Montgomery County
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Montco High School Students Deepen Their Understanding of Civic Responsibility
Through a partnership between the Connelly Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers Catholic high school students, including those in Montgomery County, a chance to immerse themselves in American history and civic responsibility. Studies have suggested U.S. students lack a strong civics education which focuses on the rights and responsibilities…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of its Lively Arts Series
Montgomery County Community College is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Lively Arts Series starting with several performances this week in its newly redesigned theater on its Blue Bell Campus. Here’s a line-up of the exciting performances. Thursday, Sept. 21, at 6:30 PM MCCC will honor its past by recognizing two influential African-American women, Judith…
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Wissahickon Valley Park One of Best Spots in Pennsylvania to Enjoy Fall Foliage
Lena Pothier at The Keystone recently compiled a list of where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage, and she gave Wissahickon Valley Park a shoutout. Wissahickon Valley Park which stretches across both Philadelphia and Montgomery counties boasts more than 50 miles of trails, including Forbidden Drive, Wissahickon Creek Gorge Trail and the Orange Trail.…
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Montco Receives CDC Grant to Help Save More Lives from Opioid Crisis
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has awarded Montgomery County a $4.4 million grant to help the county fight overdoses, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Pennsylvania, including Montgomery County, continues to face an ongoing opioid crisis with approximately 5,147 drug overdose deaths in the state in the last year, according to CDC data.…
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Eyeglass retailer Warby Parker Opens New Store in Montgomery County
Warby Parker, a popular eyeglass store, is expanding further into Pennsylvania with its new store in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The store at the Promenade at Upper Dublin opened on Saturday, September 16. This is the seventh Warby Parker store in Pennsylvania. The new store carries Warby Parker’s new fall 2023 and…
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The Streets of Montgomery County Will Come Alive with Art and Music This Month
The Valley Forge Tourism and & Convention Board is celebrating the arts and culture in Montgomery County this fall, writes, Ashley Harder for CBS News Philadelphia. Montco Arts Week, which begins September 20 and runs through October 1, will showcase the beauty of art and music at different venues throughout the county. On the list…
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Montgomery County the Tastiest Destination for Everything Pumpkin-Flavored
Nothing says it is fall quite like pumpkin spice. People start getting excited about pumpkin-flavored treats even before the summer is officially over. If you are on the hunt for the tastiest of the bunch, then look no further than the Main Line area, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. Montgomery County and all…
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Montgomery County Community College Offers WEDnetPA Grants for Workforce Training
Montgomery County Community College is allowing eligible Montgomery County companies to apply for Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania (WEDnetPA) funding for their workforce training needs. WEDnetPA is a state training reimbursement grant program where eligible companies can receive state grants to help pay for workforce training. This past year, the college administered $450,000…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Student Services Assistant position. This position will provide support to both new and returning students in ensuring their success. It has college-wide responsibilities and requires travel between all campuses and offsite locations. The primary location will be on the Blue Bell campus. The schedule will be…
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Five Montgomery County Towns Are Among the Wealthiest in the State
Using data from the U.S. Census’ five-year American Community Survey, Chris Ullery for Bucks County Courier Times has calculated which towns are the wealthiest in Pennsylvania and five Montgomery County towns were among the top 50. Thirty-seven of the commonwealth’s 50 richest towns are in Southeastern Pennsylvania. In Chester County, the median income is almost…
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Montgomery County Young Innovators Make Philadelphia INNO Under 25
PHL Inno is recognizing 14 Greater Philadelphia young innovators as this year’s Inno Under 25 honorees, and three of the honorees are in Montgomery County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Inno Under 25 highlights individuals 25 years of age and younger whose innovations are bringing positive change to the region. Here are the…
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Montgomery County Lawmaker Addresses ‘Grinch bots’ Gobbling Up Concert Tickets
When ticket sales opened for Taylor Swift’s summer stadium tour, many fans were frustrated when the only tickets available cost thousands of dollars more than the expected ticket price, writes Jan Murphy for PennLive. The culprit is what State Representative Steven Malagri, D-Montgomery County, refers to as “Grinch bots.” The software jumps ahead in line…
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Conshohocken-Based Madrigal’s Liver Disease Treatment Gets Priority Review by FDA
A Conshohocken-based pharmaceutical company’s treatment for nonalcoholic steatoheptatitis (NASH) a severe form of liver disease, is getting priority review by the Food & Drug Administration according to a press release. Madrigal Pharmaceutical’s Resmeitrom is an oral thyroid hormone receptor that targets underlying causes of the disease in adults who have NASH with liver fibrosis.…
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Meet Shakeem Akiri: A Talented Clothing Designer and Peirce College Student
Clothing designer Shakeem Akiri is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in liberal studies at Peirce College, but his educational journey with the college started many years ago. After graduating high school in 2015, Akiri originally aspired to attend an out-of-state culinary school. But through the influence of his family and a desire to be his…
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Find Unique Fashions at Local Consignment Shops Around Montgomery County
If you are looking to get ahead of the curve this fall season with discount options for unique fashions, make sure to stop by one of the local consignment shops around Montgomery County, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Renaissance Consignment in Bryn Mawr is known for its frequent sales. It always has…
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It is Apple Picking Season Again, Here’s Where to Go Near Montgomery County
There is nothing quite as satisfying as walking through an orchard and being able to pick your own fresh fruit to enjoy later. It is all about enjoying the fruits of your labor, right? If you are looking to find the perfect spot for apple picking this fall, Laura Brzyski and Bailey King at Philadelphia…
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Two Montgomery Women Are Part of Growing Fiber Revolution in Pennsylvania
Emma de Long, a Pottstown farmer, and Heidi Barr, owner of Kitchen Garden Textiles, are co-founders of the Pennsylvania Flax Project, which is helping stage a fiber revolution in Pennsylvania, writes Erin Negley, staff writer for Lancaster Online. The mission of the collective is to reestablish the flax industry for fine linen in the state.…
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Schuylkill River Trail Along the Manayunk Canal Closed for Restoration
The Schuylkill River Trail along the Manayunk Canal will be closed to the public for the rest of the year as the Philadelphia Water Department reconnects the waterway to the Manayunk Canal to improve water quality, writes Brian Saunders for PhillyVoice. The Flat Rock Dam Betterment project will extract sediment in the waterway to reconnect…
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