Montgomery County
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Jefferson Health, Largest Health System in Philadelphia Region, Announces Layoffs
About 400 positions at Jefferson Health will be eliminated this week as part of the health system’s plan to reduce costs by $300 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The largest health system in the Philadelphia Region announced on Monday that it will be laying off one percent of its employees this week.…
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Summer Isn’t Over Yet. Still Time to Plan Perfect Picnic in Montgomery County
From picking the perfect spot to packing tasty treats, here is everything you need to plan a fun picnic in Montgomery County, writes Julia King for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. Picking a Park Montgomery County has some of the most scenic picnic spots. Betzwood Park in Valley Forge Park has multiple tables,…
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Three Remote Jobs for Retirees
While retirement is supposed to be relaxing, that doesn’t mean you can’t make money or stay active. There is an abundance of work-from-home opportunities for U.S. retirees. Here are some remote jobs for retirees, according to SmartAsset. Bookkeeper Average annual salary: $42,854 Basic accounting skills are required for this position, which involves financial record keeping…
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Interested in Historic Preservation? Check Out This Free Webinar
The Montgomery County Planning Commission is hosting a free lunchtime webinar for anyone interested in historic preservation opportunities in the county on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, from noon to 1 p.m. Scott Francis, the director of the Montgomery County Planning Commission, said that historic preservation offers many benefits to the community including adding character, supporting…
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It Is Not Too Late to Enter America250 PA Montgomery County Photo Contest
As a lead up to America’s 250th Anniversary and Semiquincentennial in July 2026, Montgomery County has been holding a photo contest of its historic sites, and it is not too late to still participate. The deadline is noon on August 7, 2023. Entries are limited to one per household, per category. The contest is open…
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Aqua Encourages Customers to Apply for Aid with Water, Wastewater Bills
Aqua Pennsylvania encourages customers in need to apply for new financial support through the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) available now through Aug. 11, 2023. Through LIHWAP, a temporary federal emergency water and wastewater assistance program, Pennsylvania homeowners or renters can receive up to $2,500 in benefits if their household income is below the state’s 2023 income…
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Chinese Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO Raises $30M to Expand Montco Operations
China’s CoJourney, a contract development and manufacturing organization that specializes in cell and gene therapy, plans to use the $30 million it has raised in equity financing to expand its Montgomery County operations, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financing round was led by Chinese investment holding company Legend Holdings and supported…
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Ask SCORE: How Can ChatGPT Help Your Small Business?
In today’s fast-paced business environment, small businesses rely on efficiency and creativity to thrive. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT offer significant contributions to small businesses. ChatGPT is an AI chatbot built on OpenAI’s language model architecture, GPT-3.5 and GPT-4. It generates text by predicting the next word in a sentence based on a…
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Montgomery County Homelessness Task Force Shares Mixed Reviews of Progress with Complex Issues
Members of the Montgomery County homelessness task force shared mixed reviews of progress in dealing with complex issues during the latest meeting, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main Line Times & Suburban. The 46-member body consists of community members, individuals who have experienced homelessness, and others from advocacy, education, government, and religious spaces. They have…
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Horsham High School Teacher, Mother Reaches Tik Tok Stardom for “Theater-Splaining” Sports
A Horsham mother and high school teacher is reaching Tik Tok stardom. Katy Kahn, an 11th-grade English teacher at Mastery Charter, has reached over 4.5 million likes for “theater-splaining” sports, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. Unlike her husband, Len, she’s not a sports fanatic. But that does not keep her from the commentary.…
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Low-Stress High-Paying Jobs for the Summer
It’s summer, and the days are longer. If you’re looking to make extra money for a fun vacation, there are plenty of seasonal jobs that pay more than $20 an hour, writes Morgan Smith for CNBC Make It. Here are low-stress, high-paying summer jobs. Tour Guide Become an expert in your own town…
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Neumann Student’s COVID Research to be Published in Medical Journal
An article written by Neumann University student Maria Ramunno, who conducted months-long research about the effectiveness of vaccination against COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, has been accepted for publication by the Journal of Medical Virology. Maria Ramunno, a mathematics major who graduated in May, found that “Covid vaccination is highly efficacious in preventing death from the disease. Even when vaccine design was not…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Mustangs eSports Team Adds ‘Valorant’ to Roster
Montgomery County Community College and its Mustangs Athletics program are adding a new esports game coming soon to their roster. “Valorant” the wildly popular, five versus five, team-based, futuristic tactical video game will be available for all-gender student-athletes in the Mustangs eSports varsity program to play beginning this fall. Players in the game are assigned to teams…
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SBA Loans Available to Montgomery County Small Businesses Affected by Recent Disasters
The Small Business Administration is making low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small aquaculture enterprises, and private nonprofits which were affected by the recent disasters in Pennsylvania, including the Pennsylvania R.M. Palmer company factory explosion and the Interstate 95 bridge collapse, writes Manuel Herrera for Al Dia. The loans…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applications for the Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary, Talent Management & Leadership Development position. The Part-Time Administrative Support Secretary supports the College’s Talent Management, Leadership Development and Faculty Development efforts. This Position is 25 hours per week; 4 days per week. The ideal applicant would have the following experience: They…
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Five Uplifting and Fun Remote Jobs
It can be difficult to find a job that not only brings you joy but is also a lot of fun. Here are a few uplifting remote jobs according to Flexjobs. Cover Designer, Book Launchers Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover, and in this position, you would be creating it! This…
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Get Your Cheesesteak Fix Right Here in Montgomery County
Are you craving a mouthwatering cheesesteak right now, but don’t want to trek into Philly to get one? While Philadelphia will forever be known for its cheesesteak, local shops right here in Montgomery County are crafting some delicious sandwiches of their own, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Mama Pizzeria Don’t let the name…
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Owner of Annamarie’s in Royersford Opens Second Location in Berks County
Annamarie Chestnut, the owner of Annamarie’s in Royersford, has opened a second location in Berks County, writes Donna Rovins for The Mercury. Chestnut, who opened her Montgomery County eatery nearly three decades ago, originally did not plan to expand her business. But when she got a call about a vacancy in a Birdsboro shopping center,…
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