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A Growing Force in Montco: Howell Engineering’s Next Chapter
Howell Engineering is stepping into a new phase of growth, and for Montgomery and Chester Counties, it’s a name worth knowing. With more than 25 years of experience, Howell Engineering has built a reputation as a full-service partner, guiding client projects from concept to completion. The firm offers everything from residential upgrades like patios, pools,…
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Philly Typewriter Restores IBM Selectric Flown 600 Miles By Pilot to Save Mother’s Heirloom
A pilot flew nearly 600 miles to Philly Typewriter, trusting the South Philadelphia shop to restore his mother’s IBM Selectric III, a family heirloom he did not want to risk mailing, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry Partlo of Clayton, N.C., inherited the typewriter from his late mother and kept it in his…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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PJM Interconnection Faces Overhaul Calls from Bipartisan Coalition of Governors
Several Republican governors have joined their Democrat counterparts, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, calling for an overhaul of Audubon-based PJM Interconnection, writes Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Governors from twelve states wrote a letter last week urging PJM regulators to implement fundamental changes and appoint a new leadership following the resignation of two board members…
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Norristown’s Clean and Safe Team Aims to Refresh the County Seat
A team of highly visible “Norristown Ambassadors” is working daily to freshen up the streets thanks to a new $400,000 initiative dubbed the Clean and Safe Program, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Funded through a two-year pilot backed by American Rescue Plan dollars and local support, the program is a partnership between Montco and…
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Bond Vet Brings Urgent and Primary Pet Care to Narberth, Plans Further Expansion in Philly
Bond Vet, a New York-based walk-in veterinary clinic chain specializing in primary and urgent pet care, has expanded to Narberth, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The next step is a second location in Rittenhouse Square by summer, backed by a $170 million investment from private equity firm Warburg Pincus. “Philadelphia is a…
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Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane Continues to Grow, Plans to Open Center City Office
Conshohocken-based Hamilton Lane is continuing its rapid growth and plans to open a Center City office at One Logan Square to supplement its relatively new Montgomery County headquarters, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm has already signed an eight-and-a-half year lease for roughly 8,000-square-foot on the 24th floor of the building…
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How Bridgeport’s FAST Board is Saving Lives in Emergencies
Philadelphia firefighter and veteran Eric Allen has developed an innovative tool called the FAST Board based to aid first responders in emergency situations, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Bridgeport-based FAST Board is designed to efficiently and safely evacuate firefighters and citizens from hazardous environments. “The idea originated in Philadelphia after we lost several…
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A Bryn Mawr Startup Wants to Help You Return Unwanted Holiday Gifts
For most families just when all the holiday gift shopping and unwrapping is done, the chore of returning gifts that are the wrong size or color commences, writes Ryan Mulligan for PHLINNO. This year that chore can be a lot easier with the help of a Bryn Mawr startup. Dropupp will pick up packages and…
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Caring Transitions Expands Its Senior Relocation and Transition Services to Ambler
Caring Transitions is further expanding its senior relocation and transition services with its latest location in Ambler. The new franchise is owned and operated by Brian and Jennifer Gallagher, Montgomery County real estate agents. “We’ve come across situations where sellers are moving out of their lifelong homes and had so many belongings, and they didn’t…
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Lionville Fire Company Rescues Tangled American Flag at Creative Capital Wealth Management in Chester Springs
When Fred Hubler noticed that the American flag in the yard of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group had become tightly twisted, he knew it need to be fixed right away and placed back in its flying glory. Yet no matter how much his team tried to take it down and untangle it, the flag simply…
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Kansas City Building Management Firm Opens New Office in King of Prussia Building
Kansas City-based City Wide Facility Solutions, a management company working in the building maintenance industry, has opened a King of Prussia office. Melina Druga reported its new location in the Pennsylvania Business Report. The site, at 700 American Ave. is the company’s fifth in Pennsylvania. It is located off 1st Ave., facing the rear façade…
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Donations to Middle East Earthquake Victims Take an Assembly Line of DeSales Volunteers to Process Them
In the aftermath of the Feb. 6 Middle East earthquake, registering 7.8 on the Richter Scale, DeSales University became a collection point for Lehigh Valley residents’ relief donations. Grace Griffaton reported the generous response for WFMZ 69 News. The quake’s epicenter damaged a 300,000 sq. km. region, a span that roughly equates to the area…
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Conshohocken Consulting Firm Cements Its Future in Brick-and-Mortar Office
Sarah Catalano Burlew, CEO of consulting firm Omlie Consulting, has moved into a physical office on Fayette Street in Conshohocken. Keven Tierney, in More than the Curve, reported the new setting replacing its former virtual work arrangement. Omlie Consulting helps health, wellness, and cannabis-industry clients build strategy and successful teams. Burlew has decided that the…
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Abington Firefighter’s Love of Community Fuels Her Passion
Montgomery County firefighter Jennifer Kingsberry is a trailblazer. She’s one of few female firefighter volunteers within the Abington Township Fire Department (ATFD). Leza Raffel profiled her for the Abington Patch. Kingsberry balances her public-safety duty with a respiratory therapist career and a family life that has her parenting two daughters with her husband, Sean.…
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Montgomery County Reignites Efforts to Find, Retain Volunteer Firefighters
The Main Line has been struggling to keep volunteer firefighters, but many stations in Montgomery County are taking the incentive route for retention. The number of volunteer firefighters in Pennsylvania has dwindled from 60,000 to 38,000 over the past two decades, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. Professional firefighters can cost departments up…
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Many Montco Workers See 14 Cents of Every Earned Dollar — the Highest Suburban Outlay — Zapped by One Expense
An economic analysis of 2,360 counties across 47 states reveals a notable hole in some Montgomery County employees wallets. The data were revealed by the National Database of Childcare Prices, the most comprehensive federal source of national childcare economic expense by geography. The Women’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor co-issued the findings. Analysts…
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Veteran’s Day Values: Montgomery County Restaurants Serve Up Specials to Those Who Serve Us
In honor of tomorrow’s commemoration of Veteran’s Day, a legion of Montgomery County restaurants is offering discounts and special deals to members of the military. Note that most require some form of I.D. (or the wearing of a uniform) to redeem. Nov. 10 Five Saints Distilling, Norristown, invites veterans, active military members, and first responders…
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