Montgomery County
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Whole Foods looking to take a bite out of former Sears locations
What’s the old saying, One man’s trash is another man’s treasure? Amazon is looking hard a empty, former Sears stores to open new Whole Foods Markets, a company it acquired in 2017, and there are multiple former Sears and Kmart locations across Montco. Amazon recently announced its intention to carry out a nationwide expansion of the grocery…
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Government shutdown delaying Montco voting machine certification
Voting has always come under scrutiny, and trying to get the most accurate count possible has always been the goal of those in charge of counting the ballots. So when you’re working on securing what is believed to be the best and most accurate of voting machines, the last thing you need is a government…
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Glencairn Museum presents concert with solo-voice and viol ensembles
Renowned early-music vocal ensemble Les Canards Chantants, Glencairn Museum’s Ensemble in Residence, will perform in the Museum’s Great Hall on Saturday, January 26, at 7:30pm. The program, “Come Life, Come Death, I Care Not – A Musical Tour of Jacobean London,” is presented in partnership with Parthenia, an ensemble of viola da gamba players. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The music…
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Forest & Main brings charming city style pub to Montco suburbs
Rivaling the charm of the quirkiest and most unique brew pubs you’ll find, Ambler’s Forest & Main Brewing Co. has brought the hip and distinct feel of city brew pubs to the suburbs, cementing itself as a standout among Montco breweries. Once inside this old Victorian, you’ll feel right at home, quite literally. Forest &…
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City Ave District announces pedestrian safety improvements
The City Avenue Special Services District (City Ave District) announced that a series of pedestrian safety improvements started this past December will be completed this week. The project includes pavement signal markings on City Ave and roadside “Speed Limit” signs. Pedestrian traffic signals have been updated on City Avenue at Cardinal Avenue, Lapsley Lane and 54th St.…
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Joe Tarantino Jr. named chairman of state Real Estate Commission
Joseph Tarantino, Jr., President of Continental Realty has been named Chairman of the Pennsylvania Real Estate Commission for the 2019 term. The Real Estate Commission’s role is one of a regulatory and judicial body overseeing over 50,000 real estate licensees in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Commissioner Tarantino is a member of the…
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What are you doing this weekend? Consider these must-see attractions
Experience Valley Forge and Montgomery County, a place rich in history, a region alive in the arts, an outdoor paradise, and the ultimate shopping destination, all just 18 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Discover our attractions, relive our American history, explore our arts scene or plan your next shopping getaway. It’s all right here in Montgomery…
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Handmade ice cream and delicious treats in every corner of Montco
Discover a family owned and operated ice cream shop in your area or go out of your way to try everything Montco has to offer. There are hidden gems in every part of Montco , regardless what town you call home, delicious handmade ice cream and pastries are never too far away. Many of the…
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MCCC’s POWER program gives students a new start
Montgomery County Community College recently held a graduation ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 20 students who successfully completed the College’s Partnership on Work Enrichment and Readiness (POWER) program. The POWER program helps individuals in mental health and substance abuse recovery to successfully develop and reach their education and career goals through a free 14-week, two-credit course…
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Rep. Tim Briggs named Democratic chairman of House Judiciary Committee
State Rep. Tim Briggs, D-Montgomery, was named Democratic minority chairman of the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee today by House Democratic Leader Frank Dermody. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve as chairman of the Judiciary Committee,” Briggs said. “As chairman of this vital committee, I will be a more progressive voice, fighting for legislation…
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VFTCB: No reason to hop on a plane to relax poolside
With the temperatures dropping and winter setting in, relaxing by the pool is on a lot of people’s minds. With more than 70 hotels in Montco and a good number of them having indoor pools there’s no reason to hop on a plane. Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. have more than 75 hotels to…
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Toys for Tots receives thousands of toys from Allstate agencies across PA
It was a banner giving season for Allstate insurance agencies in the Keystone state this year. Allstate agencies throughout Pennsylvania and New England recently teamed-up with the Toys for Tots Foundation to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children, according to a press release from allstate.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Between October and December of 2018, participating…
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Making the most of vacant buildings in Montgomery County
When one door closes, another opens – or in the case of closed factories and manufacturing plants in the Philadelphia area, when one door closes, it reopens with new purpose. Case in point is the former training facility Merck built in Horsham to accommodate 1,500 employees in 1999. It’s been vacant since 2016 when Merck…
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Montco courthouse renovation drawing Building Trades attention
Plans for the new justice center in Norristown have Philadelphia trade unions scrambling to make sure they get a piece of the action. John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty heads the labor group lobbying Montgomery County commissioners for a Project Labor Agreement or PLA composed of 50 unions, that would almost guarantee them work on a major…
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What are you doing this weekend?
The calendar of events for Valley Forge and Montgomery County is always packed with fairs, festivals, concerts, plays, exhibits and more. Check out what’s happening today, this weekend and beyond, and starting planning your visit, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. AN ALLSTAR TRIBUTE TO PAUL SIMON’S “GRACELAND” Presented By: Ardmore Music Hall Dates: January…
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Ardent Credit Union to launch lines of credit for pet owners
You just never know when Fido is going to need a new addition to his dog house, or when Fluffy might have to go in for a dental emergency, so why not be ready when the time comes a barking, or calling. Ardent Credit Union introduced a new way for pet owners to deal with…
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Montco Leadership: Rory G. Ritrievi, president and CEO, Mid Penn Bank, parent of First Priority Bank
Rory G. Ritrievi, President and CEO of Mid Penn Bank, the parent of Malvern-based First Priority Bank, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Harrisburg, having a job since he was eight years old, and entering college as a dentistry major but eventually switching to economics. He also discussed who gave him his big…
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MCCC graduates Municipal Police Academy
Thirty cadets are prepared to join area police forces following their graduation from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on Dec. 19 during a ceremony held at the College’s Science Center Theater in Blue Bell. MCCC President Dr. Kevin Pollock, MCCC Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education and West Campus Dr. David…
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