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Centre Theater in Norristown nearly ready for Act II
By Joe Barron With renovations scheduled for completion by November, Norristown’s venerable Centre Theater is poised to live up to its name at last. The folks behind an ambitious, full -building makeover hope the Grande Dame of DeKalb Street, where Mark Twain once entertained, will become the hub of a revitalized downtown. Renovation of the…
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Tower Health to become region’s largest provider of urgent care
Tower Health, a healthcare system that includes Pottstown hospital in Montgomery County, and Premier Urgent Care have signed an asset purchase agreement for Tower Health to acquire Premier’s 19 urgent care locations that will expand Tower Health’s network of urgent care facilities throughout its service area. When the transaction closes later this fall, Tower Health…
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Conshohocken’s eLocal acquiring California startup Ring Router
Talk about wise spending. Conshohocken’s eLocal is proving its steady growth is no fluke by putting the $25 million in growth capital it secured last year to use by acquring startup Ring Router to boost its performance-based advertising platform. The deal will bring three of Pasadena,Calif-based Ring Router’s senior staff into eLocal’s team of about 50 in…
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With New Acquisition, Tower Health to Become Region’s Largest Provider of Urgent Care
Tower Health, a healthcare system that includes Brandywine Hospital, and Premier Urgent Care have signed an asset purchase agreement for Tower Health to acquire Premier’s 19 urgent care locations that will expand Tower Health’s network of urgent care facilities throughout its service area. When the transaction closes later this fall, Tower Health will become the…
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MCCC’s Vice President for Information Technology receives national leadership award
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Celeste M. Schwartz, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer at the College, has received the 2018 EDUCAUSE Leadership Award. EDUCAUSE is a nonprofit association that helps institutions of higher education elevate the impact of information technology. The annual Leadership Award is EDUCAUSE’s highest…
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Speakers Series wraps up at Workhorse Brewing Co.
Close to 140 members of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board gathered for the VFTCB’s third and final Speaker Series event of 2018 Friday at Workhorse Brewing Company in King of Prussia. [gap height=”10″] Guests heard from Workhorse’s Co-Founder and CEO, Dan Hershberg, State Representative and Vice Chair of the VFTCB’s Board of Director’s,…
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Tech Talk: ‘Connectivity’ much more than just wi-fi
Is there anything more frustrating than a lousy internet connection? Probably, but when it’s happening to you just when you need to check your email for an important message, or make a call to close that deal, it is without a doubt the most frustrating thing in the world. But, making an e-connection isn’t the…
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Main Line Health president Jack Lynch joins national board
Jack Lynch, president and CEO of Main Line Health, has been named to the Board of Overseers for the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Lynch’s appointment was announced by the Commerce Department’s National Institute of Standards and Technology. The Baldrige Award is the nation’s highest honor for organizational innovation and performance excellence.The Board of Overseers…
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TLC Leadership Academy easing back-to-school anxiety for students
For many, the arrival of September means cooler weather, the return of pumpkin spice everything and the excitement of the “back to school” season. The return to school is usually punctuated by the purchase of new fall clothes, shiny new school supplies, and the excitement of new class schedules and seeing friends again. However, for…
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Ambler resident honored as ‘Santander Community Quarterback by bank, Philadelphia Eagles
Anne Keenan of Ambler, was recognized for her incredible work in the community at Thursday’s Eagles game as an honoree in the second annual ‘Santander Community Quarterback’ program. Santander Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have once again teamed up to honor exceptional individuals who exemplify leadership, dedication and commitment to improving the communities where they live. Ten winners will…
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Boyd Gaming’s purchase of Valley Forge Casino Resort is final
Las Vegas casino operator Boyd Gaming secured its expansion into the Pennsylvania market Monday with the announcement that its long-planned purchase of Valley Forge Casino Resort was complete. The acquisition will cost the gambling corporation $250.5 million, write Alison Burdo and Kenneth Hilario at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Valley Forge represents a key expansion of our nationwide portfolio, giving us the…
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Senior housing development proposed for Village at Valley Forge
A Chicago real estate investment firm is planning to build an 11-story senior housing development at the Village of Valley Forge, King of Prussia. CA Ventures wants it new building to have 100 independent-living units, 60 assisted-living units and 32 memory-care units, as well as a four-story garage, writes Natalie Kostelni at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The…
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Hershey acquires Pirate snacks for $420M
Hershey has developed a powerful craving for snacks. Pennsylvania’s iconic chocolate company has announced its intention to purchase the Pirate brand for $420 million, writes Tammy Tierney at bizjounrals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Hershey CEO Michele Buck has said it’s her goal to turn Hershey into an “innovative snacking powerhouse,” and the company recently dipped into virtual reality, teaming up…
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Mission Kids of Montgomery County wins Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Award
Governor Tom Wolf announced the winners of the Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Awards, which recognized Mission Kids of Montgomery County, Stephanie Blakeman of the Nationalities Service Center, and Tracey Provident of the Center for Victims for their work with crime victims, according to a release issued by the governor’s office. “I am pleased to announce…
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Tech Talk: Apple rolls out a barrel of new products
Tech giant Apple will introduce its latest line of products Wednesday in Cupertino, California. Three new models of the iPhone are expected to be unveiled, and the Apple Watch is set for its first redesign since it was unveiled four years ago, writes Tim Bradshaw at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Analysts are predicting the “standard” 5.8-inch iPhone XS…
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CEO Stan Silverman reflects on the tragedy of 9/11
On the day the twin towers fell, Stan Silverman, then CEO of PQ Corp., was attending a board meeting of the American Chemistry Council at Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. His first thought was for the safety of his employees, many of whom are traveling on any given day, Silverman writes at bizjournals.com.…
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Tech Talk: Smart homes at high risk of hacking, experts say
A pair of internet security security experts say that smart-home devices linked to the internet might not be as secure as homeowners like to think. Appliances, electronics, cars, medical equipment and other devices essentially have become general-purpose computers, and they are now at risk for the same hacks as any other computer, writes Cathy Cunningham at…
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