Nutrisystem Gets New VP of Communications

The Fort Washington-based weight-management business is looking to drive consumer and corporate communications strategies.

Nutrisystem, a Fort Washington-based weight-management business, has announced that Robin Shallow is the company’s new vice present of public relations and corporate communications. According to a company press release, Shallow is a public relations veteran with over two decades of experience working with, “some of the biggest, most valuable consumer media brands In health and weight loss.” Her goals will be to drive consumer and corporate communications strategies for the Nutrisystem brand, and oversee corporate media relations, brand publicity, internal communications, events and community relations. "We couldn't be more delighted to have Robin on the Nutrisystem team," said Dawn Zier, CEO of Nutrisystem, in the release. "Her experience…

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Who's Hiring in Upper Dublin?

Gate 1 Travel, Dettera, Whitemarsh Valley Country Club and more hiring this week.

Travel Industry Managers - Gate 1 Travel is seeking candidates to join its Leadership Program. Four-year college degree and strong leadership skills required. Kitchen Help - Whitemarsh Valley Country Club is looking for part time banquet prep cook with previous upscale experience. Must be available weekends. Tax Manager - CPA Firm is looking for a Tax Manager who is a licensed CPA with public accounting experience. Four years corporate tax experience required. Recruiter - National company is looking for hire a local recruiter for a contract position. 4-year degree in HR or related discipline and 2 years experience. Servers - Dettera Restaurant is hiring servers with 1-2 years in a fine dining establishment. General Help - New Clothing …

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Fort Washington Company Accused of Using Applicant Tracking Hiring System

A former Fort Washington-based Research Pharmaceutical Services Inc. executive claims he was fired for raising objections to alleged hiring practice.

The Fort Washington-based Research Pharmaceutical Services Inc. is being sued by a former employee for allegedly being fired over objecting to the company’s hiring practice. According to www.modernhealthcare.com, Joseph Brennan served as a chief information officer for the company from June 2010 – 2012. He said he was fired after objecting to the company’s alleged hiring practice that involved an applicant tracking system, which collected and analyzed personal details of potential employees, including sexual orientation, religion and political views, to be placed accordingly. The article states that Brennan found out about the tracking system through a December 2011 audit of the company’s privacy practices, and reportedly made his …

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Local Students Receive National Merit Scholarship

Students at Germantown Academy, Mount St. Joseph Academy receive National Merit Scholarship.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced today the 2013 $2,500 Merit Scholarship winners. There are 8,000 students nationwide who will receive a National Merit Scholarship in 2013, totally $35 million. According to a release, students are selected based on academic record, "scores from two standardized tests, contributions and leadership in school and community activities; an essay written by the Finalist; and a recommendation written by a high school official." Locally, the following students have been named National Merit Scholarship recipients: Name: Aleksander Obradovic Hometown: Dresher School: Upper Dublin High School Probable Career Field: Bioinformatics   Name: Roger Liu Hometown: Maple Glen School: Upper Dublin High …

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Fort Washington Business to Help County Courthouse 'Go Green'

Constellation NewEnergy Inc. to help courthouse reduce uses of water, electric and gas.

Every house could use ways to "go green," including a Courthouse. The Montgomery County Commissioners agreed, and recently voted to hire one local business to help make their "house" get more ecofriendly. Constellation NewEnergy Inc., based in Fort Washington, was awarded a contract recently via an unanimous vote, to help the Montgomery County Courthouse go green by reducing uses of water, electric and gas, according to a WFMZ post. The courthouse currently spends more than $600,000 per year on energy. "Ultimately, we will realize significant savings right away," said Commissioner Chairman Joshua Shapiro told WFMZ. "As time goes on, our dollar savings will grow as we pay off the project." For the full story on the new contract and changes…

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Hungry Bear Delivers to Fort Washington Train Station

New cafe in Fort Washington makes everything to order and will deliver - even to the train station.

When taking the train from Fort Washington, there's a new option for coffee, a snack, or even to grab breakfast or lunch. The Hungry Bear, located at 429 S. Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, opened on April 12, making everything fresh and in house. Chef and Owner Derek Cantwell, said they make just about everything in house, from the sausage to the pastries and more. He added that they get fresh bread from Baker Street Bread Company. On top of the house made items, everything is made to order. Cantwell told Patch he learned to cook from him mother and then trained under people while working at high end restaurants, as well as trying things out on his own and paying attention to details. He said he had been working in a restaurant in …

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Spotlight on Small Business

Come For Zakes Cakes, Stay for Lunch and Dinner

Zakes Cafe opened in East Falls in 1979, and now serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in Fort Washington.

Upper Dublin Patch: When did you open your business? Zakes Cafe: We opened as Zakes Cakes in the East Falls Section of Philly in December 1979. We rehabilitated a beautiful Victorian era storefront, opened the bakery on the first floor and lived above! UDP: Who is your ideal client or customer? ZC: Our customers come from all over the area. Many started as customers of ours in Philly. UDP: What makes your business unique from others in your field? ZC: Zakes Cafe is unique in many ways. Very few fine restaurants are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and fewer still also have an award winning bakery as part of their repertoire. UDP: What made you decide to open a business? ZC: Marlene Zakes was a chef at Cafe Lafitte in Center City in …

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Who's Hiring in Fort Washington?

Montgomery County Country Club, Anabela's Deli, Edcomm Banker's Academy and more hiring this week in Fort Washington.

Restaurant Staff - A restaurant staff in Fort Washington is hiring line cooks, prep cooks, servers, hosts, and bartenders. Part time and full time positions available. Sales - Edcomm Banker's Academy in Fort Washington is hiring entry-level sales candidates to develop client relationships and more. Associates degree required, bachelors degree a plus. Property Inspector - Entry level position to inspect homes and businesses for damages covered under property insurance. Training provided, car and e-mail required. Event Coordinator - Defined Industries, Inc. is hiring an event coordinator to work with clients to support campaigns and more. 1 to 2 years of experience or training in marketing or sales preferred. Receptionist - Full and part …

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Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Fort Washington and Dresher: Do You Agree?

Check out the top 10 highest star-rated restaurants according to Yelp.com. Do you agree or did your favorite get missed?

With the increase of online review websites like Yelp.com, anyone who is eating at a restaurant can be a food critic, praising food and service, or criticizing those same items. So what are your neighbors saying about Dresher and Fort Washington restaurants on Yelp.com? Here are the top 10 restaurants according to Yelp's highest-rated star ranking in the Upper Dublin area: Do you agree with Yelp's top 10 list? Let us know in the comment section, or tell us your favorite area restaurant.

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