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Due to Precarious Financial Position, Tower Health Considering Selling Pottstown Hospital
With a massive debt load and huge losses in the past two years weighing heavily on its operations, Tower Health is considering selling its Philadelphia-area hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bucks County nonprofit acquired six hospitals in the region three years ago, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Brandywine, Phoenixville,…
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VFTCB Details Pandemic-Induced Losses in Its 2020 Annual Report, Prepares for Brighter Future
According to Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, Montgomery County was poised for a record-breaking year in the travel sector before the pandemic hit, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now the tourism board has released its 2020 annual report in which it details the travel industry losses since the COVID-19 outbreak. Through…
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Norristown Food Pantry Launches Latest Donation Campaign with New Music Video
In response to increased client demand, a Norristown food pantry has launched its latest donation campaign with a new music video, writes Gina Christian for the Catholic Philly. Patrick Walsh and Eli Wenger of Martha’s Choice Marketplace, which is operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, have recorded a music video set to an original song…
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Rich Casey Named Manor College Men’s Basketball Head Coach
Richard Casey has been named the Head Coach of Men’s Basketball at Manor College, announced by John Dempster, Director of Athletics. Casey was previously the Valley Forge Military Academy and College Director of Athletics from 2013-2020. He oversaw eight varsity and three club Academy programs, as well as 11 other College programs. Academically, a total…
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Newest Champion in Fight Against Spotted Lanternfly: Lucky the Egg-Sniffing Dog
The fight against spotted lanternfly has found its newest champion in Lucky the German Shepherd, according to a staff report from the NorthcentralPA. Lucky is the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s first spotted lanternfly detecting dog. She has been trained by University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine to locate spotted lanternfly egg masses. These can…
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Some Local Reverends Steer Clear of Election Talk, While Others Use Allegory to Address It
On the first post-election Sunday, some local reverends steered clear of election talk, while others turned to complicated allegory to address the issue, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rev. Dan Morrison, pastor of Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church, never talks politics from the pulpit and he did not alter that rule for this Sunday.…
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Montgomery County Issues COVID-19 Thanksgiving Guidance
With the number of coronavirus cases surging across the region once again, Montgomery County officials have issued COVID-19 Thanksgiving Guidance with the aim of making sure that everybody enjoys a safe and healthy holiday. Following recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials are saying that those who are sick, under isolation,…
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160 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,361 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 10, bringing the statewide total to 238,657. There were 62 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,086. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 160 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov.…
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MCCC’s 2019-2020 Annual Report highlights ‘Creating a Culture of Belonging’
Montgomery County Community College’s recently-released 2019-2020 annual report, “Creating a Culture of Belonging”, highlights its accomplishments, resiliency and strength amid the unexpected challenges of a global pandemic. Under President Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez’s leadership, MCCC earned numerous awards and recognitions for its work in supporting students and their successes, as well as for its diverse, inclusive…
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Despite Pandemic, Ardmore Retains Its Standing as One of Region’s Dining Epicenters
Despite the pandemic that has slammed restaurants across the nation, Ardmore has managed to retain its standing as one of the region’s dining epicenters, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This lively slice of Lower Merion Township has even managed to add some new eateries over the last several months, most recently the barbecue…
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USA Women’s Field Hockey Finds its New Home in Conshohocken
The USA women’s national field hockey team has found its new temporary home at The Proving Grounds, a large multi-sport complex in Conshohocken, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. And while the players have still not returned to formally organized training since COVID-19 hit, they will be able to use The Proving Grounds as soon…
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Montgomery County Councilwoman, Teacher Makes Difference with Her Clothing Company
Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D., Montgomery County councilwoman and high school teacher, is modeling the way forward with her clothing company, Grant Blvd, writes Jessica Blatt Press for The Philadelphia Citizen. McGlonn started volunteering at Books Through Bars four years ago. Realizing how difficult it was for former inmates to gain meaningful employment, she decided to do…
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Local Office Markets Thriving As Some Philadelphia Start-Ups Head to Suburbs During Pandemic
Local commercial real estate markets are thriving as a number of Philadelphia start-ups search out more affordable space in the suburbs due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. WuXi Biologics, a recent spin-off from China-based contract gene- and cell-therapy maker, has decided to place up to 100 employees at…
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Mediplex Property Group Completes Abington Medical Office Building
Mediplex Property Group has completed the build-out of Mediplex Abington, the first ground-up, Class-A MOB to be developed in this area in several decades, writes Eric Althoff for the HC+O News. The two-story facility is situated next to Abington Hospital–Jefferson Health, the largest of the hospitals serving the communities of Philadelphia’s north suburbs. Mediplex Abington…
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Local Couple to Open Third Location of Their Upscale Chinese Restaurant in Ardmore’s Suburban Square
Devon residents Cat and Kevin Huang are getting ready to open a third location of their upscale Chinese restaurant, DanDan, in Ardmore’s Suburban Square, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The couple – both of whom are from Taiwan but met as students at Saint Joseph’s University – decided on Suburban Square as the…
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Abington Friends School Hosting Virtual Visit Event for Fall Admission
Abington Friends School is hosting a Fall Admission Virtual Visit, Tuesday Nov. 10, that will serve as an informational session covering the admission process and includes presentations about academics and student life. AFS is a vibrant and ambitious Quaker school that cultivates informed change-makers who lead authentic and accomplished lives. The School welcomes families who…
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Manor College Hosting its First Ever Virtual Gala to Honor James and Dr. Lourene Nevels
Manor College is hosting Evening with Manor, its first-ever Virtual Gala Thursday, Nov 12 7PM-8:30PM in honor of two individuals who have had a significant impact on the College itself, education in general, and the surrounding community, James and Dr. Lourene Nevels. With nearly 40 years of experience in the securities and investment industry, Mr.…
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Nearly 500 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montco Over Three-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,035 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Nov. 7; 2,909 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 8; and 3,402 new positives on Monday, Nov. 9, bringing the statewide total to 234,296. There were 49 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to…
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