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Survey: Lower Merion has highest average school salary in Southeastern PA
A slide presentation on average salaries in school districts in southeastern Pennsylvania shows Lower Merion pays an average salary of $97,480, the highest in the region. Pottstown was near the low end of the scale, with an average salary of $60,078. The salaries listed in the gallery are based on all school system salaries, which include…
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PUC sets public hearings for 3.2 percent PECO rate hike request
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled five hearings in June, including one in Media, and one in Norristown, to gather public input on a rate increase request filed by PECO Energy Co. Under the request submitted by PECO, annual revenues would increase by $82 million (2.2 percent) and the average total monthly bill for…
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Timshel Coffee opens in Norristown
By Joe Barron Anyone who wants a cup of coffee can easily find one, but until recently, coffee sweetened with affirmation has been a little harder to come by in Norristown. Timshel, the new coffee shop on East Main Street, opened April 7 with a higher goal than simply satisfying the public’s craving for caffeine…
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MCCC’s Workforce Development offers new Pipeline Mechanic Program
The need to replace aging pipeline infrastructure and an increase in new construction is generating a high demand for skilled pipeline mechanics in the Philadelphia region and across the country. To train people for these careers, Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division is offering an 11-week Gas Distribution Pipeline Mechanic Program starting May…
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West Conshohocken ‘vetera-preneurs’ target worker engagement
Never ask a veteran how many people he or she has killed in the line of duty. Never assume, either, that a veteran suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is likely to be emotionally unstable in civilian life. Such insensitivity can lead to problems in the workplace. Indeed, forty-two percent of veterans will leave their…
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Lansdale radio station adds ‘GolfTalkLive’ to its lineup
Montgomery County’s golf presence is expanding, at least on the FM airwaves. “GolfTalkLive” host and former sports editor at The Times Herald Tony Leodora couldn’t be happier that talk radio station WNPV 1440-AM and 98.5-FM have joined the roster of syndicated stations that feature his popular radio show. The award-winning “GolfTalk Live” is part of…
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High Swartz welcomes new real estate law attorney
Full-service law firm High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Stephen M. Zaffuto has joined the firm’s real estate law practice. Zaffuto concentrates his practice on real estate law, environmental law, and business and commercial law. He has extensive experience with commercial and residential tax assessment appeals, real estate title opinions, easement agreements, and environmental compliance issues. Stephen has also…
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State Rep. Kate Harper named trustee of Montgomery Bar Foundation
Timoney Knox, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Catherine M. “Kate” Harper has been chosen to serve a three-year term as a trustee of the Montgomery Bar Foundation, a charitable affiliate of the Montgomery Bar Association. The Montgomery Bar Foundation works to provide financial and other assistance to private, nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County…
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TerraVida Opens Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Sellersville
TerraVida, which opened Feb. 17 next to the firehouse on Main Street in Sellersville, is one of the first medical marijuana dispensaries in Pennsylvania. It’s also the only female-owned dispensary in the state, said Visco, who co-owns it with Adina Birnbaum. The Sellersville TerraVida, which has about 15 employees, is expected to serve people living…
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High Swartz Partner, Eric Smith, celebrates year of success at Montgomery Bar Association
High Swartz LLP partner Eric B. Smith became immediate past president of the Montgomery Bar Association after a year of successfully achieving goals linked to diversity initiatives, fiscal responsibility, and social media outreach for the Association and its members. Mary C. Pugh, the executive director of the Montgomery County Child Advocacy Project, now serves as the 2018 president of the Association, according to a…
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High Swartz partners Rees, Shrimp present at Montgomery Bar Employment Law seminar
Two High Swartz partners presented at the recent Montgomery Bar Association Employment Law CLE, according to a press release issued by High Swartz LLP. Thomas D. Rees presented on employment contracts and employee non-compete agreements. He spoke about recent case developments arising from both employer enforcement of non-competes and employee challenges to non-compete agreements. The talk provided both management…
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Mid Penn Bancorp Buys Malvern’s First Priority Financial for $82M
Mid Penn Bancorp is entering the lucrative southeastern Pennsylvania market by acquiring Malvern’s First Priority Financial, writes Joel Berg for Central Penn Business Journal. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The area is attractive to the Millersburg bank due to its growing population and above average household income, according to Rory G. Ritrievi, Mid Penn’s president and CEO. The…
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Lansdale chef Tyler Krewson headed to The Warrington
One of the most innovative executive chefs in the region, Lansdale’s Tyler Krewson, right, accepts new Executive Chef gig at The Warrington after taking both William Penn Inn and Old York Country Club to new levels of success through his art of plating, fearless menu creation, and exquisite flavors. Tyler brings his modern cooking techniques to…
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Tools4Sports brings fitness, training, education to the athlete
A former standout football player for LaSalle College High School (Springfield, Montgomery County) and the University of Rhode Island is currently putting his sports knowledge and degree in kinesiology to good use. Joe Migliarese is now teaching young athletes how to get the most from their efforts with his new venture, Tools4Sports. The company focuses on…
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PA Turnpike sets 10th straight toll hike
A new year means higher tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Motorists will see a 6 percent increase for cash and E-ZPass beginning Sunday. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission says the increase, approved by commissioners last July, is needed to meet funding and capital-improvement obligations, writes philly.com. The Mid-County Interchange in Plymouth Township is the turnpike’s largest…
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Philadelphia region construction tops $9B in 2017
Data through the end of November show that the Philadelphia region had a robust year in both residential and non-residential construction activity, far exceeding last year’s figures. Total building activity in both categories — non and residential construction — totaled $9.12 billion for this year through November compared with $5.86 billion last year during the same…
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Sicom Systems moves headquarters to Lansdale
A restaurant technology company has relocated its headquarters in the suburbs, a result of growing by more than 100 employees in the past year. Sicom Systems Inc., provider of end-to-end solutions for quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, has moved its headquarters to Lansdale, Montgomery County,w rites Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The company has…
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Montgomery County Community College 3rd best in the state
Montgomery County Community College ranks third on best community colleges list. Butler Community College has been named the No. 1 best community college in Pennsylvania, according to an analysis by Schools.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Pennsylvania has a long history of taking higher education seriously. From the first official university founded in the U.S. to cutting-edge online schools in…
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