Montgomery County
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Montgomery Bar Association assists residents facing challenges of reentry
A recent article appearing in The Allentown Morning Call suggests a community “Reentry Day” effort led by Montgomery Bar Association may be a viable model for other counties facing high recidivism rates to consider. Participating attorney Aaron Kostyk elaborates on our county bar association’s recent landmark outreach effort. Montgomery Bar Association with help from its Leadership…
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Valley Forge Medical Center & Hospital for sale
The Joeseph B. Wolffe Trust that owns Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital in Montgomery County, decided to put the addiction treatment facility up for sale, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of the 86-bed addiction treatment facility reported several years of losses and would like to find a new owner. The trust would prefer…
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Montco’s small towns make us great
Head off the beaten path and embrace the beauty of hidden towns in Montgomery County. From antique shopping to trying the local cuisine, hiking through the trails to strolling through museums, unplug from your normal daily routine to find the beauty of these small towns. Montco is the hub for fun events, no matter when…
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17-year-old Brandon Bechtel burning force behind Skippack’s The Candle Studio
By Mark Schiele Jack may be nimble and may be quick, but he can’t hold a candle to Brandon Bechtel, the 17-year-old owner of The Candle Studio in Skippack. That’s not a misprint. Bechtel, of Harleysville, is just 17, and his business, which opened in June, is already booming. The studio, which is located at…
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Law school interns Kaelin and Pisarcik win DA’s Mock Trial Competition
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced the winners of the DA’s Office 19th Annual Summer Intern Mock Trial Competition for second year law students, according to a press release. The winners were Kimberly Kaelin from Drexel University Thomas L. Kline School of Law and Karla Pisarcik from Villanova University Charles Widger School of…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few amazing suggestions
s another fantastic summer comes to an end, Montgomery County is ready to give summer the send-off it deserves! Join in the fun this week all throughout Montco, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. CIRQUE DU SOLEIL AMALUNA [uam_ad id=”54865″] Through August 25 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Performances of Cirque Du Soleil AMALUNA…
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Harlem Globetrotters coming to MCCC this weekend
By Victoria Watson With school fast approaching, August will be the last opportunity for family bonding before homework and exams take over. But before school is in session, there is so much to do in Montco during the last month of the summer! We have prepared a list of action-packed events filled with fun for…
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Lower Providence lands IMS Trading USA
Los Angeles company IMS Trading USA sells exfoliators and charcoal-infused sea foam body sponges under the Cleanlogic brand. IMS Trading USA, signed a lease for 50,000 square feet in Lower Providence, writes Natalie Kostelini for Philadelphia Business Journal. IMS trading signed a seven-year lease at 2525 Monroe Blvd. The company is using most of the space for a warehouse-distribution…
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How to get an unwanted tattoo safely removed
If you find yourself wanting to get rid of your old ink, you’re not alone. Many people have “tattoo regret” and want to get them removed, writes Linda A. Johnson for the Washington Post. Nearly thirty percent of adult Americans have tattoos, and about a quarter of those people want to get their tattoos removed,…
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Ursinus grad builds billion dollar business, disrupts manufacturing industry
Dr. Joe DeSimone paved his own way to becoming an entrepreneur. His latest project, Carbon aims to improve the way things are made, writes Alejandro Cremades for Forbes. To achieve his goal of reinventing the $300 billion manufacturing industry, Joe brought together a formidable group of investors and Board of Directors. uam_ad id=”54865″] Joe DeSimone grew up in…
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MONTCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several communities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Concierge (Devon) This position monitors all…
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Mental health services help mental health but aren’t a cure all for gun violence
By Bill Myers (MCES CEO) The aftermath of a mass shooting event is a frustrating time for mental health providers. On the one hand, the field gets a lot more attention than it usually receives. On the other hand, this attention is far from helpful. The media generally attributes the occurrence of such tragedies to…
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Meet the brewer: Scott Rudich of Round Guys
Welcome to the breweriesinpa.com “Meet The Brewer” series! Where we interview brewers in Pennsylvania, from breweries small to large. Let us know if you know anyone who should be featured, email us at [email protected]. Round Guys Brewing Company opened in 2012, in a former printing shop in Lansdale. Since opening, the brewery has won many regional and…
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Welding careers offer plenty of opportunity
North Montco students Joel Henschel and Trevor Harrison have been building skills that will prepare them for a rewarding career. For the past year Harrison, a junior, has been developing his skills while enrolled in the full-time Pennsylvania Youth Apprenticeship Program (PYAP) at NMTCC. His participation in PYAP apprenticeship set him up nicely for a…
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Eastern Airlines to relocate headquarters to Chester County
Eastern Airlines has signed a three-year lease in Wayne for its new headquarters and is planning to relocate from its current offices in High Point, N.C., in September, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline subleased the space at CrossPoint at 550 East Swedesford Road from Medecision. The healthcare information technology company…
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What are you doing this weekend?
There’s always something memorable waiting for you when you decide to #MakeItMontco! Performances of Cirque Du Soleil AMALUNA continue under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. The story of freedom and self-discovery will be on stage in Montgomery County through August 25. The Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of ArtOpens…
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Crave South & Central American cuisine
In Montgomery County we’re very proud of our thriving restaurant scene. With over 1600 restaurants, the variety is endless. Our South & Central American cuisine scene is massively popular, as Montco is home to some of the best South & Central American restaurants outside of Philadelphia. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board reviews area…
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Final Village at Valley Forge parcel in King of Prussia up for sale
By Mark Schiele And then there was one. A 3.19-acre parcel referred to as One Market St. that fronts North Gulph Road and is located across from the entrance to the Schuylkill Expressway and Pennsylvania Turnpike has hit the market, the last of the land that was once the Valley Forge Golf Club. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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