Montgomery County
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VFTCB Unlocks Meetings Campaign to Market Overnight Hotel Room Stays
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a new marketing effort to raise awareness among event planners nationwide of the appeal of Montgomery County for conference and meeting travelers. The effort’s tagline — Room for Meetings, Room for More — encapsulates the destination’s suitability for conducting business and also enjoying numerous other…
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Believe It or Not, There Are Healthy Options at Your Montco Wawa
Wawa is not the first place you think of for healthy eating but those options exist, writes Amy Von Sydow Green for phillymag.com. Here are some healthy possibilities, though choices may vary depending on availability. Breakfast The healthiest breakfast sandwich is an egg white omelet sandwich with avocado on whole wheat. It fills you up, and…
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Women’s Ice Hockey Coach Making Herstory at Arcadia
Kelsey Koelzer was just four years old when she stepped on the ice and began to glide forward with life-long passion for hockey. Now at 27, she has the experience of being a decorated player in both the Ivy League and professional spheres. Koelzer’s current career milestone is for the Division III school at Arcadia…
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Montgomery County to Receive Part of $1B Settlement Pa. Made with Pharmaceutical Companies
Montgomery County will receive part of the more than $1 billion settlement between Pa. and three major pharmaceutical distributors regarding their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic, reported John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. All 67 counties in the Commonwealth are eligible for part of the settlement. The factors that will determine geographic settlement…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation position in Blue Bell. The Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation provides administrative support to the Executive Director of Foundation and the Foundation department. The professional who fills this position will: Qualifications The job of Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Foundation handles duties and responsibilities that include:…
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See Which Montgomery County Tracks Are Among 21 Best Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Four Montgomery County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to appeal to hobby cyclists and those out for a real cardio workout by spinning through some significant mileage. Bailey King saddled up to report the story in Philadelphia Magazine. Pedalers interested in a day-long, high-cardio ride…
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Pa. Ranks Among States That Could Most Benefit from Easy-Breezy Energy Source
Pennsylvania has great wind energy potential, but it is currently using only a fraction of what it could. A new Stacker report illustrated the gap. Stacker ranked states based on their untapped wind energy potentials using data from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington D.C. The ranking was determined by comparing…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Queen Anne-Style Home from Famed Architect Horace Trumbauer
The real estate opportunity at 343 Bent Road, Wyncote, is — no real estate agent hyperbole here — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Its construction followed the design of Gilded Age architect Horace Trumbauer, whose local portfolio includes: He also collaborated with a Philadelphia architectural firm to design the iconic Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Wyncote property,…
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Legal Matters: When Is a Release from Liability Not a Release?
By Eric Wert It’s a situation everybody has been in: We are excited to participate in a local race, activity, or fundraiser. But when we show up to register for the event, we are told that we are required to sign a document releasing the property owner and event organizer from any liability for injuries…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Again Musters Support to Fight In-County Food Insecurity
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) kicked off its eighth Annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive by cooking and serving hot lunch to more than 100 guests at the Norristown Hospitality Center. The food drive will run through Oct. 31 to continue to build awareness around increased nutritional needs in Montgomery…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Prospective Enrollees: Remember the ABCs, Ask before Committing
As discussed in Part 1 of Gwynedd Mercy University’s recommendations for students visiting a college or university for the first time, the process may seem overwhelming. In Part 2, Aimee Huffstetler, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, Gwynedd Mercy University, provides a list of topic-specific questions that will help students and their families when visiting colleges.…
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Project Runway Star Joins Faculty at Harcum College
Harcum College welcomed Philadelphia-based fashion designer and Haitian native Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste, a Project Runway season 19 contestant, to the adjunct faculty ranks this year. He taught his first class on the first day of the new academic year on August 29 on the garden floor terrace of the campus Art & Design Center. Jean-Baptiste…
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National Magazine Lauds Pair of Montco Restaurants for Their Ambitious Wine Programs
Wine Spectator recently unveiled the winners of its 2022 Restaurant Awards, and two local favorites found places on the prestigious list. Nearly 3,200 restaurants from all 50 states and more than 70 countries and territories were recognized for offering outstanding wine programs. The awards are given in three categories: Award of Excellence, Best of Award…
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10 Tips to Improve Your Zoom Presentations
Over the last two or three years, most workers were forced to gain experience utilizing Zoom to continue with their responsibilities. However, it was still such a new experience that a lot of people didn’t fully figure out how to make the best of the platform. Have you seen other Zoom presentations that were lacking…
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Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival & Country Fair Provides a Bucket-List Experience in a Basket
The 2022 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon festival lifts off Sept. 16 in nearby Bird-in-Hand Pa. By the time it concludes on Sept. 18, attendees will have gazed at the sight of dozens of onsite technicolor balloons, perhaps ridden in one themselves, enjoyed a steady rotation of multi-genre musicians, enjoyed local dishes, engaged with their kids,…
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Glenside’s Carminati Creamery Is the Home of Delicious Gelato, Just in Time for Summer’s Last Hurrah
In the heart of Keswick Village, the Carminati Creamery offers up delicious creamy gelato, reports Ben Bergman for GlensideLocal.com. Co-owner Darin Carminati always enjoyed making homemade ice cream, and while at work at the Boot in Ambler, the onsite gelato machine wasn’t getting much action, so he began to learn how to use the machine…
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Some of the Best Pizza — Ahem, Tomato Pie — in the Entire Country Is Right Here in Montco
Two Montgomery County bakeries have helped Pennsylvania snag one of the spots among the ten best pizza states in America, writes David Landsel for the Food & Wine. But the pizza recommendations sidestep a local point of clarity, for when it comes to dough covered with gravy and cheese, a pizza is one thing, and…
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Towamencin Township Police Recognized for Efforts to Incorporate Mental Health Sensitivity into Responses
The Towamencin Township Board of Supervisors recently recognized its police force for committing 100 percent to an educational effort designed to inform officers on best practices in mental health-related interventions. Joe Campisi heeded the call of duty to report the story for the Montgomeryville-Lansdale Patch. The recognition came after every officer completed coursework in the…
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