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Upper Main Line ‘Y’ boasts country’s top swim recruit
The swimming factory otherwise known as the Upper Main Line YMCA recently held a ceremony for its next crop of scholarship-caliber athletes, who signed their national letters of intent to continue their careers on the college level. Included in this year’s group is Conestoga High School senior Brendan Burns, the top-ranked recruit in the country,…
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Ardmore’s Cricket Cringle brings outdoor holiday market to the Main Line with shopping, music, food, and family fun
Ardmore Initiative will kick-off the holidays with the return of the 5th Annual Cricket Cringle on Friday November 30 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, and Saturday, December 1 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Main Line’s festive open-air holiday market is a two-day pop-up festival that takes over Cricket Avenue at Lancaster, and features over 40 artists,…
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NAWBO to honor graduates of programs that empower women entrepreneurs
At a time when women still make only 76 cents on the dollar compared to what men earn, The Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners(NAWBO) and its charitable arm, NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs (PCAE) honored 12 graduates of programs designed to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses and profitability. The…
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Pennsylvanians with Disabilities commemorate Assistive Technology Awareness Month
This month, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) hosts its fourth annual photo contest to celebrate Assistive Technology Awareness Month in the state of Pennsylvania. The contest, identified through the hashtag #MyLifeWithAT2018, asks people with disabilities the question, “How do you use your assistive technology?” and encourages participants to share a photo of themselves utilizing their…
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Philadelphia area scouts kick off annual Scouting for Food drive
The Cradle of Liberty Council, Boy Scouts of America kicked off its annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, November 10. On that day, Scouts placed hangers requesting food donations on the doors of homes throughout Philadelphia, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. Residents are asked to fill grocery bags with non-perishable food items and leave them…
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Freedom from Hunger Food Drive exceeds goal
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) fourth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has exceeded a record goal of 5,000 pounds to collect more than 5,300 pounds of food donations. The food drive took place during the last two weeks of September. The VFTCB has increased its goal for donations every…
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Montco Arts Groups Beneficiaries of $19K in Grants
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance recently announced the distribution of $19,147 in Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Project Stream grants in Montgomery County. Project Stream grants provide funding to individual artists and organizations offering innovative, community-based arts projects in southeastern Pennsylvania and are made possible through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Partners…
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CCATE wins prestigious Ohtli Award
CCATE (the Center for Culture, Art, Training and Education), located in Norristown, Pennsylvania, has just been named 2018 recipient of the renowned Ohtli Award. This award is the highest honor a Mexican or Mexican-American individual or organization located outside of Mexico can receive and is granted by Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Institute…
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Brad Fox Foundation donates $10,000 to local nonprofit
There is little solace when a loved one is lost, but perhaps having the person live on through a foundation bearing his or her name, doing good throughout the community, is as lasting a tribute as possible. The Officer Brad Fox Foundation was established in honor of Warminster, PA, native, USMC Veteran, and fallen Plymouth…
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Grand Parade Trail now open for business
Valley Forge National Historical Park staff, elected officials, and others dedicated the Grand Parade Trail near the Major General Steuben Statue on Tuesday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the ongoing restoration of the Grand Parade and celebrated the major completion of major components of this visionary project. [uam_ad id=”54865″] State Rep. Tim Briggs, County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Upper Merion…
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Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $105,000 to charitable, nonprofit organizations in its local markets. The organizations receiving grants are: The Timothy School in Berwyn is the state’s oldest nonprofit school devoted exclusively to the educational needs of autistic children. The school works to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the…
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Sip, Shop and Support Saved Me Animal Rescue at Kendra Scott in Ardmore
By Katie Kohler “Who rescued who?” People who rescue animals from shelters often have this saying displayed on bumper stickers, magnets, or tee shirts. Saving a dog from a shelter and seeing the joy on their face during their “freedom ride” to their new home could even make Cruella de Vil to crack a smile.…
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Elmwood Park Zoo to host ‘EllapaZoola’ benefit for local girl with rare disease
By Katie Kohler In the beloved children’s book, “Where the Wild Things Are,” the main character, Max, is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a wild rumpus with his subjects. On November 4th at Elmwood Park Zoo, Royersford eight-year-old Ella Smith will experience the real thing. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The A-Team, a…
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Connelly Foundation grants $30K to Mission Kids
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center has received a grant of $30,000 over two years from Connelly Foundation to continue their mission of achieving healing and justice for victims of child abuse by providing collaborative services, advocacy, leadership and education. [gap height=”10″] Mission Kids serves all child victims of alleged sexual abuse, serious physical abuse, and witnesses to violent…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board takes home team awards
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board took home the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County’s Business of the Year Award. The private, non-profit membership-based sales and marketing organization was recognized for its work in actively promoting Valley Forge and Montgomery County as a convention site and leisure visitor destination by encouraging patronage of its almost…
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Former PGA president Jack Connelly tops list of inductees to Pa Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter is proud to announce and honor a deep, deserving and impactful class of individuals whose accomplishments will be celebrated among friends, teammates, family, fans and admirers Friday October 26th, 2018 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia. We congratulate those being honored…
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Montco Chamber welcomes Ryan Rosenbaum as new executive director
The Board of Governors of the Montco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ryan Rosenbaum has joined the organization as the new Executive Director. Ryan succeeds Kathy Brandon, who retired in July after leading the Chamber for 25 plus years. “We are pleased to have Ryan aboard and feel his strong background in leading…
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‘It Takes a Village’ coming to Villanova University
Some of the brightest minds in the world of addiction treatment and recovery will assemble to present “It Takes a Village: Resources for Overcoming Addiction Through Long Term Recovery.” [gap height=”10″] The event, which will be held Saturday, October 20 is free to the public and is being presented by the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing…
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