Montgomery County
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Well water makes for Well Crafted Beer
Well Crafted Beer Company originated when a few college friends teamed up to home brew out of a garage. Their passion for beer had evolved from drinking and talking about beer to brewing it, according to a press release. As individuals, Rick, Doug, and Joe were only making about 5 gallons, but when they pulled…
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Redner’s Markets announces new store in Audubon
Redner’s Markets, Inc. today announced plans for its 44th location. Already established in Montgomery county, operating 4 grocery stores and 1 quick shoppe, company President and CEO, Ryan Redner has signed an agreement to open a new market in Audubon with a tentative summer/fall 2019 opening, according to a press release by Redner’s Markets. The…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development programs offer a competitive edge
When Chris Henry signed up for the Machinist-Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) course at Montgomery County Community College, he was unemployed and unsure of his next move, according to a press release. Guidance from experienced faculty and class visits to local manufacturing firms to see coursework in action helped Chris catch on to machining operations quickly,…
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State Sen. Leach recognizes two outstanding librarians from Montgomery County
State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday recognized two local librarians at his 10th annual Librarian of the Year award ceremony held at Pietro’s Coal Oven Pizzeria in Radnor. Leach awarded this year’s School Librarian of the Year Award to Jennifer McKinnon of Gotwals Elementary School in Norristown Area School District. Leach recognized McKinnon for her amazing work with…
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Iron Hill kicks off summer with monthly can releases
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant , is kicking off the summer by canning three of its popular beers for the first time. Das Boot, JuiceBox IPA and Hipster IPA will enter the collection of Iron Hill four-packs beginning today, June 13, and will release throughout the summer. Iron Hill has Montgomery County locations in Ardmore and North…
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Ardent Credit Union plans to patent new ‘cube’ bank
Ardent Credit Union wants to patent a “cube” branch for office lobbies and shopping malls, and hopes to eventually market the idea to other financial services companies, writes Jeff Blumenthal for bizjournals.com. The idea of the cube was born when CEO Rob Werner and COO Wade Bennett were thinking of a different approach to banking,…
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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 facilities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Executive Director (Glen Mills) This position…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are are a few outstanding suggestions
A new week brings a brand new lineup of awesome live music, hilarious comedy, and wonderful live theater right here in Montgomery County. Check out some of a few favorite events happening this week courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. MONTGOMERY COUNTY STUDIO TOUR June 15 – June 16 Across Montgomery County Each…
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Plymouth Township swears in new police chief
Deputy Chief John Myrsiades fills the seat vacated by Joseph Lawrence. A standing-room-only crowd joined the Plymouth Township Council in welcoming new Police Chief John Myrsiades, who was formally sworn in during Monday’s council meeting, according to a press release. Myrsiades began his career with Plymouth Township in 1989 when he joined the force as…
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Treat Dad to a day out in Montgomery County for Father’s Day
No two fathers are exactly alike, which can make honoring dad on his big day a challenging proposition. Fortunately, Montgomery County caters to so many specialty interests that pampering pop here is a cinch. Check out these suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH Iron Abbey Gastro Pub June 16 Head…
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Local music producer Will Yip profiled by Grammy.com
You won’t see his name in the spotlight, but Will Yip is possibly the hardest working man in the music business today, writes Brendan Menapace for Grammy.com. The only way to catch a glimpse of the man himself is to head down to Studio 4 in Conshohocken, where Yip works 13 hours a day. When…
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Montgomery County Studio Tour returns June 15-16
Prepare to spend an entire weekend engaging with the arts when the third annual Montgomery County Studio Tour returns June 15-16. “Each summer the tour showcases the best artists and studios across Montgomery County,” said Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Director of Government & Cultural Affairs, Jessica Willingham. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Arts Montco is a…
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application deadline extended
The deadline for older adults and Pennsylvania residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2018 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2019, the Department of Revenue announced today. “Last year nearly 572,000 seniors and people with disabilities benefited from the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,” Revenue…
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Phoenixville native new head coach of Ohio State women’s lacrosse team
Phoenixville native Amy Bokker has been named the head coach of the Ohio State women’s lacrosse team, becoming only the third head coach in the program’s history. “We are thrilled to have Amy Bokker join the Ohio State family,” said Janine Oman, deputy director of athletics and women’s lacrosse program administrator. “Amy is the leader…
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Merck acquires Tilos Therapeutics for $733 million
Merck & Co. Inc, makes its second massive deal with a cancer therapy developer recently. The company made an agreement to purchase Tilos Therapeutics for up to $773 million, writes John George for bizjournals.com. Merck is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ and is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Tilos Therapeutics…
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Gov. Wolf unveils $4.5 Billion plan to ‘Restore Pennsylvania’
Gov. Tom Wolf recently unveiled the details for his Restore Pennsylvania infrastructure plan that aims to rebuild the state’s crumbling infrastructure, expand access to broadband, and help communities fight blight, writes Sarah Anne Hughes for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Restore Pennsylvania would fund projects across the commonwealth to address 11 issue areas: high-speed Internet…
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Oscar Vance launches Vance Community Partners Music and Art School
The Montco community gathered together mid-afternoon, June 4th, in front of the FOP memorial to launch the Vance Community Partners Veterans Music and Art School. Oscar Vance, a veteran himself, and former Chief County detective launched a music and art school in honor of those who protect and serve our country. [uam_ad id=”54865″] During the…
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Montgomery Bar Association Diversity Committee hosts a ‘Day in Court’
The MBA’s Diversity Committee hosted the eighth annual Day in Court program on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Montgomery County Courthouse. 63 students from Abington Junior High School’s VIBE and IMAGINE program participated in this year’s event. In the morning, the Honorable Wendy G. Rothstein welcomed the group of students into her courtroom to observe live court proceedings.…
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