Montgomery County
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next expansion, writes Jason Sheehan for the Philadelphia Magazine. Since opening in New Brunswick in 2016, the eatery has drawn big crowds thanks to its choose-your-own-adventure tacos, burritos, and Nutella nachos. All food is made fresh,…
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No, There Are No Alligators Living in the Schuylkill, Despite TikTok Claims
Claims on TikTok about alligators living in the Schuylkill are not true, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On a video showing a man waist-deep in the river, a commenter claimed to have conducted “deep research into the Schuylkill,” finding references to human waste, dead bodies and alligators. Viewers largely ignored the first two…
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Thirty-One Montgomery County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Thirty-One Montgomery County companies are on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the publication. Bala Cynwyd-based…
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WSJ: GSK to Receive $370M in CureVac-BioNTech Vaccine Dispute
Glaxosmithkline, which has major operations in Montgomery County, is set to receive a major settlement, writes Anthony O. Goriainoff for the Wall Street Journal. The pharmaceutical powerhouse will $370 million from a U.S. patent settlement involving CureVac and BioNTech over mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines. Under its existing license agreement with CureVac, GSK will collect an upfront…
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Montco’s Smaller Industrial Spaces Thrive Amid Vacancy Spike
After a pandemic-fueled building boom, the Philadelphia region’s industrial market appears to have its highest vacancy rate in at least a decade, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Colliers, vacancy has reached 8.6%. But local investors are still betting on Montgomery County’s smaller footprint properties. Colliers Market Research Director Rose Penny…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Marketing Manager for Strategic Programming; Director of Nursing; and Program Coordinator of Equity, Diversity, and Belonging. Marketing Manager for Strategic Programming Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications, the Marketing Manager for Strategic Programming organizes assigned marketing efforts for select College units and initiatives, including…
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Why Older Adults Are Ditching Homeownership in Montco
Older adults are now the fastest-growing group of renters in the region, and Montgomery County is seeing that shift firsthand, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ken Mann, 73, moved from Long Island to Lower Merion this summer to be near his grandchildren. The retired mortgage banker owned homes before, but this time, he…
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Montgomery County Launches Agventure 2025: A Bingo Game for Farm Fun
Montgomery County wants its residents to put down their pens and pencils and pick up a pumpkin, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. Now through November 30, residents can take part in Montco Agventure 2025, a hands-on, family-friendly Farm Challenge. Through this challenge, people can connect with the county’s rich agricultural roots, without needing to…
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Four Montgomery County Standouts Named to Main Line’s Emerging Leaders Under 40 Watch List
Four rising stars from Montgomery County were named to this year’s list of 20 Emerging Leaders Under 40 to Watch Around the Main Line, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Collegeville’s Mary Lawrence, 29, is a criminal defense attorney with MacElree Harvey, LTD. She knew from an early age she wanted to be…
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Meet Nova Dawn Yoga & Pilates: KOP’s New Studio Making Wellness More Inclusive
When you hear the word “yogi,” you might picture an Instagram-perfect fitness model dressed in designer athletic wear, holding a sleek water bottle, striking a flawless pose in a sunlit studio. But that image, while popular, only scratches the surface of what it truly means to be a yogi. Step into Nova Dawn Yoga &…
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MCCC Biotechnology Professor Receives BioBuzz Workforce Champion Award
For more than 15 years, a Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) professor has been fostering the next generation of Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing professionals. Recently, she was named among 30 individuals, programs, and organizations across the Greater Philadelphia region recognized for making an impact in life sciences. BioBuzz, the online regional life sciences news organization, named…
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Montgomery County Moguls Among Forbes’ Newest Billionaires
Montgomery County is home to several of the newest billionaires featured on Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s richest people, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Among the 16 Greater Philadelphia-area entries are key figures and company founders based in Bala Cynwyd, Fort Washington, Conshohocken, and King of Prussia. Leading the pack is…
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Wawa Chooses Anniversary Date for First Ohio Store Opening
Wawa has selected April 16 – its 61st anniversary, also fondly known as Wawa Day – as the opening day for its first store in Ohio, located in Butler County, reports FOX 10. The convenience store complete with a gas station will be located at 7198 Cincinnati Dayton Road, in Liberty Township. The opening will…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Advancement Services Coordinator, Full-Time Groundskeeper, and Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift. Advancement Services Coordinator The Advancement Services Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, but maintains close working relationships with Advancement Staff, College IT Department, and Finance Department. This position has primary…
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Nine Montco Cities Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Fastest‑Growing Home Prices
Nine Montgomery County cities are among those with the fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. Cities were ranked based on the dollar change in Zillow Home Values Index for all homes for the twelve months ending June 2025. Gladwyne ranked second, just behind Edgeworth, with a typical home value…
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New Jersey Hot Spot Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Sets Sights on Montco
Beloved New Jersey taco joint, Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, is setting its sights on Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a warm reception at its South Jersey locations, including a soon-to-open Cherry Hill spot, Tacoria’s founders are looking to the Philadelphia region. They have their eyes on communities like Conshohocken,…
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New Montco Forever Green Grant Initiative Supports Open Space Preservation Projects Throughout County
Montco Forever Green is a new grant initiative launched by Montgomery County to support open space preservation projects throughout the area, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Starting September 1, nonprofit organizations and local municipalities can apply for grants of up to $500,000 to finance open space preservation projects of any size on the county’s rural,…
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Montco Leaders Announce Over $4M in Funding. Where is it All Going?
Montgomery County leaders approved more than $4 million in new contracts last week, reports Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The bulk of the funds will focus on fighting housing instability and homelessness, particularly for residents living with serious mental health challenges. The county awarded a nearly $2.25 million annual contract to Fort Washington-based Access Services.…
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