Montgomery County
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100 years young, Green Valley Country Club still as lush as ever
Almost one hundred years ago, on Dec. 8, 1919, 150 men met in a local hotel hotel to discuss putting together a golf club in the Philadelphia area, writes Eric Schucht for jewishexponent.com. Just sixteen months after the meeting took place, Green Valley County Club was born. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Ken Dash, president of Green Valley…
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Morning, noon and night eats in Royersford
By Christine Tarlecki Have you been to Royersford lately? A charming town between the Schuylkill River and Rte. 422, this bedroom community offers hidden gems on the food scene. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board dives into the local food scene and presents morning, noon and night eats in Royersford. Morning: Start your day…
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Once the region’s dominant supermarket, Acme tries to stay relevant in changing economy
Once the dominant supermarket in the Philadelphia region, Malvern-based Acme is still managing to find ways to stay relevant in the changing economy, writes Steve Volk for Philadelphia magazine. The supermarket chain, which has seven locations in Montco, has renovated and remodeled around 80 of its stores to create modern outlets out of old stock.…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few sweet suggestions
Another new week kicks off a brand round of awesome, can’t-miss events. Check out what’s coming exclusively to Montco, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board NATIONAL DONUT DAY June 7 The Dapper Doughnut NATIONAL DONUT DAY – FRIDAY JUNE 7, 2019 BUY a DOZEN, GIVE a DOZEN We thrilled to launch our partnership with The…
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Montgomery County Community College to host free Community Career Fair
Montgomery County Community College is hosting a free Community Career Fair on Tuesday, June 18, 4-7 p.m. at its Sustainability and Innovation Hub building and adjacent parking lot located at 140 College Drive, Pottstown. The event combines a mini job fair and related career services with fun activities for children, wellness events and food for…
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Cirque du Soleil returns to Montco with Amaluna
Amaluna invites audiences to a mysterious island governed by goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon when Cirque du Soleil returns to the Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks this July 24 through August 25. “We’re thrilled that Cirque du Soleil wanted to return to Montgomery County with this production,”…
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Attorney Susan E. Piette named to the Board of Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County (ACLAMO)
Susan E. Piette, Esq., Principal at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin, was recently named to the Board of Accion Comunal Latinoamericana de Montgomery County (ACLAMO). ACLAMO Family Centers, a charitable, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, provides educational programs, social services and health access to Latino and other low-income residents by empowering them to succeed and become…
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MontCo Anti-Hunger Network brings understanding of ethnic diversity to area food pantries
MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) convened a group of 30 service providers and representatives from partner organizations to explore ways to make food pantries more welcoming to ethnically diverse community residents. “Our food pantry members are in the business of helping people keep their families fed. A big part of doing that well means understanding and…
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Beer, Bikes, Boats: Trails on Tap Brings Craft Beer to the Schuylkill River Trail
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is partnering with FCM Hospitality, the creators of Philadelphia’s successful “Parks on Tap” series, and Mainstay Independent Brewing Company, to bring a mobile beer garden to riverside locations this summer. The new series is called “Trails on Tap.” For a total of six weeks, the pop-up beer garden…
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Pottstown artists featured on the Montgomery County Studio Tour
Don’t miss the third annual Montgomery County Studio Tour taking place on June 15th and 16th throughout the county. This year Pottstown features prominently on the self guided tour with 16 artists in 5 studios that will be open to the public over the tour weekend. While visiting Pottstown make sure to stop by the…
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How to help your kids make extra money this summer
By Anthony ONeal If you’re the parent of a high school graduate, congrats! Getting through high school was a lot of work for them, and between the stress of having a first-time driver and the hours spent helping with test prep, I know it’s been a ton of work for you, too. There’s plenty of…
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Montgomery Bar Association Diversity Committee hosts ‘A Day in Court’
The Montgomery Bar Association’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…
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Montco SAAC hosts 4th annual fashion show and benefit brunch
Age should not be a limiting factor when it comes to leading a fulfilling, empowered life. The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County wants exactly that for every single older adult it serves through its three Meals on Wheels programs, two senior centers, and its inter-generational art center. The nonprofit is hosting its 4th…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few above-par suggestions
The summer season is fast approaching and what better way to celebrate its long-awaited arrival with a brand new batch of can’t miss events? Here are some favorite suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. VALLEY FORGE INVITATIONAL – LPGA SYMETRA TOUR JUNIOR CLINIC May 28 – June 2 Raven’s Claw Golf Club [uam_ad…
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PA Bar Association presents annual awards
The Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) has presented awards that recognize outstanding leadership in the legal profession and extraordinary service and longstanding membership in the association. PBA Special Achievement Awards recognize those lawyers and individuals who have provided time and resources to improve the association and the legal profession. The President’s Awards, bestowed at the discretion…
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Normandy Farm offers team-building axe throwing
Looking to add some skill (and thrill) to your next meeting? What could be more invigorating than launching an axe at a wooden target and hitting the bullseye? Now this supercharged high octane experience of hoisting a 1.5lb piece of whirling wood can be practiced without ever leaving the Farm. Pair it with a wide…
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Battle of the Badges blood drive rematch
The Montgomery County Commissioners have re-issued a challenge to the Sheriff’s Office and Norristown’s Police and Fire departments to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during a rematch of their American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive competition on Tuesday, June 11. Last year, the Norristown Police…
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Two local attractions among most visited in Greater Philadelphia last year
Valley Forge National Historical Park and Longwood Gardens were among the most-visited tourist attractions in Greater Philadelphia last year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last year, more than 21 million people visited the Philadelphia region’s Top 25 tourist attractions. Valley Forge Park and Longwood Gardens both made it among the Top Five…
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