Montgomery County
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Blue Bell Man, La Salle Professor Runs at Penn Relays at Age 85
At 85, Finance Professor Dr. Josh Buch is going on his fifth decade of teaching, reports Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Buch is a Professor of Finance at La Salle University, Philadelphia, teaching International Business, Global Finance, and Financial Markets and Institutions both on the undergraduate and graduate level. He also pushes himself to…
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Ambler Synagogue Shows Growth and Value in the Community
Darchei Noam opened in Ambler last summer, and its leaders expected around 100 new members, reports Jarrad Saffren for the Jewish Exponent. Now over a year later, the synagogue has over 210 families in the group, with many locals and even non-local Montco residents joining due to the hybrid, inclusive nature of Darchei Noam. “I…
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First African American Woman to Command a U.S. Naval Ship to Speak at Elkins Park’s Salus University’s 124th Commencement
Michelle J. Howard, Admiral, U.S. Navy, Retired, will be the keynote speaker for Salus University’s 124th commencement on May 26 at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Admiral Howard, who became the first African American woman to command a ship in the Navy in 1999, served 35 years. In 2014, she was the…
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Temple’s Ambler Field Station Welcomes Upper Dublin Students Studying the Spotted Lanternfly
The Temple Ambler campus recently hosted Upper Dublin High School students who are taking an AP environmental science class, reports Brent Baum for Temple News. Upper Dublin students had a taste of work in the field as they donned hard hats and safety jackets and vests for a class trip to the Ambler Field Station,…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Real Estate Investor Expands with California Property for $17.25 Million
Plymouth Meeting real estate investor CenterSquare Investment Management looks to expand portfolio and buys property in California, reports Ben van der Meer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CenterSquare Investment Management, based out of Plymouth Meeting, recently bought 45,000 square foot Waterman Grove Plaza in Elk Grove, outside of Sacramento, California, for $17.25 million. “You can’t…
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Montgomery County Buyers Need More Money to Buy a House Now
Interest rates have been steadily rising along with growing home prices, and now Philadelphia-area homeowners need to bring in additional income, reports Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a Redfin report, 17% more income is needed for Philadelphia-area homebuyers to make their typical monthly mortgage payment, and that is on the lower…
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King of Prussia District Revives Popular Food Truck Series, Fitness Classes as Local Workers Return to Office
As more and more companies in King of Prussia and surrounding communities begin to make their way back to the office, King of Prussia District is pleased to announce the return of a popular outdoor event series and the debut of another. After a 2-year hiatus, Food Truck Tuesdays returns with a series of six…
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Norristown-based PJM Pauses Around 1,200 Mostly Solar Power Projects for Two Years
Norristown-based PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest electrical grid operator, has hit the pause button on around 1,200 projects, mostly solar power, for two years, writes James Bruggers for the Inside Climate News. The company has greenlit a new process for adding power plants to the transmission system that it manages that includes a two-year hold…
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How DeSales University MBA Program Helped a Graduate Start on an Entrepreneurial Fitness Path
One of the questions that come up often with regards to BAR40 is how it started, and part of that origin story can be traced back to Eric Bartosz’s time completing his MBA at DeSales University. Specifically, the leadership courses which provided exposure and a deeper dive into how innovation, perseverance and passion can help…
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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Hosts a Cultural Celebration
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County hosted recently hosted a Cultural Celebration luncheon on April 28. The event took place at the Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center in Montgomeryville, writes Makayla White for The Chamber. Six amateur chefs cooked a variety of international dishes from their cultural heritage, in conjunction with a…
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Save The Date: NAMIWALKS Montgomery County is Back on Saturday, May 7 at Temple U Ambler Campus
NAMIWalks is back in person, and bigger than ever! Join them on May 7, 2022, at their new location, Temple University Ambler Campus, as NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Montgomery County PA presents their annual NAMIWalks Montgomery County PA 5k Mental Health Awareness Walk. The walk is FREE and open to ALL. NAMIWalks is…
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Vertex Looking to Replace Its King of Prussia Headquarters but Plans to Remain in Montco
Vertex, a provider of tax technology solutions, is looking to replace its King of Prussia headquarters but is not planning to move far from its current location, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company signed a lease for the remainder of the space at 2301 Renaissance Blvd. three weeks before the onset…
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New Netflix Doc by Local Director Shows King of Prussia Mall’s Abercrombie & Fitch 90s Culture
In the 90s, everyone wanted to be thin and cool, and Abercrombie & Fitch already demonstrated those vibes through their clothes to teens around the world. In a new Netflix documentary by Philadelphia-based Alison Klayman, the clothes show only half of the breezy style it portrayed, reports Alissa Wilkinson for Vox. It was the 90s.…
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MCCC Graduate from Oaks, PA, Named to Statewide Honors List
It’s no wonder Kaitlyn Leister wants to become a teacher someday. The classroom has always been a place where she has found success. The 19-year-old from Oaks, Pa., graduated from Montgomery County Community College and is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in education from Millersville University. She was recently named a member of the 2021-2022…
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Collegeville Author & Educator Helps 50+ Women Find Their Purpose
Collegeville woman helps women find their purposes and passions at 50 and older, reports Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Montco resident, author, and educator Dr. Barbara Collins helps women as a midlife transition expert for those 50+. “I really wanted to help women create a fulfilling midlife, which is what I did,” she said. “When they…
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With this Narberth Shop, the Living is Easy, and Sustainable
This Montgomery County shop is making living easier through sustainable shopping, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Main Line SHIFT in Narberth is women-owned business focused on offers eco-conscious goods and services focused on low-impact living, encouraging environmental responsibility through sustainable use of natural resources. They position themselves as a resource those seeking sustainable ways…
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Legal Matters: Navigating Summer Camp Plans with Your Co-Parent
By Inna Materese Spring has officially sprung, which means the school year is winding down. Thoughts of the hot summer months — and summer camp — have probably crept into view, along with questions about payment arrangements for co-parents. Support orders typically provide for basic child support based on statewide guidelines, as well as the division…
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See Where Montgomery County Ranks in PA Among Counties Where Residents Earn the Most Investment Income
To identify the places with the most investment income, SmartAsset compared all counties in the country based on three main metrics: ordinary dividends, qualified dividends, and net capital gains. The data was sourced from IRS Statistics of Income County Data. Montgomery County ranks first in Pennsylvania among counties where residents earn the most investment income,…
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