Montgomery County
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Sheriff’s Dept. honors Lukens family with ‘No Shave November’ donations to Camp Millie
Don’t expect to see a whole lot of clean-shaven Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputies this month. The normally clean-shaven unit has been growing their mustaches beards and goatees in observance of “No Shave November,” an annual fundraiser that takes on added significance this year as it focuses on an issue close to the hearts of everyone…
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Upper Main Line ‘Y’ boasts country’s top swim recruit
The swimming factory otherwise known as the Upper Main Line YMCA recently held a ceremony for its next crop of scholarship-caliber athletes, who signed their national letters of intent to continue their careers on the college level. Included in this year’s group is Conestoga High School senior Brendan Burns, the top-ranked recruit in the country,…
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MONTCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several facilities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Licensed Practical Nurse (Glen Mills) This…
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Black Friday shopping made easy
With a little help from our friends at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, OK, with a lot of help from our friends at VFTCB, we are proud to present to you the ultimate Black Friday shopping guide. From luxury brands to everyday style, Montgomery County is the place to get the best deals on…
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MCCC appoints Jay Browning as Vice President of Advancement
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is pleased to announce that Jay Browning has been appointed Vice President for Advancement. In this position, he will serve as the liaison to the College’s Foundation and Alumni Relations and will be responsible for the leadership and planning of a comprehensive advancement program for the College. “Jay’s fundraising and…
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Montgomery County Commissioners hear proposed 2019 budget with no tax increase
Looks like 2019 could be a very good year in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Commissioners voted to approve the advertisement of the county’s proposed 2019 budget at their Nov. 15 meeting. The proposed budget recommends no real estate tax millage increase, so the rate will hold steady at 3.849 — 3.459 for general operating…
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Montgomery County locations earn open space awards
Five outstanding projects and a long-standing committee that has preserved an impressive amount of open space in Montgomery County received 2018 Montgomery Awards at the annual Montgomery awards celebration. This annual program, which is in its 51st year, recognizes the best in planning, design, and advocacy in Montgomery County. It promotes awareness of outstanding design…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some “cool” suggestions
Baby its (getting) cold outside! As the weather grows ever colder the Thanksgiving and Christmas season grows ever closer. This weekend in Montgomery County brings a whole new batch of events that’ll have the whole family ready for the holiday season in no time. Check them out below, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board.…
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Montco embarking on a new adventure
As the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) welcomes back the Kennel Club of Philadelphia’s National Dog Show to the newly renovated Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, the organization announced a brand-new initiative: Embark Montco. Mr. John O’Hurley, host of the National Dog Show, will be making a special guest appearance Thursday (tonight)…
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Phoenixville’s renaissance could serve as a template for Pottstown
Manny DeMutis, owner and president of The DeMutis Group of Phoenixville, met with government, business, and education leaders in Pottstown to share his insights on its revitalization, according to report from The Phoenix Reporter & Item. The event was a part of an ongoing series of informal monthly breakfasts intended to spark collaboration and information-sharing…
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ALDI to hold hiring events in Montgomery County
ALDI will host hiring events for Manager Trainee positions for its Philadelphia suburb stores on Thursday, Nov. 15. Known for offering market-leading wages and health insurance, ALDI is one of the fastest growing retailers in the U.S., creating new opportunities for people locally and nationwide. ALDI operates more than 1,800 stores in 35 states and is in…
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Seventeen municipal projects receive Montgomery County transportation program grants
The Montgomery County Commissioners announced that 17 projects in 13 municipalities across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for the 2018 selection cycle. These grants are the first to be made under a program established to utilize funding from the County’s $5 Vehicle Registration Revenue Fee revenue. Municipalities were invited to apply…
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John Durso receives Main Line Chamber’s Chairman’s Award
First Resource Bank is proud to announce that its Chief Retail Banking Officer, John Durso, has received the Chairman’s Award from the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Durso has been an active member of both the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and its non-profit arm, the Main Line Chamber Foundation, for a number of years,…
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Freedom from Hunger Food Drive exceeds goal
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) fourth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has exceeded a record goal of 5,000 pounds to collect more than 5,300 pounds of food donations. The food drive took place during the last two weeks of September. The VFTCB has increased its goal for donations every…
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McDelivery on Uber Eats expands in Montgomery County
Whether they are home, at the office, or somewhere in between, more McDonald’s customers in Pennsylvania can now enjoy their favorite burgers, fries, beverages and desserts delivered right to them through Uber Eats. McDonald’s is now expanding the service to 27 additional restaurants in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton Counties. McDelivery is now available…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are a few astounding suggestions
As winter draws ever closer, Montgomery County is still bursting with autumn colors, weather and plenty of new events and activities. Check out some of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s most exciting new events this week only in Montco! SLY FOX CYCLOCROSS November 11 Sly Fox Brewing Co. With a course that starts on the Circle…
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Penn Medicine and $4 Billion marijuana company have big plans for King of Prussia
Curaleaf, a marijuana company valued at $4 billion, and Penn Medicine have big plans for Pennsylvania, specifically in King of Prussia, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Both a grower and retailer, Curaleaf currently operates in 10 states with permits pending in California and Pennsylvania. The company plans to open six dispensaries in Pennsylvania…
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STEM competition challenges students to combat Spotted Lanternfly
High school students from four southeastern Pennsylvania counties will put their computer science skills on display November 9 as they compete in the Spotted Lanternfly Hackathon, a STEM-related initiative that invites students in grades 9-12 to design an app to easily track, detect, identify and access information about the invasive species. Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect…
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