Montgomery County
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Merion’s Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country
Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in the U.S.” The classic melt-in-your-mouth sandwich has been an American deli staple for decades. But its backstory is a bit muddled, reports Carlson. Some historians cite a hungry actor who,…
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How to Tap into the Hidden Market for Six-Figure Jobs
Among the thousands of job postings on LinkedIn or Indeed you’re unlikely to come across an abundance of six-figure jobs. Hiring managers and executives usually rely on their underground networks to fill those positions. In order to comply with internal regulations, some companies advertise positions that have already been filled. Some roles are already…
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Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness?
40 million indebted Americans are awaiting their financial fates after a federal appeals court temporarily halted Biden’s student-loan forgiveness program. The online portal for the program has already seen 22 million applications. While the future is unclear, here’s what those eligible should know in the meantime: How to apply The application to get…
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All Aboard! Amtrak Signs $6 Million Lease in Thorndale
Amtrak is signing a $6 million lease to occupy 67,000 square feet of space at a Thorndale property. It will serve as a hub for the transit company’s “ambitious projects,” writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility on S. Bailey Road will be used as office space for operations and security. It…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Middle of Pack Based on 2022 Cost of Voting Index
According to a nonpartisan study published in the Election Law Journal, voters in Pennsylvania are met with higher barriers on casting a ballot than most other states, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for the Axios. The Keystone State ranked at No. 32 in the 2022 Cost of Voting Index for voting access based on…
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SEPTA’s Proposed Bus Network Provides Several Improvements, But Also Has Some Drawbacks
SEPTA recently released its proposed bus network for public comment, and while the new plan offers several improvements, it also comes with some drawbacks, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. SEPTA’s Bus Revolution website features interactive maps that allow visitors to use sliders to compare the bus service available now to what SEPTA is…
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Return to Normalcy Ushers in New Rules for Getting Face Time With the Boss
If your company is transitioning workers back to being in the office, you might now wonder if that means you need to go back to trying to get noticed all the time. Working from home, all your boss had to gauge you on was whether you did assignments well and on time. But has that…
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2 High-Yielding Oil Stocks to Buy With $1,000
By this point, everyone is well-appraised of how Russia’s attacks against Ukraine have also had the side effect of disrupting the oil market. Many experienced the aggravation this caused from gas prices rising to over $5 a gallon. With oil prices being so unpredictable right now, you might think it is a poor time to…
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The Most Successful Quitters Explain Why You Shouldn’t be Afraid to Leave Your Job
Even if you have mentally checked out of your job long ago, the decision to quit can be tough. You tell yourself “maybe it will get better” if you just wait. Or you fear you won’t be able to find anything else on the same level. It is easier to stick with what is safe…
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Chester County Leadership: Richard Gottlieb, President and COO, Keystone Development + Investment
Richard Gottlieb, President and COO at Keystone Development + Investment, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, moving to Cherry Hill as a boy, attending Drexel, and how a relative introduced him to the commercial real estate business after college. He shared Keystone’s plans for the new SORA West development in Conshohocken,…
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DeSales University Serves Up Another Tech Info Session in Pie & AI Series
The DeSales University Pie & AI presentations are being served up once again. These deep-learning opportunities are precisely what their name implies: a helpful and informative forum on a topic designed to help professionals navigate today’s high-tech, data-driven landscape. And a chance to bond with other attendees and a faculty member over a slice of…
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Amtrak’s New Acela Trains Touted to Be Just the Ticket for Faster, More Reliable Service
Amtrak’s new Acela trains that will start rolling through regional train stations at the start of next year represent a step toward a faster and more reliable train service, writes Luz Lazo for The Washington Post. The trains, sporting the European-style rail cars of a design uncommon on domestic tracks, will overhaul passenger services in…
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VFTCB Unlocks Meetings Campaign to Market Overnight Hotel Room Stays
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a new marketing effort to raise awareness among event planners nationwide of the appeal of Montgomery County for conference and meeting travelers. The effort’s tagline — Room for Meetings, Room for More — encapsulates the destination’s suitability for conducting business and also enjoying numerous other…
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Project Runway Star Joins Faculty at Harcum College
Harcum College welcomed Philadelphia-based fashion designer and Haitian native Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste, a Project Runway season 19 contestant, to the adjunct faculty ranks this year. He taught his first class on the first day of the new academic year on August 29 on the garden floor terrace of the campus Art & Design Center. Jean-Baptiste…
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Pa. Farmers: What Profits Do Their Fields Yield?
While farming represents the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy, some crops are more valuable and provide higher returns for farmers, according to a recently released report from Stacker. To determine which are the most valuable crops grown in the state, Stacker ranked them based on their total annual value of production as of July 16, 2022.…
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Lancaster Hot Air Balloon Festival & Country Fair Provides a Bucket-List Experience in a Basket
The 2022 Lancaster Hot Air Balloon festival lifts off Sept. 16 in nearby Bird-in-Hand Pa. By the time it lands on Sept. 18, attendees will have gazed at the sight of dozens of onsite technicolor balloons, perhaps ridden in one themselves, enjoyed a steady rotation of multi-genre musicians, enjoyed local dishes, engaged with their kids,…
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Two Pa. Universities Rise to List of 50 Best Public Colleges in Nation
Two Pennsylvania universities are among the best public colleges in the nation in 2022. But they also represent some of the most expensive options on the list, according to a new ranking from Stacker. Stacker sourced data from Niche’s 50 top public colleges of 2022 list and then ranked the schools from most to least…
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Despite a Zero Chance of Snow, Pottstown Will Soon Be Covered in White
Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) and Hobart’s Run are hosting their fifth annual Fête en Blanc in Pottstown. The unique, al fresco dining experience is Sept. 9, 6–9 p.m., at the Smith Family Plaza at Borough Hall, 150 E. High Street, in Pottstown. The dinner is modeled after a traditional fête en blanc or dîner…
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