Montgomery County
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Five High-Paying Jobs That Might Surprise You
It can be hard to find high-paying jobs and competition for positions with six figures can be fierce. However, there are some high-earning careers that could surprise you, according to Jenny Powers for Entrepreneur. Court Reporter Average annual salary: $70,290 A person in this position is responsible for transcribing pretrial and trial proceedings. An…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Marketing and Communications Coordinator position. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator reports to the Director of Strategic Communications and coordinates communications and marketing efforts for college initiatives. Responsibilities include: The ideal candidate should have the following experience: The idea candidate should also posses the following knowledge and…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Open Houses for Education, Police, and Health Sciences Programs This Week
While summer is underway, there is still time to enroll at Montgomery County Community College for the fall semester. To address the demand for health care workers, teachers and first-responders, MCCC will host a series of open house events on Aug. 2, 9 and 10 at its Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses. Since the pandemic,…
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Montgomery County Woman Gives Her Friend a Lifesaving Gift
Montgomery County’s Kaitlyn Wagner didn’t think twice about helping her friend and field hockey teammate Ashley Renshaw when she learned Renshaw, a teacher near Pottstown, needed a liver transplant, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. She immediately started testing to be a living donor. Living donor liver transplants are complicated surgeries where a donor…
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Montgomery County Towns That Were Featured in Iconic Films
The Philadelphia region is full of locations that have served as the backdrop for iconic works of cinema. Some of them were shot on the Main Line, including Montgomery County, according to Ben Silver from Main Line Today. Royersford was one of the many locations scattered across the suburbs where The Lovely Bones (2009)…
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Potential Spread of Measles in Montgomery County: Here’s What You Need to Know
One case of measles has been confirmed in Montgomery County. Here is what we know so far. The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child, writes MyChesco staff. Measles is extremely contagious and can be spread through coughing and sneezing. The virus can…
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Two Montgomery County Towns Rank in Top 5 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America
Niche recently released its 2023 Best Places to Live in America and Montgomery County was represented in the top 5, with both Ardmore and Penn Wynne ranking high. Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and expert insights. Here is how Ardmore and Penn Wynne scored. Ardmore…
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Here are Some Wineries to Check Out in Montgomery County
The Main Line is famous for its widely enjoyed wineries, that range in atmosphere and offer an abundance of services such as tastings, tours, and even live music. Here are some wineries to check out in Montgomery County, according to Main Line Today. Blue Bell Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery This tranquil location…
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The Best Bike Shops in Montgomery County According to Philadelphia Magazine
Summertime is the perfect time for long bike rides, both for exercise and the beautiful scenery. To get the most out of these warm, sunny days, it is important to keep your bikes in tip-top shape. The best shops in Montgomery County that cater to all your biking needs are Keswick Cycle in Glenside, Main…
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More Sweet and Savory Eating Destinations Coming to Montgomery County
The restaurant business is booming all around the Philadelphia Region, including Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some new restaurants that are on the horizon in the area: Kismet Bagels Luncheonette Alexandra and Jacob Cohen of Kismet Bagels will be opening an expanded shop called Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in late…
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Montgomery County’s New Assistant District Attorney Is Also an Actor and Filmmaker
Montgomery County’s recently sworn-in new assistant district attorney, Jordan Rhone is not only a lawyer, but also an actor and filmmaker, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Rhone was sworn in on Tuesday, July 18 by Judge Virgil B. Walker and Deputy District Attorney/Chief of Trials Thomas W. McGoldrick. While he is very passionate about…
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These Montco Companies Made Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work
In the micro company category (10 to 14 employees) of Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Best Places to Work, several Montco companies shined, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Commonwealth Insurance Advantage in Fort Washington earned the top spot. The insurance company works with businesses like assisted living facilities, dentist offices and grocery stores…
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Bethlehem Pike in Springfield Township Gearing Up for Major Upgrade
Bethlehem Pike in Springfield Township is about to receive a major upgrade, writes Emily Rizzo for the WHYY. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently announced its plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turning. In addition, PennDOT will reduce the Pike’s width by a foot, update the traffic…
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The Blue Route or I-476 Once Caused Controversy in Montgomery County
What many people in the Philadelphia region refer to as the “Blue Route” or I-476, once generated controversy in Montgomery County. The highway which links the western suburbs to the Pennsylvania Turnpike underwent planning after President Eisenhower introduced the Interstate Highway System in 1956 as part of the Federal-Aid Highway Act, writes Victoria Ke…
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First-ever Walking Tour of Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery Coming in October
A first-ever walking tour of Edgewood Historic Cemetery, 989 E. High St. in Pottstown, is being planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. Volunteers hope to conduct three walking tours, with the first stepping off at 1 p.m. During this “Walk to Remember,” tour guides and period costumed storytellers will describe the interesting people buried in this…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for the AssistantDirector of Annual Giving Programs position. The Assistant Director of Annual Giving Programs is responsible for planning, developing, and managing a comprehensive Annual Giving program. This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement and requires a credit history check prior to the candidate’s…
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Montgomery County Students Retell Stories of Holocaust Survivors
Every Sunday for almost two months, Bryn Mawr College junior Cavan Helmering and Haverford College student Callie Rabins visited with 94-year-old Betty Sved, a Holocaust survivor, in her Lower Merion home, writes Sasha Rogelberg for Jewish Exponent. Sved, who was born in Czechoslovakia, was sent to Auschwitz, then a Czechoslovakian factory, which was eventually liberated…
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These Montgomery County Towns Have Some of the Fastest Growing Home Prices
Several Montgomery County cities have some of the fastest-growing home prices in The Keystone State, according to Stacker. Flourtown ranked at no. 46, with a typical home value of $546,376, up 4.3 percent from last year. Fort Washington came in next at number 45 with a home value of $685,776 which is 3.4…
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