Montgomery County
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Former Train Conductor Brings Holiday Joy with Brandywine River Museum’s Model Train Display
Paul Hoerner, a former train conductor and the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s model train specialist, brings joy to many each holiday season with “Brandywine Christmas,” the museum’s model train display, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. More than three decades ago, Hoerner began working on his display of nearly 2,000 feet of track…
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Univest Hosts Annual $5,000 Caring for Community Giveaway
‘Tis the Season for Univest Financial’s annual $5,000 Caring for Community Giveaway. Each year, as part of its Committed to Local philanthropic giving program, Univest asks the public to determine which local nonprofit deserves $5,000 in financial support. Here’s how the giveaway works: Individuals may nominate a local, nonprofit organization by: Submitting the name of…
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17+ Kid-Friendly Montgomery County Holiday Performances
Montgomery County is home to award-winning playhouses and some of the best local and regional theaters in greater Philadelphia. This holiday season, enjoy musicals, comedies, one-man-shows, ballet performances and more at these amazing venues. It’s A Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play at DCP Theatre 12/6 – 12/15 This December, It’s a Wonderful Life…
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Merck To Pay $2.7B For Biopharmaceutical Company Developing Therapies For Cancer, Rare Diseases
Merck, which has over 10,000 employees in Montgomery County, has entered into a deal to buy ArQule, a biopharmaceutical company developing targeted cancer and rare disease therapies, for $2.7 billion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Merck will pay $20 per share to the Massachusetts-based company’s stockholders. This was a 100 percent premium…
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#MakeItMontco Winter Hotel Package Makes It Easier Than Ever To Plan Holiday Weekend Gateway in Montco
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has partnered with 37 local businesses to create its second #MakeItMontco Winter Hotel Package, which makes it easier than ever for visitors to plan their holiday weekend getaway in Montgomery County. The 2019 Winter Hotel Package simplifies the planning process by offering guests who book a stay at…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Montco Made Third on List of Counties in the State
Montgomery County ranked pretty high in the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19 in liquor sales in the six-county region. The report shows Montgomery County ranked third in wine and liquor sales, with $222,612,635 in sales, or 9.98 percent in total county sales. Leading the pack was Allegheny County, with $309,592,819 in wine…
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MONTCO Careers – Main Line Health
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs and includes four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals: Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Bawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital. Director Information Technology, Customer Service This position ensures that end users receive timely, courteous,…
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North Penn School District Turns To Propane To Reduce Financial Costs, Help Climate
North Penn School District has switched to propane-powered buses to help reduce transportation-related costs while simultaneously helping protect the environment, writes Dana Bate for the Whyy. The unexpected bonus of the change was the lack of the usual noise generated by a gas-powered engine. “Our drivers don’t even need their intercom systems anymore because it’s…
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U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean Poised To Close More Constituent Service Cases Than Any Other House Democrat
Freshman U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean is poised to close more constituent service cases than any other House Democrat in the country in her first term, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Montgomery County congresswoman and her staff have managed to close 1,400 constituent service cases, after not even a full year in office.…
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MCCC Student Receives Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Scholarship
Avian Garcia, a student at Montgomery County Community College, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship by Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Board of Directors. The Hall of Fame found its home at MCCC in fall 2018. The scholarship is a way to honor the partnership between the two institutions while helping students be successful…
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LinkedIn Ladies
By Lynne Williams One cannot deny the fact that a lot of women like to get together with other women and just talk. Perhaps that is why there are so many women’s groups that exist. It’s a bonding thing and LinkedIn can help keep it going. LinkedIn can be the online connector to help build…
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State Rep. Marcy Toepel To Retire At End Of Term
State Rep. Marcy Toepel, who currently serves in the leadership as majority chairman of the House Republican Caucus, will not seek reelection and will retire at the end of her current legislative term on November 30, 2020. “My time in the General Assembly has been a truly rewarding experience and I give my heartfelt thanks…
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Shopping for Sparkle in Montgomery County
By Katie Kohler If something that sparkles is on your list this holiday season – consider Montgomery County the North Pole of jewelry. The most coveted brands call the King of Prussia Mall home. It’s almost impossible not to stop in awe at their stunning window displays. Independently owned jewelry stores with sterling reputations, personalized…
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See Which Presidential Candidates Received Most $$$ from Montco Residents in Q3
Wealthier donors in Montgomery County donated a total of $225,137 in the last quarter, giving the most money to former vice president Joe Biden at $73,516, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is in line with the entire 18-county Greater Philadelphia region that highly favored Biden in contributions of at least $500…
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Some Of Region’s Best Places To Find Your Perfect Christmas Tree Are In Montco
You do not have to go far from home to cut your own perfect Christmas tree, as some of the best places for the occasion are right here in Montgomery County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. With their range of live trees ready for decorating, three local farms are guaranteed to provide…
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MONTCO Careers – Greater Philadelphia YMCA
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA, headquartered in Conshohocken, is an association of 16 YMCA locations that serves more than 160,000 members and 240,000 individuals a year, regardless of age, income, or background. Director of Shared Revenue Services This position designs and implements processes to ensure that all membership, childcare, program, and other fee-for-service revenue are properly…
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LinkedIn for Nonprofits
#GivingTuesday is on Dec 3, 2019 and it’s a chance for nonprofit organizations to bring awareness to their missions on LinkedIn. If the organization has a company page or LinkedIn group, those would be great places to post a reminder about #GivingTuesday or the organization’s mission or stories of impact. Members of the Board of…
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Joseph Levine & Sons to Open New Location In Blue Bell
After more than 130 years of providing funeral and burial services to the Jewish community in the Philadelphia area, Joseph Levine & Sons will now have a location in Montgomery County, writes Matt Silver for the Jewish Exponent. The fifth-generation family business is set to open a Blue Bell location in the fall next year.…
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