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Smiles, Laughs Are Contagious in Montgomery County, One of America’s Happiest Places
Happiness seems to be more contagious in Montgomery County than it is in most places throughout America. According to a new study by SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company that uses financial modeling to power advice on major financial decisions, Montgomery County is one of the Top 25 Happiest Counties in the nation, 23rd to…
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Cheltenham’s $80 Million Sewer Project Forces Homeowners to Pitch In
A new sewer system is inevitable for Cheltenham Township, but the potential cost for many of its homeowners is causing a stir in the community, writes Brian McCrone for NBC Philadelphia. The township is about to start a 10-year sewer improvement project, which will cost an estimated $80 million. However, that does not cover the amount property…
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Montgomery County Careers – Inovio Pharmaceuticals
Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Pharmaceuticals is engaged in the development of a new generation of vaccines, called synthetic vaccines, focused on cancers and infectious diseases. Its clinical programs include cervical dysplasia (therapeutic), avian influenza (preventive), prostate cancer (therapeutic), leukemia (therapeutic), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV vaccines. Director of Regulatory Affairs The primary responsibility of this…
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As It Kicks Off Summer in Style, Montco the Place to be This Memorial Day Weekend
Regardless of how you choose to celebrate Memorial Day this weekend, you’ll want to spend it in Montgomery County. The appeal of Valley Forge as a place to honor the U.S. military is obvious. Its 3,500-acre footprint is commonly recognized as the birthplace of the U.S. Army, given the strategic role it played during the…
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Data, Operational Issues Put KOP-Based Agora Cyber Charter School on Radar of Department of Education
Agora Cyber Charter School could be facing serious consequences from the Pennsylvania Department of Education if it does not provide accurate data on student testing and attendance, writes Martha Woodall for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The state’s second-largest online charter has been given until May 27 to comply with the request, or the department will take appropriate…
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Conshohocken’s Keystone Property Looks to Purchase One Washington Square for $110 Million
After passing on the office portion of Two Liberty Place, the Keystone Property Group has shifted its attention onto One Washington Square, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Conshohocken-based real estate company has put the office building overlooking Independence Hall under agreement for an estimated $110 million. If the transaction goes through, One…
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Montgomery County Briefly: Valley Forge Bridge, King of Prussia Mall, and Blue Bell’s Centre Square Commons
Here’s a quick rundown of the news in Montgomery County: Valley Forge to Get New Bike and Pedestrian Bridge Excitement is building for a new bike and pedestrian bridge that will connect Valley Forge park and the Schuylkill River Trail. “We are very much looking forward to the end of the 422 catwalk,” said Pat…
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MCCC Recognized as One of Nation’s Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges
The Montgomery County Community College has been recognized as one of nine 2016 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges, based on findings from a study conducted by the Center for Higher Education Enterprise. The study was commissioned by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development – a membership organization committed to promoting…
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Montgomery County Careers – Radial
Headquartered in King of Prussia, Radial, Inc. is a multinational e-commerce company. It provides order management, payment processing, order routing, fulfillment, and analytics services for companies such as GameStop, DSW, Shoe Carnival, and Destination XL. The company operates 27 fulfillment and six call centers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. Supply Chain System Analyst…
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Hatfield Resident and Future Pastry Chef an Example of Montgomery County Community College’s Flexibility
Hatfield resident Jacqueline Ramos, who is pursuing a new career after working more than 20 years in business administration, recently delivered the student commencement speech to more than 1,550 graduates of the Montgomery County Community College. After finding a renewed patience for baking, Ramos, who began cooking for her parents and six sisters as a…
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Thanks to Merck, Dodsworth Run Preserve Open to Public
Residents of Upper Gwynedd and the surrounding areas have the chance to enjoy a beautiful new nature preserve after Merck recently dedicated the Dodsworth Run Preserve on Dickerson Road to the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, writes Dan Sokil for the Times Herald. “Merck is pleased, not only to create a wonderful setting for the community, but to…
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Norristown’s BartonPartners Rallies Support for Habitat for Humanity
Renowned Norristown design firm BartonPartners has once again taken up the mantle of encouraging local businesses to support Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County, writes Gary Puleo for the Times Herald. Due to the low-income housing crisis, more than 6,000 Montgomery County residents are currently living in sub-standard housing. This is why the organization has been fundraising…
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Golf’s Constellation Senior Players Championship Tees Off at Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club
As part of this year’s Constellation Senior Players Championship in golf, nine nonprofit organizations from Greater Philadelphia will receive grants totaling $500,000, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The golf tournament will take place at the Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown from June 9-12. The main sponsor of the event is Exelon…
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Fox Trot 5K to Kick off Day of Family Fun Tomorrow in Pottstown
The incredibly-popular Fox Trot 5K sponsored by Sly Fox Brewery returns for its third year tomorrow in Pottstown with the largest road-running race in the area. The race, which sold out out early this year with more than 1,000 runners, kicks off a day of family fun with live music and food trucks at the…
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Montgomery County Careers – Pfizer
Pfizer is an American global pharmaceutical corporation, among the world’s largest, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It develops and produces medicines and vaccines for a wide range of medical disciplines, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, diabetology/endocrinology, and neurology. Pfizer has the following openings at its Collegeville location: Director of Commercial Assessment This…
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Pottstown’s Hill School Offered Haven for Trump’s Sons in the ’90s
A recent Washington Post feature highlighted the role that Pottstown’s prestigious Hill School played in the development of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s sons in the aftermath of his divorce from their mother. According to writer Dan Zak, the Hill School provided a safe haven for Don Jr. and Eric Trump in the 1990s, as…
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BizBuzz: Plan A Not Working? Kick the %#@& Out of Plan B
By Judith Lee This time of year I am fascinated to read commencement addresses given by accomplished people. So far this year, my favorite is the one given by Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook COO and author of Lean In) to the graduates of UC Berkeley. Sandberg spoke eloquently about resilience, both in one’s personal and professional…
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Telford Unites Two Counties in One Borough
It is not often that you can switch counties without leaving town, but in Telford you can do just that, writes Alan Heavens for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Located close to 40 miles north of Philadelphia, the Borough’s North Main Street lies in both Bucks and Montgomery counties. For years, Telford and West Telford remained separate…
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