Montgomery County
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Two Montgomery County Properties Made the Top 25 Most Expensive Home Sales
Two Montgomery County properties made the top 25 most expensive home sales within the Philadelphia metro area. Home sales may have decreased but the prices have skyrocketed, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Based on data from Bright MLS, the collective sales among all properties totaled $149.56 million. A North Wales property was…
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Here are Some Wineries to Check Out in Montgomery County
The Main Line is famous for its widely enjoyed wineries, that range in atmosphere and offer an abundance of services such as tastings, tours, and even live music. Here are some wineries to check out in Montgomery County, according to Main Line Today. Blue Bell Karamoor Estate Vineyard & Winery This tranquil location…
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Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board Receives Funding for Digital Literacy
Montgomery County’s Workforce Development Board, known as MontcoWorks, has received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to support the continued digital literacy efforts in the county. With the funding, MontcoWorks in partnership with Full Circle Computing will now be able to support four classes of foundational digital literacy programming.…
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Bryn Mawr College Among Montgomery County’s Green Grant Recipients
Montgomery County is going green, thanks to a new grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to the Delco Times. Pennsylvania will be distributing $2.9 million from the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant throughout the state. It is part of The Keystone State’s plan to provide zero or low-emission vehicles to towns, schools,…
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Penn Community Bank to Partner with Urban League of Philadelphia to Support First-time Homebuyers
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has donated $100,000 to the Urban League of Philadelphia to support the nonprofit’s first-time homebuyer and financial literacy program. The money will also help expand access to the Urban League’s Entrepreneurship Center. “We’re committed to building thriving communities throughout the region through relationship-based financial services and…
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Montgomery County Is a Hotspot for Yoga Enthusiasts
The health benefits of yoga have been documented for centuries. Regularly practicing yoga has been shown to improve flexibility, muscle tone and posture as well as reduce stress and sharpen the mind. Yoga classes come in many different styles from Bikram to vinyasa yoga, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Here are some Montgomery…
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Two Montgomery County Schools Make Top 100 in 2024 Best Colleges Rankings
In the latest rankings from Niche, two Montgomery County schools make the Top 100 in 2024 Best Colleges Rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova University earned the No. 56 spot and Haverford College the No. 70 spot. Haverford also ranked No. 15 among liberal arts schools. Bryn Mawr College just missed the…
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Many Montgomery County Engaged Couples Are Choosing Lab Diamonds
Jewelers in Montgomery County and around the Philadelphia area are seeing a surprising trend among engaged couples, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are opting for a lab diamond engagement ring instead of one that was mined. L. Priori Jewelry, which has a location in King of Prussia, and Brilliant Earth, which has…
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16-Year-Old CEO Makes Social Media Work for Your Business
Asher Dahlgren turns 16 this month, but his activities and demeanor carry him beyond his years. “Everybody thinks I’m older for some reason,” he said. This resourceful entrepreneur has his own social media marketing business. Among his four or five clients to date is American Community Journals, the parent company of VISTA, MONTCO, DELCO, BUCKSCO,…
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Penn Community Bank, St. Luke’s Continue Summer Meals Program Partnership
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has once again partnered with St. Luke’s University Health Network to ensure no Quakertown-area child goes without a nutritious lunch during the summer months. “As a community bank, we’re committed to building thriving communities – now, and into the future. That begins by ensuring children…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Names New Dean of the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions
Gwynedd Mercy University is announcing Dr. Jane Tang as the new Dean of the Frances M. Maguire School of Nursing and Health Professions. She will succeed Dr. Ann Phalen, who recently left the university after serving in the role since 2018. Dr. Tang brings to the university a wealth of higher education leadership experiences. She…
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Arcadia University Grad Looking to Expand Philadelphia Vegan Protein Ball Brand
Danielle Kocher, a graduate of Arcadia University in Glenside, has adopted a slow and intentional growth strategy for her Philadelphia vegan protein ball company, Plants on Fire, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cognizant of the many pitfalls startups face, she has decided to focus on adding wholesale accounts. Kocher started Plants on…
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Penn Community Bank’s Home Opportunity Mortgage Increases Access to Housing for All
Throughout its 150-year history, Penn Community Bank has been committed to helping people achieve the dream of home ownership and now with its new Home Opportunity Mortgage program, it will be able to help more individuals and families. The Home Opportunity Mortgage program ensures fair, affordable access to housing from the Lehigh Valley to Philadelphia and…
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Your Guide to the Best Mini Golf Spots Near Montgomery County
Whether you are looking for ways to keep the kids entertained or a fun spot for a friend hangout, mini golf is sure to be a hit, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some of the best spots in and near Montgomery County. Freddy Hill Farms Freddy Hill Farms, originally a dairy…
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Major Interstate 476 Improvement Project Starts Next Week
PennDOT’s major Interstate 476 improvement project with a price tag of $63.7 million is slated to start next week, according to MediaNews Group. The project will focus on resurfacing, repairing, and improving the nearly 17 miles of Interstate 476 and its ramps and bridges between Interstate 76 (Schuylkill Expressway) in West Conshohocken and I-95 in…
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These Montgomery County Companies Made the Inc. 5000 List
Inc. just put out its list of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and the Philadelphia area, including Montgomery County, was well-represented, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. One hundred and forty-three companies in the Philadelphia region are on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list. All the companies are ranked by their percent revenue…
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Montco Private Schools Investing Millions in New Health Centers, Other Special Projects
Germantown Academy and other Montgomery County private schools have millions of dollars earmarked for improvements on their campuses, everything from new health centers to state-of-the-art athletic facilities, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. Three Montgomery County schools were included in a series of stories on local private schools ahead of the start of the…
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Montgomery County Is Home to Some of the Best Wine Bars in the Area
If you enjoy a nice glass of wine or two to relax after a long week, then a trip to one of the best wine bars in the area might just be what you need this weekend. Instead of just going to your local waterhole, go where the staff specializes in great-tasting vino, writes Olivia…
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