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North Montco Technical Career Center Looking for Experienced CDL Drivers for Weekend Instructor Positions
Are you a seasoned CDL driver ready to give back, or looking for a rewarding way to supplement your income? Join North Montco Technical Career Center in shaping the next generation of professional drivers in our community. NMTCC is seeking motivated and experienced CDL instructors to support its highly regarded CDL training program. In this…
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MCCC to Host Spring Open Houses Apr. 11 and 25
Spring has sprung, and now is the perfect time to learn all that Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has to offer during a spring open house. MCCC will host free open house events at the Pottstown Campus on Saturday, Apr. 11, and Blue Bell Campus on Saturday, Apr. 25, for prospective students, their families, and…
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Government Quarantine Expands Kennett Mushroom Farm Protections to Combat Invasive Pest
The Pennsylvania government has expanded its quarantine guidelines to help Chester County farms combat the phorid fly crisis, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. The invasive pest destroys roughly 40 percent of the region’s mushroom farms each year. The flies also appear inside homes and residential areas, causing further distress for residents. As…
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Legislation would Keep Private Equity Firms Away From Hospitals
National legislation introduced last week would take hospitals and nursing homes out of the hands of private equity firms. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) of Swarthmore and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, which prevents private equity ownership of hospitals and nursing homes. They announced the introduction in…
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Florida Firm Acquires Spirit Golf, Operator of Four Bucks County Golf Courses
Sports Facilities Companies of Florida has acquired Lambertville-based Spirit Golf Management, the operator of four golf courses in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New Jersey golf management firm will continue operating under its existing brand. With this acquisition, the Clearwater-based Sports Facilities will get to enter the Philadelphia market…
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County Leaders Advance Plan for Long-Awaited Recycling Facility
Montgomery County officials are moving forward with early plans to create a centralized recycling drop-off facility, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The long-requested resource would make it easier for residents to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items. Last week, county leaders approved a request for proposals seeking design consulting services for the project. The envisioned…
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King of Prussia District Launches KOP Cares Month This April, Uniting Businesses to Support CHOP
This April, King of Prussia District is expanding its longtime CHOP fundraiser into KOP Cares Month, a month-long community-wide campaign uniting retailers, restaurants, services, attractions, and companies to support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus. Originally launched in 2015 as a restaurant week, the initiative has grown into a broader partnership with KOP…
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Are You Fooling Yourself?
It’s the end of the day. You finally sit back for a moment and look at everything you touched — emails answered, calls taken, messages returned, small fires handled as they came up. The day felt full. Fast-paced. Productive. And yet … something doesn’t quite add up. The work that actually matters most — the…
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Holy Family’s MFA in Creative Writing Offers Flexible Path for Writers Balancing Work, Life, and Their Craft
When Holy Family University welcomed its first Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing cohort in 2024, the program had already been years in the making. For Dr. Keith Kopka, who began building the program in 2021, the goal wasn’t to replicate a traditional graduate writing experience. It was to build one from the ground…
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Secure Your Spot to Attend Harcum College’s Open House on Apr. 11
Thinking about your next step after high school or considering a fresh start? Harcum College is opening its doors for a Spring Open House … and it’s coming up fast! On Saturday, Apr. 11, from 9:00 AM-12:30 PM, prospective and accepted students are invited to visit campus, explore academic programs, and get a real feel…
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Hard Work and Unshakeable Hope: Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Its First Pottstown Rehab
On the afternoon of February 12th, Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, and supporters all gathered on Cherry Street to celebrate the home dedication of Salif and Didy, the newest Habitat homeowners. The freshly renovated kitchen and living room were packed with over 40 core Habitat volunteers, staff, and community partners, each of whom had contributed…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Part of Pennsylvania’s New ‘Highway of Heroes’ Historic Trail
Valley Forge National Historical Park is among six sites included in Pennsylvania’s new Highway of Heroes trail. The year-long initiative connects nationally significant destinations across the historic Lincoln Highway (U.S. Route 30) along the Commonwealth’s southern tier. From east to west, the trail links Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Valley Forge National Historical Park,…
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Plant Shops and Garden Centers to Spruce Up Your Leafy Collection
Spring has arrived, which means its the perfect time to expand your plant menagerie and bring some color to your dwelling. Whether you’re redoing the front garden, repotting, or bringing home another succulent for the windowsill, these plant shops and garden centers have all you need to think green. Even if you’re known for killing…
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Parx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Luxury Hotel Near Casino in Bensalem
Bensalem’s Parxview Hotel has officially opened, just in time for the major sporting events and semiquincentennial celebrations taking place around Philadelphia this year, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. The new hotel features a total of 160 guest rooms, including 16 suites. The former 50-year-old Inn at Fox Chase was completely transformed and retrofitted, now sporting a modern,…
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Pottstown TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne Garvey for Realtor.com. In 2022, she purchased the property which had been neglected for years until a contractor restored it. Gray expressed admiration for maintaining the house’s historical integrity, calling…
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Royersford 8-Year-Old Makes History at Ursinus College
At just eight years old, Royersford’s Aiden Wilkins is making history as the youngest student ever to enroll in a course at Ursinus College in Collegeville, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While most children his age are heading into elementary school, Aiden is diving into neuroscience — his first step toward a dream…
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Montco Moves Forward on Regional Solar Energy Plan
Montgomery County is taking another step toward renewable energy, joining neighboring counties in a regional push to expand solar power, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. County commissioners approved the advertisement of a request for proposals tied to a Sustainable Energy Partnership. This also includes Bucks, Chester and Delaware counties. The initiative aims to install…
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Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington Hospital Marks 25 Years of Grief Support for Children, Families
Safe Harbor at Jefferson Abington recently marked 25 years of providing support to children, teens, and caregivers grieving the loss of a loved one, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Using support groups, as well as art, music, and movement activities, the program provides a safe space where individuals and families can share their experiences…
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