Montgomery County Community College's Start-Up Accelerator Fund Competition launches with a splash

WHITPAIN >> Aspiring entrepreneurs were treated to a blast-off in grand style for the third annual Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund competition at Montgomery County Community College’s Parkhouse Hall Atrium on Monday.

The program, named in honor of President Emerita Karen A. Stout, fired up the would-be tycoons with some confidence-building tips provided by venture capitalist Wayne Kimmel, who shared insights from his new book, “Six Degrees of Wayne Kimmel.

Pentagon says four top ISIS leaders killedWASHINGTON — U.S-led Coalition airstrikes killed four senior Islamic State of Iraq and Syria leaders in the past three weeks, Command joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials said Tuesday.

Thief who targeted Ambler jewelry store sent to prison

NORRISTOWN >> A Philadelphia man is on his way to prison after he admitted to stealing more than $13,000 worth of jewelry, during a “distraction-style theft,” from the Liz El Jewel Box store in Ambler.

Richard Lee Forrest, 55, of the 1800 block of Harrison Street, was sentenced in Montgomery County Court to two to four years in a state correctional facility after he pleaded guilty to a felony charge of theft by unlawful taking in connection with the January 2016 incident at the jewelry store.

Salvation Army kicks off season of giving

NORRISTOWN >> There was a noticeable chill in the air but warm hearts were more prominent as officials of The Salvation Army of Norristown kicked off their traditional season of generosity, surrounded by their iconic bell ringers, red kettles and a brass ensemble.

“We are partners in a community that is in need.

Salvation Army of Norristown kicks off season of giving

NORRISTOWN >> There was a noticeable chill in the air but warm hearts were more prominent as officials of The Salvation Army of Norristown kicked off their traditional season of generosity, surrounded by their iconic bell ringers, red kettles and a brass ensemble.

“We are partners in a community that is in need.