• Tower Health to Sell Two Urgent Care Centers in Montgomery County

    Tower Health to Sell Two Urgent Care Centers in Montgomery County

    Tower Health will sell two of its urgent care centers in Montgomery County to American Family Care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The two centers are part of the eight total in the region that will be sold. The financial terms of the deal to sell the locations, which include Lansdale and…

  • Two Montgomery County Schools Are 2023 National Blue Ribbon Winners

    Two Montgomery County Schools Are 2023 National Blue Ribbon Winners

    The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2023 National Blue Ribbon winners and two Montgomery County schools are among the award recipients, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler, an independent school, and St. Philip Neri School in Lafayette Hill, a school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, have been…

  • Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Secretary Visits Montco to Discuss Opioid Crisis

    Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Secretary Visits Montco to Discuss Opioid Crisis

    Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones continued her ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose crises affecting communities throughout the state during her recent visit to Montgomery County, according to a staff report from The Times Herald.  She met with Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office…

  • MCCC’s Fall Open House Events Welcomes Prospective Students and Families

    MCCC’s Fall Open House Events Welcomes Prospective Students and Families

    Following the completion of major renovations to its campuses in Pottstown and Blue Bell, Montgomery County Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to its MCCC fall open house events, on both campuses and online. The events are on the following times and locations: The events are free and open to the community.…

  • Shapiro Administration’s Secretary of Legislative Affairs Has Resigned

    Shapiro Administration’s Secretary of Legislative Affairs Has Resigned

    The Shapiro Administration has announced that PA Secretary of Legislative Affairs Mike Vereb, has resigned, writes Ford Turner for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Thomas Yablonski Jr., who is currently a senior adviser in the governor’s office, will step into the position. No specific reason was given for his resignation except that he had completed his work setting…

  • Rock Climbing Can Be a Great Indoor Workout; Here Are Some Gyms in Montco

    Rock Climbing Can Be a Great Indoor Workout; Here Are Some Gyms in Montco

    As the weather starts to get chillier, outdoor workouts may not always be in the forecast. Luckily, climbing gyms are a great indoor option when you don’t want to go to a public gym, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some fun places to try rock climbing in Montgomery County. The Gravity…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the Part-Time POWER Community Liaison position. The Part-time POWER Community Liaison handles internal and external outreach for the POWER Program. In order to gain testimonials, relevant student data and key message points for presentations, the Liaison maintains connections with current and former POWER students by coordinating…

  • For Sixth Year in Row, Montco Retains Moody’s Top Credit Rating 

    For Sixth Year in Row, Montco Retains Moody’s Top Credit Rating 

    For the sixth consecutive year, Montgomery County has succeeded in maintaining Moody’s top credit rating, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ 69 News.  Moody’s assesses the risks and rewards of bonds and provides them with a rating that can be used by buyers to make investment decisions.  Moody’s report stated that the Aaa rating with a…

  • Mustang Athletics to Form Cheerleading Team at Montco

    Mustang Athletics to Form Cheerleading Team at Montco

    Break out your pom-poms–Montgomery County Community College and the Mustangs Athletics Department are announcing the formation of a new non-competitive cheerleading team coming this fall. The all-gender team will provide lots of Mustang spirit to the sidelines of varsity athletic games and during community-based events. “It will really add to school spirit,” said Kelly Dunbar,…

  • Must-Try Fall Cuisine in Montgomery County

    Must-Try Fall Cuisine in Montgomery County

    The Main Line is ringing in the Autumn season with harvest dishes, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today, and there are plenty of places to dine on the perfect Fall cuisine in Montgomery County.  King of Prussia’s Duck Donuts offers eclectic flavors and is debuting a new fall collection to spice up your tastebuds. The new…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for the Part-TimePOWER Grant Coordinator position. The selected applicant is responsible for the consistent guiding of all current and former POWER Students and developing realistic educational plans with each student. The coordinator’s role is to assist the Director in the smooth running of the POWER program. This position…

  • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at These Great Montgomery County Spots

    Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at These Great Montgomery County Spots

    Hispanic Heritage Month this year is celebrated from September 15 to October 15, and there are plenty of authentic restaurants and bakeries in Montgomery County to celebrate the culture and enjoy the delicious cuisine. Plaza Azteca Located in King of Prussia near the King of Prussia Mall, Plaza Azteca has all your Mexican favorites and…

  • Montgomery County Search and Rescue Team Honored For Saving Woman Trapped in Reading Factory

    Montgomery County Search and Rescue Team Honored For Saving Woman Trapped in Reading Factory

    The Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue Team got their flowers for a swift response to an explosion at a Reading chocolate factory back in March, writes Gregory Purcell for 69 News.   The operation took several hours following the disaster at R.M. Palmer Company, and emergency services had to call for backup.   That’s…

  • Nine of the Most Expensive Places to Rent in Pennsylvania Are in Montco

    Nine of the Most Expensive Places to Rent in Pennsylvania Are in Montco

    Nine Montgomery County towns are among the 50 most expensive places to rent in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for the Philly Suburbs.  While the state’s median gross rent was $1,013 a month in 2021, according to Census data, the renters in the top 50 most expensive towns were paying at least $700 more than that…

  • The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage Awards Montgomery County’s Artistic Pioneers

    The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage Awards Montgomery County’s Artistic Pioneers

    A new award from The Pew Center for Arts and Heritage will be benefitting several Montgomery County artists and organizations, including Theatre Horizon, a Collegeville Museum, and a Jenkintown filmmaker, according to The Times Herald.   A total of 28 organizations were recipients of 40 grants and fellowships. In Norristown, Theater Horizon gets $350,900 for…

  • These Montgomery County Boutiques Are the Best of Philly 2023

    These Montgomery County Boutiques Are the Best of Philly 2023

    Select Montgomery County boutiques have made Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2023 List in the “Shopping and Style” category.   Bryn Mawr women’s wear boutique Skirt won “Best Second Act” after debuting a makeover to its brick-and-mortar location. This 22-year-old shop’s sleek design aims to emulate the home of owner Maureen Doron.   The premiere…

  • Penn Community Bank’s James Li Named Future Under 40 Award Winner by PA Bankers

    Penn Community Bank’s James Li Named Future Under 40 Award Winner by PA Bankers

    James Li, senior vice president/commercial and industrial lending team leader at Penn Community Bank has been recognized as a rising star by the leading largest financial services industry organization in the state. Li is a recipient of a Future Under 40 Award from Pennsylvania Bankers Association for making a tremendous impact on his institution, the…

  • Saint Joseph’s International Field Hockey Star Is a True Team Player

    Saint Joseph’s International Field Hockey Star Is a True Team Player

    During Saint Joseph’s field hockey game against Yale on September 3, St. Joe’s star player Manu Ghigliotti tied the program record for most goals and points in a game, but all she cared about was the team’s 6-1 win, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her focus is always on her team members. “I…