Montgomery County
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Here’s the Scoop: Dog Poop Scooping Is a Great Money-Maker
Tracy Clevens has the poop on how much money there is in dog clean up, especially in Bryn Mawr and Newtown Square, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is co-owner of the dog poop business Clevens K-9 Scoop in Wilmington, but she has a large clientele in Delaware and Montgomery County communities where…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for a Part-Time Production Electrician and Programmer. The selected candidate will lead the in-house interns in the areas ofproduction electrics and light board programming. They are responsible for implementing the lighting design of the Lively Arts Resident Light Designer and will assist in the smooth technical setup and…
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Two Montgomery County Properties Made the Top 25 Most Expensive Home Sales
Two Montgomery County properties made the top 25 most expensive home sales within the Philadelphia metro area. Home sales may have decreased but the prices have skyrocketed, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Based on data from Bright MLS, the collective sales among all properties totaled $149.56 million. A North Wales property was…
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Uses This Montgomery County School District to Determine if Others are Underfunded
The Philadelphia Inquirer has a new way of measuring which school districts in The Keystone State are underfunded, and it involves Methacton in Montgomery County. The article uses Methacton School District in Montgomery County’s funding to compare with others in the Philadelphia region. Readers can plug in their local school district to see how…
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Montgomery County’s Restaurant Scene Just Experienced a Hot Summer; Here’s a Recap
The restaurant scene in Montgomery County had some hot new additions this summer, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Just in case you have been away on vacation for most of the summer, here are some new debuts you may have missed. Café Carmela Café Carmela, a popular Northeast Philadelphia Italian BYOB, now also…
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Support Local Artists at This Year’s Fall Craft Fairs in Montgomery County
Start your holiday shopping early or treat yourself to something special this fall at the many craft fairs being held along the Main Line, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. It’s the perfect time to support local artists and celebrate fall’s kaleidoscope of color as the leaves change in preparation for winter. Check out…
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Family Fun in Store as MCCC Hosts Whitpain Community Festival
Families in search of some early fall fun can look no further as Whitpain Township and Montgomery County Community College are hosting the annual Whitpain Community Festival on Saturday, Sept. 30, at noon on MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. The free event, open to the public, kicks off Friday evening, Sept. 29, from 5:30 to 8…
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The Chamber of Commerce, POWER Form New Alliance to Support Professional Women
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County (Chamber) and The POWER of Professional Women (POWER) are excited to announce the formation of an alliance that aims to empower professional women in Philadelphia and the surrounding region. By combining their resources and expertise, these organizations will provide enhanced educational opportunities and networking connections to support…
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These Montgomery County Companies Made Forbes Best Employers by State List 2023
Forbes has once again compiled its America’s Best Employers by State 2023 list and several Montgomery County companies ranked in the top 50 of Pennsylvania’s best employers. For the ranking, Forbes worked with the market research company Statista to survey 70,000 employees across the United States at companies with more than 500 employees, writes Rachel…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Lagers in Montgomery County
At many breweries in the Philadelphia area, there has been a revival of lager-style beer, writes Mike Landers for Philadelphia. For a long time, the lager remained an underdog when compared to the IPA in the craft beer scene. This is because lagers require a lot more time and precision to make. Things are quickly…
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Shapiro Administration Executive Order Aims to Help More Small, Diverse Businesses
Business owners and elected officials met at The Enterprise Center in Philadelphia this week to discuss Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s new executive order mandating that state agencies award more government contracts to small and diverse businesses, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. The new executive order will use four strategies to increase the share of state…
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Main Line Today’s Top Picks for Fall Concerts Around Montgomery County
The summer may be ending, but that doesn’t mean there still isn’t a lot more fun to be had this fall. All along the Main Line, there are hot concerts lined up for the fall, and Ben Silver of Main Line Today has your top picks. Here are a few to check out. Leslie Mendelson…
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Montco Jazz Festival Celebrates Women in Jazz September 20-24
The second annual Montco Jazz Festival will honor the contribution of women to jazz. The series of events have been curated by internationally-acclaimed jazz vocalist Joanna Pascale and will take place September 20 through September 24 as a part of Arts Montco Week. Arts Montco Week will also celebrate the return of Cirque du Soleil’s…
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Cheer on the Eagles This Season at These Montgomery County Pubs
Are you ready for some football? Sunday, September 10, the Philadelphia Eagles will play their first game of the 2023 NFL season. If you like to cheer on your favorite team out at a bar or restaurant with all your fellow fans, then check out these great spots to experience the game, writes Ed Williams…
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Bryn Mawr College Among Montgomery County’s Green Grant Recipients
Montgomery County is going green, thanks to a new grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to the Delco Times. Pennsylvania will be distributing $2.9 million from the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant throughout the state. It is part of The Keystone State’s plan to provide zero or low-emission vehicles to towns, schools,…
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Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board Receives Funding for Digital Literacy
Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, known as MontcoWorks, has received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to support the continued digital literacy efforts in the county. With the funding, MontcoWorks in partnership with Full Circle Computing will now be able to support four classes of foundational digital literacy programming.…
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Wawa Testing New Electric Delivery Truck from Penske Logistics
Wawa has launched a pilot program to test its first electric delivery truck through a partnership with Penske Logistics, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The convenience store chain and Penske Logistics will be studying the performance of a Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric truck over a six-month period. Wawa President Brian Schaller said that during…
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