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CCRES Employee Career Growth Highlights Opportunities in Education and Behavioral Health
At CCRES, career paths are not just opportunities; they are journeys shaped by purpose and growth. For Mercy Alex, that journey began in the field as a behavioral health technician and evolved into a role in human resources, where she now helps bring new talent into the organization. Her experience reflects the supportive environment at…
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Manor College Student-Athletes Cross the Stage at 75th Commencement
Manor College marked its 75th Commencement on May 14 with 106 graduates receiving bachelor’s and associate degrees in an outdoor ceremony in front of Mother of Perpetual Help Hall. Among them: a group of student-athletes who spent their time at Manor competing on the field, court, and track — and finishing the job in the…
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She Didn’t Go to New York or Silicon Valley. She Built Her Fintech Startup in Philadelphia
Mical Jeanlys-White didn’t head to New York or Silicon Valley when she was ready to launch her fintech startup. She chose Philadelphia. A former managing director at JPMorgan Chase, Jeanlys-White founded WealthMore in 2022 with a straightforward mission to put wealth-building tools within reach of everyday consumers, particularly women and communities of color who have…
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7 Healthy Wawa Snacks to Energize Your Day and Satisfy Your Cravings
It’s 3 p.m., and you’re working on that deadline. Or maybe you just picked the kids up from school, and they’re begging for a treat. Yes, it’s 100% snack time, and you need a boost to get through the afternoon. Wawa is conveniently right around the corner, but you’re also trying to work on your…
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She Ran a Pretzel Shop. Then Manor College Helped Her Find Her True Calling in Veterinary Technology.
Jules Sulpazo spent years running a Philly Pretzel Factory location — early mornings, delivery prep, long hours, and the permanent smell of baked dough in her car. She was proud of what she built. But something was missing. Now, nearly a year into her career as a surgery nurse at Pinnacle Veterinary Specialists in Willow…
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She Hears Music in Color. So She Built a Tool for Everyone Who Experiences Sound Differently.
When Mia Fanelli listens to music, she doesn’t just hear it — she sees it. Colors, shapes, images. Sometimes textures. Occasionally, even tastes. That’s chromesthesia: a neurological phenomenon in which sound involuntarily evokes an experience of color, shape, and movement. It’s thought to stem from atypical brain connections, where regions responsible for processing sound are…
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Montgomery County Community College English Instructor Wins Award for Compassionate Instruction
English Senior Lecturer Wendy Erhardt prides herself on helping Montgomery County Community College students become better acclimated to the campus and all its vast offerings. Erhardt, a part-time faculty member who primarily teaches English 101, introduces her students to the campus wellness center, help desk, tutoring services, and librarians. She requires each student to visit…
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Vanguard Ditches Malvern Office Lease, Cutting Building Occupancy to 36 Percent
Vanguard is walking away from 87,600 square feet of office space in Malvern, a move that will send one building’s occupancy from 100 percent to 36 percent, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The investment giant’s lease at 45 Liberty Blvd. in the Great Valley Corporate Center expires at the end of June, and Vanguard informed landlord FLD Group that it won’t…
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Wallingford-Swarthmore School District Delays Strath Haven Renovation Amid Budget Crunch
Strath Haven High School’s long-planned renovation is hitting the brakes, and that’s just one sign of the financial strain bearing down on the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District, reports Maddie Hanna of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The district’s newly approved $106 million budget for 2026-27 leans on a mix of spending cuts, a 3.2 percent property tax hike, and roughly $550,000 drawn from…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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Two Great Pizza Shops Serving Up Slices in Philadelphia Suburbs
Philadelphia is known for having some of the best pizza and that extends into the suburbs, with two great pizza shops in Chester County, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Whether you take a slice or buy the whole pie, you’re bound to be left full and satisfied, yet hungry for more from these…
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This North Wales Restaurant Is One of the Most Romantic Dining Spots Near Philadelphia
One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance. The Joseph Ambler Inn, in North…
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First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden Gladwyne Estate Offers Nearly Seven Acres of Main Line Luxury
Listed for $7,495,000, this Gladwyne estate on Realtor.com offers a rare mix of privacy, scale, and Main Line elegance on nearly seven acres along Old Gulph Road. Known as “Wooded Hill,” the gated property sits behind stone piers and opens to mature landscaping, formal gardens, broad lawns, winding stone paths, terraces, a pool with pavilion,…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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PECO Helps Customers Stay Safe, Manage Costs as Summer Demand Rises
While summer may be weeks away, the region has already experienced sweltering days of intense heat. With that in mind, PECO has been hard at work ensuring the company’s critical electric infrastructure is prepared to handle increased demand as temperatures rise with the changing season. This work will help to prevent customer outages, modernize the…
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From the Navy to a National Research Program: How One Montco Grad Is Charting His Own Course
Joshua Jang knows how to navigate uncharted waters — literally. The 25-year-old U.S. Navy veteran spent three years exploring the Pacific, with stops in Guam, Singapore, Thailand, and a station in Hawaii. But this summer, the Montgomery County Community College Class of 2026 graduate is embarking on a different kind of voyage: a prestigious paid…
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