Montgomery County
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MCCC’s Multi-Cultural Festival Celebrates Diversity
Montgomery County Community College is inviting the community to celebrate diversity. The International Club and the ESL/International Student Services Program are hosting an International Night. The event is on Wednesday, April 5, 4–7 PM on the Blue Bell campus. The festival will transform the first floor of College Hall into a multi-cultural celebration with various…
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DeSales University Hosts Ceremony Honoring Vietnam War Veterans
DeSales University’s Office of Veterans and Military Services honored Vietnam War veterans at a special event this past Wednesday, marking 50 years since the last troops left Vietnam, Lehigh Valley Live reports. This was the second year in a row that DeSales held a Vietnam commemoration ceremony. The tearful ceremony moved many of the attendees…
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Norristown School District Urges for More Funding before Pandemic Relief Funds Run Out
Norristown School District is one of many in the region pushing for more school funding before pandemic relief ends for the 2024–2025 school year, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. School district superintendents are worried about what is going to happen when the funding goes away. At Upper Darby School District, for example, pandemic…
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Dallas Commercial Real Estate Firm Sells Two Montgomery County Hotels
CBRE, the Dallas commercial real estate services and investment firm, has announced that two Montgomery County hotels have been sold as part of its 16-property, nine-state portfolio. MSN carried the announcement. The CBRE press notice described the transaction as a joint venture between: The seller was Service Properties Trust, from Newton, Massachusetts, a real estate…
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Montgomery County Celebrates April Holidays, both Festive and Faith-Filled
The April convergence of Passover and Easter have filled the Montgomery County events calendar across all its towns and boroughs. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has collected Easter 2023 details and presents them in this basket round-up, tied with a springtime bow. Easter Bunny Express Colebrookdale Railroad, Boyertown Now through Apr. 9 The…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is inviting applications for the Coordinator of Enrollment Operations position. The Coordinator of Enrollment Operations is responsible for oversight of processing handled by the Enrollment Processing Center. The hired applicant for the position is responsible for assisting other Enrollment Service staff. They are also expected to create a work environment that strives for continuous…
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MCCC Student and Alumni Small Business Expo Will Promote Entrepreneurs
Past and present Mustangs who run their own small businesses are encouraged to promote their products and services during a free event at Montgomery County Community College. The college’s Career and Alumni Engagement Office will host a Student and Alumni Small Business Expo Wednesday, April 26, from 4- 6 PM on the Blue Bell Campus.…
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Rally Seeks to Address Montco Homeless Who Often Retreat to Makeshift Tents to Cope
A weekend event in Norristown will bring together advocates, elected officials, and area residents to rally for more affordable housing in Montgomery County. Rachel Ravina reported it in Mainline Media News. The rally will be hosted by the Montco 30% Project on Apr. 1 on the steps of the Montgomery County Courthouse. The goal is…
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Despite the King of Prussia Rail Line Jumping the Tracks, Schuylkill River Train Project Chugs On
The blow from the halted King of Prussia Rail project may be ameliorated somewhat by a milestone development for a separate Montgomery-County relevant transit idea: the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA). An item on Berks Community Television carried the story, of interest locally because of its proposed Pottstown, Royersford, Phoenixville and Valley Forge stops.…
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Legal Matters: Tips for Keeping Your Business in Order
By Dischell Bartle Dooley Spring is officially here and that means tax time is around the corner. Are you prepared? Maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for any business, as it helps to monitor cash flow, prepare tax returns, and make informed financial decisions. Here are some tips for maintaining accurate financial records for your…
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Spring Ford, Methacton Get New Coaches for 2023 Softball Season
Spring-Ford High School and Methacton High Schools are both breaking in new softball coaches this spring. Evan Wheaton profiled the new leadership for PA Prep Live. Spring-Ford’s need for a new coach became evident last year. Veteran coach Tim Hughes retired after a 25-year run. It climaxed in the 2022 PIAA championship, a Rams first.…
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2023 Bucks-Mont Spelling Bee, Held in Ambler, Awards Third Place to Competitor from Harleysville
The 2023 Bucks-Mont Spelling Bee at Wissahickon High School, Ambler, saw eighth grader Luke Huang take third place. WFMZ 69 News reported the complete results. Huang represented Indian Valley Middle School in Harleysville. The first- and second-place winners were both from Bucks County. Priana Khant — who attends Pennridge Central Middle School in Perkasie —…
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Norristown Islamic Society Kicks Off Ramadan with Arts & Crafts
The Norristown Islamic Society observed the start of Ramadan last Wednesday in a crafty way. Ramadan is celebrated for a month by people who practice the Islamic faith. During this month, Muslims fast — that is, they forego all food and water from sunrise to sunset, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Students…
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DeSales University Is Cutting the Ribbon on a New Location in Downtown Allentown
DeSales University hosted a grand opening celebration for its Allentown location last week. University officials, including Father James Greenfield, president of DeSales, were joined by local business leaders. Representatives from Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Sen. Nick Miller’s offices offered remarks. Tours of the new location followed the ribbon cutting. “This is a mission-forward endeavor…
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Penn Likely to Be Top Research Institution for Licensing Revenue, Thanks to Abington Resident
The University of Pennsylvania is likely to once again be on the top among U.S. research institutions for licensing revenue, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines lead by Abington scientist Katalin Karikó, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, Penn reached the number-one position with licensing revenue of…
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IT Leaders from MCCC Take Top Honors in the 2023 Tech Leadership Award
Two institutions with a knack for cultivating home-grown talent through elevating existing team members and hiring recent graduates won the 8th annual Tambellini Technology Leadership Awards. The Enterprise CRM team at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell, led by Mary Beaver, Director of Enterprise Software Systems, earned the Innovative Team Award. As director of…
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Here Are Three New Food Joints Coming to Montgomery County
The Philadelphia region is opening an abundance of new restaurants across the culinary spectrum, bringing delectable dishes to tempt area palates. Many of the delectable dishes they will serve will be in Montgomery County. In fact, among the 30 new dining experiences planned to debut across the city and suburbs, three will be nearby. They’re…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted a survey that revealed that 58 percent of brides consider sustainability when they buy clothing for their nuptuals. This world-renowned bridal retailer knew just what to do. It has launched the “Reimagine” collection, curated…
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