Montgomery County
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Aldi named Retailer of the Year by trade magazine
ALDI was named 2019 Retailer of the Year by Store Brands Magazine, which covers the private brands industry in retail grocery. ALDI has 3 retail locations in Montgomery county with another on the way in King of Prussia. Based in Batvia, Illinois, ALDI Supermarket company is making a huge impact in the grocery industry. They…
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MCCC to hold Red Cross Blood Drive and Wellness Fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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AAUW Lansdale’s STEM Eye-Opener for girls at MCCC
“Discover Your Future,” presented by AAUW Lansdale Branch in conjunction with Montgomery County Community College, is a day of interactive workshops conducted by outstanding women leaders and role models in Biology, Chemistry, Technology, Engineering, Physics and Math. Designed for girls in grades 5-8, the program creates a fun environment to inspire girls about opportunities in…
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Conshy Girls: Neighborhood spots that feel like home
By Rachel Riley No matter which Conshy Girls Restaurant Group spot you visit, the owners want you to feel so comfortable it’s as if you’re at home. You might even forget where you are, mistake the place for your own kitchen, and begin cleaning up after yourself. That’s the effect the restaurants have. Don’t worry,…
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Norristown Police Department Integrates for Good
By Whitney Evelyn A meeting of minds was held at the Norristown branch of the Senior Adult Activities Center on February 15th, 2019. The Indian Creek Foundation, The Sleeping Mat Project and Integrate For Good, a newly founded not for profit organization, presented officers of the Norristown Police Department with a vital item to add to…
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Payless ShoeSource Inc. to close 2,300 stores nation-wide
U.S. discount footwear retailer Payless ShoeSource Inc. intends to file for bankruptcy later this month, the second time in two years. They will be closing about 2,300 stores nationwide. Payless ShoeSource Inc. has 4 retail locations in Montgomery County that will be closing their doors. Locations include the King of Prussia Mall and Northetowne Plaza.…
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Karen A. Stout Start-up Accelerator Fund competition extended
To give aspiring and new entrepreneurs additional time to apply for Montgomery County Community College’s Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund competition, the deadline is being extended to March 15. Selected entrepreneurs will be awarded between $1,000 and $25,000 to help launch or grow their business ventures. In its fourth year, the Accelerator Fund Competition…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some heartwarming suggestions
Its time to open up your calendars and call up your closest friends to make sure you get out to the newest round of awesome events. Concerts, world-class dining, and opportunities for adventure all await you, right here in Montco! Make it a weekend to stay up and stay over! Check out these options courtesy of Valley…
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Mental Health Chamber Music Ensemble launches “Acts of Kindness” concerts
Ellipses Ensemble, a Philadelphia-based chamber music ensemble devoted to mental health and suicide prevention awareness, announces its third concert, Acts of Kindness. Ellipses Ensemble was co-founded by Susanna Loewy, a Philadelphia Orchestra teaching artist and the founding artistic director and curator of the Pikes Falls Chamber Music Ensemble. Loewy is an accomplished musician, educator, and…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons asks: What is Sustainability?
You hear it all the time, “Live more sustainably!” and “Save the environment!” What do they all really mean? Sustainability is considered to be the healthy & productive maintenance of something; the capacity to endure (indefinitely). We’re depleting resources on a daily basis – from nature, to energy and water. Sustainability serves up the goal…
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Valentine’s ‘Staycation’ at Normandy Farm
True love simply can’t be commemorated properly in just one day, so at Normandy Farm, celebrate your Valentine all weekend long. Rekindle the romance with one of our luxurious dining and overnight packages. At “the Farmer’s Daughter,” indulge in a special 3-course prix-fixe menu from Thursday, February 14th – Sunday, February 17th from 5-9PM as…
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Norristown native making waves in Music City
The greater Philadelphia area has produced countless musicians that have gone on to become huge success stories. The list goes on forever, but includes Hall & Oates, Jim Croce and Chubby Checker. It isn’t necessarily thought of as a hot bed for country music, but don’t be fooled. There are people in that part of…
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Family-friendly pop concert to benefit the homeless
Student leaders from The Hill School, Pottstown School District, and Montgomery County Community College have collaborated on behalf of the Pottstown CARES group and organized their third annual Welcome Home concert. This family-friendly pop music concert will provide financial assistance to the Ministries at Main Street organization which runs a drop-in shelter serving the needs…
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Expressive Path family friendly fundraiser set for April
Expressive Path will host Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras, at the Lower Providence Fire Hall 3199 Ridge Pike, Eagleville, PA 19403 on Friday, April 26, 2019. This is the 5th annual Spring Fling, which will feature live music and art to benefit Expressive Path. Where’s Pete Rocks Mardi Gras will be a fun family event,…
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Getting your business off the ground – tips for 2019
Starting a new business, whether alone or with a partner, can be an overwhelming, difficult, yet rewarding opportunity. With a little information and encouragement 2019 can be the year to get started. When launching a business, luckily there are plenty of resources to help make the process a little less intimidating. The PA Business One-Stop…
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Montgomery County Community College Board of Trustees names officers for 2019
The Montgomery County Community College Board of Trustees has elected its new officers for the 2019 calendar year. Trustee Frank X. Custer of Upper Gwynedd Township was unanimously elected as the new board chair. Appointed to the board in 2017, he has served on both the Physical Plant Committee and Personnel Committee. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “I’m humbled and…
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Rep. Madeline Dean introduces bill to ban plastic guns
A bill introduced by Rep. Madeleine Dean and co-sponsored by 15 of her colleagues, including Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County and Mary Gay Scanlon of Delaware County, aims to ban undetectable plastic firearms, writes Justine McDaniel for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The legislation would prohibit anyone from owning a firearm that cannot be detected by…
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Montgomery Bar Association announces recommendations for bench
The following candidates for Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, were rated by the Committee as: [uam_ad id=”54865″] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Daniel G. Ronca Virgil B. Walker These candidates possess superior qualifications to serve with distinction as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Each possesses an…
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