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No End in Sight on Litigation Surrounding St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Campus
Last week’s decision by a federal judge to deny summary judgment in the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary campus case may postpone the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s plan to sell the property, writes Harold Brubaker for Philly.com. The fight over the Lower Merion Township property is between Main Line Health and New Jersey developer William Burris. Burris…
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Pennsylvania’s Premier Cider-Inspired Event Returns to Gettysburg on June 24
There’s a hidden craft-beverage movement happening near Gettysburg — and it’s not beer. In fact, it’s not just apples: Blueberries, cherries, and other seasonal favorites join apples as today’s hottest craft beverage. Sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, always crisp and refreshing, hard cider is trending, and PA Cider Fest’s return for Year Two puts cider front…
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MONTCO Careers – Trion Group
With locations in Conshohocken and King of Prussia, the Trion Group is part of the Marsh & McLennan Agency, the world’s leading global insurance broker and risk management advisor, and is a leader in the employee benefits marketplace. Senior Sales / Producer This position helps develop and manage the sales strategy and approach in targeted market…
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Valley Forge National Park Help Bring Record Tourist to Philly Region
Valley Forge National Park and Longwood Gardens are among the attractions that helped make the 2016 tourist season the best one yet for the Philadelphia region, writes Linda Loyd for Philly.com. Last year saw a record breaking 42 million visitors, continuing seven years of growth in tourism across the region. Tourists also spent $6.8 billion…
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IKEA Welcomes Refugees with Donation of 5,000 Beds and Bedding
IKEA U.S., which has its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has created the community donation program ‘5,000 Dreams’ to welcome refugees arriving in nearby communities. Lavinia Limon, President and CEO of U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, said IKEA is setting an example for businesses and governments around the world to do all in their power…
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Toll Brothers’ New Line of Homes to Debut in Montgomery County
Toll Brothers, the Horsham-based builder of luxury homes, has announced that T Select, its new line of homes, will debut in Montgomery County with two townhome communities: Hatboro Station and Walnut Creek at Montgomeryville. Both will be priced from the $300,000s. T Select will offer the same high standards in style, quality, and customer service…
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Duck Donuts Coming to King of Prussia
Duck Donuts Franchising Company is expanding to King of Prussia, bringing its fifth Duck Donuts to the state of Pennsylvania, according to founder and owner Russ DiGilio. Joining donut shops in Lancaster, Mechanicsburg, Hershey, and Pittsburgh, the King of Prussia shop will be located at 201 Main Street, Suite 160, in the new King of…
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Pennsylvania School Districts Weighed Down by Budget Mandates
With bookbags strapped to the back of Pennsylvania school districts getting heavier and heavier each year, some districts are now starting to stumble. The weight of new state budget mandates for pensions, special education and charter school tuition is becoming too much for some of them to bear, according to a Penn Live report by…
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MONTCO Careers – CBIZ
CBIZ, with more than 100 offices in major metropolitan areas and suburban cities throughout America, including Plymouth Meeting, provides its clients with accounting, tax, benefits advisory, and financial advisory services. Tax Associate This position prepares and reviews federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, and individuals, assists with IRS audits, and…
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Montgomery County Businessman Joins Race for Governor
Editor’s note: Hours before officially declaring his intent to run for Governor on Thursday, Kris Hart asked the simple question: ‘Am I qualified?’, and found, according to Newswork.org, “he didn’t meet the state residency requirement to serve as governor.” _____ Kris Hart of Hart Strategic Enterprises is joining the race to challenge Governor Tom Wolf…
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Wynnewood Residents Cite WWII Era Agreement to Prevent Construction on Preservation Site
Lower Merion Township residents and preservationists are citing a WWII era agreement to try and stop development on an idyllic Wynnewood preservation site, writes Alison Burdo for Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan for two single-family houses at 6 Gulph Road was approved by the Lower Merion Planning Commission earlier this week. However, both neighbors and…
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West Conshohocken’s ASTM International Signs Memorandum of Understanding on Cannabis Standards
West Conshohocken’s ASTM International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Foundation of Cannabis Unified Standards, according to a staff report from NCV Newswire. Their agreement to develop standardization rules for the cannabis industry was signed ahead of a meeting of ASTM’s cannabis committee on June 11 and 12. This will be part of…
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Unfunded State Mandates Push Pennsylvania School Districts, Tax Payers Finances to the Brink
With bookbags strapped to the back of Pennsylvania school districts getting heavier and heavier each year, some districts are now starting to stumble. The weight of new state budget mandates for pensions, special education and charter school tuition is becoming too much for some of them to bear, according to a Penn Live report by…
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King’s Collar Shirtmakers Owner Overcomes Discrimination to Achieve Decades of Success
Nancy Gold, owner of Ardmore’s King’s Collar Shirtmakers, has been making custom shirts for decades but had to fight hard for her spot in the male dominated industry, writes Diane Mastrull for Philly.com. When she was starting out in the sixties, Gold had an abundance of skill, but she was the wrong gender for her…
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CSL Acquires Majority Interest in Chinese Plasma Business
Australia’s CSL Limited along with its CSL Behring business unit in King of Prussia has acquired a majority stake in Chinese plasma company Wuhan Zhong Yuan Rui De Biological Products, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. CSL bought the 80 percent stake from Humanwell Healthcare Group, to secure a strategic presence in the Chinese…
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MONTCO Careers – BTG
With a location in Conshohocken, BTG is an international specialist healthcare company that is developing and commercializing products targeting critical care, cancer, and other disorders. Director, Regulatory Affairs This position drafts regulatory strategy plans, leads the preparation and maintenance of US and foreign regulatory submissions, and coordinates with vendors and quality on the preparation of new packaging…
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TooManyGames Celebrates 10 Years at Next Weekend’s Gaming Expo in Oaks
TooManyGames, the longest running and largest gaming convention in Pennsylvania, will take place June 23-25 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. With an expected attendance of more than 12,000 guests, the 2017 event marks the organization’s 13th expo over 10 years and is expected to be the largest to date. TooManyGames is the…
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SEI Hosts 10th Annual Rush Hour Run, Raises $23,000 for Local Charities
SEI – a leading provider of investment processing, management, and operations solutions – recently hosted its 10th annual Rush Hour Run, a 5K race that draws 500 participants for a scenic route along the Perkiomen Creek Trail. The event has experienced tremendous success over the last decade, raising more than $150,000 and donating proceeds to…
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