Montgomery County
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Norristown Native Leads Her College Basketball Team to National Title Game
Lauren Fortescue — basketball force at both Norristown Area and Plymouth Whitemarsh high schools — was a significant asset in propelling the Christopher Newport University team to the NCAA Division III title game. Maria McIlwain profiled Fortescue in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ending wasn’t what Fortescue or her teammates wanted; the Captains from Newport News,…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Jill Marsteller, Founder and CEO, CALICO International, LLC
Jill Marsteller, former Ursinus College president and founder and CEO of CALICO (Creative Advisors Looking to Improve Charitable Organizations) grew up in rural New Jersey. She loved playing in the woods and cornfields and was surrounded by love from her parents, an aunt and uncle, and neighbors who acted as “surrogate grandparents.” In high school,…
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VFTCB Honored for Work in Community Service and Social Responsibility
The Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals (AMCP), a national organization headquartered in Dallas, recently recognized the work of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) in its annual Communitas Awards program. The ACMP honored the VFTCB in Community Service & Corporate Social Responsibility category for: Rev Run Since its inception in 2006, Rev…
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Montco-Trained Chef Beats Addiction, Takes Things One Day at a Time in New Philadelphia Café
Chef Kevin Hart learned much of his craft working in the Montgomery County food-service industry. When his career was upended by addiction, it required a lot of personal commitment to maintain that professional skill. But Hart is showing himself up to the task, according to Michael Kline’s Philadelphia Inquirer story. Hart describes his early years…
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DeSales MBA Offering Information Sessions
DeSales University is offering information sessions for aspiring students. The MBA programs will be offering information sessions throughout the rest of the spring on the following dates: All these sessions are virtual and will be held on Zoom. For those interested in test-driving their education, DeSales will be hosting a Sample class on May 16…
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Parenting Education Organization Creates Support Group for Montco Moms
A Philadelphia-based education and advocacy group for families — Kutest Kids’ Parents as Teachers — is launching a new support group in Montgomery County. It’s called Moms Open to Healing, Elevating, Rest, and Support (MOTHERS). Laura Brzyski profiled it in Philadelphia Magazine. The group will meet monthly for various activities that range from educational seminars…
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2023 Wedding Biz: Lansdale Photographers List Top Montgomery County Spots for Notable Nuptials
Professional photographers may have clearer insight into wedding venues than any other nuptial-services provider, having assessed settings, both tony and tacky, for visual appeal. Angela and Drew Willingham, Lansdale, compiled a Montgomery County best wedding venue list on The Willinghams, their website. Their top ten are: More recommendations for area weddings — both in Montgomery…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Hosts Upcoming Graduate Program Open House Events
People who are interested in advancing their careers should look no further! Gwynedd Mercy University has plenty of options to choose from, with several Open House events. Speech-Language Pathology Prerequisite Program Virtual Open House People who are looking to transition into a career as a Speech-Language Pathologist, can check out Gwynedd Mercy’s one-year Speech-Language Pathology…
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How Living in Montgomery County Yields a $50–$100 Windfall over Living Elsewhere
Tick-tick-tick. That subtle elapse of the April calendar is an annual reminder that it’s income tax season, and time’s a-wasting. Although it may be a mixed bag from household to household, SmartAsset has calculated that a regional assessment of refunds may spur local filers to submit sooner rather than later. Nationally, 70 percent of American…
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Café in Narberth Embraces Different Abilities
Narberth’s GET Café, run by the non-profit GETincluded, gives people with disabilities much-needed job experience. The café has a staff of 40, some with disabilities and some without, and sees over 100 customers a day, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today It all started when Wynnewood’s Brooke and Jon Goodspeed had their middle son,…
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D.A. Kevin Steele Announces Montgomery County Use of High-Tech Ballistics Data to Curb Violence
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele — accompanied by D.A.s from the other collar counties — announced the deployment of a new crime-fighting tool, NIBLIN. Jeff Cole reported it for FOX29 Philadelphia. The National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBLIN) is a database-driven technology that analyzes the unique grooves and patterns formed on the spent bullet…
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MCCC Engineering Students to Compete in Worldwide Fuel-Efficient Concept Car Challenge
Montgomery County Community College engineering students are putting the finishing touches on an energy-efficient concept car they’ve built from scratch. Now the students are about to take it for a spin in an upcoming international competition. Twenty students working on project INNOVA — a hydrogen fuel cell-powered urban concept vehicle — are headed to the…
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Philadelphia’s Ellen Yin Is One of 25 Top Women in Foodservice and Hospitality
Ellen Yin, who owns and operates several restaurants in Philadelphia as part of High Street Hospitality Group, is one of the top 25 women in foodservice and hospitality, according to a recently released list from the Total Food Service. Yin has more than 25 years’ experience in the foodservice and hospitality industry. The restaurants on…
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We All Scream for the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
Spring weather is warming, bringing with it summer’s ice cream season. Victoria Alfred-Levow got the scoop on some local notables in Main Line Today. The good news is that some of the best ice cream shops in the region can be found in Montgomery County. Village Treats in Narberth is the quintessential “small-town ice cream…
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From Musicals to Steak Houses: This is What Makes Bryn Mawr a Popular Main Line Destination
Montgomery County’s main line town is the epicenter of everything hip. From art venues to shopping boutiques and high-end eateries, Bryn Mawr offers an eclectic selection of activities. Here are a few things to do, according to Main Line Tonight. Attend a Concert The musically oriented locale can enjoy the Twilight Concert series that…
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Huntingdon Valley Bank’s Parent Company Gets Green Light for Sale. Here’s the Price
From humble beginnings in 1871 to modern day as a public commercial lending bank, Huntingdon Valley Bank has skyrocketed. Over the past five years, it has grown from $200 million to $550 million in assets. Its parent company, HV Bancorp comes with a high price, with a $67.4 million sale to Citizens Financial Services recently…
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Montco Chefs Spring into Action to Provide Culinary Help with Easter
With Easter 2023 just a hop-skip-jump away, heads of area households may be scurrying around like jackrabbits trying to manage all the details of hosting family and friends. Given the depth of culinary skill across Montgomery County, it might be a sweet idea to hand the kitchen duty over to a pro. The following recommendations…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Hosts Sport Management Symposium
Gwynedd Mercy University has a special program for locals interested in the business side of athletics. The Sport Management Program, the Sport Business Association, Career Development and the Office of Alumni Relations will host the Inaugural Sport Symposium: The Business of Sport. Even for those who aren’t in the program, the university is urging people…
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