• Montgomery County Leadership:  Paula F. McCauley

    Montgomery County Leadership: Paula F. McCauley

    Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area, spoke with MONTCO.Today about growing up in West Philadelphia when black-owned businesses were the hub of a…

  • Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award

    Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award

    In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel Credit Union for going above and beyond. Teachers from across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties have been recognized after being nominated for the prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Award by their students,…

  • C&N Partners with the ABA to Deliver Safe Banking for Seniors

    C&N Partners with the ABA to Deliver Safe Banking for Seniors

    C&N is partnering with the ABA (American Bankers Association) Foundation’s Safe Banking for Seniors campaign in a nationwide effort to help older customers and their financial caregivers understand the risks of fraud and financial abuse and how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Financial abuse against older Americans can take many forms, from illegal…

  • Having Benefitted from Many Advancements During Her Stewardship, Immaculata Extends President’s Contract

    Having Benefitted from Many Advancements During Her Stewardship, Immaculata Extends President’s Contract

    Immaculata University’s Board of Trustees has extended the contract of President Barbara Lettiere. Serving as the 10th president of the 100-year-old school and its first lay president, Lettiere is entering her fifth year in office. “The IHM Congregation applauds the leadership of President Lettiere in her intentional strategy of keeping the IHM legacy and mission…

  • The Philadelphia Inquirer – in Partnership with Monster.com, Other Popular Platforms – Offering Deep Discounts on Job Ads

    The Philadelphia Inquirer – in Partnership with Monster.com, Other Popular Platforms – Offering Deep Discounts on Job Ads

    The Philadelphia Inquirer, in partnership with Monster.com and a number of other popular platforms, is now offering special rates to employers who are looking to hire. Advertise the following: Find the perfect candidates with The Inquirer’s engaging recruitment solutions and connect with them more efficiently than ever before. Any purchase will receive a 30-day SearchMonster…

  • Media-Based Freya Systems Explores Future of A.I. During Philly Tech Week with Webinar on Tuesday

    Media-Based Freya Systems Explores Future of A.I. During Philly Tech Week with Webinar on Tuesday

    Artificial intelligence and data science technologies are changing businesses of all types and sizes. Freya Systems, a data analytics and software development company based in Media, will host a webinar on Tuesday, May 11 from 5-7 PM that helps business owners and leaders understand these changes and highlights current and future applications of advanced data…

  • C&N Donates $800,000 to Benefit Local Education

    C&N Donates $800,000 to Benefit Local Education

    C&N understands the importance of investing in local education, having donated $800,000 under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level of education they deserve. C&N is committed to closing this gap by supporting local…

  • WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021

    WCU Concludes Commencements for Class of 2020, Preps for 14 Ceremonies for Class of 2021

    West Chester University will conclude its in-person celebrations for the Class of 2020 today and prepare to celebrate the Class of 2021 beginning Friday, May 14. To adhere to social-distancing guidelines, the university is hosting smaller, in-person outdoor ceremonies in Farrell Stadium.  By hosting 14 smaller, in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020 one…

  • In the Garden With Andrew: Great Yellow Magnolias

    In the Garden With Andrew: Great Yellow Magnolias

    By Andrew Bunting In the magnolia world of the 1970s, creating a yellow magnolia was considered the holy grail. The cucumber tree magnolia, Magnolia acuminata, has slightly yellowish flowers, and people theorized that — if the right second parent could be identified — a yellow-flowering hybrid could be produced. The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s breeding program…

  • Deadline to Submit Nominations for MONTCO Millennial Superstars Extended to June 1st

    Deadline to Submit Nominations for MONTCO Millennial Superstars Extended to June 1st

    Last month, MONTCO Today announced the launch of MONTCO Millennial Superstars, a new program to honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. Judging from the public’s response, there is no shortage of millennials in our little corner of the world who…

  • In Need of More Special Education Teachers, Local School District Looks Inward … and Up the Road to WilmU

    In Need of More Special Education Teachers, Local School District Looks Inward … and Up the Road to WilmU

    Special education teachers are in demand nationwide. Over the past year, one particular school district’s collaboration with Wilmington University helped it fill this critical need with qualified staff. “In order to accommodate more learners with disabilities, the Colonial School District (in New Castle, Del.) needed more teachers with a special education endorsement,” said WilmU assistant…

  • Penn State Great Valley Expands Entrepreneurial Outreach, Celebrates Anniversary of LaunchBox

    Penn State Great Valley Expands Entrepreneurial Outreach, Celebrates Anniversary of LaunchBox

    One year ago, Penn State Great Valley announced the expansion of its entrepreneurial outreach with the inception of the Great Valley LaunchBox, which helps early-stage entrepreneurs turn good ideas into great businesses. “We’re thrilled to expand the services we offer the local entrepreneurial community,” said Leo Daiuto, entrepreneur-in-residence and LaunchBox director. “Our mission is to inspire, advise, and educate.…

  • Ardmore-Based Nonprofit to Host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Her Son for Honest Conversation About Addiction

    Ardmore-Based Nonprofit to Host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Her Son for Honest Conversation About Addiction

    Be a Part of the Conversation, an Ardmore-based nonprofit, will host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean and her son, Harry Cunnane, authors of Under Our Roof: A Son’s Battle for Recovery, a Mother’s Battle for Her Son, on Monday, May 10 from 7-8:30 PM. The online program, which is supported by the Montgomery County Office of…

  • WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs

    WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs

    West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…

  • Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Sets Up Local College for Success with Long-Term Hybrid Learning

    Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Sets Up Local College for Success with Long-Term Hybrid Learning

    Downingtown-based Haverford Systems was instrumental in Rosemont College’s efforts to develop a successful system for long-term hybrid learning, according to a staff report from Commercial Integrator magazine. Rosemont has adopted a hybrid model as the new long-term model of teaching. This allows educators to teach classes with both in-person and remote students present. The college…

  • Washington Post: First Federal Opioid Trial Against ‘Big Three’ Drug Distributors Including Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen Starts Today

    Washington Post: First Federal Opioid Trial Against ‘Big Three’ Drug Distributors Including Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen Starts Today

    The first federal trial against the so-called “Big Three” drug distributors, including Fortune-10 company, Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen, is set to start today in West Virginia, writes Meryl Kornfield for The Washington Post. Cabell County and its seat, Huntington, will provide the testing ground for a legal claim that is being made by thousands of cities, counties,…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Reminds Low-Income Families That There Is Help to Pay Water Bills

    Aqua Pennsylvania Reminds Low-Income Families That There Is Help to Pay Water Bills

    Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding customers that its Helping Hand assistance program is available to low-income families who find it difficult to pay their water bills. The Helping Hand program is multifaceted, offering customers: a payment plan to pay down arrears and ensure their water isn’t turned off an opportunity for customers who make payments on…

  • Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs

    Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs

    Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in May focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements. They also offer master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition,…