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Pink and black is back: The Yellow Stairway Road Race
On Saturday, May 11, Upper Gwynedd will be covered yet again in pink and black with runners and rider athletes from across the state, and country, to help spread the message of inclusion at the 2nd Annual Yellow Stairway 12k/6k. Hosted by Ainsley’s Angels in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Ainsley’s Angels of America aims to build awareness about America’s special…
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Hobart’s Ram Run 5K to benefit Pottstown community
The Third Annual Hobart’s Ram Run 5K will take place on Sunday, April 28, beginning at the William West Hauser ’81 Track on The Hill School’s Far Fields (located across from the School’s 860 Beech Street entrance). Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the run sets off at 9 a.m., with an awards presentation for…
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Three Widener University students from Montgomery County take part in ‘Alternative Spring Break’
Spring break presented international and domestic travel opportunities for Widener students to experience new cultures and make an impact on the lives of others. Nearly 60 students traveled with the Alternative Spring Break program, organized through Office of Student Affairs. They went to Habitat for Humanity sites in Tucker, Georgia, Franklin, Tennessee, Sumter, South Carolina,…
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Chester County Leadership: Jeanne Meikrantz, Executive Director, The Arc of Chester County
The Executive Director of The Arc of Chester County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Schwenksville, working since she was 14 years old, playing lacrosse in college at Kutztown University, and the great advice her brother-in-law, a renowned attorney, gave her when she graduated. Meikrantz also discussed her entry into the nonprofit world,…
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Global Tax Management (GTM) gives back to Montco
by Krista Souto GTM, a local full-service corporate tax accounting firm with a culture built on giving back, has been making an impact in the MONTCO community and beyond. They recently were named an honoree in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2019 Faces of Philanthropy for their regional partnership with Autism Speaks, but they also serve…
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NAMIWalks helps raise awareness for mental illness
In 2019, we are celebrating 17 years of NAMIWalks, the nation’s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. We invite you to join us for any of our close to 100 community walks. NAMIWalks is a fun, family-friendly event and there is no cost to register. [uam_ad id=”54865″] There are multiple ways you can make a difference with…
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KOP Restaurant Week & KOP Shops for CHOP: Doubling up to do good
King of Prussia District hosts 5th annual King of Prussia Restaurant Week, March 11-17 Shining a spotlight on King of Prussia’s diverse dining and world-class shopping scene while raising money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)’s King of Prussia Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia District is proud to present the 5th annual…
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Whitemarsh Township holds 2nd Annual MLK Jr. Clothing Drive Fundraiser
Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation held the 2nd Annual Clothing Drive Fundraiser on Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend from Friday, January 18th through Monday, January 21st at the Cedar Grove Barn, 100 Cedar Grove Road, Conshohocken, PA 19428. The Whitemarsh Township community were able to drop off usable and wearable men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes, accessories, belts,…
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‘This Old Hobart’s Run House’ coming together
This Old Hobart’s Run House, Episode 3 shows students and teachers from The Hill School as well as players and coaches from Pottstown’s St. Aloysius School‘s girls’ basketball team as they helped on a recent Saturday morning with this Hobart’s Run house rehabilitation. The house – which was facing foreclosure – was purchased by The Hill School for…
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MCCC to hold Red Cross Blood Drive and Wellness Fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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Montco Realtor elected PA Association of Realtors district vice president
Conshohocken Realtor® Eric Rehling was installed as the district 3 vice president of the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors® during a special ceremony this week in Harrisburg. Di strict 3 encompasses Bucks and Montgomery counties. Rehling, a Realtor® for nearly 17 years, is the owner of RE/MAX Ready in Conshohocken. He is a licensed real estate instructor…
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Norristown Police Department Integrates for Good
By Whitney Evelyn A meeting of minds was held at the Norristown branch of the Senior Adult Activities Center on February 15th, 2019. The Indian Creek Foundation, The Sleeping Mat Project and Integrate For Good, a newly founded not for profit organization, presented officers of the Norristown Police Department with a vital item to add to…
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Family-friendly pop concert to benefit the homeless
Student leaders from The Hill School, Pottstown School District, and Montgomery County Community College have collaborated on behalf of the Pottstown CARES group and organized their third annual Welcome Home concert. This family-friendly pop music concert will provide financial assistance to the Ministries at Main Street organization which runs a drop-in shelter serving the needs…
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Expressive Path family friendly fundraiser set for April
Expressive Path will host Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras, at the Lower Providence Fire Hall 3199 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 on Friday, April 26, 2019. This is the 5th annual Spring Fling, which will feature live music and art to benefit Expressive Path. Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras will be a fun family event,…
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ManuFest 2019 invites students and parents to explore careers with area manufacturers
For the past five years MontcoWorks, the workforce development board for Montgomery County, has gathered regional employers to showcase for our future workforce the in-demand, high paying opportunities that a career in manufacturing can offer. In its sixth year, this free event has expanded to ManuFest and More and now includes a showcase of high priority trade…
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22 Montco high schools competing in 2019 PBA mock trial event
This month, 287 teams from 242 high schools across Pennsylvania will be competing in district and regional levels of the Statewide Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Pennsylvania’s mock trial program, now in its 36th year, is one of the largest in the nation. “For participating students across Pennsylvania, this mock trial…
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New report shows why preservation of Pennsylvania parks is vital
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) issued a report on January 28th explaining the tremendous importance of preserving and maintaining Pennsylvania’s parks and forests. The PPFF is the official nonprofit organization for all of the state parks and state forests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They issued “The Legacy of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests:…
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Aqua Pennsylvania President Marc Lucca elected to Pennsylvania Chamber board of directors
Bryn Mawr-based Aqua Pennsylvania announced today that President Marc Lucca has been elected to the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry’s board of directors. Lucca was one of five newly elected directors selected to serve the board at the group’s annual membership meeting. The Pennsylvania Chamber is the largest broad-based business association in the state,…
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