Montgomery County
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Local Initiative Wants to Grow Philadelphia’s Life Sciences Industry and Draw More Talent
A group of local life sciences leaders have launched a new initiative to grow Philadelphia’s life sciences industry and bring in more talent, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Keystone LifeSci Collaborative was made possible by $3.4 million in funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The initiative will serve as a…
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Daryl Hall to Tour with Elvis Costello This Summer with Stop at Mann Center
It looks like the Montgomery County musical duo Daryl Hall & John Oates are indeed on separate trajectories right now as Hall plans on partnering with Elvis Costello this summer instead, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hall & Oates have been embroiled in a legal disagreement that has yet to be resolved so…
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A Mount Airy Couple Shares Why They Downsized to a Smaller Montco Abode
Many baby boomers are facing tough decisions about whether it is time to downsize to a smaller residence, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. One Mount Airy couple shares what the process was like for them. Larry and Eileen DiFranco’s move from a 3,465-square-foot seven-bedroom Tudor house in East Mount Airy to a three-bedroom colonial…
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Your Guide to the Tastiest Burgers in Montgomery County
When you are hungry, sometimes only a burger will satisfy your stomach. When only a burger will do, here are some of the best places to get your fix in Montgomery County, according to Philly Bite. A favorite on the menu at The Phil’s Tavern in Blue Bell is the classic Phil’s Tavern Burger. The…
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37th Annual ‘Touch the Future’ Art Show Honors Bucks and Montgomery High School Students
Top works of art from Bucks and Montgomery County public high school students will be featured during the annual “Touch the Future” art show, in collaboration with Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), beginning on Sunday, Mar. 3. This is the 37th year for the “Touch the Future” art show, a professionally-juried art exhibit named in tribute…
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Egg-citing Easter Offerings at Normandy Farm
As spring blooms and Easter Sunday approaches, it’s time to gather with loved ones and indulge in delightful culinary experiences. This year, Normandy Farm and The Farmer’s Daughter present two carefully chef-curated dining options to celebrate the occasion in style. Whether you prefer an extravagant all-you-can-eat brunch affair or an elegant five-course prix fixe menu, there’s something to…
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The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Will Return Mar. 8-10
The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo will return on Mar. 8-10, with fur flying entertainment, dog sporting fun, and educational programs designed for the whole family. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center will again host the event, which features many special attractions, pet adoptions, and shopping for pet lovers and their pets. “This event is the largest and most…
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Montco Life Sciences Company Starts 2024 Strong with Influx of Cash from Public Stock Offering
Life science companies in the Philadelphia region saw a return of interest in sector investors during the first two months of 2024, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One of those companies is Larimar Therapeutics in Bala Cynwyd which raised $172.5 million from a public stock offering. Larimar, which develops treatments for complex…
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A Montgomery County Official Shares Ideas for Protecting Voting Rights at the White House
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija recently attended a voting rights roundtable at the White House to share strategies for improving voting accessibility, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer via MSN. “I’m excited to share ideas on all the steps we can take to protect the right to vote, and I believe Montgomery County can…
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New Federal Funding Will Help Accelerate Superfund Site Clean-up in Montgomery County
Contaminated private wells are still a major health concern in Montgomery County near the Baghurst Drive and Salford Quarry superfund sites, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. New federal funding, however, is aimed at helping accelerate the clean-up efforts there and other superfund sites. While there is now a public water source as an alternative, residents…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Announces Its 2024 Leadership Team
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority reelected Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as vice chairman as part of the authority’s updates to its leadership team for 2024, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle via The Mercury. Phoenixville Mayor Peter Urscheler will serve as the treasurer, and the director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission…
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Exclusive: How MCCC Alumnus Seth Compas Paved His Way to Professional Basketball in Germany
From the basketball courts of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), alumnus Seth Compas turned his lifelong passion into a story of triumph, crediting his time at MCCC as the turning point in his journey toward success in the sport. Now Compas is taking his athletic skills abroad. The 23-year-old shooting guard from Blue Bell is…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including startup basics, creating a business plan, developing…
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Two Montco Creators Among Ten Local Designers to Watch During Philly Fashion Week
Two Montgomery County creators are among the ten Philadelphia-area clothing and accessories designers to watch during Philly Fashion Week, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Atelier H in Bryn Mawr, founded by designer Himanthi Wanninayake, offers stand-out pieces such as belted, kimono-style dresses and silken wide-legged trousers, all in bright, unique prints made from…
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Members of Montgomery County Development Professionals Connect Client with Perfect Property
The power of connections was recently demonstrated when three members of the Montgomery County Development Professionals collaborated to assist a client in acquiring a 3808 SF medical office condominium in Middletown Township, Bucks County. Ted Hozza, representing Situs Properties guided the buyer through the purchase process, while Scott Little of Harleysville Bank provided 80% financing…
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Former Montco Commissioner Ken Lawrence Jr. to Serve as Chair of SEPTA Board
SEPTA’s board has selected Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., former chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners to serve as Board Chair. Chester County Commissioner Marian D. Moskowitz will serve as Vice Chair. Lawrence joined the SEPTA Board in September 2011 and has served as the board’s vice chair since February 2021. He was also an active…
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Which Pennsylvania Counties Have the Highest-Paying School Districts?
Montgomery County has some of Pennsylvania’s highest-paying school districts, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An analysis of Pennsylvania Department of Education data from the 2022-2023 school year shows that by county, Montgomery County has the second-best paid school district staff with an average salary of $92,300. Bucks County has the best-paid staff…
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Both King of Prussia and Willow Grove are home to indoor amusement parks that are just as much fun for the parents as they are for the kids.…
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