Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Achieves AAA Bond Rating
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Montgomery County’s bond rating to Aaa, noting that “the county’s financial position is the strongest it’s been in at least the last six years, with improvement in 2017 that has well exceeded expectations.” “The upgrade to the highest bond rating of Aaa is the culmination of six years of strong,…
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MCCC student activist Chardanay White named 2018 Newman Civic Fellow
While Chardanay White’s backpack is dotted with buttons showing her civic commitment, this Montgomery County Community College student from Norristown takes her activism far beyond the words they display. Her relentless work educating young voters about the voting process has earned her the honor of Campus Compact 2018 Newman Civic Fellow. As a Newman Civic…
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Create a Walkway Safety Program for Your School
By Vince Del Rossi Now more than ever before, the discussion of student safety has been a trending topic within major news outlets, social media, and around many kitchen tables. Whether the outside risks or dangers be big or small, all students deserve to feel safe and comfortable while learning in their classrooms. Though certain risks require a…
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Montco legal community celebrates Law Day
The Montgomery Bar Association hosted its annual Law Day celebration Tueday, part of a nationwide effort to celebrate the role of law in society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. The MBA’s Law Day ceremony featured the swearing-in of new members to the Bar of Montgomery County during the past year,…
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Acme to close King of Prussia, Lansdale stores
The Acme supermarket chain has announced it will shutter three of its stores, including two in Montgomery County. The closings will affect 240 employees. The company will shutter its stores at DeKalb Plaza at 320 W. DeKalb Pike in King of Prussia, affecting 75 employees; 1150 Welsh Road in Lansdale, with 80 employees are located;…
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What are you doing this weekend? #MakeItMontco
Spring has sprung in Montgomery County with a calendar full of events and festivals. Dance with fairies or around the Maypole, attend a speaker series or campfire program at Valley Forge Park, and choose from a wide range of live theater and concerts to #MakeItMontco this week. INNER ENGINEERING WITH SADHGURU May 5 – 6 Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Internationally recognized yogi Sadhguru will…
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Show You Care, Do Your Share: Go Green with Commercial Mats
By Vince Del Rossi The Eco-Friendly Benefits of a Commercial Mat On April 22, many of us celebrated Earth Day by organizing community clean ups. Here at Health Mats we did a little spring cleaning in our industrial laundry facility and reflected on how important it is to keep our Health Mats building clean, safe,…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development Division is now a host training organization for the Mid-Atlantic OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Looking to serve the needs of businesses and industry in the Montgomery County region, Montgomery County Community College’s Workforce Development Division recently became an approved Host Training Organization for the Mid-Atlantic OTI (OSHA Training Institute) Education Center. OSHA Training Institute Education Centers are a national network of organizations authorized by OSHA to deliver occupational safety and health…
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Zoës Kitchen enhances ZK Rewards Loyalty Program
Zoës Kitchen, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant group, announced today enhancements to ZK Rewards, its omnichannel loyalty program that launched late 2017. In recognition of the company’s iconic stripes used as part of its brand identity, the loyalty program will now comprise of a points-based program that gives guests the chance to earn “ZK Stripes.” Guests…
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Summer Cooking Camp coming to Central Montco Tech
So your young culinarian isn’t sure if he or she prefers cooking or baking at this point? How about letting them learn it all? For seven weeks this summer, Central Montco Technical High School will be the home of a kid-friendly kitchen for budding chefs ages 9 to 15. What will make the kitchen a place…
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Ainsley’s Angels Race will spread message of inclusion in Montco
Ainsley’s Angels Inaugural Yellow Stairway 6K/12K will roll into Montgomery County on May 12 with some help from Lansdale law firm Dischell Bartle Dooley. The Lansdale law firm is the presenting sponsor for one of the newest races on the Ainsley’s Angels Race Series circuit. The 6K/12K begins at 8:30 a.m. May 12 in the…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some super Montco happenings
The weather is warm and Montco is ready with a full schedule of events. Check out a live performance, solve a murder mystery or don your cape for Comic Con!, along with 15 more super things to do this week in Montgomery County, according to Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board THE GREAT PHILADELPHIA COMIC CON! April 27 – 29 Greater Philadelphia…
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Malvern Bancorp’s 2nd quarter results possess ‘Fundamental Strength’
Malvern Bank, National Association has reported operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018. Net income amounted to $2.0 million or $0.31 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, an increase of $0.8 million, or 72.5 percent, as compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.18…
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MCCC coaches win EPAC Coach of the Year awards
Montgomery County Community College men’s soccer coach Tom Haney of Philadelphia and women’s basketball coach Mark McDonnell of Phoenixville were selected as the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) Coaches of the Year. The head coaches of each sport vote by ballot to determine an EPAC Coach of the Year winner. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Haney, a retired…
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Montgomery Bar Association launches pilot program with MONTCO.TODAY
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) is teaming-up with MONTCO.TODAY to launch a new pilot program called “Ask a Real Lawyer.” The new program hopes to provide a safe platform where county residents and business owners can pose questions to real, local lawyers who have first-hand experience working in our courts, and familiarity with local rules,…
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Montco Victim Services presents 2018 Leadership Awards, fundraising auction
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County, Inc. invites you to its 2018 Matty Muir & VSC Leadership Awards Luncheon and Silent Auction, on Sunday, May 6, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the William Penn Inn in Gynedd, Pa. All proceeds to benefit VSC services. The VSC Leadership Award is presented to a leader of…
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First Priority Bank announces strong first-quarter results
First Priority Bank reported that net income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 totaled $762,000, or $0.10 per basic and fully diluted common share, inclusive of merger-related costs totaling $92,000. Comparatively, net income for the first three months of 2017 totaled $782,000, or $0.11 per basic and fully diluted common share. At March…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development offers new Pipeline Mechanic Program
The need to replace aging pipeline infrastructure and an increase in new construction is generating a high demand for skilled pipeline mechanics in the Philadelphia region and across the country. To train people for these careers, Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division is offering an 11-week Gas Distribution Pipeline Mechanic Program starting May…
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