Montgomery County
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PJW Restaurant Group’s Pour House Chain to ‘Graduate’ to a New Look and Feel in 2024
The New Year will bring a new look and feel to PJW Restaurant Group’s Pour House Chain in an effort to differentiate it from its P.J. Whelihan’s concept, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two brands have always shared a similar casual atmosphere and menu, but starting February 1, the three Pour House…
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Prioritize Your Health: Your Guide to Healthcare in Montgomery County
Don’t let the fast pace of the holiday season keep you from taking care of your health. Too much stress and a lack of sleep can hurt your health. And you should never ignore signs of a serious condition like a heart attack or stroke. As a reminder to make sure you and your loved…
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Where to Go Ice Skating Around Montgomery County This Winter
It is time to lace up your ice skates and have some winter fun around Montgomery County. Gina Lizzo has curated a guide for the best ice skating rinks around the Main Line for Main Line Today. Here is a sampling. Oaks Center Ice Located at 100 Pennco Road in Oaks, Oaks Center Ice offers…
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Montgomery County a Leader in the Plastic Bag Ban Movement
Montgomery County has proven to be a leader both regionally and nationally when it comes to enacting bans on single-use plastics at the local level, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The county is home to nine out of 21 municipalities in Pennsylvania that have issued some sort of plastic ban. “Plastic bags are the poster…
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From Skippack to Ambler, Montgomery County Shops Offer Unique Holiday Gift Ideas
Avoid the stress of doing your holiday shopping at busy malls and embrace a quainter way to prepare for the holiday season, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. Shops in Skippack and Ambler offer a more intimate shopping experience with their unique gift selections. In Ambler, must-stops include Beyond The Jewel Box, a family-owned full-service jewelry…
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King of Prussia Students Help Decorate a Local Charity’s Christmas Tree
Students at Mother Teresa Catholic School in King of Prussia wanted to thank local charity BLOCS for offering need-based scholarships to students, so they decided to help decorate the charity’s tree, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. BLOCS which stands for “Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools” provides about 17,000 scholarships each year to school children…
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Let Someone Else Do the Cooking: Christmas Catering in Montgomery County
Does the holiday season always stress you out with all the shopping and gift wrapping, not to mention all the cooking? Enjoy your holidays more fully this year by having someone else do the cooking for you, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some Montgomery County restaurants offering Christmas catering. Carlino’s Market…
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Looking for the Perfect Winter Date Night? Montco Has Everything You Need
As the nights get colder and darker, it is the perfect time to snuggle up with your special someone. But every now and again, it is fun to do a night out on the town, even in the winter, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. In Montgomery County and the surrounding Main Line area,…
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Montgomery County Seeks Funding for Initiatives to Mitigate Homelessness
Last month, Montgomery County applied for $1.5 million in state grant funding to support initiatives to mitigate homelessness, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The funding from the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund could benefit at least 300 households, according to Kayleigh Silver, Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of…
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Delicious Eats: Your Guide to Dining in Towns Around Montgomery County
The editors at Main Line Today have curated a comprehensive guide of Main Line’s finest restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and wineries. Here is a sampling of the hot spots around Montgomery County. Bala Cynwyd Citron & Rose Tavern at 261 Montgomery Avenue offers a modern take on Eastern European Jewish classics. Core de Roma at 201…
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These Local Holiday Events Are Guaranteed to Get You in the Spirit of the Season
With the holiday season in full swing, there are plenty of events around Montgomery County to get you into the spirit of the season, writes Vince Carey for the Main Line Times & Suburban. Hanukkah in Manayunk kicked off with the 8 Crazy Nights Giveaway Contest on Instagram. Additionally, there are several giveaways available on…
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Many of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs Have Montco Ties
From mergers and acquisitions to capital projects, chief executive officers must handle challenging projects with finesse, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Every year, the Philadelphia Business Journal honors CEOs who are inspiring trailblazers in their industry. This year’s group of Most Admired CEOs includes seven leaders with ties to Montgomery County. All…
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Operation Holiday Helps Montgomery County Families with Food and Children’s Gifts
Started in 1991 at The Mercury in Pottstown, Operation Holiday continues to serve thousands of families throughout Berks, Chester, and Montgomery counties, writes MediaNews Group. Every dollar in donations helps local families with food and gifts for children during the holiday season. The goal is to make sure that families have food on the table…
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VFTCB Sets Freedom from Hunger Record with 100K Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 9th Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has set an organizational record, and surpassed its 60,000-pound goal, by raising the monetary equivalent of more than 100,000 pounds of food. That means the VFTCB’s total contribution for 2023 (combined with the spring drive) was 132,044. The fundraiser has contributed…
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U.S. News Ranks Hospitals Based on Maternity Care, See How Montco Hospitals Measure Up
Two Montgomery County hospitals earned “high performing status” from U.S. News & World Report for maternity care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, 11 Philadelphia-area hospitals had high scores. U.S. News evaluated 680 hospitals nationwide focusing on the quality of labor and delivery services. Only 18 local hospitals submitted data to U.S. News…
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A Montgomery County Professor Will Compete in Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions
6abc recently surprised Melissa Klapper, who lives in Montgomery County and teaches history at Rowan University, with exciting news, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Klapper has been invited to participate in Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions after becoming a three-game winner on “Jeopardy!” back in March. Her winnings totaled $59,100. Melissa Klapper had been waiting to…
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MONTCO Careers — MCCC
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for the Spanish Adjunct Faculty position. This position teaches assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service and professional development. This position requires the candidate to…
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Adapting with Agility: How Montgomery County Community College Faces State Funding Challenges Head On
As Pennsylvania community colleges are grappling with a financial challenge due to withheld state funding, Montgomery County Community College is getting creative, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite Governor Josh Shapiro signing the budget, the legislature hasn’t passed the required code bills, affecting about 230,000 students statewide. This is causing Montgomery County Community…
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