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Michael Baron Carries On Family Legacy with Teaching Excellence Award at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has long felt like a second home to Michael Baron, Psychology Senior Lecturer. Despite the fact he’s only been an employee for six years, the Baron name has been associated with the College for six decades. Michael’s grandparents, Dr. Ned and Ada Baron, were among the first generation of faculty…
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MCCC, Faculty and Support Staff Associations Sign Contract Extension Agreements
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), the MCCC Faculty Union (Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT Local #04272, AFL-CIO), and the MCCC Support Staff Union (Support Staff Assembly, Local #4316, Pennsylvania Federation of Teachers AFT AFL-CIO) signed agreements to extend both 2022-2026 contracts during the public Board of Trustees meeting on May 12. The collective bargaining agreement…
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MCCC Gateway to College Celebrates 17 Graduates
Seventeen graduating students in Montgomery County Community College’s Gateway to College Program were honored during a ceremony at the Blue Bell Campus recently. The Gateway to College Program and its experienced faculty and staff help students who have disengaged from high school complete the requirements they need for their high school diploma and earn college credits. Since…
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MCCC Graduate Named National Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Recipient
A recent Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) graduate just had his dream of completing a bachelor’s degree debt-free come one step closer, after he was recently named the recipient of a distinguished national scholarship. Mechanical Engineering graduate Joshu’wa Reid, of Lansdale, was awarded the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, receiving up to $55,000 annually…
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Pottstown Hospital Wins Tax Exemption in Controversial Ruling
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled in favor of Pottstown Hospital’s nonprofit status, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The high-profile decision solidifies the hospital’s eligibility for tax-exempt status, despite executive bonuses tied to profits. The 5-2 ruling overturns a previous decision by the Commonwealth Court that had sided with the Pottstown School District. The…
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Josh Shapiro Shot Hoops at Pottstown High School – And Talks Education
Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro stopped at Pottstown High School as part of a tour across Eastern PA to build support for public education funding, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury. Pottstown has benefited significantly from state aid over the past two years. Graduation is up 10%, and scores are up in math,…
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Tower Health Inches Toward Profit, Pottstown Still Catching Up
Tower Health is inching closer to profitability, but Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals are still in the red, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the latest financial report for fiscal 2025, Tower’s flagship Reading Hospital posted a robust $176.2 million in operating income through the first nine months. Meanwhile, Pottstown Hospital reported a…
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Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center to Reopen with Cool New Features
After months of renovations, the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center will officially return, writes Justin Heinz for the Patch. The center returns to its roots at Montgomery County Community College’s Pottstown campus on South Hanover Street. The interactive museum for young learners will celebrate its grand reopening on June 21. The 7,000-square-foot space has been transformed…
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Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park
Pottstown will commemorate Memorial Day with a community parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on High Street at the Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Company, 714 E. High Street, and will proceed to Memorial Park. A ceremony will follow at 11:00 AM at Veterans’ Island, a dedicated…
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Royal Farms Sets Opening Date for New Pottstown Store
Royal Farms is spreading its wings in Montgomery County, the company announced in a press release. The convenience store chain known for its crispy, golden “World-Famous Chicken” will open a new location in Pottstown on June 9, offering round-the-clock access to made-to-order meals, fuel, and grab-and-go essentials. The new location will feature 16 fuel dispensers,…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko for Axios. “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy, it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of…
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Progress Continues in Pottstown: PAED Issues RFP for Pottstown’s Streetscape Design Plan
Pottstown is taking another bold step toward revitalization with the launch of a new Streetscape Plan and Design initiative aimed at transforming its Downtown, Western Gateway, and Circle of Progress areas. Led by Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED), the project is now accepting proposals for a comprehensive design that will shape the borough’s future identity and enhance the everyday…
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Montgomery County Community College Students Receive Statewide All-PA Academic Team Honor
April was Community College Month, and four Montgomery County Community College students received statewide honors for their performance in and out of the classroom recently. Psychology major Colin Hogan, Liberal Studies major Julie Kerwood, Business Administration major Emilio Siguenza, and Computer Science major Massimiliano Simon were named to the All-Pennsylvania Academic Team. The team is…
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PAED Spotlight: Pottstown’s Hollywood Garage
For Nick Yannessa, running Hollywood Garage in Pottstown is more than a job — it’s a family tradition built on hard work, trust, and a deep love for the community. Yannessa grew up around cars, helping his father, Mike, at the family’s shop as early as 12 years old. Mike first opened Mike’s Service Center…
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Real Estate Group Buys Up Suburbia Shopping Center in Pottstown for $27 Million
Suburbia Shopping Center in Pottstown recently sold to Lancaster-based High Real Estate Group for $27 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 26-acre shopping center, located at 80 Glocker Way off Route 100, is anchored by a Giant grocery store, with other tenants including Dollar Tree, Starbucks, UPS Store, and Tower Health.…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the Full-Time Groundskeeper and Part-Time STEM Lab Assistant (Pottstown). Full-Time Groundskeeper The Full-Time Groundskeeper creates and maintains the appearance of the College grounds and the building’s exterior. Essential Education, Training, Skills, and Work Experience: Apply online: For the complete job description and to apply for this position, visit MCCC. This…
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Earth Day Takes Root in Pottstown with Massive Tree-Planting Project
Earth Day was transformative at Pottstown High School this year, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstwon Mercury. In one of the largest school-based tree planting efforts in Pennsylvania history, the Pottstown School District added 434 new trees across nine sites. The Department of Conservation supported the project with a $550,000 initiative. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for an English Instructor/Assistant Professor. The English Instructor/Assistant Professor Faculty teaches assigned English courses in a manner that facilitates student learning and mastery of course material. Faculty also participate in course and curriculum development, program and course assessment, student advisement, college service, and professional development. *This position will…
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