Montgomery County
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VFTCB completes a new installation inside the Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia
By Rachel Riley Just in time for July 4th and the Wawa Welcome America festival, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board completed a brand new installation inside the Independence Visitors Center in Philadelphia to highlight the wide range of experiences throughout Montgomery County including Cirque du Soleil’s newest hit, the tented show, VOLTA! The show opens…
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Montgomery County readies for big summer events
With five regional events expected to bring an estimated more than one million people combined to the region, the summer of 2018 is shaping up to be one of the biggest in Montgomery County’s history! Besides Montco’s world-class shopping, historic sites, almost 100 trails, and 1,600 restaurants, there’s always something to do in the area,…
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What are you doing this weekend?
Whether you prefer to spend your summer evening by the glow of a campfire, lantern, stage or screen, we’ve got plenty of vibrant things to do this week in Montco. Be enchanted at Bryn Athyn, lunch and learn at Valley Forge Park, laugh out loud at a comedy club, catch a movie under the stars…
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Sen. Bob Casey fighting for food fairness in farm bill
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey stopped by a Pottstown food bank Monday on his way to cast his vote on a farm bill package that could cut the food stamp benefits on which so many of those using the food bank depend. It’s the second time this year Pottstown has been the focus of such votes…
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Small town charm: Discover Ambler, Jenkinton and Bryn Athyn
By Jessica Lawlor After visiting Valley Forge back in January for a gutsy weekend of skiing, indoor skydiving and other adrenaline-inducing activities, I was more than excited to say yes to a lowkey visit this time around. Adventure is great, but there’s nothing wrong with a little R&R during a weekend getaway — after all, isn’t…
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What are you doing this weekend?
What better way to kick off the start of Summer than by participating in some of many events happening this week in Montco! Whether you’re a music lover, foodie or history buff, make sure you remember to #MakeItMontco! POTTSTOWN RUMBLE June 22 – June 24 Mantawany Park The Pottstown Rumble is a 3 day fun-filled event the Friday after…
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Whole Foods offers two-hour delivery in some Montgomery County locations
Some Whole Foods Market customers in the Philadelphia region can now get their groceries delivered within a two-hour window. Amazon and Whole Foods Market have expanded their free, two-hour delivery of Whole Foods Market products through Prime Now to four cities — including Philadelphia and some of its suburbs. The other cities are Boston, Mass.,…
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BBB and T Bank recognized for community reinvestment
BB&T Corp. has received recognition for its commitment to the communities it serves. The company was awarded an “outstanding” rating during the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.’s (FDIC) most recent evaluation of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) performance. It is the highest rating given by the agency on how well a financial institution meets the credit needs…
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Montco alumna Maria Maneos chosen to participate in the prestigious 2018 Art of the State Exhibition
Maria Maneos ’02, Fine Arts, doesn’t remember a time she didn’t like to draw or paint, to create, to make art in one form or another. Over the last several years, that desire to be creative has meshed with a desire to serve a certain segment of the community while educating others, culminating in an…
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Make summer memories with the help of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board
Was it really that long ago when this approximate date on the calendar was met with such unbridled joy, anticipation, celebration and enthusiasm? Of course, we are talking about the day when school let out for the summer. Running out of the classroom, swinging the (mostly) empty schoolbag in the air. Unclipping the pre-made tie…
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Recorder of Deeds announces veterans’ discount identification events at local Ambler Savings Banks
Recorder of Deeds Jeanne Sorg announced seven Mobile Veterans’ Discount Identification events to be held during the summer months. “We are excited to join with legislators and businesses to bring this service to our veterans,” Sorg said. Sorg is particularly thrilled to work with Ambler Savings Bank, which will host Mobile Veterans’ Discount Identification events…
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Whatever you’re doing this weekend #MakeItMontco
Celebrate Dad all week long with nearly forty things to do together in Montgomery County. Attend a music fest or play, cruise in style by train or helicopter, and indulge in a meal fit for a king. However you celebrate, be sure to #MakeItMontco. Experience Valley Forge and Montgomery County, a place rich in history, a…
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Univest puts the breaks on branch expansion, shifts focus to digital enhancements
After growing its retail footprint in recent years via organic and acquisitive means, Univest Corp. of Pennsylvania said it has no immediate plans for branch expansion and instead will focus on enhancing its digital capabilities. Despite the shift, Michael Keim, president of subsidiary Univest Bank and Trust Co., acknowledged the bank would like to have more…
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FOREWARN partners with Montgomery County Association of REALTORS®
FOREWARN, LLC, a red violet company (NASDAQ: RDVT), and the leading provider of real-time information solutions for real estate agents, today announced that the Montgomery County Association of REALTORS® (MCAR) is providing FOREWARN™ for all 2,600 of its members in an effort to promote proactive real estate agent safety, according to a submitted press release. Available…
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Montgomery County Commissioners hear update on commerce department
The Montgomery County Commissioners honored professionals in children and youth services, received an update on the Commerce Department and learned the results of the county’s “Easiest Scholarship Ever” contest at their regularly scheduled meeting, writes Oscar Gamble in The Times Herald. The commissioners also were updated on the progress of the county’s commerce department by…
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Montgomery County Community College partners with Alvernia University in Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College’s University Center welcomes Alvernia University to its partnership of higher education institutions to expand its advanced-degree opportunities for students and the community, as part of its ongoing commitment to the Pottstown area. As a new partner of MCCC’s University Center, Alvernia University will offer Master of Business Administration and Master of…
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Montgomery County Studio Tour returns June 9-10
The second annual Montgomery County Studio Tour returns this summer June 9-10. Over the course of one weekend, artists across the county will again open the doors to their studios and invite people inside to explore and enjoy local art, according to a press release. [uam_ad id=”54865″] This event is free and open to the…
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What are you doing this weekend?
Arts and culture have taken over the events calendar this week in Montgomery County, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Check out these top things do. MONTGOMERY COUNTY STUDIO TOUR June 9 – 10 Montgomery County The Montgomery County Studio Tour returns in 2018 with 52 artists displaying their work at 21 studios…
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