Montgomery County
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Four New Restaurants Deepen Montco Culinary Scene — And There’s One More on the Way
If the run of new restaurant openings in Montgomery County is any indication, patrons are as hungry as ever to resume the post-pandemic treat of dining out. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Michael Klein profiled four new restaurants open locally to serve them. Catch 101 101 Ford Street, West Conshohocken This cozy seafood spot replaced a former…
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Two Montgomery County Firms Made Forbes’ Best Large Employers List, One at No. 1
Two companies with significant Montgomery County presence found their place among the top 100 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s Best Large Employees, wrote Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Forbes crowned Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, as the top large employer in the nation. CHOP made a huge leap compared with…
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This Montgomery County Brewery Has Some of the Best Beers in Pennsylvania
There’s an abundance of breweries scattered across the state, and some call Montgomery County home. With the germination of beer venues in the past decade, no hophead will be left thirsting for foam. In order find the best brew in the state, the website Stacker used data from BeerAdvocate and compiled a list of the…
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Conshohocken-Built Butter Sculpture Turns into Renewable Energy
Conshohocken artists are spreading their creation across Pennsylvania, even after it’s been disassembled. Jim Victor and Marie Pelton created a 1,000-pound butter sculpture to go on display at the Pennsylvania Farm Show. It took several weeks to construct using donated Land O’ Lake’s butter from Carlisle. The sculpture has since been deconstructed by the…
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Median Home Sales Price in Philadelphia Region Continues to Drop
Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down four percent in January compared withvthe same month last year to $240,000, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. Compared to December, January prices fell by 6.7 percent. Any relief is welcome, considering…
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MCCC Hosts 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community College’s 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition and Competition. The event takes place on the Pottstown campus. This free exhibition features 170 pieces of artwork and opens Wednesday, Feb. 22. There will be a…
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Jenkintown Woman’s Philly Vintage Store Is an Homage to Civil Rights Movement
Montgomery County’s Kimberly McGlonn wears many hats. She’s a professor at Drexel University, a Jenkintown councilwoman, a traveler, and an activist. Her latest venture is the most recent installment of her fashion endeavors. Black Ivy Thrift opened earlier this year in West Philadelphia, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. This curated collection of sustainable…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is inviting applicants for the Part-Time Nursing Faculty position. The position involves teaching assigned courses that facilitate student learning and mastery of course material. The selected candidate’s primary responsibilities involve supervising student clinical activities for the college’s Associate Degree Nursing program. The selected candidate should have the facility to carry out…
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James Beard-nominated Fishtown Restaurateur Is Expert in Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine, Philadelphia Food History
James Beard-nominated restaurateur Adam Diltz provides his patrons with education in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and Philadelphia food history at his Fishtown restaurant, Elwood, writes Jennifer Cline for the Williamsport Sun-Gazette. Diltz likes to remind people that Philadelphia was once the food capital of the country. Everybody flocked to the city to taste its cuisine. Philadelphia’s…
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State’s Tourism Office Touts a Pair of Montco Businesses in Honor of Black History Month
Visit PA, marking Black History Month and supporting Black-owned businesses, has searched the state and arrived at two recommendable commercial entities in Montgomery County. Black History Month goes back to 1915, according to an article on The History Channel website. Its February timeframe was in honor of the January 31, 1865 passing of the 13th…
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Four Remote Work Trends for 2023
While many companies are asking their employees to come back to the office, many remote positions are here to stay. Here are some trends to look out for in the remote work world, according to career agency Robert Half. Remote work is not going away In fact, remote work is becoming more popular among…
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PREIT Looks to Maximize Remaining Mall Properties by Adding Up To 7,000 Apartments
PREIT, the Philadelphia-based owner of the Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Mall, is looking to add as many as 7,000 apartments to six of its mall properties as part of a shift in company strategy, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After the Philadelphia company sold off over 20 malls in as…
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Montgomery County Medical Experts Seek to Pump Up Local Heart Health Stats
As Feb.’s American Heart Month closes, Montgomery County’s medical officials are using its waning days to keep heart health in the public consciousness. Rachel Ravina collected their recommendations in The Pottstown Mercury. Dr. Richard Lorraine, county Medical Director, cites the tried-and-true duo of diet and exercise. “[Heart health] is something everyone can do,” he said.…
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Upper Merion’s Vikings Snap Playoff Losing Streak with Upset of Rivals
The Upper Merion Area High School Vikings broke the cycle of first-round exits in a major upset against the Trojans at Pottstown High School for the District 1 Class 5A tournament, reported Evan Wheaton for PAPrepLive. Things started out dismal for the Vikings, since the sophomore starting guard had fractured his right ankle 24…
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Two In-County Drop-in Saunas Provide Bodily Restoration Without Long-Term Commitments
In general, winter 2022–2023 has felt locally more like Seattle than Southeast Pennsylvania: gray clouds providing a steady, damp chill most felt in joints and muscles. A good schvitz could be just the thing for residents needing a physical/emotional pick-me-up. But access through club memberships or in-home set-ups are either inconvenient (the former) or expensive…
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Montgomery County Prioritizes Recipients for Federal COVID-Recovery Funds
County Commissioner Chairman Ken Lawrence delivered a recent update to the process of connecting federal recovery fund monies with in-county recipients that qualify. Gregory Purcel reported the targeted entities for WFMZ 69 News. Lawrence announced two priorities: bolstering small businesses and injecting capital into the county’s fire companies. “The small business program is focused on…
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PLACE Program Breaks Down Barriers for Students with Special Needs
DeSales University assistant professor Elisabeth Felten says that teaching for the PLACE program feels like winning the Super Bowl on Christmas morning. Felten singlehandedly created and launched the Post-Secondary Lifelong Adapted Continuing Education (PLACE) program. It’s a unique offering designed for adult learners who are denied a traditional college education due to their disabilities. …
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Penn’s Mascot May Be a Quaker, but Valentine’s Day Study Shows Few Students Act Like One
A new Valentine’s Day survey of students’ sexual preferences by The Daily Pennsylvanian has found that more than two-thirds of University of Pennsylvania undergraduates are sexually active, writes Kira Wang for The Daily Pennsylvanian. Around 10 percent of the student population — or 1,008 undergraduates — participated in the anonymous survey: Out of that, 68.2…
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