Montgomery County
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Kayakers Get Back to Nature on Schuylkill River Sojourn
On the Schuylkill River Sojourn, hundreds of kayakers have a special 5-day adventure while paddling the entire 112-mile stretch of the Schuylkill River, writes Todd Haas for ABC7. The journey is not just about the adrenaline of being pitted against natural elements or the peaceful tranquility of being one with nature, however. It is also…
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The Donors Who Saved ‘Boy Scouts Tract’ From Development Have Montgomery County Ties
Just this week, the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia closed the deal that will save an adjoining 24-acre wooded tract from development. The land years ago was used as a Boy Scouts camp. The donors who gave $3 million toward the preservation deal have finally been revealed and they have ties to Montgomery…
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Greater Philadelphia Area Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters
The Greater Philadelphia area earned high marks for its efforts to attract life sciences companies, writes Alex Philippidis for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. Since 2014, GEN has ranked regions across the U.S. on which are most competitive in drawing life science companies to their areas. Greater Philadelphia took the seventh spot in the Top…
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Embrace Your Inner Bookworm at These 5 Indie Bookstores in Montgomery County
If it is easy to lose yourself for hours among stacks of books, then you will definitely want to visit these five independent bookstores in Montgomery County. Here you can find something for every reader, whether it is a popular thriller or a favorite classic. Some of these stores also hold special events for the…
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Montgomery County Is Home to Some of the Best Wine Bars in the Area
If you enjoy a nice glass of wine or two to relax after a long week, then a trip to one of the best wine bars in the area might just be what you need this weekend. Instead of just going to your local waterhole, go where the staff specializes in great-tasting vino, writes Olivia…
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The Main Line Area Is Serving Up Some of the Sweetest Water Ice Around
There is no better place to enjoy some sweet, refreshing water ice than the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The Main Line area offers plenty of shops that have concocted their own sweet creations. Here are some places to try in and around Montgomery County. Vera’s Water Ice Located at 162…
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Stock Up on Fresh Produce at Co-Ops and CSAs Around the Main Line
Fresh fruits and vegetables are essential for a healthy diet, and there is no better way to meet your daily requirements than by becoming involved in a local co-op or CSA. A co-op is a producer-owned business operated for its members’ benefit, not outside investors, writes Rachel Spurlock for Main Line Today. With a CSA…
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Montco Is Home to Some of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the Area
Philadelphia Business Journal has just released this year’s list of fasting-growing companies in the region and Montgomery County companies are well-represented. The Soaring 76 program highlights business sectors and companies that are seeing tremendous growth, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Businesses on this list have seen their average revenue growth percentage double…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Continues Leadership Role with PA Bankers
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the naming of Bernard Tynes – EVP, Chief Marketing and Impact Officer to the board of directors of the PA Bankers Association. Tynes, originally appointed in 2021, continues to serve as an at-large representative to the board and remains one of…
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Montgomery County Fire Companies Receive Funding for Pandemic Recovery
Montgomery County will provide $1.5 million in funding to 69 fire companies as part of the Fire Services Recovery Grant Program, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The grant program was created to assist fire companies in recovery from the pandemic. The average grant given to local companies was $21,724. “Fire companies who demonstrated pandemic-related economic…
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This Montgomery County Hospital Made the U.S. News Best Hospitals List for 2023-2024
A Montgomery County hospital is taking a top spot in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024. Jefferson Abington Hospital ranked number 8 on the regional list for its urology department and gastroenterology & GI surgery. The report analyzes 4,500 medical centers in the U.S. to create these rankings, using…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Hoagies in Montgomery County
It’s lunchtime and your stomach is grumbling. What are you craving? If it is a mouthwatering hoagie, then you are in luck. Montgomery County is home to some of the best hoagie sandwiches. Check out where you can get delicious hoagies near you, according to Danielle Fusaro at Main Line Today. Antonella’s Italian Kitchen Located…
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Montgomery County’s Forward Golf Celebrates the Game of Golf Through Fashion
Forward Golf’s co-founders Michelle Prescott and Brittany Bollard want to celebrate the social aspect of golf with their brand of women’s golf apparel, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. “It’s about the company we keep and the fun we’re having,” said Prescott, a PR and marketing expert who has worked in TV production for the…
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Montgomery County Is the Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania. Read to Learn Why
There are a lot of factors you need to consider when planning your retirement. It may surprise you to learn that where you retire can have a big impact on your quality of life after you say goodbye to those 9 to 5 days. Samuel Stebbins of The Center Square writes that affordability, easy access…
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Alvernia Joins Montgomery County Community College’s University Center
Alvernia University is joining forces with Montgomery County Community College’s University Center. This partnership of higher education institutions expands advanced-degree opportunities for students, employees, and community members. “The addition of MCCC as a partner through their University Center expands our commitment to affordable and accessible education in the Philadelphia Region,” said Alvernia University President, Glynis…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for a Coordinator position. The coordinator will work on behalf of the High School Programs and Educational Partnerships program. The selected applicant will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing strategies and activities to increase enrollment and attract new students. This position entails the following responsibilities and tasks:…
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Ambler Savings Bank Supports Upper Dublin Education Foundation to Enhance STEM Opportunities
Upper Dublin School District students will now have expanded educational opportunities, thanks in part to a $5,000 donation from Ambler Savings Bank. The Upper Dublin Education Foundation will use the funds to help create next-level educational experiences for its students. In the 2022-23 school year, the donation from Ambler Savings Bank helped fund new initiatives…
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Montgomery County Man Hopes to Get His Breath Back During Temple Lung Center Clinical Trial
Dennis Hood was shocked when he discovered he had the progressive lung condition Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and not just a bad cold, writes 6ABC staff. The prognosis from the first doctor he saw was pretty grim, he said, but a new clinical trial at Temple Lung Center has renewed his hope that he will be…
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