Villanova University School of Business has appointed Matthew Manion as the new faculty director for the Center for Church Management, writes Lou Baldwin for Catholic Philly. Manion will replace Dr. Charles Zech, who has decided to step down from his role as the faculty director for the Center for Church Management (CCM) and Master’s…
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Bryn Mawr College Grad Michelle Zauner Combines Sounds of East and West in Second Album
Bryn Mawr College graduate Michelle Zauner, better known under her alias Japanese Breakfast, has combined musical ideas from both the East and West in her second album, writes Mark Jenkins for The Washington Post. “Soft Sounds From Another Planet” was originally planned to be a science-fiction musical, but the final cut’s soft sounds provide something…
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