Montgomery County
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Elmwood Park Zoo receives grant from Hess Foundation
Elmwood Park Zoo, the top private event venue in the Montgomery County, PA area, is pleased to announce that it has received a $200,000 grant from The Hess Foundation. The grant will support the zoo’s continuing development of services and programs that benefit guests with special needs. In 2018, Elmwood Park Zoo was the first zoo in…
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Arts Montco and VFTCB proudly present the Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Keswick Theatre
Arts Montco and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) are proud to present musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Keswick Theatre on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at 7:00 PM for a community concert showcasing Montco’s vibrant arts scene and providing funding for arts education in Montgomery County public schools. This…
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Upper Pottsgrove Commissioner France Krazalkovich announces bid for Montgomery County commissioner
Upper Pottsgrove Commissioner France Krazalkovich officially announced his candidacy for Montgomery County Commissioner Thursday morning. France declared his bid for the county-wide office with strong support from his family, closest advisors and local elected officials. Krazalkovich has been a cornerstone in local and county Republican politics for years, both in his own local races as…
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Park partners help keep Valley Forge park visitor center open during government shutdown
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and The Encampment Store are continuing the support and funding through Jan. 31 to keep Valley Forge National Historical Park’s Visitor Center open during the federal government shutdown – weather depending – and should the current government shutdown persist. Due to the lapse in federal appropriations, the National…
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Montco SAAC hosts second annual Corks & Forks Fundraiser
The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County is hosting its second annual Corks & Forks fundraiser, a Tasting to Benefit Montco SAAC on Thursday February 28th from 6-9 PM at Cedarbrook Country Club. The Montco nonprofit will partner local restaurants and beverage vendors for an evening of food, drink, music, and fun to ensure…
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High-speed hyperloop between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh still in the station
While there are still no concrete plans for high-speed rail service between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the interest in one remains, writes Colin Deppen for The Incline. According to Amtrak, it currently takes an average of seven hours and five minutes for a passenger train to travel between the two cities. [uam_ad id=”54865″] According to a…
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Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute announces open enrollment
The Forensic Sciences Mentoring Institute has officially opened the application period for the 2019 class of future forensic scientists. Local high school juniors and seniors accepted into the program will spend 7-weeks working alongside actual scientists in a world-class laboratory while using the same instruments that forensic experts from across the country utilize to help…
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MCCC announces new partnership, pharmacy tech program
Montgomery County Community College has partnered with the University of the Sciences’ Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to offer a comprehensive 50-hour training program to prepare individuals to become pharmacy technicians. This 50-hour Pharmacy Technician Program prepares individuals to take the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). To accommodate full-time employees who may be considering a…
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The Lincoln Center holds discussion on trauma
Over the past 20 years, treating the effects of trauma has become a priority in many of our county’s social services including: children and youth, drug and alcohol, the elderly, and mental health. Increased discussion on trauma has been impacted by decreased stigma, increased resources, and awareness of supportive and safe environments to discuss experiences…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some ‘feel good’ events to consider
Who says January has to be miserable? Beat the winter blues by getting out to all the fun & exciting events happening this week in Montco! Check out these happenings listed by Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. BEATLEMANIA NOW January 19 Valley Forge Casino Resort Through 5 scenes and costume changes, the cast of…
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Vacante’s style parlor and barber shop turning heads two years running
By Stan Huskey Chris Vacante has barbering in his blood. After working in his father’s and uncle’s barber shop in East Norriton for more than 15 years, Chris decided it was time to take his clippers and cut out on his own. [uam_ad id=”54865″] He opened his eponymous parlor at the corner of Main Street…
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Giant Food Stores gives Marty the Robot an important job
Following successful pilots that improved in-store efficiencies and freed employees up to better serve customers, GIANT Food Stores today announced the introduction of a new robotic assistant to all of its 172 stores. “Marty,” a tall gray robot with googly eyes, will soon be working alongside associates, thanks to a partnership between Ahold Delhaize USA services company…
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3,000 lbs. of food raised by regional businesses to help those in need
GVF, its partners RK&K, McMahon Associates, Suburban Transnet, and the Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel held their 8th annual holiday Philabundance food drive. The group raised an outstanding 3,000 lbs. of food. A 400% increase in donations compared to 2017. Philabundance is a non-profit that provides nearly 90,000 people in the region with food each week, in an effort to end…
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Santander Bank names Ambler woman ‘Top Quarterback’
To cap off the second season of the ‘Santander Community Quarterback’ program, Santander Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recognized 10 program honorees and announced the Top ‘Community Quarterback’ during a special celebration at Lincoln Financial Field. During the celebration, Santander Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles announced that Anne Keenan, Reading Recycled, of Ambler, was voted this season’s Top ‘Community…
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Savona’s winter menu designed to help you stay on track with your New Year’s resolution
It’s that time of the year again, January, when we reflect on our resolutions to eat healthier. At Savona Restaurant (100 Old Gulph Road; 610-520-1200), chef/partner Andrew Masciangelo has just launched his winter menu that will help you to make eating healthy easier. [uam_ad id=”54865″] His new menu features plates with powerful antioxidants like Orange and Thyme…
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Gymboree reportedly closing all 900 locations, including 6 in Montco
Gymboree will close all 900 of its stores as it prepares for another bankruptcy, according to multiple media reports. There are six stores in Montgomery County. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2017 and closed more than 400 locations at that time in an attempt to address mounting debt, writes Leada Gore for al.com. [uam_ad…
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Digital First Media, owner of of three Montco daily newspapers, offers $1.4 Billion to buy Gannett Co., parent of USA Today
In an attempt to become the largest publisher of newspapers in the country, Alden Global Capital, a New York hedge fund that controls Digital First Media, is making a $1.4 billion bid to purchase Gannett Co., which owns USA Today, writes Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The deal would strengthen the fund’s hold on…
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Steel City Coffeehouse opening new brewery
Pennsylvania beer growth is not slowing down in 2019! And adding to that growth will be Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery in Phoenixville, PA. Join them as they officially cut the ribbon on their brewery (adding to their already long standing coffeehouse) on Wednesday, January 30th. Celebrate with them along with the Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce at…
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