Montgomery County
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More Montgomery County ZIP Codes Join Philadelphia’s $1 Million Neighborhoods
Four new ZIP Codes have joined Philadelphia’s $1 million neighborhoods club over the last three years, bringing the total to seventeen, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. A recent Zillow report defined a $1 million zip code as a neighborhood that has at least ten percent of its homes valued in the seven figures or…
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MONTCO Careers – Montgomery County Community College
With campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown, Montgomery County Community College has been serving the educational and workforce development needs of the county for more than 50 years, offering more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs. Director, Dental Hygiene Program This position selects, directs, supervises, and evaluates professional and support staff assigned to the…
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Businesses Flock to Suburbs in Search of Affordable Office Space
Businesses are leaving urban centers and opting for the suburbs as it provides the work-life balance that many millennial’s strive for, writes Lara O’Keefe for Bisnow. This shift has led to some suburban office space markets outpacing downtown centers. According to the CBRE, the main reason is that people want to work near stores and…
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The Desmond to Host Its Annual Cigar Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 7
Gather with fellow cigar enthusiasts out on the terrace at The Desmond in Malvern at is annual Cigar Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 7 from 6:30-9:30 PM. This elaborate evening of incredible food, top-shelf cigars, and great friends always makes for a truly unforgettable experience. This year’s event will feature Montecristo and Romeo y Julieta…
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Wayne’s Pipeline Taco Looking to Expand as Sales Boom
Wayne’s Pipeline Taco is riding high with sales for this year expected to exceed $1 million and is now looking to open three more locations, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant offers healthy tacos made with grass-fed beef and natural ingredients, as well as a menu that is 85 percent gluten…
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Seven of Nine Residences Designed by Famous Architect Louis Kahn are in Montgomery County
The famous architect, Louis Kahn, only designed nine residences during his lifetime, seven of which are in Montgomery County, writes Curbed. Kahn’s earliest residential commission was the 1940 Jesse and Ruth Oser House in Elkins Park. Situated on the former estate of J.B. Stetson, the hat baron, the location presented Kahn with some design challenges.…
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Flourtown’s Stable Tables Creates Unique Furniture from Reclaimed Wood
After getting burned out working in telecommunications, John Duffy founded Flourtown’s Stable Tables and began his true calling, creating unique tables from reclaimed wood, writes Lew Larason for Montco Homes, Gardens & Lifestyle. The idea for his business came when Duffy returned to the Philadelphia area and went into real estate with his friend Chris…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Montco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a kind of house-hunting frenzy that some experts say they have never seen before: The number of homes for sale is at record-low levels, and buyers are becoming…
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Suburban Philadelphia Commercial Real Estate Is Hotter Than Ever
What started as big-name REITs dumping their office portfolios in the suburbs over recent years has now taken on a life of its own. Demand for suburban office real estate is now eclipsing the sales activity in Center City, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by Natalie Kostelni. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “The market is vibrant…
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Colleges and Universities Reaching Into Their Pockets for eSports Talent
What was once seen as a major distraction on college campuses is now viewed as an asset for university athletics. The rise of competitive electronic gaming has sparked the creation of popular club teams, a few varsity programs and an increasing offering of college scholarship money. “eSports is quickly on its way to becoming a…
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New Study Shows Our Local Real Estate Market Is Enamored with Jacuzzis
New data has revealed that Jacuzzis and hot tubs are huge selling points in the suburban Philadelphia real estate market, and they, much like swimming pools in markets that have longer summers, add tremendous value to a home. The Montgomery County-Bucks County-Chester County Market ranks third among the 100 largest metros in the nation in…
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Ardent Credit Union to Host Free Workshop on Stress Management
Are you feeling overworked, over scheduled, and overwhelmed? Ardent Credit Union is hosting a free Stress Management Workshop on Thursday, Aug. 17 at its Oaks branch, located at 110 Black Rock Road. Emi Kirschner, the co-author of Get Results! Learn the Fast Track to Success in Life and Business who specializes in stress management, will…
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MONTCO Careers – High Availability Inc.
With a location in Audubon, High Availability, Inc. is a premier solution provider and integrator of data center products and cloud services, solving complex business challenges by architecting and implementing forward-thinking technical solutions. Senior Account Executive This position develops a sales pipeline in the Mid-Atlantic area, owns and coordinates all aspects of the sales cycle, and monitors…
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Harriton, Lower Merion, Wissahickon Tops Montco Contingent of Best High Schools
Harriton Senior High School led a group of four Montgomery County schools that ranked in the statewide top 15 in the latest public high school rankings for Pennsylvania, and seven more joined them in the top 50. Based on academics, diversity, teachers, college prep, clubs and activities, and health and safety as determined by U.S.…
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With Focus on Hospitals, Local Government and Corporations, BB&T to Continue Philadelphia Region Expansion
BB&T, the newcomer to the Philadelphia region banking scene, is planning to open more branches in the area over the next three years, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for Philly.com. BB&T Philadelphia is led by Scott R. Gamble, whose roots are in lending to small businesses at institutions such as Continental, Prime, and Susquehanna. BB&T entered…
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Gala of NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs Set for Sept. 28
On Thursday, Sept. 28, NAWBO Philadelphia Center for Advancing Entrepreneurs (PCAE) will host its 2nd Annual Gala Reception to honor Emily Bittenbender, Managing Partner of Bittenbender Construction. Bittenbender will be receiving PCAE’s Annual Innovators Award, which honors a leader in the Greater Philadelphia Area for dedication to advancing entrepreneurs and the community. The Gala raises…
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King of Prussia Mall Has Concierge Bot That Offers Real-Time Tips to Shoppers
Simon Property Group is boosting its efforts to draw shoppers away from e-commerce and back to its malls by adding concierge bots to all of its properties, writes Suzette Parmley for Philly.com. The fully integrated Facebook Messenger bot provides shoppers with real-time tips and information as they shop at locations such as King of Prussia…
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Manor College Partners with StraighterLine, Provides Students with More Course Flexibility
Manor College, which boasts the best-priced tuition of any Catholic college in Pennsylvania, has partnered with StraighterLine, the leading provider of affordable, online courses that earn college credit. This partnership will provide students a cost-effective and flexible way to complete general education courses online. StraighterLine’s reasonable online courses will now be offered to students at…
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