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Montco Municipalities Receive $5 Million from PennDOT to Improve Safety, Reduce Congestion
Last week, PennDot awarded 15 grants totaling more than $5 million dollars in support of Montgomery County traffic signal upgrades and replacements in 13 municipalities. The grants, part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s “Green Light-Go” program, will help the county achieve the Connected Communities objective outlined in the Montco2040: A Shared Vision comprehensive plan,…
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Popular Farm & Fisherman Tavern Opens Location in Horsham
Hit Cherry Hill independent bar and restaurant Farm & Fisherman Tavern has opened its first location in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for Philly.com. Chefs Josh Lawler and Todd Fuller are featuring the restaurants classic farm-to-table approach in its comfortable and family-friendly atmosphere. Located at 575 Horsham Road across from the old Willow Grove Naval…
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Montco Debuts New Mascot, Latest Marketing Initiative to Drive Tourism
Its celebrity crush is Megan Fox. Its favorite television show is Lost, starring Matthew Fox. And its beverage of choice is a beer from – where else? – Sly Fox. Yes, Monty the Fox is Montgomery County’s newest face, a furry mascot that is one of a myriad of slick marketing initiatives from the Valley…
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New Owner Focuses on Carefully Bringing King of Prussia Town Center to Full Occupancy
Following its purchase of King of Prussia Town Center for $183 million, CBRE Global Investors is focusing on filling the remaining vacant space with tenants who will complement the overall consumer experience, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. This process has been made easier as its popularity means that potential tenants are lining up…
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Millennials Take on Political Challenges in Norristown
Spurred on by the challenging political climate and a desire for change, a number of Norristown millennials are taking the matters in their own hands by running for political office, writes Annette John-Hall for NewsWorks. Shae Ashe, a 27-year-old former volunteer with the Norristown Project, recently held a fundraiser to support his run for the…
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Deputy Attorney General Who Grew Up in Lower Moreland Recommended Comey’s Dismissal
Deputy Attorney General, Rod J. Rosenstein, who attributed his straightforward values to growing up in Lower Moreland during his confirmation hearing, recommended the removal of James Comey as FBI Director, writes Aubrey Whelan for Philly.com. Rosenstein began his education in Lower Moreland before going to Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania and graduating summa cum…
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Grocery Store Chain Founded in Germany Files Zoning Application in Lower Providence
Lidl U.S. Operations, equitable owner of 2601-2619 Ridge Pike, has submitted an application seeking zoning relief for development of the property situated at the corner of Ridge Pike and Trooper Road in Lower Providence Township. This site includes a Sunoco gas station and the long-vacant former Norristown Ford dealership. Lidl is a retail grocery store…
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VFTCB Holds Rally for National Travel, Tourism Week
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board gathered 200 members and guests at the Philadelphia Cricket Club on Monday for a travel rally to promote the region’s attractions and tourism highlights. The rally coincided with the Board’s second annual Destination Montco Golf Classic and was held in support of National Travel & Tourism Week, a…
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MONTCO Careers – Suburban Community Hospital
Located in East Norriton, Suburban Community Hospital, formerly known as Mercy Suburban Hospital, has been delivering quality healthcare to Montgomery County and the surrounding region for more than 65 years. Admitting Manager This position provides leadership, direction, and administration in all aspects of the admitting department and oversees all registration functions within all areas of the…
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Local Businessman and Skateboarding Enthusiast Brings Philly AM Contest to Ambler
The Northeast’s premier skateboarding contest is coming back to Ambler thanks in no small part to the tireless efforts of Ambler Skate Shop owner, Sean Khathavong, writes Brian Hickey for Philly Voice. The excitement and anticipation over the upcoming Philly Pro AM skateboarding competition is already evident in Ambler, with Borough Councilman Frank DeRuosi praising…
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French Children’s Fashion Retailer ‘Orchestra’ Arrives in King of Prussia Mall
Monday evening saw French champagne and wine flowing freely as France’s premier baby and children’s fashion retailer Orchestra became the latest European retailer to open in King of Prussia Mall, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. Orchestra is part of the “fast fashion” retail wave that constantly introduces new designs with over 3,000 created each season.…
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East Greenville’s Emily Leight Receives Southworth International Group Honor Scholarship
Emily Leight, an East Greenville native and industrial engineering student at Penn State, has been awarded the $2,500 Southworth International Group Honor Scholarship, writes Pamela Krewson Wertz for Penn State News. Leight keeps herself busy both in the classroom and the community. She is a member of the industrial engineering honor society Alpha Pi Mu…
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MONTCO Careers – QuintilesIMS
With locations in Plymouth Meeting, Horsham, and Collegeville, QuintilesIMS is one of the largest employers in Montgomery County and a leading global information and technology services company. Technical Architect This position makes innovative architecture and technology recommendations for the Digital Office AI offering, analyzes and prototypes key deep learning and data analytics algorithms and applications, and…
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Survey Shows that Female Doctors with Children Face Extra Challenges and Discrimination
A survey has found that female doctors who have children such as Abington pediatrician Amanda Jones, face additional challenges and discrimination, writes Alan Yu for NewsWorks. The survey, published in the latest issue of Journal of the American Medical Association: Internal Medicine, found that 2,000 out of over 5,700 respondents said they suffered discrimination because…
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Acting-A-Part Franchise Coming to Fort Washington
Acting-A-Part, the theater and film school franchise for children of all ages, will be opening its doors to future stars in Fort Washington in June, writes Bruce A. Scruton for New Jersey Herald. The school was founded fourteen years ago by Erica Lupo in Sparta, New Jersey, who came up with the idea during maternity…
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MONTCO Careers – Aon
Headquartered in London with a location in Hatboro, Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, and human resources solutions, with more than 72,000 employees worldwide Director, CRM Business Transformation This position assists with user adoption of CRM deployments, helps develop CRM strategies with business leaders in new areas, and performs revenue impact and…
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From Chesco: Wall Street Journal Suggests Immigration-Driven Labor Shortage Stomping on Mushroom Profits
The growing difficulty with finding people to pick mushrooms in Chester County is beginning to stomp on the area’s centuries-long agricultural pride and joy. A deepening labor shortage is forcing the county’s more-than-50 mushroom growers to pay workers higher wages while more mushrooms are being sent to lower-paying buyers, according to a report in The…
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Haverford College Tradition Brings Together Current Seniors with Graduates from 50 Years Ago
A little known Haverford College tradition brought together current seniors and graduates from fifty years ago for a night of shared insight, hope, and history on Thursday, writes Jeff Gammage for Philly.com. The tradition was started at the end of the Civil War by members of the Class of 1867. They made a pact to…
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