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Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board Receives Funding for Digital Literacy
Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, known as MontcoWorks, has received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to support the continued digital literacy efforts in the county. With the funding, MontcoWorks in partnership with Full Circle Computing will now be able to support four classes of foundational digital literacy programming.…
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Owner of Glenside’s M3 Prime Productions Nominated for ‘Best Filmmaker Trailblazer’ Award
Mark Johnson, a producer, director, filmmaker, and owner of M3 Prime Productions, has been nominated for a filmmaker award, writes Ryan Genova at Glenside Local. Johnson, a Cheltenham resident, is up for the “Best Filmmaker Trailblazer” Award at the upcoming InnaStar Trailblazer Awards Show. InnaStar Trailblazer Awards recognize individuals who have shown exceptional leadership, creativity,…
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At Salus University, the White Coat Ceremony Signals Transition to Healthcare Professional
As Stephanie Blair ‘27AUD walked across the stage to receive her white coat marking her transition from layperson to healthcare professional, she wasn’t just taking those few steps for herself. She was representing generations of her family, who came to the United States from Guyana, South America, in the late 1980s. “There are not many…
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Unlocking Success: The Power of Membership with the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB) serves as a gateway to the vibrant and historic region of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Membership with the VFTCB offers businesses and organizations unparalleled opportunities to connect, grow, and prosper in the thriving tourism industry. Why join? Here’s a look at some of the advantages. Amplified Visibility and…
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Wawa Testing New Electric Delivery Truck from Penske Logistics
Wawa has launched a pilot program to test its first electric delivery truck through a partnership with Penske Logistics, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The convenience store chain and Penske Logistics will be studying the performance of a Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric truck over a six-month period. Wawa President Brian Schaller said that during…
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Harriton High School Science Teacher Recognized for Inspiring His Students
Brian Gauvin, a science teacher at Harriton High School in Rosemont, has been recognized by Patch and T-Mobile as an exemplary teacher. He is also the Science Olympiad Teacher leader at the school. Patch and T-Mobile have been asking the community to nominate teachers who stand out in the classroom, and a mother of one…
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Huntingdon Valley’s Ben & Irv’s a Top Spot for Observing Rosh Hashanah
In honor of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Eater Philadelphia has compiled a list of the top Philly restaurants celebrating the holiday, and Ben & Irv’s in Huntingdon Valley made the list. The Jewish New Year begins at sunset on Friday, September 15 and runs through Sunday, September 17, writes Ernest Owens for Eater…
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Celebrate the Changing of Season at the Fall for Ardmore Festival September 30
Ardmore will be celebrating the fall season on Saturday, September 30 as it kicks off its Fall for Ardmore Festival and Oktoberfest, writes Max Bennett for Patch. This is the second year for the event. The festival will run from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Schauffele Plaza, in the parking lot near Tired Hands…
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Brilliant Earth Opens Fine Jewelry Showroom in King of Prussia Mall
Global leader in ethically sourced jewelry, Brilliant Earth is opening a new showroom in the King of Prussia Mall. It is the company’s second showroom in the Philadelphia area and its second showroom located inside a mall. With the opening of the King of Prussia Mall showroom, Brilliant Earth now has 37 locations nationwide and…
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Germantown Academy’s Jess Aponik’s Perseverance Pays Off, Commits to Kutztown
While her journey to playing college basketball had a lot of bumps and turns along the way, Germantown Academy’s Jess Aponik never gave up, writes Andrew Robinson for City of Basketball Love. During her high school basketball career Aponik faced many challenges. Her freshman year, COVID-19 cut time on the court, and then she lost…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Split-Level House in Jenkintown
A completely renovated split-level home on charming 0.3 acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Jenkintown. This stunning residence has been fully redone, both inside and out. It boasts new siding, paint, and windows, as well as upgraded electrical, heater, AC, and blacktop driveway. Highlights inside include…
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Penn Community Bank to Partner with Urban League of Philadelphia to Support First-time Homebuyers
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has donated $100,000 to the Urban League of Philadelphia to support the nonprofit’s first-time homebuyer and financial literacy program. The money will also help expand access to the Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Center. “We’re committed to building thriving communities throughout the region through relationship-based financial services and…
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Conshohocken’s AmerisourceBergen Officially Becomes Cencora
AmerisourceBergen, a wholesale pharmaceutical distribution and services company based in Conshohocken and Pennsylvania’s largest company, has officially changed its name to Cencora, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The name change was announced back in January, but it just became official on Wednesday. Cencora CEO Steven H. Hollis said this is an important…
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These Main Line Thrift Shops Offer Fun Finds, Stylish Bargains
If you love a good deal, but also always want to be in style, then you’ll definitely want to check out the Main Line thrift shops in Montgomery County. Ben Silver of Main Line Today has compiled a list of thrift shops around the Main Line region, and many of them are right here in…
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North Penn High School’s Caleigh Sperling Commits to Thomas Jefferson University
North Penn High School’s Caleigh Sperling will be continuing her basketball career at Thomas Jefferson University, according to Andrew Robinson for City of Basketball Love. Sperling said the school is the perfect fit. She said she first started talking with the Rams after her junior year season with North Penn. Her resume impressed them with…
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Frontier Airlines Will Soon Be Offering Flights to Dominican Republic from Philadelphia
Starting December 17, Frontier Airlines will be offering nonstop seasonal service between Philadelphia International Airport and the Dominican Republic, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline will fly nonstop to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic three times a week. Frontier Airlines will be the only airline to offer this service out of Philadelphia. Tickets…
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Montgomery County Reporting Fewer West Nile Mosquitoes
Forty-two West Nile mosquitoes were found in Montgomery County so far this season, a big decrease from last year, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While other parts of the country are seeing a rise in West Nile Virus cases this year, our county has actually seen fewer cases. So far this year, there have been…
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Montgomery County Is a Hotspot for Yoga Enthusiasts
The health benefits of yoga have been documented for centuries. Regularly practicing yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, muscle tone and posture as well as reduce stress and sharpen the mind. Yoga classes come in many different styles from Bikram to vinyasa yoga, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Here are some Montgomery…
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