Montgomery County
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KOP District awarded $421,699 for First Ave Linear Park
Upper Merion Township (UMT), in partnership with King of Prussia District, is proud to announce that UMT received a Multimodal Transportation Fund (MTF) grant through the PA Department of Community and Economic Development for $421,699 for constructing Phase Two of the First Avenue Linear Park in Moore Park KOP. The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants…
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Montco DA’s Office and Police Chiefs organize Drug Take Back Day
Forty-three locations throughout Montgomery County will be collecting unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, organized by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery County. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019. While most locations are police…
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Phoenixville Federal Bank reopens Royersford Branch
Phoenixville Federal Bank & Trust is always improving to offer better services and convenience for their customers, so they are happy to announce that the Royersford Branch is now officially re-opened and ready to serve the community. The Spring-Ford Chamber of Commerce assisted with the branch’s ribbon cutting held recently. Several local civic leaders, business…
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Montco lawyer sentenced to prison for bilking 17 clients out of $167K
Montgomery County Judge Wendy G. Rothstein compared Patrick Joseph Bradley to a hardened robber when she sentenced the Lower Providence lawayer to 17-34 years in state prison – which amounts to at least a year behind bars for each client he bilked. “The betrayal of trust is abhorrent. You violated the sanctity of the attorney-client…
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The end of retirement as we know it
When the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, the retirement age was set at 65, however Americans lived only to 61 years of age on average. The government wasn’t too concerned about payouts to retirees as most of them passed away before they could collect, but now the average life expectancy has increased to…
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Montgomery County Foundation launches report on women’s status
The Montgomery County Foundation Inc. is launching the study “The Status of Women in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania: 2018 Report.” This initiative is in line with the Foundation’s role as a Catalyst for Community Solutions: exploring, identifying and addressing important needs and opportunities for growth and change in the County. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The Foundation commissioned this…
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Volunteer opportunities in The City Ave District
April is National Volunteer Month. To acknowledge that – and the amazing non-profit organizations in and around The City Ave District – The District is presenting a free event for those interested in learning about unique, local volunteer opportunities. [uam_ad id=”54865″] On Wednesday April 24, The District will host 10 organizations who are looking for…
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Valley Forge Revolutionary Run: The path to Joe’s happy place
by Rachel Riley For Joseph Thomas, Valley Forge National Historical Park was a quiet, peaceful place. His happy place. In fact, he called it his “church.” It was where Joe could go to think and reflect. Where he started walking to get healthy. Where he turned into a runner and trained for marathons. Where he…
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Pennsylvania announces nation’s first registered apprenticeship for public school teachers
Governor Tom Wolf announced a first-of-its-kind registered apprenticeship to train K-12 public school teachers to further develop their skills and better prepare students for their future careers. “I’m proud that Pennsylvania has the first registered apprenticeship program for public school teachers in the country, said Governor Wolf. “The experience that teachers gain will help them…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Montgomery County employees win Hydrant Hysteria Competition
Aqua Pennsylvania employees Eastern Operations Leader Joe Sciallis of Willow Grove and Foreman Ken Pollarine of Audubon won the opportunity to represent Aqua in the Pennsylvania Section of American Water Works Association’s Hydrant Hysteria state finals in Hersey, Pennsylvania. The pair beat out three competing two-man teams, also from Aqua’s Eastern Maintenance Operation, to represent…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few ‘joyful’ suggestions
Happy Easter, Montgomery County! With spring in the air and the celebration of new beginnings on the way, a brand new batch of awesome events is here to brighten up your week. Check out these events listed by Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. GOOD FRIDAY VESPERS [uam_ad id=”54865″] April 19 Bryn Athyn Historic District…
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PREIT announces new Yard House at Willow Grove Park
PRIET announced the addition of Yard House at Willow Grove Park, boosting the malls tenant roster with attractive dining options, according to a press release by PRNewswire. “Slated to open this winter, Yard House will join Studio Movie Grill as Willow Grove Park aims to “win the weekend” with consumers who can enjoy a high…
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Ambler-based Orbit Biomedical merges with Gyroscope Therapeutics
By Bob Mitchell Orbit Biomedical of Ambler, PA, a medical device company focused on targeted delivery of gene and cell therapies into the retina, is merging with Gyroscope Therapeutics of Stevenage, England, a biotechnology company developing gene therapies for retinal diseases. The merged company will be known as Gyroscope, and is the first, integrated retinal…
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Get in the giving spirit: Help Special Olympics Montgomery County receive $100,000 from NRG
Special Olympics Pennsylvania/Montgomery County is one of three finalist organizations in the running for a $100,000 donation from “NRG Gives,” a charitable-giving program sponsored by PositiveNRG. NRG Gives expands NRG’s community outreach across Pennsylvania, sharing the power of giving with local communities. Kicking off on April 23, and running through April 29, the public can cast…
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Plymouth Meeting Doubletree hires new executive team
Cimei, Ridolf, Luongo, and Backes are industry veterans looking to hit the ground running. The Doubletree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West and Crescent Hotels & Resorts are proud to announce the appointing of a new executive leadership team at the property. The 253- room, all suite property was added to the Crescent Hotels & Resorts…
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Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference draws large crowd
More than 150 Pottstown investors, entrepreneurs, and citizens attended the Third Annual Pottstown Investors Conference organized by Hobart’s Run and held on April 12 at The Hill School’s Center For The Arts. The key message of the day – shared by panelists, speakers, and guests – was that Pottstown not only is ripe for investment…
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Upper Dublin receives STEM donation from Ambler Savings Bank
Maple Glen Elementary Students were on hand to help accept a donation to the Upper Dublin Education Foundation from Ambler Savings Bank. The gift will be used to enhance the District’s STEM program and robotics lab, and to help fund a summer robotics camp. Upper Dublin School District offers summer robotics programs for elementary and…
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MCCC celebrates the induction of new Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society members
Montgomery County Community College recently celebrated the induction of 110 students into the Alpha Kappa Zeta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges, during a special ceremony held at its Central Campus in Blue Bell. To be eligible for PTK membership, students must earn a minimum of 12 credits, maintain a…
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