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Three Life Time Fitness Gyms Coming to Montgomery County
People looking to exercise in Montgomery County will soon have more options, as Life Time Fitness is opening three locations in the region, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The gyms, opening in Ardmore, Fort Washington, and King of Prussia, mark Life Time’s entry into the Pennsylvania market. Metro Commercial negotiated all three leases on behalf…
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King of Prussia’s CardConnect Acquires Sales Firm MertzCo
King of Prussia’s fintech company CardConnect has acquired the sales firm MertzCo for an undisclosed amount, writes Roberto Torres for Technical.ly. CardConnect will keep all thirteen full-time employees of MertzCo including CEO Michael Mertz at their Chicago location. As part of the deal, Mertz joins the fintech company’s senior exec team as Chief Sales Officer.…
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From Chesco: Phoenixville Native, Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a position as a Chester County deputy sheriff in 2014. Both the credentials and demeanor of Mike Sarro, 37, an award-winning, 2013 graduate of the Delaware County Police Academy, prompted praise that was followed by a…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Earns Five Awards at Craft Spirits Conference
Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits earned five awards at last week’s Craft Spirits Conference. Hosted by the American Distilling Institute, the oldest and largest organization of small-batch, independently-owned distillers in the United States, the annual event brings together distillers from all over the world and includes workshops, tours, and the “Judging of Craft Spirits.” [uam_ad id=”51712″] Advertisement…
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Montgomery County Careers – Merck
Merck, with multiple locations in the greater Philadelphia area, is one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies and a global healthcare leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products. Associate Specialist, Chargeback Analyst This position provides analytical support for the adjudication of indirect contract sales claims, the validation and investigation…
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Bala Cynwyd NBC10 Studio Building Up for Sale
The Bala Cynwyd building that houses NBC10’s television studio has been put up for sale in preparation for the stations’ move into its new premises in the new Comcast Technology Center currently under construction in Center City, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 97,614-square-foot building has been a broadcasting studio for over six…
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J.C. Penny Closes Its Stores in King of Prussia and Willow Grove Malls
J.C. Penney stores in King of Prussia Mall and Willow Grove Park Mall will be permanently closing their doors to customers on June 18, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The closures are part of the decision announced last month to close nearly 14 percent of the company’s store portfolio. According to J.C. Penney’s spokesman Joey…
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Despite Lack of Skilled Workers, Montco Manufactures are Optimistic
A recent get together of manufacturers held at the Valley Forge Casino Resort projected optimism and a positive future but emphasized the lack of skilled workers, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Philly.com. The event, sponsored by the Manufacturing Alliance of Bucks and Montgomery Counties, was attended by around 80 manufacturers. One of the key…
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Montgomery County Careers – Ditech Financial
Headquartered in Fort Washington, Ditech Financial makes financially sound homeownership possible for millions of customers as a well-known lender and servicer of residential mortgages. Capital Markets Trading Analyst This position monitors specified markets, adjusting collateral pay-ups for rate sheets, identifies best execution strategies for pool delivery, and assesses open positions to ensure that the company is…
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Office Practicum Relocates from Horsham to Upper Dublin
To accommodate its ongoing growth, Office Practicum has moved its corporate headquarters from Horsham to 601 Office Center Drive in Upper Dublin, writes Linda Finarelli for The Ambler Gazette. The company provides the electronic health record and practice management software that is the backbone of every clinic’s operations. It originally started as a $1 million…
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From Delco: Swarthmore College Launches $450 Million Capital Campaign
Change is coming to Swarthmore College’s campus following the launch of its $450 million capital campaign, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The planned development is part of the college’s ongoing drive to connect its science disciplines under one roof. The new building will be the home of the biology, engineering, and psychology…
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From Chesco: West Chester Native, Notre Dame Coach to Receive Basketball’s Highest Honor
Chester County helped produce one of college basketball’s winningest coaches, and now it can claim a Hall of Famer. Muffet McGraw, the women’s hoops coach at Notre Dame with more than 800 wins and a national championship on her resume, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its Class…
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Chiaro’s Pizzeria Tosses 63 Competitors Aside, Wins Montco’s Best Pizza Tournament
When asked about the secret to creating pizza, Pete Chiaro, co-owner of Chiaro’s Pizzeria and Restaurant in Green Lane, doesn’t even use words to describe his process. He simply smiles broadly, and puts both hands over his heart. “It’s the heart … and the fingers,” Chiaro said in a nod to his staff’s kneading skills.…
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Wyndmoor Residents Partnership Has Big Development Plans for Downtown
Wyndmoor downtown is set to see some transformational changes thanks to a partnership of three of its residents, writes Pete Mazzaccaro for Chestnut Hill Local. Jay Overcash, Gus Repetto, and Bill Casey have been granted the green light by the Springfield Township Zoning Hearing Board to move ahead with their proposed town center development plan.…
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Montgomery County Careers – Bayview Loan Servicing
With a location in Fort Washington, Bayview Loan Servicing is recognized nationally as a premier servicer of both residential and commercial mortgage loans, delivering the highest level of customer experience in the mortgage servicing. Wholesale Operations Associate This position monitors the pipeline of appraisals to ensure the success of meeting closing dates, expiration dates, and customer expectations,…
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Rosemont McDonald’s Started Montco Entrepreneur’s Rise
When Tanya Hill-Holliday bought her first McDonald’s restaurant in Rosemont, she did not anticipate that she would soon become the owner of the largest Black-owned McDonald’s franchise in the Philadelphia region, writes Ayana Jones for Philadelphia Tribune. She first started working at McDonald’s as a part-time employee nearly four decades ago, when she was working…
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Ardmore Native and Superior Court Judge Presenting New Courtroom Show on Fox
Ardmore native and retired Superior Court Judge LaDoris Cordell will be dishing out justice on the new Fox courtroom show “You the Jury,” which premiers today, writes Sam Whiting for San Francisco Chronicle. Cordell, who was the first black woman judge on any court in Northern California, was not too eager to delve into television…
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Malvern Federal Promotes William J. Boylan to EVP, Chief Lending Officer
Malvern Bancorp, the parent company of Paoli-based Malvern Federal Savings Bank, has promoted William J. Boylan to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Boylan, who joined Malvern in August 2015, heads up the bank’s operations in New Jersey, and oversees all aspects of Malvern’s lending business in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. [uam_ad id=”51712″] Advertisement…
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