• Celebrating Success: Nursing Pinning Ceremony Honors New MCCC Graduates

    Celebrating Success: Nursing Pinning Ceremony Honors New MCCC Graduates

    Montgomery County Community College celebrated the achievement of 42 nursing students with an inspiring ceremony held on May 2 at the Blue Bell Campus, marking a significant milestone in their journey toward becoming healthcare professionals.  Dr. Chae Sweet, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, welcomed the families and guests who filled the newly renovated…

  • Sponsorships Available for Seventh Annual Fete en Blanc in Pottstown

    Sponsorships Available for Seventh Annual Fete en Blanc in Pottstown

    Two area nonprofits, Pottstown Area Economic Development and Hobart’s Run, are hosting the greatly anticipated Seventh Annual Fete en Blanc on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6-9 PM at the Smith Family Plaza at Pottstown Borough Hall, located at 100 East High Street. The Fete en Blanc is modeled after traditional late summer or early fall…

  • Workhorse Brewing Company To Partner with the American Darters Association at 32nd National Championship

    Workhorse Brewing Company To Partner with the American Darters Association at 32nd National Championship

    Workhorse Brewing Company (WBC) will partner with the American Darters Association (ADA) as the official Title Beverage Sponsor of the 32nd ADA National Championship in King of Prussia. The competition, spanning from Jul. 31-Aug. 4, will be held at Valley Forge Casino and Resort (1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia), and attendees can expect pre-promotions from…

  • Montgomery County Community College Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2024 During the 57th Commencement Ceremonies

    Montgomery County Community College Celebrates the Achievements of the Class of 2024 During the 57th Commencement Ceremonies

    STEM Among the cheers and applause, graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s Class of 2024 celebrated their Commencement during three ceremonies held on May 16 in the College’s Health Sciences Center gym in Blue Bell. As 1,533 graduates collectively received 1,613 degrees and certificates, they proudly added their names to the lengthy roster of more…

  • The 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club: A Historic Event in Women’s Golf  

    The 2024 U.S. Women’s Open at Lancaster Country Club: A Historic Event in Women’s Golf  

    The U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, one of the most prestigious tournaments in women’s golf, will make its return to the Lancaster Country Club (LCC) May 30 to June 2.   Now in its 79th iteration, the U.S. Women’s Open is renowned for its inclusivity and competitive spirit, drawing top players from around the globe.  …

  • 750 Guests Expected To Gather for 7th Annual Fete en Blanc in Pottstown

    750 Guests Expected To Gather for 7th Annual Fete en Blanc in Pottstown

    Two area nonprofits, Pottstown Area Economic Development and Hobart’s Run, are hosting the Seventh Annual Fete en Blanc in Pottstown. Fete in Blanc will take place at Smith Family Plaza at Pottstown Borough Hall (100 E. High Street) on Friday, Sept. 6, from 6-9:00 PM. The event is modeled after traditional late summer or early…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Travel Rally To feature a Firetruck, PGA Golfzilla, and Exciting Announcements

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Travel Rally To feature a Firetruck, PGA Golfzilla, and Exciting Announcements

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will celebrate Montgomery County as a premiere tourism destination at the 8th Annual Travel Rally on May 6 at Manufacturers’ Golf & Country Club (511 Dreshertown Road, Fort Washington). Doors open at 11:00 AM with live music and entertainment, remarks begin at noon, and at 1:00 PM, the Montco…

  • Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3

    Mural Arts Philadelphia To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Annual Wall Ball on May 3

    Mural Arts Philadelphia announced the return of its Wall Ball 2024, celebrating its 40th Anniversary to be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 at the 2300 Arena in South Philadelphia. Presented by Citizens, the organization’s signature fundraiser will take on its year-long theme – Roots & Reimagination – honoring its past and present that have…

  • The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Returns to Valley Forge National Historical Park Apr. 21

    The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Returns to Valley Forge National Historical Park Apr. 21

