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World-class Stunt Dog Experience Comes to West Chester
Want to watch some of the most talented dogs in the world perform air tricks, comedy antics, dance numbers, and athletic feats? The Stunt Dog Experience will bring all that and more to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University on Friday, May 5th, 2017 at 7:30PM. Tickets available now. Stunt Dog…
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Lower Merion Author Proves That Not Giving Up Pays Off
Children’s books author Nahjee Grant drew a sizable crowd for his book signing visit to the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Willow Grove, writes Len Lear for Chestnut Hill Local. However, Grant was not always on track for success as during ninth grade at Lower Merion High School, he was failing in his classes. “My…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Editor Argues Gerrymandering Threatens Business
When political districts look more like ink spills than common groupings of people and communities, their politicians have a greater chance of acting less like the people they represent. That’s the problem with gerrymandering, and that’s bad for business, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal opinion by Editor-in-Chief Craig Ey. [uam_ad id=”51709″] Advertising Craig Ey…
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King of Prussia Startup Trice Medical Provides Motivation for Other New Enterprises
Ahead of the second Stellar StartUps competition in September, Philadelphia Media Network is showcasing King of Prussia’s Trice Medical as the type of successful new enterprise it hopes to cultivate in the Philadelphia region, writes Diane Mastrull for Philly.com. Five-year-old Trice Medical is the developer of mi-eye 2. This provides a cheaper and faster alternative…
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Ursinus College Launches Institute to Help Students Stay in School
In an effort to help students overcome their academic, social, or personal issues that could be affecting their studies, Ursinus College has launched the Ursinus Institute for Student Success, writes Susan Snyder for Philly.com. It was founded earlier this year after the school noticed a dip in the percentage of freshmen returning as sophomores. Last…
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West Conshy-Based Templeton Foundation Awards Million-Dollar Prize to Notre Dame Professor
The John Templeton Foundation, a West Conshohocken-based fundraising organization that serves as a philanthropic catalyst for discoveries relating to the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind, has named University of Notre Dame professor Alvin Plantinga its 2017 Templeton Prize Laureate. Plantinga, a professor of philosophy emeritus, will receive a cash prize worth about $1.4…
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MONTCO Today Careers – Henkels & McCoy
Headquartered in Blue Bell, Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the Power, Communications, Oil & Gas Pipeline, and Gas Distribution markets throughout North America. Senior Construction Manager This position oversees total construction efforts to ensure that projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule, authorizes all project…
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Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Benefiting Valley Forge Park Sets Attendance Record
The 12th edition of the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run had 1,500 participants who assembled at Valley Forge National Historical Park in the early morning hours of April 23. It was the biggest turnout for the fundraising event – organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board – in the history of the race.…
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King of Prussia District’s Week-long Annual dineKOP Restaurant Week Most Successful Yet
The King of Prussia District’s popular dineKOP restaurant week returned in March to its most successful year to date. With 23 participating restaurants and thousands of customers taking part in the discounted lunch and dinner menus, this year generated incredible exposure for participating restaurants, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Specialty…
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Main Line Resident, Corporate Exec Launches Book to Inspire Girls to Pursue Science Careers
Girls Know How, a book series dedicated to encouraging girls to explore the careers of their dreams, announces the release of its fourth book – Super Science Girls! – on Thursday in conjunction with Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. “While planning a career is probably not on the radar in elementary school,…
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Local Investment Opportunities Focal Point of Pottstown Investor’s Conference
Potential investment opportunities in the borough were the main focus of the Pottstown Investor’s Conference held on April 27 at The Hill School, according to a staff report from The Hill School News. Around 65 current and prospective investors took part in the conference that was sponsored by The Hill School and the Hobart’s Run…
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Former Toll Brothers Exec, Lower Merion Resident Enters Race to Unseat Senator Casey
Real estate executive and Republican fund raiser, Jeff Bartos from Lower Merion, has entered the 2018 race for the Senate seat currently held by Democrat Bob Casey, writes Jonathan Tamari for Post-Gazette. However, Bartos, a Republican committeeman in Montgomery County, has never run for office before. But that has not stopped him from kicking off…
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Check Out Which Public High Schools in Montco Rank Among America’s Elite
The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best public high schools in America after analyzing data on more than 28,000 schools in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. The following five high schools in Montgomery County ranked among the Top 25 in Pennsylvania and rated most impressively…
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MONTCO Careers – Knoll
With a location in East Greenville, Knoll is a global office furnishings manufacturer committed to innovation and modern design with a comprehensive portfolio of office systems, seating, files and storage, tables and desks, wood case goods, textiles, and accessories. Financial Analyst – Continuous Improvement This position drives process improvement through effective problem-solving techniques, design, and management…
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Study: Eliminating Property Tax Puts More Burden on Middle-Class Households
An independent analysis entitled “Who Pays for Property Tax Elimination?” by the Keystone Research Center has found that middle-class households will end up paying more in taxes if the proposed bill on property tax elimination passes, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Local News. The bill proposes to compensate for revenue lost from eliminating property…
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Which Montco Locale Ranks Among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in America?
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Places to Live in America, and out of the more than 15,000 towns and neighborhoods in the United States, a Montgomery County locale came in ninth place. According to the rankings – which account for crime, public schools, cost of living, job opportunities, and local amenities…
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Fort Washington’s Timoney Knox Law Firm a Leader in Students’ Rights
Attorneys at Fort Washington’s Timoney Knox law firm are working hard on promoting students’ rights as they help students and parents find solutions to issues not easily solved with a parent-teacher conference, writes Pete Croatto for Suburban Life. The number of families that turn to Timoney Knox’s Education Law Group for help is continuously growing,…
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Upper Merion Divorce Lawyer Puts Love Ahead of Profit
One of the nation’s most formidable divorce lawyers, Norristown’s Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, has adorned her Norristown office for decades with a collection of wedding memorabilia to remind her clients that love is not a lost cause, writes Kristin E. Holmes for Philly.com. Her collection includes antique marriage licenses and certificates together with hundreds of wedding…
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