• Fig Fanatics Flock to Pottstown for 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Fig Festival

    Fig Fanatics Flock to Pottstown for 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Fig Festival

    Fig fanatics from across the state and beyond flocked to Pottstown on Saturday for the 2nd annual Pennsylvania Fig Festival, that celebrates the famous fruit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Visitors were welcomed by growers of fig trees who were happy to share their wares and teach useful techniques during workshops. The event was held…

  • Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team. Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment The Coordinator of Admissions and Recruitment will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing strategies and activities that optimize enrollments by attracting new students to the College. This…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team. Whether your expertise lies in advising, facilities, IT, or student support, MCCC offers diverse career opportunities within a culture committed to growth, inclusion, and student success. Theater Production Technician Reporting…

  • MCCC to Host ‘Give Us Liberty and the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment’ Sept. 17

    MCCC to Host ‘Give Us Liberty and the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment’ Sept. 17

    In commemoration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) will host a panel discussion and Q&A session about the 19th Amendment, which guarantees women’s right to vote, featuring four prominent female Pennsylvania judges and lawyers. “Give Us Liberty and the Right to Vote: The Journey to the 19th Amendment” will be held on…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Educational Partnerships Success Coach and Reading Instructor/Assistant Professor. Educational Partnerships Success Coach The Educational Partnerships Success Coach plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success and retention of Dual Enrollment students. By providing comprehensive support and guidance, the Success Coach helps students navigate their first college…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Part-Time Instructional Designer Technologist and Part-Time Coordinator of Student Services. Part-Time Instructional Designer Technologist This position collaborates with others in the College community, designs and develops rich learning environments, provides technical support and course design support, and provides professional development training. In addition, promote the use…

  • MCCC Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials for Jobs and Degrees

    MCCC Joins National Network Advancing High-Value Credentials for Jobs and Degrees

    Today, Montgomery County Community College joins the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program’s expanded Unlocking Opportunity network — an initiative designed to help community colleges reform programs in ways that improve student outcomes — ensuring students earn degrees that lead to high-demand jobs with livable compensation. MCCC, alongside 54 other colleges, will join 10 pilot institutions in a…

  • Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover

    Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pottstown. VFTCB staff and Montgomery County Commissioners Jamila Winder and Tom DiBello served more than 60 people a meal, including food donated by HUNGRY Catering, and ice cream donated…

  • Germany-Based DYWIDAG Nearly Doubles Local Footprint with New Facility in Pottstown

    Germany-Based DYWIDAG Nearly Doubles Local Footprint with New Facility in Pottstown

    DYWIDAG, a 160-year-old German infrastructure company, is opening a new 47,000-square-foot facility in Pottstown, nearly doubling its footprint in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Munich-based company, with roots dating all the way back to 1865, supplies technology products and systems to infrastructure projects around the globe. For more…

  • Pottstown Hospital Nurses Vote To Approve New Contract, Just In Time To Avoid Strike

    Pottstown Hospital Nurses Vote To Approve New Contract, Just In Time To Avoid Strike

    Pottstown Hospital nurses voted overwhelmingly last Wednesday to approve a new three-year contract, just before a potential strike, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nearly 300 members of Pottstown Nurses United ratified the contract, with 96 percent voting yes. Following more than nine months of negotiations with hospital leadership, the union representing nurses at…

  • MCCC Hosts Berks Photographic Society Members Exhibition Opening Aug. 26

    MCCC Hosts Berks Photographic Society Members Exhibition Opening Aug. 26

    A showcase of fine art photography reflecting the artistic community living in Berks County and beyond will be on display at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). The Montco Cultural Center will host the Berks Photographic Society Members Exhibition Tuesday, Aug. 26, through Friday, Oct. 24, in the Montco Cultural Center North Hall Gallery on the…

  • MCCC Receives ‘Insight Into Academia’ Magazine’s National 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

    MCCC Receives ‘Insight Into Academia’ Magazine’s National 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award

    Montgomery County Community College received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award by Insight Into Academia magazine, the nation’s largest and longest-running publication focused on diversity and inclusion in higher education. The inaugural award honors colleges and universities that demonstrate a strong commitment to developing a culture of mental health wellness and well-being for their…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Assistant Director of Annual Giving and Dual Enrollment Pathways Program Manager. Assistant Director of Annual Giving The Assistant Director of Annual Giving is responsible for planning, developing, and managing a comprehensive Annual Giving (gifts of less than $10,000) program with the MCCC (Pa) Legacy Fund, with…

  • Pottstown’s ‘On The Third Day’ Closes After 18 Years of Faith and Friendship

    Pottstown’s ‘On The Third Day’ Closes After 18 Years of Faith and Friendship

    Pottstown’s Christian bookstore, On The Third Day, has closed after nearly two decades of faith, family, and community, writes Donna Rovins for the Pottstown Mercury. The Pottstown institution shut its doors for good on July 26, ending an 18-year run under owner Charlene Palmer Wiggs. Wiggs, who took over the shop in 2007 from founders…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Part-Time Academic Support Clerk and Full-Time Custodian – 2nd Shift. Part-Time Academic Support Clerk This position provides assistance to students, staff, and other users of the library and academic support services. Essential Education, Training, Skills, and Work Experience: Apply online: For the complete job description and…

  • Anno Artem Presents ‘Marginalia: Art of the Fringe’ in Pottstown

    Anno Artem Presents ‘Marginalia: Art of the Fringe’ in Pottstown

    Anno Artem will soon present Marginalia: Art of the Fringe, a boundary-defying group exhibition running Aug. 15-31, at its gallery in the historic Pottstown Train Station (1 Security Plaza, Suite 202). An opening night reception will be held on Friday, August 15, from 6-9:00 PM. Marginalia features work that resists traditional classification and challenges conventional…

  • MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College

    Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) invites applications for the open positions of Advancement Services Coordinator, Full-Time Groundskeeper, and Maintenance Mechanic – 1st Shift. Advancement Services Coordinator The Advancement Services Coordinator reports directly to the Senior Director of Institutional Advancement, but maintains close working relationships with Advancement Staff, College IT Department, and Finance Department. This position has primary…

  • Ryerss Farm: A Pottstown Haven for Horses in Their Golden Years

    Ryerss Farm: A Pottstown Haven for Horses in Their Golden Years

    In the quiet fields of Pottstown, 80 horses are living out their golden years with dignity and care at Ryerss Horse Farm for Aged Equines, reports Tom Kretschmer for Action News Philadelphia. This unique Montco nonprofit is Pennsylvania’s oldest horse retirement facility, and one of the largest in the state. Founded as a sanctuary for…