    The Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run will return to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Sunday, Apr. 21. 1,200-plus runners and walkers will contribute to a record-breaking Park donation and event sponsorship. Since its inception in 2006, Rev Run has raised over $600,000 for Park infrastructure improvement projects and programming. Funds from this year’s event will…

  • Delaware Valley University Hosts Panel Discussion: “Telling The Story”

    Delaware Valley University Hosts Panel Discussion: “Telling The Story”

    Delaware Valley University’s revered Business, Arts, and Sciences, Question It! Change It! Colloquium Series is returning with a special event in collaboration with the DelVal Honors Program. The event, titled, “Telling The Story,” focuses on how individuals across various professions share information about the Holocaust. The panel discussion will be facilitated by Honors Program Director,…

  • As Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank Proud to Support Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18

    As Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank Proud to Support Eagles Autism Challenge on May 18

    United by a single cause, thousands of people will once again bike, run, and walk in an effort to advance autism research and care at the sixth annual Eagles Autism Challenge on Saturday, May 18. As the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles, Firstrust Bank is a proud sponsor of the team’s signature charity event,…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Easter in Valley Forge

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Easter in Valley Forge

    Spring is in the air, and it is time to plan your upcoming Easter celebrations. In Montgomery County, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has plenty of recommendations, from egg hunts to brunch festivities and family photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.  Here’s a look at some festive celebrations taking place around Montgomery County this…

  • Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary

    Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary

    This year marks the 60th  anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), kicking-off a year-long celebration of the College’s 60 years of transforming lives and communities in Montgomery County.  “This is a celebration,” said Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “It’s a celebration of the 90,000 alumni over the last six decades…

  • Open Air Market Returns to West Chester’s Gay Street

    Open Air Market Returns to West Chester’s Gay Street

    West Chester’s open-air market will return this year, closing off four blocks of Gay Street every weekend, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. From Friday, May 3 to Sunday, Sept. 29, blocks from Matlack to Darlington Streets will be closed from Friday mornings to Monday mornings. The closure brings together local businesses, restaurants, residents, and visitors…

  • Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars

    Harcum College’s Power of Possibilities Brunch Celebrates Student Scholars

    Harcum College hosted the Power of Possibilities Scholarship Brunch on Friday, February 23, 2024, bringing together student scholars, donors, administrators, faculty, and staff in a celebration of philanthropy and student achievement. The event, held in Klein Hall, welcomed 71 guests to campus, including college trustees and Partnership Site coordinators as well as family members of…

  • Nearby Frenchtown’s Annual Riverfest Mimics Viking Incursion

    Nearby Frenchtown’s Annual Riverfest Mimics Viking Incursion

    Across the river from Bucks County, Frenchtown, New Jersey, comes alive each year with Viking-themed festivities.   During the town’s annual Riverfest, hundreds of residents donned face paint and makeshift armor to pilot paper boats down the Delaware River, mimicking a Viking invasion, only for their vessels to humorously sink before reaching shore.   This…

  • Elysium Marketing Group Celebrates Women’s History Month with Lunch Panel Featuring Esteemed Medical Professionals

    Elysium Marketing Group Celebrates Women’s History Month with Lunch Panel Featuring Esteemed Medical Professionals

    In honor of Women’s History Month in March, Elysium Marketing Group and the WoMo Network (Working Mom Network) will host an inspiring lunch with a panel of distinguished doctors who are at the forefront of women’s health and wellness. The event will be held on Monday, March 18 at 11:30 AM at Seasons 52 in…

  • Events at Penn State Abington Delve into English professors’ Research on Satire, Imagining Feb. 27

    Events at Penn State Abington Delve into English professors’ Research on Satire, Imagining Feb. 27

    Two public events at Penn State Abington on Feb. 27 will highlight the research of Marissa Nicosia, associate professor of Renaissance literature at Abington, and her longtime colleague Andrew Bricker, an associate professor of English literature at Ghent University in Belgium.  Beginning at noon in the Lares Building, Bricker will deliver his lecture “Validating the Vicious: Rationalizing Satire’s Failures…