Montgomery County
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As it Prepares for Strong 2020, VFTCB Looks Back on a Record-breaking 2019
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is celebrating a record past year for Montgomery County while preparing for a very strong 2020. In 2019, Montgomery County saw growth across many areas, including an increase in festival and sporting events and attraction visitors. “At the VFTCB, we’re all about moving forward, so we were excited and…
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Trails in Montgomery County Receive $18M Injection, Will Connect Exton to Philadelphia
Seven trail projects in Montgomery County that aim to provide an almost unbroken path from Exton to Philadelphia have received $18 million in grants, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The projects are part of the Circuit Trails of Greater Philadelphia, which is envisioned as an 800-mile regional network in Southeastern Pennsylvania and Central…
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Montgomery County Launches MontcoPA Counts Campaign for Upcoming 2020 Census
Montgomery County has launched a month-long MontcoPA Counts campaign to help educate and mobilize county residents for the 2020 Census. On Dec. 19, the committee co-chairs unveiled targeted community outreach plans, materials, training, and events for a campaign that focuses primarily on the historically under-counted populations. An accurate count of county residents is crucial to…
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Best Holiday Dining Ever Starts in Montco
By Christine Tarlecki The holidays are here and nothing is better than a holiday meal or a night out with friends and family. But if you’ve done your share of cooking and are ready to treat yourself, try these Montco establishments that have one focus in mind—making sure you relax and enjoy your holiday night…
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Diversity & Inclusion on LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams What do you do when one person says something to you that makes a very deep impression? You write about it and share it with a bigger audience! Hello audience! Let’s discuss Diversity and Inclusion and LinkedIn. The Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group is an all inclusive and diverse organization and everyone…
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Montco Hunger Solutions Distributes Record Number of Thanksgiving Packages This Year
Montco Hunger Solutions, a part of the Share Food Program, distributed a record number of Thanksgiving packages this year. The Thanksgiving food distribution first began more than three decades ago as a Johnson & Johnson initiative. It was then taken over by Montco Hunger Solutions 13 years ago and is now running under its new…
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Montgomery County Community College Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Engagement
Montgomery County Community College has been recognized by the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge with its Gold Seal for excellence in student voter engagement. The national awards program is a nonpartisan initiative that recognizes and supports campuses as they work towards increasing student democratic engagement and full student voter participation. MCCC was recognized for achieving…
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A Christmas Miracle: Bishop Shanahan Cheerleader Defies Dire Prognosis After Devastating Injury
Despite being given a dire prognosis after suffering a devastating injury, Lauren Garrett, a student at Bishop Shanahan High School, managed to get back on her feet just in time for Christmas, writes Amy Cherry for WDEL. Garrett was hurt when a cheerleading move called the baja went horribly wrong. The teenager had fallen on…
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Love in Action UCC Feature
By Rick Woelfel The holidays can be a difficult time for those without families. They can be particularly daunting for members of the LGBTQIA community who may be estranged from loved ones. With that in mind the SAGA Community Center in Hatboro will hold a Holiday Safe Space event on Christmas Night at the Love…
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Make-A-Wish Surprises Local Teen with Leukemia with New Cello, Performance with Philly Orchestra
Kyle Levy, a local teenager with leukemia, got the surprise of his life when he was invited onstage with the Philadelphia Orchestra to play under the baton of conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on his new, custom-made cello, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The October surprise was organized by Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.…
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Former Haverford College Students Who Attempted To Access President’s Tax Returns Receive Probation, Community Service
Two former Haverford College students who were facing possible prison time for attempting to access President Donald Trump’s tax returns have received probation instead, writes Jim Melwert for the kyw newsradio. In addition to two years probation each, Justin Hiemstra from Minnesota and Andrew Harris of Philadelphia also got 200 hours of community service. The…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 55 Years Of Making Higher Education Accessible To All Learners, Raises Nearly 16K for Day of Giving
Montgomery County Community College celebrated its 55th anniversary on Founders’ Day Dec. 10, remembering the vision of its founders, acknowledging its milestones, and looking ahead to the future with new plans. “Today, we’re celebrating the 55th anniversary of Montgomery County Community College by remembering the early founders who had the vision, determination, and grit to…
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OxyContin Sales In Montgomery County 10 Years Ago Among Highest in Country
Sales of OxyContin per capita in Montgomery County 10 years ago were among the highest both in the Philadelphia area and across the nation, write Nathaniel Lash and Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county ranked 10th nationwide, with 218.3 morphine milligram equivalents per capita. This accounted for more than 45 percent of all…
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WCU Students De-Stress During Exams with the Help of Therapy Dogs
West Chester University students snuggled with therapy dogs at the annual Therapy Dog Extravaganza last week in Sykes Student Union. It was finals week for all students, some of whom are graduating this weekend, adding to that holiday/year-end stress, so the WCU Counseling Center brought in a whole pack of cuddly, comforting canines to help…
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Commissioners Give County Trails Major $$$$ Injection
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has approved $18 million in funding for the development of trails on the Circuit Trails Network. Montgomery County has allocated $10 million for local trails as part of its 2020 Capital budget and also leveraged $8 million in federal, state, and local grants. This investment will directly support seven trail…
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How To Make Main Line Even Better: Affordable Housing, Leave Cars Behind
Several regional leaders talked about how to make the already successful Main Line area even better during the recent “Re-Imagining the Main Line” panel organized by Main Line School Night, writes Linda Stein for the Main Line Media News. The four panelists included Madeline Bell, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Juliet J.…
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LinkedIn Hashtags Continue to Evolve
By Lynne Williams Hashtags on LinkedIn seem to be further evolving with changes to the algorithm. A previous article was published on “How to Create and Follow Hashtags on LinkedIn” on May 17th, but we need to revisit this topic again. As a thought leader on LinkedIn, you can publish articles on LinkedIn as well…
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MCCC Celebrates Accomplishments Of Students Who Completed Its POWER and POWER Plus Program
Montgomery County Community College recently celebrated the achievements of students who successfully completed its POWER and POWER Plus programs. The Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness program provides people in mental health and substance abuse recovery with the support and skills needed to take the next brave steps. The POWER program provides a free two-credit…
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