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Criminal Justice Professions and the Value of a College Education
By Jaclyn M. Mason, Director, Harcum College Criminal Justice Program Recently, a national newspaper detailed the benefits of having a college-educated police force, noting that the broad and deep levels of education that colleges and universities provide yields officers who receive fewer citizen complaints, demonstrate better problem-solving, and show an increased receptivity to best practices.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Masterpiece in Ambler
An exceptional contemporary home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Nestled on a private 1.75-acre sloping lot with breathtaking view, the residence – which takes the form of a ranch house albeit somewhat liberally – is intelligently laid…
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Speaker WOW, LinkedIn, & Get Weird
By Lynne Williams Have you ever been WOWed by a speaker? I was just WOWed! Running hundreds of events a year, I hear a plethora of speakers and, some are standouts. At the beginning of 2020, I was on a national summit with some fantastic speakers and authors. Of course, I reached out to connect…
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Wall Street Journal: CEO of Phoenixville’s CCWMG Believes Now’s the Time to Consider Alternative Investments
Fred Hubler Jr., the President and Chief Wealth Strategist of Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, is among the growing number of advisers who believe that now is a good time to consider alternative investments, writes Cheryl Winokur Munk for The Wall Street Journal. Two main reasons are being cited by financial advisors who view…
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WCU Honored for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Award from National Publication
West Chester University has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion —…
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Homeowners Insurance Protects One of Your Greatest Assets
For many people, the home they buy will be one of the biggest investments they will make. “Since your home is one of your greatest assets, you should make sure it is adequately protected. That’s where homeowners insurance enters the picture,” says Fred Hubler, founder and president of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group. Homeowners insurance…
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6 Critical Factors to Weigh When Deciding Where To Get an MBA in the Philadelphia Area
By Leslie Feldman If you’re reading this article, congratulations on deciding to go back and get an MBA. You have made a great decision to seek a degree that companies are looking for when hiring employees for top level positions. However, choosing where to get an MBA from so many options out there can sometimes…
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Eastern Montgomery County Chamber to Host ‘Let’s Talk Football with Merrill Reese’ on Thursday
What will the 2020 season look like for the Philadelphia Eagles? Get the inside scoop, as the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce will host a virtual event – entitled “Let’s Talk Football with Merrill Reese” – via Zoom on Thursday, Sept. 3 from 12-1 PM. Hear about draft picks, free agency, training camp, and…
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Certified Financial Planner Aaron Stern Joins Creative Capital Wealth Management Group
Aaron Stern, a Certified Financial Planner, has joined Phoenixville-based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group. Stern boasts more than 25 years of experience in the financial sector. Having worked for Vanguard for more than 20 years, he is ready to share his expertise and be a part of the evolution of CCWMG’s Milestone Clarification Process, retainer-based…
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MONTCO Golf: The PGA Wants Golfers to Feel Good, More Relaxed When Teeing it Forward
By Rick Woelfel It’s no secret that golf can be an exercise in frustration. But golfers add to their frustrations if they play a longer golf course than they should; i.e. from tees that make the course play too long for their ability level. Moving up to a forward set of tees offers a golfer…
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Qlik’s Analytics Tools Aid Fight for Racial Equality
King of Prussia-based Qlik is at the forefront of efforts to utilize data-driven methods to aid in the fight for racial equality, writes George Lawton for SearchBusinessAnalytics.com. Data can be used to pinpoint inequities in society. It has revealed different outcomes for different races – for example, the data that shows the disproportionate impact COVID-19…
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MONTCO Careers – ComForCare
As an industry-leading in-home care program, ComForCare Home Care of Montgomery County, located in Ambler, offers stability and helps to improve quality of life to those they serve with a care plan specifically designed to fit each family’s needs. ComForCare Home Care values all of their employees like family, celebrates success, and has fun while…
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Easing Your Conflict Over the Start of a “New Normal” School Year
By Wendi Rank After three nights of heartburn and nightmares, I’m ready to admit I’m anxious about school. I’m also confused as to why Sandra Bullock had a star turn in my nightmare. If celebrities are going to pop up in my sleep, I’d like to request Chris Evans. Chris Pratt would get the job…
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Citadel Country Spirit USA Announces 2021 Lineup and Schedule
Citadel Country Spirit USA has announced the GMC Sierra Stage lineup and schedule for next year’s music festival, scheduled for Aug. 27-29, 2021. The 2020 event was postponed due to the coronavirus. Brantley Gilbert will headline on Friday, Aug. 27, 2021, while Justin Moore, Rodney Atkins, RaeLynn, and Niko Moon will also perform. Miranda Lambert…
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Discover Diverse-Owned Restaurants in Montgomery County
More important than the plethora of eatery options available in Montgomery County is the diversity of the people who own and operate restaurants in Montgomery County, writes Katie Kohler for ValleyForge.com. Welcome to the Avenue in Pottstown is owned by Kwane Haywood whose life long dream to have his own restaurant was fueled by watching…
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Elkins Park Native Offers Socially Distanced, Guided Backyard Wine Tastings
What started off as a fun quarantine activity for Elkins Park native, Isabel Hirshberg, and her family has now turned into an attempt to further her education, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After her fellowship at Kingston Family Vineyards on the Pacific coast of Chile was abruptly ended due to COVID-19, Hirshberg only…
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Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove Mall Owner Sending Curated Surprise Boxes to Shopper’s Homes
With COVID-19 concerns still on everyone’s minds, PREIT, owner of the Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls, is attempting to entice customers to patronize their mall retailers in an innovative way, reports PYMNTS.com. Taking a cue from services like Loot Crate, PREIT is now allowing customers to have surprise boxes sent to their homes, containing…
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Bala Cynwyd Plastic Surgeon Sees Unexpected Bump in Business Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Kirk Brandow, a plastic surgeon in Bala Cynwyd, is busier than ever as a result of an unexpected plastic surgery boom caused by the coronavirus pandemic, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philly. “It’s an unbelievable phenomenon,” said Brandow. “I don’t understand it, but I’m very happy about that.” One of the reasons for the…
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