• MCCC Releases Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Commendation Lists

    MCCC Releases Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Commendation Lists

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) congratulates the 1,765 full- and part-time students who were named to the Dean’s List and Dean’s Commendation List, respectively, for the fall 2024 semester. The Dean’s List includes 605 full-time students. For the Dean’s List, students must complete 12 or more credits, earn a grade point average of 3.5 or…

  • S&P Revises Main Line Health’s Outlook to Stable Based on Improved Operating Performance

    S&P Revises Main Line Health’s Outlook to Stable Based on Improved Operating Performance

    Citing improved operating performance, S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Main Line Health’s outlook from negative to stable, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rating agency also affirmed the health system’s “AA-” long-term debt rating. An AA- investment grade rating is given to organizations with a “very strong” capacity to meet their financial…

  • The Public Interest Law Center Fought to Bring More Funding to Norristown and Other School Districts

    The Public Interest Law Center Fought to Bring More Funding to Norristown and Other School Districts

    The Public Interest Law Center sued the state of Pennsylvania and won over an unconstitutional school funding system, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, underfunded school districts received $500 million in new allocations and some Montgomery County towns are making great strides to close the gap. Among the underfunded districts, Norristown…

  • After Years of Competing, Two Montco Friends Dream of Joining Philly Pro Soccer Team

    After Years of Competing, Two Montco Friends Dream of Joining Philly Pro Soccer Team

    North Wales’ Mackenzie Pluck and Gwynedd Valley’s Giovanna DeMarco have been competing in soccer since their youth and now hope to join a Philly pro team together, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pluck and DeMarco faced off from their earliest soccer days in Players Development Academy and Match Fit Academy. Their rivalry continued…

  • Register Now for the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

    Register Now for the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run

    The 18th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run invites runners of all skill levels to take on a unique challenge in the scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park. Organized by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), event options include an in-person five-mile run or two-mile walk at Valley Forge National Historical Park on…

  • MCCC Biotechnology Student’s Research Published in Science Journal

    MCCC Biotechnology Student’s Research Published in Science Journal

    When Sihem Nadour made the trip to the United States three years ago from her home country of Algeria, she had never heard the name Montgomery County Community College spoken together, let alone considered studying there. Yet the now 23-year-old Biotechnology major, who lives in Lansdale, is being celebrated for her work in MCCC’s labs.…

  • Drones Fly All Over the Montgomery County Sky

    Drones Fly All Over the Montgomery County Sky

    Drone sightings that initially started in the New Jersey sky has extended across the country, including in Montgomery County, writes Tony Di Domizio for The Reporter. Reports began on Thursday shortly after sunset in Lansdale, Sellersville, and Chalfont. Facebook users first reported drones over Roy Lomas in Towamencin Township and the Lowe’s in Hatfield. By…

  • These 3 Montgomery County Companies Made Inc.’s 2024 ‘Best in Business’ List

    These 3 Montgomery County Companies Made Inc.’s 2024 ‘Best in Business’ List

    Inc. announced their 2024 Best in Business List and three companies are based in Montgomery County, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. dlivrd The Horsham-based food delivery system made the list in the Logistics and transportation category. Unlike the larger competitors in the food delivery scene, like Uber Eats and DoorDash, dlivrd specializes…

  • Drones Flying Over Montgomery County are Nothing to Worry About According to Feds

    Drones Flying Over Montgomery County are Nothing to Worry About According to Feds

    Mysterious drone sightings have Montgomery County residents concerned, but federal officials stress there’s no cause for alarm, write Pierre Thomas, Kevin Shalvey, Lauren Peller, Arthur Jones II, and Isabella Murray for ABC News. Over the last few weeks, law enforcement has received over 5,000 tips regarding drone sightings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and along the…

  • The ‘Downtown Then and Now Exhibit’ Showcases Montco’s Small-Town Evolution

    The ‘Downtown Then and Now Exhibit’ Showcases Montco’s Small-Town Evolution

    The Historical Society of Montgomery County is hosting the “Downtown Then & Now” Exhibit, highlighting holiday shopping throughout the years in different Montco towns, writes The Reporter. The exhibit honors the legacy of events like ‘Small Business Saturday,’ which aim to rekindle the interest of these historic hubs like Conshohocken’s Fayette Street. The exhibit showcases…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Social Media & Graphic Design Coordinator and Part-time Workforce Development Information Technology Specialist (Temporary, GrantFunded). Social Media & Graphic Design Coordinator This position supports Montgomery County Community College’s strategic marketing and communication goals by creating compelling digital storytelling and visual content. This role will help…

  • How Does the Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Compare to the Rest of PA?

    How Does the Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Compare to the Rest of PA?

    Life expectancy in the United States has climbed by nearly seven years over the past half-century, writes Stacker. It rose from 70.8 in 1970 to 77.5 in 2022, according to the CDC. Factors influencing lifespan range from genetics and lifestyle habits to diet, weight, and physical activity. However, where you live also plays a significant…

  • MCCC Marks 60th Anniversary with Hospitality Institute Ribbon Cutting, Celebration

    MCCC Marks 60th Anniversary with Hospitality Institute Ribbon Cutting, Celebration

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated its milestone 60th anniversary with two special events at the Blue Bell Campus on Dec. 5, just days before its founding date of Dec. 8, 1964. Kicking off the day’s festivities was a ribbon-cutting ceremony for MCCC’s new 20,180-square-foot Hospitality Institute. “This new facility is much more than an attractive…

  • Montgomery County’s Population Trend Bucks Statewide Average

    Montgomery County’s Population Trend Bucks Statewide Average

    While Pennsylvania’s population struggles to grow, Montgomery County stands out with a 1% increase from 2022 to 2023, bucking the statewide average of stagnation and decline, writes Jess Thomson for Newsweek. Surrounding counties tell a mixed story: Bucks and Delaware Counties saw no growth, Chester County enjoyed a 3% increase, and Philadelphia County suffered a…

  • MCCC Municipal Police Academy Director Reflects on 40 Years as a Mustang

    MCCC Municipal Police Academy Director Reflects on 40 Years as a Mustang

    For 40 years, Georgette Hill has been an integral part of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). Beginning as a Criminal Justice major in 1984 through her work today as the Director of the Municipal Police Academy, Hill has championed the Montco Family while guiding the next generation of law enforcement. “I’ve always had a connection…

  • Montgomery County’s Gail Weilheimer Appointed Federal Judge

    Montgomery County’s Gail Weilheimer Appointed Federal Judge

    Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Gail Weilheimer has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, reports Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The U.S. Senate approved her nomination on Tuesday by a narrow 50-48 vote. Weilheimer has served as a judge on the Montgomery County bench since 2014.…

  • When Will The Northeast Extension Project be Completed?

    When Will The Northeast Extension Project be Completed?

    Progress continues on widening the PA Turnpike’s Northeast Extension, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call. Still, travelers will wait until at least 2026 for six lanes to fully open between mile marker 38 and the Quakertown Interchange (exit 44). In its 2024 construction review, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) reported $286 million spent statewide…

  • Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County

    Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County

    Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia.  Officials have come from Lansdale and Upper Merion Township in recent weeks. Coyotes are present in every Pennsylvania county, and their population is growing. Game Warden Matthew Johnson of the Pennsylvania Game Commission explained that…