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Montco DA: Drug-trafficking ring dismantled following wiretap investigation
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and other local, state and federal authorities announced Friday that eight leaders of a drug- trafficking organization that was distributing heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs in Montgomery, Philadelphia and Chester counties have been charged. On Nov. 1, police arrested George King, 50, Foster B. Moore, 47, and Richard…
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Taste of Bucks-Mont today at Warrington Country Club
A Taste of Bucks-Mont highlights the area’s best food, wine, beer, and spirits while raising money for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association (PRLA) Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Philadelphia Chapter. 10[gap height=”10″] The 2018 Taste of Bucks-Mont is Thursday, November 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Warrington…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board luncheon breaks record
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) hosted their largest member luncheon in history at the newly renovated Great Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. With more than 600 hospitality industry partners and Montgomery County companies in attendance, the VFTCB dazzled guests with a tail-wagging appearance by National Dog Show competitors and featured video premieres…
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The magic behind the mega deal between Bryn-Mawr based Aqua America and Peoples
The hot mega deal between Aqua America and Peoples has been simmering for quite some time. Aqua CEO Chris Franklin had come to know Steelriver Infrastructure Partners, Peoples’ owners, over the past several years. Franklin had also formed a relationship with Peoples CEO Morgan O’Brien talking about mainly operational issues, as both Aqua and Peoples are big players in…
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Former PGA president Jack Connelly tops list of inductees to Pa Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter
The Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Montco Chapter is proud to announce and honor a deep, deserving and impactful class of individuals whose accomplishments will be celebrated among friends, teammates, family, fans and admirers Friday October 26th, 2018 at the Valley Forge Casino Resort, 1160 First Avenue King of Prussia. We congratulate those being honored…
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St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children receives the 2019 Women’s Choice Award
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has been named as a Best Children’s Hospital and America’s Best Children’s Hospitals for Emergency Care List by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. This is the second year in a row St. Christopher’s received both honors. 2016 was the first year St. Christopher’s…
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Aqua America casts $4.3 Billion bid for Pittsburgh company
Bryn Mawr based Aqua America is poised to purchase Pittsburgh’s Peoples Gas for $4.3 billion Aqua America Inc. said it would purchase the Pittsburgh-based gas company in an “all-cash transaction” and assume about $1.3 billion in Peoples’ debt. The transaction is not expected to have any impact on rates, according to Aqua America, writes Bob…
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Montco boasts wealthiest zip code in the region
Probably no surprise to most of our readers, but Montgomery County is officially home to the wealthiest neighborhood _ based on median family income _ in the Philadelphia region. Several other Montgomery County zip codes made the list as well, check them out here. An American City Business Journal analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data…
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Steak ‘n Shake now open in West Norriton
There’s no mistaking the top menu items on the newest eatery to open in the Norristown area. The name Steak ‘n Shake perfectly sizes up the straightforward American fare of burgers, fries and handmade milkshakes that are the specialty of the quick-serve restaurant helping to revitalize Main Street in Jeffersonville. With lines forming all day…
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New and aspiring entrepreneurs can compete for startup funds at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College launched the next round of its Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund Competition on Oct. 16, inviting entrepreneurs to compete for funding to launch or grow their businesses. To kick off the competition, the College invited Richard Thompson, founder and former CEO of American Italian Pasta Company, The Meow Mix Company…
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Tech Talk: Horse blinders for office workers?
Employers will try just about anything to keep employees focused and producing, but is a new product similar to blinders used on horses going too far? Open offices, all the rage earlier in this cycle, are starting to lose their luster. Studies conducted in recent years have found modern open-plan office designs to actually limit employee engagement…
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Techni-Tool commits to long term lease renewal
Sometimes you don’t have to look too far when it comes to leasing space in Montgomery County. Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has announced that Managing Director Justin Bell and Senior Managing Director Neil Shupak recently represented T-Squared Realty, LLC, the landlord of 1547 N. Trooper Road in Worcester, with a 120,000-square-foot, long-term lease renewal for a longstanding tenant, Techni-Tool, writes philadelphia.citybizlist.com. [uam_ad…
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62nd Annual Philadelphia Heart Ball to raise funds for cardiovascular research, education, and community outreach
Each year, hundreds of corporate and medical professionals gather to celebrate the accomplishments of the American Heart Association at the annual Philadelphia Heart Ball. This year, in addition to distinguished honorees, the Ball will focus its attention on the work that is being done in Philadelphia to combat some of our city’s biggest challenges which lead to…
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Sears bankruptcy a saga of mounting debt
Individuals simply cannot spend more money than they make, and the same holds true for even the largest of retail department stores. The ongoing saga of the rise and fall of century-old department store chain Sears is nearing its end. The Hoffman Estates, Illinois-based retailer officially filed for bankruptcy Monday after years of financial struggles and…
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Hatfield’s Robert L. Kaler III named Mayor of the Year by PSMA
The Borough of Hatfield, Borough Council is proud to announce the selection of Mayor Robert L. Kaler III as the PSMA (Pennsylvania State Mayors’ Association) Mayor of the Year for 2018. Mayor Kaler was recognized at the PSMA annual conference in July at the Lancaster Marriott for his sixty years of service to the Borough…
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Hansen Properties ranks 13th on PBJ’s Top Family Owned Businesses
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, Philadelphia’s movers and shakers gathered at the Crystal Tea Room for the Family Owned Business Conference and to reveal the Philadelphia Business Journal’s top list of Family-Owned Businesses. Bud Hansen of Hansen Properties Inc (dba Normandy Farm Hotel and Blue Bell Country Club) was one of the program panelists, “Surviving…
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U.S. Department of Labor investigation results in back wages and damages for workers at SM Choi in Elkins Park
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has ordered SM Choi Inc. – which operates four fast-food establishments in Elkins Park – to pay $93,146 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages to 38 employees for willful violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department also assessed the…
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House of the Week: 9 Devonshires Court, Blue Bell
Beautiful Blue Bell Estate home situated at end of cul-de-sac on 2 acres amid an enclave of distinguished estate homes. The ultimate home for living & entertaining, this 11,000+ square foot 7BR/7.2 BA home features grandly scaled interior space and exquisite architectural details throughout. The new gourmet kitchen features Wolf appliances including two dishwashers, random…
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