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Schuylkill River Heritage Area, MCCC Partner to Host Art Quilt Exhibit
The Montgomery County Community College and Pottstown-based Schuylkill River Heritage Area will present a traveling juried art quilt exhibit, “Piecing Together a Changing Planet,” which illustrates how pollution and climate change have affected national parks. The 26-quilt exhibit has been on display at national parks and partner venues since 2014, and is continuing its journey…
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Significant Changes Envisioned for Traffic on Schuylkill Expressway
In an effort to reduce the travel time between King of Prussia and Philadelphia along Interstate 76, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards has announced a long-term, comprehensive, multi-modal transportation management plan, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The plan envisions significant changes which include expanded public transit and improved management of traffic on the…
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House of the Week: Apollo Creed’s Mansion from Latest Rocky Movie
Fans of the Rocky movies will get a chance to bid on the Lower Moreland mansion that featured as the home of Apollo Creed’s widow in the movie Creed, writes Jared Brey for Philadelphia Magazine. The stunning, 23-year-old Huntingdon Valley home is spread over 16,000 square feet, and boasts a movie theater ideal for binge…
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Montgomery County Careers – MedRisk
Based in King of Prussia, MedRisk is a leading provider of managed physical medicine and diagnostic imaging services for the workers’ compensation industry and related market sectors. MedRisk’s employees pride themselves in combining clinical expertise with a unique level of highly personal service and responsiveness. This focus allows MedRisk to offer distinct value to each…
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New Banners Around Montco Courthouse Honor Fallen Soldiers
Seventeen new banners were recently unveiled around the Montgomery County Courthouse to honor local residents who have lost their lives during military service, writes Kaitlyn Foti for The Times Herald. The unveiling ceremony was held in front of the County Commissioners, staff, and family members of the fallen heroes on the steps of the courthouse.…
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Craft-Beer Sports Bar, Outback Steakhouse Coming to KOP Mall
Shoppers accustomed to getting their oil changed at the King of Prussia Mall will soon be able to top off with a very different kind of lubricant: craft beer, ale, lager, or imports, along with a little savory steak on the side. The former Sears Auto Center at the King of Prussia Mall is being…
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King of Prussia Home Welcomes New Owners After More Than Half-Century
Many families change homes as they grow and adjust with the times, but for King of Prussia’s Mycek family, one home was enough for a lifetime, writes Alan Heavens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to John Mycek, son of John S. and Mary Rita Esposto Mycek, the 56 years his family lived in the house…
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Audubon’s Café Excellence Rebrands as Valerio Coffee Roasters
Anthony Valerio’s Café Excellence in Audubon has been rebranded as Valerio Coffee Roasters following the owner’s shift to certified organic, fair-trade coffee, writes Gary Puleo for The Pottstown Mercury. “This was a good way to expand our business, and I wanted to do this brand so that we could actually do more for the farmers,”…
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TruMark Financial Brings More Business to Montco, Scoops Up Dow Northeast
In the wake of the mammoth merger between DuPont and Dow Chemical Co., TruMark Financial Credit Union is taking care of the financial affairs of the chemical maker’s employees. TruMark has just acquired Dow Northeast Employees Federal Credit Union, which has offices in Collegeville and Center City, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by…
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Montgomery County Careers – Halfpenny Technologies
Based in Blue Bell, Halfpenny Technologies is an innovative, client-focused company where associates share a common vision: to help healthcare organizations effectively integrate clinical data. All of the company’s associates contribute to the success of its clients — enabling organizations to securely and efficiently exchange clinical data with their constituents, clients, and partners. Halfpenny Technologies…
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Conshy Investment Firm’s Deal in KOP Yields Massive Profit in Just Four Years
A Conshohocken investment firm known for revitalizing commercial properties just sold off a King of Prussia corporate plaza for a stunning 156 percent turnaround in just four years. Hayden Real Estate Investments bought 150 South Warner Road at auction for $11 million for its MIM Hayden Fund I, and just sold it to Boston-based Spaulding…
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Three Montco Schools Capture Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Awards
U.S. Secretary of Education John King designated three Montgomery County schools as “shining examples” for others around the country, winners of the 2016 National Blue Ribbon, writes Kristen Graham and Martha Woodall for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wissahickon High School in Ambler, St. Philip Neri in Lafayette Hill, and St. Genevieve in Flourtown were among the…
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Blue Bell-Based Peirce-Phelps Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Peirce-Phelps, a Blue Bell-based HVAC distributor that supports commercial and residential customers, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. Peirce-Phelps is providing cooling and heating systems from Mitsubishi Electric US. They will be installed in 12 new single-family homes in the Diamond Park area of north Philadelphia. Builders broke ground for the new homes last…
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KOP-Based Goddard School Introduces New Educational Advisory Board Members
The Goddard School – headquartered in King of Prussia, and the premier preschool focused on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old – is adding two new members, Drs. Seeta Pai and Jennifer Jipson, to its esteemed Educational Advisory Board. The Goddard School’s EAB is a knowledgeable group of educators,…
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The Farm and Fisherman Tavern from Cherry Hill Coming to Horsham
Josh Lawler and Todd Fuller are planning to bring their family-friendly The Farm and Fisherman Tavern to Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners have signed a deal for a second location at the newly renovated Horsham Corner shopping center across from the old Willow Grove Naval Air Station at Norristown…
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Montgomery County Careers – SofterWare
Headquartered in Horsham, SofterWare is a Microsoft Certified Development Partner with thousands of delighted clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. With more than 200 employees worldwide, SofterWare specializes in developing software for vertical markets – primarily nonprofit organizations, private and public schools, child care centers, and camps. Merchant Account Specialist This position ensures that all…
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PennDOT, SEPTA Partner to Reduce Congestion on Schuylkill Expressway
PennDOT and SEPTA are joining forces for what many people in the northwest suburbs believe is long overdue: a $125 million project to reduce traffic on the Schuylkill Expressway, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia Magazine. The two transportation agencies will address multiple means of travel – the expressway, SEPTA’s Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line, and the…
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Which Montco Schools Rated Well in The Wall Street Journal’s Inaugural College Rankings?
The Wall Street Journal, in collaboration with Times Higher Education, recently released its inaugural ranking of U.S. colleges and universities, and a pair of Montgomery County institutions rated impressively. Bryn Mawr College checked in at No. 47, while Ursinus College claimed the 174th spot. The ranking includes clear performance indicators designed to answer the questions…
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