Montgomery County
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John Wilkes Booth ‘Wanted’ Poster Owned by Philadelphia Area Collector Fetches $166K at Auction
A rare John Wilkes Booth “wanted” poster that was displayed on a tree in the Philadelphia area after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has been auctioned online by Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions for $166,375. Franki Rudnesky reported the artifact’s surfacing in Philly Voice. The item that was auctioned off on April 27…
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Philadelphia Tops List of Cities Where Inflation Is Rising Most
Philadelphia came out on the top among the nation’s 22 largest metropolitan areas based on where inflation is rising the most, according to a recently released report by WalletHub. To determine in which cities inflation is rising more quickly than others, WalletHub compared the 22 metropolitan areas across two key metrics related to the Consumer…
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MONTCO Careers —Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is looking for the perfect candidate for the the Accounting Instructor/Assistant Professor position. The selected applicant is responsible for teaching assigned courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service, and…
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Watch Out, Uber/Lyft: SEPTA Considers Rideshare Service in Montgomery County
SEPTA is planning to implement its own answer to Uber and Lyft, an on-demand rideshare service whose coverage includes Montgomery County, where fixed bus routes do not make economic sense but residents still want a transit option. Thomas Fitzgerald rolled out the details in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal is part of SEPTA’s ongoing comprehensive…
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This Black Hair Beauty Brand Quadrupled Sales after Opening in King of Prussia Mall
A Philadelphia beauty startup that sells products for natural Black hair can now be found in King of Prussia Mall. Zenn Hair Care, which Aurora Teasly launched in June 2020, has quadrupled in sales last year. Lisa Dukart combed through its details for her Philadelphia Business Journal story. Teasly was interested in hair styling since…
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When It Comes to Excellent Garden Suppliers, Montgomery County Is Blooming with Them
Late April is ideal timing to get the backyard garden in shape by visiting one of the area’s garden suppliers. But how to pick from so many in the field? The Philadelphia Inquirer‘s Steven White and Michelle Myers dug into local shops and found three best-of recommendations in Montgomery County. Gardening, which got a major…
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Forbes Ranks U.S. Companies for Diversity; See Which Montco Firms Emerged as Notable
Forbes partnered with Statista — a platform in Germany that provides company insights — to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives nationwide. The analysis yielded insights that Ryan Sharrow, of the Philadelphia Business Journal, distilled to focus on the Philadelphia region and Montgomery County specifically. Statista surveyed more than 45,000 Americans working for businesses…
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Forbes Gives Haverford College an “A+” for Its Financial Management
Haverford College, located in its namesake community in Montgomery County, earned an A+ in Forbes’ 2023 college financial grades. The publication ranked 900 private colleges on their “operational viability” and balance sheets. Also on the list was all the Ivies, including: Many other colleges, however, missed the boat. Private liberal arts colleges have kept…
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Piscataway Firm Buys Two Bala Cynwyd Office Buildings, Attracted by Area’s ‘Churn’ and ‘Excitement’
A New Jersey real estate firm is building its presence in Bala Cynwyd. Piscataway-based Norden Realty Investments purchased two three-story buildings: 225 City Ave. (at $19.25 million) and 15 Kings Grant Drive (at $20.5 million). Paul Schwedelson reported the transactions in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Norden Realty Investments’ leaders want to transform the office buildings into…
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Mother’s Day at Normandy Farm Includes All-You-Can-Eat Brunch and Fine-Dining Experience
Normandy Farm has the perfect gift for the hardworking mom this Mother’s Day. Guests can treat their mothers to a feast on Sunday, May 14. The Normandy Brunch Buffet will take place in the Grand Ballroom from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The robust brunch buffet features house-made pastries and made-to-order pancakes and waffles. For…
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Two North Penn High School Students Recognized with One of Nation’s Most Distinguished Scholarships
Two students from North Penn School District have been recognized for their hard work with one of the nation’s most distinguished scholarships. Justin Heinze reported their accomplishment for the Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has awarded seniors Irene Chung and Jacob Yin with Corporate National Merit Scholarships. Chung, a Hatfield native, won the…
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Local Panel Weighs in on Artificial Intelligence’s ChatGPT; Montco Natives Express Unease
Two Montgomery County residents were in a 14-person artificial intelligence (AI) demonstration designed to gauge reactions. Representing machine learning was ChatGPT, whose technological abilities include content creation. Rich Thau and Matt Steffee reported results in smerconish.com. Organizers asked the chatbot to theorize on a Beatles album created if they had stayed together. Further, they asked…
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Montgomery County Community College Names Dr. Chae E. Sweet Vice President of Academic Affairs
Montgomery County Community College is announcing Dr. Chae E. Sweet as the next Vice President of Academic Affairs. “Dr. Sweet is an accomplished, innovative administrator with commendable credentials and more than 20 years of community college experience, who will strategically advance MCCC’s academic programs,” said Montgomery County Community College President Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez. “I…
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Lansdale Catholic High School Alum Named Next Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg
Bishop Timothy Senior — product of multiple Montgomery County connections — has been named by Pope Francis as the next bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg. Tyler Arnold reported the new role for the Catholic News Agency. Senior is a 1977 graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School and is currently the chancellor of St. Charles…
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Upcoming Rally in Norristown to Address Growing Housing Crisis in Montgomery County
A Norristown public rally at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Apr. 29, will address the growing crisis of affordable housing in Montgomery County. Justin Heinze reported the event for the Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The event is being organized by the Montco 30% Project. The organization’s representatives said that the county’s homelessness rate and the housing crisis are…
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Tally of Regional Cancer Surgeries Shows One Montco Hospital Rating No. 5 for Procedure Volume
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4), a state agency devoted to containing healthcare costs, has tallied the number of cancer surgeries in the region and identified the top-five procedural sites. John George reported the ranking in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Far out front was the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, with nearly…
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Ardmore and Penn Wynne Bubble Tea Shops Float to the Top of Local Best-of List
As spring continues to unfold, summer-ish treats are beginning to tempt palates. Among them is bubble tea. Rising interest in the beverage makes the best-of list Hira Qureshi compiled for The Philadelphia Inquirer — with its two Montgomery County mentions — perfectly timed. Bubble tea, also referred to as boba, comes from Taiwan. But the…
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DeSales University MBA Program Hosts One Credit Course and Sample Classes
DeSales University is letting potential students get a “taste” of an MBA with one-credit classes and Sample Classes. The college’s MBA program is hosting Introduction to Consulting as a one-credit course option. Students interested in the field of consulting will become familiar with the field. The course will be in-person and virtual and will…
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