Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame adds four to Community Coaches Honor Roll
With an eye toward those who serve the community – through long hours and for no pay – the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame once again announces its Community Coaches Honor Roll. Four honorees, from four corners of Montgomery County, will be in the spotlight at the 17th annual induction banquet on Tuesday, November…
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Montgomery County Community College workforce development helps businesses press their advantage
Montgomery County businesses trying to increase their competitive advantage in the workplace have a unique asset in the Workforce Development Program at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). Astea International, Inc., a global technology company based in Horsham, Pa., recognized that to be more competitive in today’s fast-paced, ever-changing global business environment, it needed continually to invest in…
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Explore Montgomery County, from Ambler to Willow Grove
Natives of Montgomery County can spend their whole lives here and remain unaware of the many attractions in their own backyard. Too often, they might feel, they must drive long distances to experience history, culture, outdoor recreation, fine dining or or first-class shopping Thanks to the new blog from the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention…
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PFAS chemicals showing up in Montgomery County water beyond military bases
Communities near military bases in Montgomery County have been struggling for years with chemicals, called PFAS, seeping into groundwater and tainting it. The chemicals are found in firefighting foam that’s routinely used on bases. Now, those chemicals also are showing up in other water sources in the region. In the past month, Aqua Pennsylvania has…
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Montco Sheriff and DRO announce a weeklong amnesty for parents behind on child support
Parents who have active bench warrants for child support arrearages will have one week to turn themselves in without the threat of arrest and to make arrangements to pay. The Montgomery County Domestic Relations and Sheriff’s Offices announced the collaborative amnesty program during a press conference at the Montgomery County Courthouse. “Child support is a critical source…
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MCCC partners with University of the Sciences’ Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to provide first-rate Pharmacy Technician Program
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has joined forces with University of the Sciences’ Philadelphia College of Pharmacy to provide an eight-week program to prepare individuals to become pharmacy technicians. “The pharmacy technician field is a growing one,” says Jim Fox, MCCC’s Executive Director of Workforce Development. “There are over 1,400 pharmacy technicians employed in Montgomery…
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What are you doing this weekend?
This week in Montco brings plenty of festivals, barbecue, live theater and more! Attend the largest country music concert event in the Greater Philadelphia area, see a living history demonstration, or enjoy one of many captivating plays and performances. [uam_ad id=”54865″] UKRAINIAN FOLK FESTIVAL August 26 Ukrainian American Sport Centerxciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited,…
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Montco Community College offers medical billing specialist program
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division’s Medical Billing Specialist Program enables students to gain the knowledge and skills they need to work in a variety of health care, insurance and technology-based companies. Through this rigorous 13-week program, students will learn medical terminology, CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding and the standard techniques for electronic health records. They…
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Twenty years after a twist of fate, Philly Pretzel Factory more popular than ever
An army of bakers spend each day twisting and rolling dough to form the iconic Philadelphia snack — soft pretzels. But while the end result may seem identical to the next, each delicious twist has distinct characters. At least, that’s according to the founders of Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio and Len Lehman. Twenty years…
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Five Star Senior Living hosts networking event to showcase its Lifestyle360 program
Five Star Senior Living in Exton recently hosted Party on the Porch, a networking event at which business leaders, healthcare professionals, financial advisors, and local realtors learned about the community’s Lifestyle360 program. With Lifestyle360, Five Star Senior Living sets a new standard for life enrichment, as it incorporates the five dimensions of wellness – intellectual,…
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Legal Aid of Southeastern PA announces Shawn Boehringer as new director
LASP’s new Executive Director, Shawn Boehringer, has dedicated his career to civil legal services in Maryland, Florida and Kentucky, but in joining LASP, he’s returning to his native Pennsylvania. Since arriving at LASP July 19, he worked with departing, longtime Executive Director Elizabeth Wood Fritsch to ensure a smooth leadership transition. Following a national search…
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Golf outing to benefit Ancora Spero drug rehab program
The Firely Foundation announces the Annual Ancora Spero Golf Outing, which will be held at the beautiful Indian Valley Country Club on Monday, Aug. 27. The foundation is offering several event packages for the day of the event. The golf outing includes lunch, dinner, beverages, awards, and raffles, according to a press release. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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MCCC now offering national medical certifications
Graduates of Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Medical Assisting and Medical Office Assistant Certificate Programs now will have the opportunity to earn national certifications upon completion of these programs. The National Healthcare Association (NHA) recently approved MCCC’s Medical Assisting and Medical Office Assistant Certificate Programs, allowing graduates the chance to take the national examinations to certify…
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What are you doing this weekend?
Thanks to our friends at Valley Forge Visitors & Convention Board, we’re always in the know about where to go! Why don’t you join us and #MakeItMontco this weekend! The annual Philadelphia Folk Festival, the longest running of its kind in North America, brings some of the leading names in folk music to Montgomery County…
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There’s a new (VFTCB) blog in town!
By Julia Brumbaugh With so many unique and picturesque small towns throughout Montgomery County, there’s hidden gems to be found around every corner. Explore everything the county has to offer with Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s new “Towns To” blog series. From quaint Skippack Village to the hustle and bustle of the Main Line, this series…
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Montgomery County approves plan for 800 miles of bike paths
Montgomery County plans to add 800 miles of bike paths to its on-road bicycle system. The new master plan, called “Bike Montco,” approved last week, calls for adding bike lanes in towns, near high schools, colleges, and transit stops, and to connect to park trails, writes Sara Hoover at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The first bicycle…
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Bala Cynwyd-based Entercom’s stock rebounds and soars after second quarter earnings
Was it just three months ago that Entercom Communications Corp. had investors in a tizzy with sagging first quarter earnings, causing the company’s stock to hit it lowest point in more than five years? The Bala Cynwyd-based radio station operator saw a reversal of fortune after reporting second quarter earnings on Wednesday morning. Despite an…
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Montco SAAC partners with NFESH
The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County is partnering with NFESH, The National Foundation to End Senior Hunger, in an effort to reduce food waste, increase efficiency, and enhance senior nutrition in Montgomery County. The What A Waste™ Program, which Montco SAAC’s Norristown Center will implement in mid-August, aims to decrease senior hunger through…
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