• Greater Philadelphia Area Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters

    Greater Philadelphia Area Ranks Among Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters

    The Greater Philadelphia area earned high marks for its efforts to attract life sciences companies, writes Alex Philippidis for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News. Since 2014, GEN has ranked regions across the U.S. on which are most competitive in drawing life science companies to their areas. Greater Philadelphia took the seventh spot in the Top…

  • Montgomery County Man Hopes to Get His Breath Back During Temple Lung Center Clinical Trial

    Montgomery County Man Hopes to Get His Breath Back During Temple Lung Center Clinical Trial

    Dennis Hood was shocked when he discovered he had the progressive lung condition Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and not just a bad cold, writes 6ABC staff. The prognosis from the first doctor he saw was pretty grim, he said, but a new clinical trial at Temple Lung Center has renewed his hope that he will be…

  • Five High-Paying Jobs That Might Surprise You  

    Five High-Paying Jobs That Might Surprise You  

    It can be hard to find high-paying jobs and competition for positions with six figures can be fierce. However, there are some high-earning careers that could surprise you, according to Jenny Powers for Entrepreneur.   Court Reporter  Average annual salary: $70,290  A person in this position is responsible for transcribing pretrial and trial proceedings. An…

  • Two Montgomery County Towns Rank in Top 5 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America

    Two Montgomery County Towns Rank in Top 5 of Niche’s Best Places to Live in America

    Niche recently released its 2023 Best Places to Live in America and Montgomery County was represented in the top 5, with both Ardmore and Penn Wynne ranking high. Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau and expert insights. Here is how Ardmore and Penn Wynne scored. Ardmore…

  • Jefferson Health, Largest Health System in Philadelphia Region, Announces Layoffs

    Jefferson Health, Largest Health System in Philadelphia Region, Announces Layoffs

    About 400 positions at Jefferson Health will be eliminated this week as part of the health system’s plan to reduce costs by $300 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The largest health system in the Philadelphia Region announced on Monday that it will be laying off one percent of its employees this week.…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University Named Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus

    Gwynedd Mercy University Named Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus

    Gwynedd Mercy University received the Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Gwynedd Mercy’s designation will remain in effect for two years. The Pennsylvania Hunger-Free Campus designation grants a certificate from the PA Department of Education, public recognition indicating the campus is committed to supporting students’ health and well-being, and use of…

  • Gwynedd Mercy University One of Three Institutions Partnering with Cabrini University

    Gwynedd Mercy University One of Three Institutions Partnering with Cabrini University

    Gwynedd Mercy University is one of three colleges approached by Cabrini University to support students in finding their new home for the 2024-2025 school year. As another mission-centered institution that’s similar in size, location, and program offerings, Gwynedd Mercy was asked to serve as a preferred partner with Cabrini. “We know this is a very…

  • Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County

    Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County

    It’s summertime and that means planning some fun trips, right? If you love to play golf, one of these Montgomery County golf itineraries might be just the perfect getaway for you. Each itinerary includes one of the top golf courses in the area as well as comfortable lodging and prime places to dine and enjoy…

  • Five Ways to Manage Interview Stress  

    Five Ways to Manage Interview Stress  

    Job interviews can feel very high stakes and can lead to anxiety and stress. Even if you’re excited, job interviews can still be very stressful. Here are ways to manage interview stress, according to Flexjobs.   Address Triggers  There are different things that can trigger one’s anxiety. You can learn how to manage them by…

  • Montco Bike Trails Are Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area

    Montco Bike Trails Are Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area

    Two Montgomery County bike trails are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region, according to Philadelphia Magazine. Both Perkiomen Trail and Valley Forge National Historical State Park made the list. Bike enthusiasts who are looking for a day-long ride should head out to Perkiomen Trail. Most of the path is between ten…

  • Montgomery County Allocates Almost $2 Million for Construction Projects

    Montgomery County Allocates Almost $2 Million for Construction Projects

    Montgomery County officials authorize nearly $2 million in contracts for ongoing construction projects, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The agreement package passed in a 2-1 vote during the June 15 meeting. Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairman Ken Lawrence Jr. and Vice Chairwoman Jamila Winder voted for the five-item package while Commissioner Joe Gale voted against…

  • Supersize Homes, Supercharged Rental Market Putting Seven Mile Island Out of Reach of Everybody but Richest Buyers

    Supersize Homes, Supercharged Rental Market Putting Seven Mile Island Out of Reach of Everybody but Richest Buyers

    Supersize homes and a sizzling residential market are making the Seven Mile Island resort towns of Avalon and Stone Harbor affordable only to the most affluent buyers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A constant addition of new construction is inflating both the size and price of homes. The new houses often have…

  • Legal Matters: Summer Co-parenting Tips

    Legal Matters: Summer Co-parenting Tips

    by Elizabeth Billies Summer is almost here; can you believe it? What should be a fun, carefree time for kids can be sad, stressful and full of anxiety for divorced or separated couples and their children. Navigating the summertime as a divorced couple can present unique challenges, especially when co-parenting with an ex and managing…

  • Two Montgomery County Distilleries Among Top Ten in the Philadelphia Region

    Two Montgomery County Distilleries Among Top Ten in the Philadelphia Region

    If spirits are your game, you do not have to go far from home to enjoy a great shot of whiskey or vodka. Two Montgomery County distilleries have made it into the ten best distilleries in the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan F. for Restaurant Clicks. Five Saints Distilling in Norristown is a world-class micro-distillery. It…

  • Penn State Abington Hosts First Ever Touch-a-Truck Event 

    Penn State Abington Hosts First Ever Touch-a-Truck Event 

    On June 3, Penn State Abington will be hosting its first ever Touch-a-Truck on campus. This free day of fun is for the whole family. From 11 in the morning to three in the afternoon, visitors can explore the inside of a fire truck, police car, ambulance, and more.   Families and their little ones…

  • How Can a Professional Photograph Make a Difference on LinkedIn?

    How Can a Professional Photograph Make a Difference on LinkedIn?

    Having professional photographs on LinkedIn offers several benefits to individuals. Here are some reasons why people should consider having professional photographs on their LinkedIn profiles: First Impressions: Aside from your banner and headline, your LinkedIn profile photo is often the first thing people notice when they visit your profile. A professional photo presents you as…

  • Dischell Bartle Dooley Announces Five of its Attorneys as 2023’s Super Lawyers

    Dischell Bartle Dooley Announces Five of its Attorneys as 2023’s Super Lawyers

    Five attorneys from Dischell Bartle Dooley, a leading law firm serving Southeastern Pennsylvania, with offices located in North Penn , Pottstown, and Boyertown areas, have been named as Super Lawyers for 2023. Each year, only select attorneys in the state receive this prestigious recognition, with no more than five percent of lawyers in Pennsylvania making…

  • Penn Community Bank Holding Massive Region-Wide Day of Service

    Penn Community Bank Holding Massive Region-Wide Day of Service

    Eastern Pennsylvania’s largest mutual bank, Penn Community Bank, will hold its second annual Day of Service today. Locations will be closed early and over 300 team members will be volunteering at different places across the region. In addition to hundreds of volunteer hours, the bank is also contributing $150,000 to regional nonprofit partners. Volunteer sites…