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Montgomery County Leadership: Rich Nourie, Head of School, Abington Friends School
Rich Nourie, the Head of School at Abington Friends School, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in suburban Boston; the influence his activist parents, who were very spiritual, had on him; and his ear for music and how it helped with the difficult move to the Philadelphia area his family made when he was…
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See Which Montco Restaurant Prepares Some of Best Sushi in Philadelphia Region
Sushi enthusiasts in Montgomery County do not have to go far to try some of the best rolls in the region, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bluefin Restaurant in East Norriton made the list of eateries that offer delicious sushi in Philadelphia. Bluefin serves contemporary Japanese cuisine with innovative, modern interpretations of classic…
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The Overriding Importance of the Battle of Brandywine Is the Marquis Lafayette
By Bruce Mowday The Sept. 11, 1777, Battle of Brandywine is a historic event of enormous importance to the United States that has been ignored or at least overlooked, for many years. For sure, from a military standpoint, the battle was a total disaster for the rebel army of George Washington. There is little wonder…
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Harcum’s Most Recent Graduates Give High Praise to the College’s Faculty, Quality of Education
Whether evaluating the quality of instruction, preparedness of faculty, or level of enthusiasm for their subjects, Harcum College’s most recent graduates gave high marks in the 2021 Graduate Exit Survey. Annually, the Office of Student Life surveys graduating students regarding multiple facets of their education — from Academic Affairs and Campus Activities to Campus Safety…
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Participants in This Year’s Main Line Run/Walk to Honor Fallen Heroes
The Main Line Chamber Foundation, which provides scholarships to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians from throughout the region, will hold the 24th Annual GIANT Main Line Run/Walk on Sunday, Sept. 12. “This year’s 5K run and 1.5-mile walk will honor the memories of Sean DeMuynck and Thomas Royds, two volunteer firefighters who tragically lost…
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Wiser Wealth: Not an “Accredited Investor” Yet? Four Steps To Take to Earn the Designation
Despite their best efforts, many people never wind up rising higher in their income bracket and thus never achieve the “accredited investor” status. It’s easy to attribute that to expenses going up, but another reality is many people get tunnel vision on a career that isn’t getting them where they want to be. That doesn’t…
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Malvern Bank Appoints Joseph McCullough to First Vice President, Commercial Lender
Malvern Bank, National Association has appointed Joseph McCullough to First Vice President, Commercial Lender. In this role, McCullough will be responsible for meeting the commercial lending needs of Malvern Bank’s business customers by soliciting new business from present and prospective customers and maintaining current business relationships. He will report to Betty Silfa, Senior Vice President…
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The Incredible Changes Coming to Longwood Gardens Through “Longwood Reimagined”
Longwood Gardens has already long been an incredible place to visit, but come 2024 it will become even more remarkable courtesy of Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience. This is a $250 million project that is expanding the gardens by 17 acres, as well as reconstructing and refurbishing other major sections to enhance them for…
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L.A. Times: At-Home DNA Testing Can Be Useful, but It Can Also Unravel Longtime Family Secrets, Says WCU Prof
Anita Foeman, a professor of communication and media at West Chester University, has seen many cases where at-home DNA testing has been causing strife within families, writes Marisa Gerber for the Los Angeles Times. The professor has done extensive research on the subject for her book, Who Am I: Identity in the Age of Consumer…
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Malvern Bank: Creating the Best Retirement Plan for Independent School Employees
As an administrator of an independent school, your primary focus is educating your students so they can grow and learn for the future. However, it is also important to focus on your own future and that of your employees and understand the retirement plan benefits your school offers. Schools can provide a variety of retirement…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Ryan Edginton, President and CEO of All-Fill
Ryan Edginton, the President and CEO of All-Fill, a manufacturer of packaging machinery based in Exton, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Chester Springs when the area was “very remote”; the lessons — particularly about accountability, teamwork, and dedication — he learned and the relationships he built from playing a variety of sports;…
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Historic Organ Donation Enables Langhorne Mother of Two Help Montana Woman Become the Mother of One
Cheryl Cichonski-Urban, of Langhorne, gave a priceless gift — her own uterus — to Chelsea Jovanovich. The historic organ donation was Penn Medicine’s first living-donor uterus transplant. But it also drew two women together in maternally grounded friendship, as Sarah Gantz reported for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cichonski-Urban saw television coverage of Penn Medicine’s uterine transplant…
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Malvern Bank on Charitable Giving: No Checks, No Cash? No Problem!
With the Internet becoming more and more a part of our daily lives, it’s important for nonprofits seeking donations to keep up with today’s 24/7 digital world. Virtual donor engagement has become a vital element of a nonprofit organization’s communication and fundraising strategy. From their websites to their social media presence, the digital landscape transforms…
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C&N Employees Raise More Than $129,000 for Local Food Banks
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through its partnership with area food banks. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N employees collected 3,012 necessity items and volunteered 290 hours at local food banks. In April 2020, C&N teams partnered with 17 local…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bill McSwain, Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Bill McSwain, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up “southern” in West Chester; the lessons he learned competing on the tennis and wrestling teams at Henderson High School; and being inspired to constantly push himself by his fellow Ivy League students at Yale. Bill McSwain also…
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Elective Course at Penn State Great Valley Prompts Career Pivot for This Grad Student
Penn State Great Valley student Paul Minninger has been busy this year, writes Christy Selagy for the university. That’s not to say he wasn’t busy before — less than two years after earning his bachelor’s degree in finance in 2016 at Penn State’s University Park campus, he enrolled in Great Valley’s MBA program after hearing…
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Open a New Checking or Savings Account with C&N and Earn a Chance to Win $5,000
This summer, C&N customers can get rewarded in more ways than one: They can enjoy the same features as a national bank but with localized service and have a chance to win some money. In June, July, and August, everyone who opens a new checking account or savings account with C&N will be entered in…
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MONTCO Careers – Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Located in Phoenixville, Creative Capital Wealth Management Group is changing the way financial advice is given, as it specializes in retainer-based financial planning with no assets required to become clients. CCWMG is unique for the financial services industry and allows all asset platforms to be utilized to help a client reach their goals. Senior Wealth Strategist This…
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