Montgomery County
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Montgomery County to Allocate $5 Million to Help the Homeless, Develop Affordable Housing
After the shuttering of the only shelter for single adults in Montgomery County, there has been a gap in services for the homeless population. That is about to change, thanks to a federal COVID-19 relief package. Five million dollars in federal funding from the 2021 Annual Action Plan will be allocated toward affordable housing and…
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Montgomery County Commissioner Announces New Director of Health and Human Service
Dr. Tamra Williams has been appointed Montgomery County’s Director of Health and Human Service. MediaNews Group carried the details. Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Chair Ken Lawrence made the announcement. “I am pleased to welcome Dr. Williams to the county, and I look forward to working with her to oversee programs and services helping some…
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Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine
Citadel Credit Union has earned some high praise from Fortune this month. Not only has Citadel been named one of the nation’s 10 best banks and credit unions for February 2023 by Fortune Recommends — the global media organization’s independent arm dedicated to helping readers make smart decisions about the financial and business-related products they…
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SCORE Mentors Help Bucks County Healthcare Consultant Differentiate Her Business
After providing at-home care for her ailing husband for more than two decades, Lisa Cassidy set out to empower both patients and healthcare workers to receive and give the best care possible. Facilitating Connections In launching Bucks County-based Empowering Care Solutions, LLC in the fall of 2021, she aimed to connect healthcare workers more easily…
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MCCC Provides Free Dental Hygiene for Kids April 7
Montgomery County Community College is cleaning teeth free of cost. On April 7 between 8 AM to 1 PM, parents can accompany their children (ages 1–17) to the college’s dental hygiene clinic. These free services include a dental exam, teeth cleaning, x-rays, sealants, and fluoride treatment. All treatments are supervised by licensed dentists and dental…
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Some of Philly’s Best Choices for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Are Right Here in Montco
A really good grilled cheese sandwich is the ultimate comfort food, and Montgomery County has some of the best on offer in the entire region, write Alexandra Jones and Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé for Philadelphia Magazine. Melt Shop in King of Prussia has a heavenly grilled cheese sandwich stuffed with truffle oil, Buffalo chicken, or burger patties.…
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Once a Pennsylvania Pest, Spotted Lanternflies Infiltrate Canada
Canada is sounding the alarm on spotted lanternflies, that invasive species whose annual appearance in the Philadelphia area is met with a mix of environmental concern and public weariness. The Canadian finding was announced in a staff report from The Sudbury Star, an Ontario publication. Spotted lanternflies “threatens many of our native tree species, including…
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Big Feats for Bigfoot, Latest Sighting Reported in Pennsylvania Woods
Bigfoot researchers are hailing the unusual findings of a former police officer deep in the Pennsylvania woods as the latest sighting of the mythical beast, writes Justin Heinze for Across Pennsylvania Patch. The man spotted large footprints with nearly four feet between them near the town of Indiana, around 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. “The…
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Single in the Suburbs: Four Montco Communities Noted for Friendliness
Four Montgomery County places are among the ten best Philadelphia suburbs that are singles-friendly, according to a recently released report by Movoto. The ranking was determined using data from AreaVibes, WalkScore.com, the U.S. Census, and business listings. Singles-friendly criteria that were used include unmarried population and singles amenities per capita, among others. Ardmore ranked highest…
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Four Montco Communities Need Adult Mentors to Guide Teens from Legal Troubles
Four Montgomery County communities are in need of adult volunteers to join area Youth Aid Panels (YAP). Joe Zlomek explained the details in The Sanatoga Post. Willing participants will aid the district attorney’s office in giving a second chance to youths between ages 10–18. There are 30 YAPs operating at present, involving 160 adult volunteers.…
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Montco. Chesco. Delco. Bucksco. Whose Residents’ Life Expectancies Are Longest?
A recent Stacker analysis, augmented by data from the University of Wisconsin, revealed life expectancy data on a region-by-region basis. On the macro level, Americans’ number of golden years rose by roughly a decade in the 1960–2019 span, registering now at an average life of 79 years. Greater longevity can be attributed to improved health…
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Brand Relocations: Philly Proprietors Heed Migratory Call of Montgomery County Addresses
A geographic, commerce-related, post-pandemic trend, brand relocations to Montgomery County, caught the attention of journalist Sandy Smith, who provided details on it in Philadelphia Magazine. In response to ongoing suburban shopper reluctance to travel to Center City for goods or services, well-established Philly brands are coming to them. These moves, comprising both relocations and additional…
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DeSales University Hosts February and March Info Sessions
2023 is the year to pursue educational aspirations. DeSales University’s upcoming information sessions allow prospective students the chance to pursue one of the 14 MBA concentrations, One Credit Courses and certificate options, or an MS in Business Analytics. The first no-obligation MBA info session is on Feb. 15 at 6 PM on Zoom. For an…
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National Ranking Results in Solo Honor for Montgomery County
A Stacker-Niche study examined each U.S. state in an attempt to determine its best county. ABC 17 News, Columbia, Mo., carried the results. Evaluating factors in counties’ quality-of-life assessment included: No surprise to MONTCO Today readers, Montgomery County was named best in Pa., based on the following statistics: Celebrated historical assets here included Valley Forge…
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National Golf Expert Views Super Bowl Rivalry; Montgomery County Dominates
In the run-up to Super Bowl LVII, the Philadelphia v. Kansas City rivalry goes way beyond what happens on the gridiron. Best foods, best fans, best mascots are all up for side-by-side comparison. Jim Young, of AmateurGolf.com, did an East Coast/Great Plains rivalry look at golf. Young started with the superstars that hail from each…
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Gov. Shapiro Included a Montco Favorite in Super Bowl Bet with Kansas City Counterpart
A friendly — but passionate — Super Bowl LVII bet had Gov. Josh Shapiro risking a Montgomery County delicacy. Pat Loeb and Jim Melwert of KYW Newsradio reported the local delights he’ll unfortunately now be paying up with. These public-servant Super Bowl wagers are a long-standing tradition that generally involves a trademark dish. But not…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is taking applications for a new position. The part-time KEYS Clerk position is grant-funded and temporary. The selected applicant would be responsible for providing clerical, data entry, and scheduling for the KEYS program. The KEYS (Keystone Education Yields Success) program supports students in academic endeavors and provides assistance in fulfilling degrees…
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Nationwide Ranking Service Lists 2023 Best Hospitals: Three Montco Sites Rank Tops
Healthgrades, the Denver-based national medical service analytics firm, has issued its 2023 rankings for best hospitals. The company’s statisticians examined the clinical performance of 4,500 U.S. hospitals across 31 common procedures and conditions. They included maladies such as: “With these awards, we are helping consumers identify the highest quality care in their community by celebrating…
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