Montgomery County
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Some of the best comfort food restaurants in the county
On a blustery day, nothing beats a steaming bowl of soup or melt-in-your mouth braised dish. Cozy up to Montco’s top restaurants for comfort food, from exceptional pot pies to pork schnitzel. Here are some of the best comfort food restaurants Montco has to offer: [uam_ad id=”54865″] Copperfield Inn at Lakeside Limerick Copperfield Inn boasts…
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Fatima Rogers to lead Abington’s largest elementary school
The Board of School Directors of the Abington School District approved the hiring of Ms. Fatima Rogers as Principal of Copper Beech Elementary School, following a recommendation by Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jeffrey Fecher, at the Feb. 5, 2019, School Board meeting. She will lead the District’s largest K-12 elementary school full-time beginning on Monday,…
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Berwyn-based TE Connectivity turns to pop culture as a means of marketing
Berwyn-based TE Connectivity has signed on as a corporate partner of the new movie Alita: Battle Angel in the hopes of appealing to young engineers around the globe, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The designer and manufacturer of connectors and sensors is co-promoting the new 20th Century Fox movie about a future gladiator…
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Montgomery County Association of REALTORS holds its first-ever “I Love My Pet” Photo Contest
February is the month of love, and the Montgomery County Association of REALTORS (MCAR) is celebrating with its first-ever “I Love My Pet” photo contest, with all proceeds benefiting a local nonprofit social service organization. Participants may submit photos now through 5 p.m. EST on February 21 at https://my.360photocontest.com/mcarpet. Cost is $20 per entry. Categories include: Best Dressed;…
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What are you doing this weekend: Here are a few exhilarating 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! Here are some suggestions from our good friends at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. “SPACE ODDITY” THE…
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MCCC to host master class featuring internationally renowned percussionist Pablo Batista
Montgomery County Community College will be hosting a Master Class on Latin percussion featuring percussionist Pablo Batista, who has performed, recorded and toured internationally for 30 years with some of the most well-known music stars in rhythm and blues, jazz, Latin, pop and gospel, including Alicia Keys, Patti Labelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Grover Washington, Jr. and…
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Valentine’s Day recommendations for Montco residents
This Valentine’s day, make it extra special with a stay in Valley Forge and Montgomery County with your loved ones. Here are a few ways to make this year your most memorable Valentine’s Day yet. Here are some suggestions from our good friends at Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Woodside Lodge at…
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Fair Districts PA holding anti-gerrymandering forums in Montgomery County
A presentation on “Making Your Vote Count – Redistricting Reform,” will be made at the Perkiomen Valley Library at Schwenksville, 290 Second St., Schwenksville on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. by Fair Districts PA – Montgomery County leaders. A second presentation will be made at the Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road,…
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ManuFest 2019 invites students and parents to explore careers with area manufacturers
For the past five years MontcoWorks, the workforce development board for Montgomery County, has gathered regional employers to showcase for our future workforce the in-demand, high paying opportunities that a career in manufacturing can offer. In its sixth year, this free event has expanded to ManuFest and More and now includes a showcase of high priority trade…
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ComForCare franchise owner appointed to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association Public Policy Committee for 2019
ComForCare of Montgomery County, PA franchise owner, Cassandra Poland, has been appointed to the Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) Public Policy Committee for 2019. PHA is a state trade association representing nearly 700 home care and hospice providers. “It is an honor to serve on the 2019 Public Policy Committee for the Pennsylvania Homecare Association,” said Poland.…
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Chestnut Hill College hosting annual Steinway Artist Concert
Award-winning pianist Spencer Myer will perform at Chestnut Hill College’s upcoming Steinway Artist Concert — an annual tradition featuring piano recitals from the world’s foremost artists. The College hosts the Steinway Artist Concert on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the East Parlor of Saint Joseph Hall. The Steinway concert series began in 2012…
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Ask Dave Ramsey: Let daughter take care of the payments
Dear Dave, My daughter is in college, and I’ve always warned her to stay away from credit cards. Recently, I learned she got a department store credit card despite my advice. She has stayed within her credit limit, but she has never made any of the payments. At this point, she owes about $3,500. She’s a…
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Alexander Coggin debuts new series Cooking While Italian
Alexander Coggin is a London based photographer who grew up nearby in Jenkintown, PA. His newest personal project Cooking While Italian showcases Coggin’s bold character and cooking style. The show draws on memories of his Italian family based in Philadelphia, recreating his grandmother’s cooking style with affection and a little bit of satire. The series Cooking…
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22 Montco high schools competing in 2019 PBA mock trial event
This month, 287 teams from 242 high schools across Pennsylvania will be competing in district and regional levels of the Statewide Mock Trial Competition sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Pennsylvania’s mock trial program, now in its 36th year, is one of the largest in the nation. “For participating students across Pennsylvania, this mock trial…
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MCCC appoints new executive director of Workforce Development
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce that Gregory Skelley has been appointed as the new Executive Director of Workforce Development & Continuing Education. In this position, he will lead the College’s Workforce Development initiatives, build and maintain relationships with employers and organizations, foster partnerships and develop training programs to meet industry needs. “Greg’s…
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Valley Forge Invitational Golf Tournament driving toward May tee time
Snow on the ground and freezing temperatures lead, naturally, to thoughts of green fairways and sinking putts, right? So what better time for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) to announce the date of this year’s Valley Forge Invitational, a relatively new stop on the Symetra Tour, which is dubbed the Road to…
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New report shows why preservation of Pennsylvania parks is vital
The Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF) issued a report on January 28th explaining the tremendous importance of preserving and maintaining Pennsylvania’s parks and forests. The PPFF is the official nonprofit organization for all of the state parks and state forests in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. They issued “The Legacy of Pennsylvania Parks and Forests:…
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MCCC Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council to host a free seminar on estate planning
Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council is presenting a free seminar, “Estate Planning for Dummies (and Smart People, Too!)” on Friday, February 15, from 8 to 10 a.m. in College Hall, First Floor, Central Campus, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. To attend, please register online by February 8 at https://calendar.mc3.edu/event/estate-planning-for-dummies-and-smart-people-too/. [uam_ad id=”54865″] During the seminar,…
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