Montgomery County
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Willow Grove Park Was Once Region’s Favorite Family Destination
After opening in the mid-1890s, Willow Grove Park and its roster of entertainment and amusements quickly drew hoards of visitors from Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs. Stacia Friedman covered the draw of this Montgomery County entertainment mecca for Hidden City Philadelphia. The Willow Grove Amusement Park was started by owners of local trolley companies who…
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Valley Forge Tourism Provides Optimistic State-of-the-Industry Report to County Commissioners
Staff professionals from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) presented an optimistic tourism update as part of their annual report to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. The Stats Mike Bowman, VFTCB President & CEO, and his colleagues cited the positive economic impact of hospitality in 2022. Data indicating recovery and growth came…
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Philadelphia-based Wine Cellar Services Will Build Wine Cellar of Your Dreams, But It Won’t Be Cheap
Philadelphia-based Zipco Wine Cellar Services designs and builds wine cellars to perfectly meet their client’s needs — but its services do not come cheap, writes Lettie Teague for The Wall Street Journal. The company’s president, Scot “Zippy” Ziskind, likes to raise the matter of money from the start. “I want to see if they understand…
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Montco State Senator Currently Hosts a Very Special Constituent
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti is set to become the first woman to give birth while serving in Harrisburg. Her distinction highlights the overall advancement locally and nationally of women in politics, as reported by Julia Terruso and Anna Orso in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cappelletti’s daughter is due in March. Her District-17 service encompasses the Montgomery…
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Continual Engagement Make Local Historical Sites a Draw for First-Timers and Repeat Visitors Alike
Montgomery County’s history is deep and significant, but it’s not stagnant. Five historical sites — recommended by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s Justine Garbarino — work continually to remain vibrant, engaging, and worthy of visits by tourists and locals. Valley Forge National Historical Park King of Prussia If there’s one spot Montgomery County…
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Data Show That When Montgomery Countians Move, Here’s Where They Go
A Stacker analysis of 2015–2019 migration patterns from U.S. Census Bureau data reveals the U.S. destinations to which Montgomery County residents are most likely to move. Montgomery County’s population has been rising steadily over the 25-year period of 1996–2021, the latest year for which data are available. The 2021 county census tallied 860,578 residents, a…
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Montgomery County Commissioners: Three, Down to Two; Back to Three; Back to Two; Back to Three
The current Montgomery County Board of Commissioners vacancy — created when Valerie Arkoosh joined the Shapiro administration — is heading toward being filled. Emily Rizzo, WHYY, detailed the process. Soon after the Arkoosh exit, the county court administrator’s office began taking candidate applications; this process closes Jan. 23. This much is known about Arkoosh’s replacement:…
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Saint Joseph’s University Announces Latest Merger with Health Sciences College in Lancaster
Saint Joseph’s University in Wynnewood is continuing its trend of merging with other colleges. Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Lancaster will become part of the university, bringing with it 2,000 additional students. Ryan Mulligan schooled his Philadelphia Business Journal readers in the particulars. The union will happen next January. The latest expansion follows SJU’s…
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Traveling Exhibit Chronicles History of LGBTQ+ Campus Activism
A new traveling exhibit, “Out on Campus: A History of LGBTQ+ Activism at Pennsylvania Colleges and Universities,” will be displayed during the upcoming weeks at Montgomery County Community College’s campuses. Through Jan. 22, the exhibit will be on display in the Health Sciences Atrium of MCCC’s Blue Bell Campus. The exhibit then moves to MCCC’s…
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Montgomery County Officials, Residents Witness Gov. Shapiro Taking Oath of Office
Montgomery County officials and residents came out in droves on Tuesday to witness Governor Josh Shapiro take the oath of office in Harrisburg, reported Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. This was not surprising, considering Shapiro’s deep roots in Montgomery County. He grew up in Dresher and will depart for the Governor’s Mansion in Harrisburg from…
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Methacton School District Students Learn the Value and Dignity of a Simple Pair of Socks
Methacton School District students started Martin Luther King Jr. Day in service to those in need, reported Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philadelphia. Dozens of Arcola Intermediate School students spent the day stuffing, rolling, and tying palm-sized packages. “Our whole purpose right now is that we’re creating these little rolls filled with a sock that surrounds…
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Six Montgomery County School Districts Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Six Montgomery County school districts ranked among Pennsylvania’s top school districts for 2022, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lower Merion School District ranked highest, coming in fifth place in the state and third place for the Philadelphia region. Next on the list is Upper Dublin School District, which broke into the top…
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MCCC Joins National Cohort to Offer Incremental Credentialing
In and beyond the classroom, people learn and acquire knowledge and skills that are valuable in the workplace but are not necessarily recognized by a formal degree. Formerly known as soft skills, these power skills, include critical thinking, problem-solving, digital and financial literacy, leadership, and teamwork, among others. Credential As You Go is an initiative…
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Legal Matters: Injured at Work? Get the Benefits You’ve Earned
By: Jonathan Young If you are injured on the job or sustain a work-related illness, you have recourse. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act mandates that insurance benefits be paid for your medical expenses. Moreover, if you are unable to work, you are to be compensated for any wage loss due to your injury. While Workers’ Compensation insurance…
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Bala Cynwyd Facility Hosts Popular Racquet Sport: Not Pickleball, Not Squash, Not Tennis
AFC Bala in Bala Cynwyd has opened the first public, indoor courts for padel (pronounced pah-del) in the Philadelphia region, giving gym-goers a chance to try the popular international sport that has been slowly making its way to the U.S. John George racked up the details in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three newly opened…
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MCCC’s ‘Racism in America’ Series Return Targets Race, Class, and Gender Oppression
Montgomery County Community College and its Arts and Culture office announce the return of the Richard K. Bennett Distinguished Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice Series presentation “Racism in America,” for its third season. The three-session virtual series begins Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 12:30 PM. This year it will focus on the intersectionality of race,…
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Montgomery County Activities for Kids: Eight Ways to Keep Winter 2023 from Being a Total Dud
Winter 2023 thus far in Montgomery County has been something of flop for younger residents: No snow, which means no snow days, no snowmen, and no snow sledding. Mother Nature hasn’t even sustained a stretch of temps appropriate for hot chocolate. Nonetheless, here are eight activities for kids — compiled by Justine Garbarino of the…
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MCCC Receives $100,000 in Federal Funding to Help Launch its Early College Academy Pilot Program
Montgomery County Community College will kick-off the new year with funding to support a pilot program to help students earn college credits while still in high school. The Montco Early College Academy recently received federal funding in the amount of $100,000 through Congresswoman Madeleine Dean’s fiscal year 2023 request for community projects. The funding will sponsor…
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