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With Work from Home as New Norm, Women Are Having to Move Their Work Space Around
With work from home becoming the new norm for many households due to the pandemic, women are usually the ones forced to act as reluctant nomads within their homes in search of a space where they can work in peace, writes Elizabeth Patton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reason can be found in the history…
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Former Shipley Point Guard Brings History of 76ers Back to Life in ‘Effortlessly Cool’ Way
As the team’s lead marketer, Katie O’Reilly, a former point guard at Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, has been striving to weave the Philadelphia 76ers’ past into the city’s evolving landscape in ways that appeal to both new and old fans, writes David Gianatasio for the Muse by Clio. “Our goal was to bring the…
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Among the Highest Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases Statewide, Montco Reported 122
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,900 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Nov. 5, bringing the statewide total to 220,566. There were 47 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,937. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 122 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Nov.…
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GVF’s Annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 Zoom Awards Ceremony
In the spirit of shedding some light on these challenging times, GVF held its annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 event on Oct. 29 to recognize young professionals for their leadership, as well as celebrate its 30th anniversary. With over 70 registered attendees, the 27 leaders were recognized during the “Fang-tastic Happy Hour recognizing GVF’s Spooktacular…
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Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Limerick-Philadelphia
With 80 world class hotels in Montgomery County, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Hampton Inn Limerick-Philadelphia as the Hotel of the Week. Voted TripAdvisor’s 2020 Traveler’s Choice, the Hampton Inn Limerick has 95 rooms with both Standard Kings and two Queens, as well as rooms that cater Mobility and Hearing Accessible. For traveling families,…
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Harriton High Grad Plays First Competitive Game Since Signing for Los Angeles Angels
Jack Kochanowicz, a Harriton High School graduate, made his first appearance in a competitive baseball game since he signed for Los Angeles Angels 17 months ago, writes Mike DiGiovanna for Baseball America. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound Kochanowicz took the mound for an instructional league appearance in mid-October. The team used the fall program that began on…
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Manor College’s Virtual Ukrainian-American Affairs Dialogue Discusses President Zelenskyy
Manor College held its ninth Ukrainian Dialogue virtually this year to discuss the political philosophies of President Zelenskyy in mid-October. The College hosts dialogues that focus on Ukrainian-American affairs twice a year and are well attended by various members of the Ukrainian Community. The discussions during these dialogues always create meaningful and important conversation, with…
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La Salle Football Player Who Collapsed After Practice in September Died of Sickle Cell Crisis
Isaiah Turner, the La Salle College High School football player who collapsed after practice on September 4 and was pronounced dead at the hospital, died of a sickle cell crisis, according to James Garrow, spokesperson for the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s office, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His death is listed as natural death.…
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The VFTCB’s Annual Report Proves Local Businesses are Montco Strong
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently released their Annual Report. Beginning with remarks from President and CEO Mike Bowman, the report, while usually sharing successes of the year, illustrates the strength and resilience of Montgomery County as businesses bounce back after the pandemic hit. The report revealed that Montco was set for another…
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Over 130 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,795 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 4, bringing the statewide total to 217,666. There were 35 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,890. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 131 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov.…
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Several Local Colleges Hope to Maintain In-Person Classes Until Thanksgiving
Several local colleges are hoping to keep the number of COVID-19 cases low enough to continue holding in-person classes until Thanksgiving, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After the holiday, the majority plan to switch to remote instructions for the remainder of the semester. St. Joseph’s University had a close call earlier in the…
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Florida-Bound Couple Puts Dutch Colonial, Where It’s ‘Like Living in a Tree House,’ on Market
Ready to start the next chapter of their lives in Florida, Kelly and Chuck Keller have put their Dutch Colonial in Devon up for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Living in the residence is “like living in a tree house,” said Kelly. The Kellers bought the home with its five bedrooms and…
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French Company to Buy Plymouth Meeting-based Health Advocate for $690M
Teleperformance, headquartered in France, will acquire Plymouth Meeting-based Health Advocate, which is hired by businesses to help employees navigate health care, for $690 million, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The European company is banking on the complexities of health insurance and medical care in the United States that are not expected to abate.…
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Corner Bakery with Several Montco Locations Acquired by Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands
Corner Bakery, with locations in King of Prussia, Bala Cynwyd, and Warminster, has been acquired by Feasterville-based Pandya Restaurant Growth Brands, one of the Rohan Group of Companies. PRGB purchased the brand from affiliates of Roark Capital Partners for an undisclosed amount. The Rohan Group of Companies is owned by real estate investor and restaurant…
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CSL Behring’s Parent Company Named One of World’s Best Employers Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, CSL Limited, the parent company of King of Prussia-based CSL Behring, has been named one of the best employers in the world by Forbes magazine. The list was compiled by Statista, which surveyed 160,000 full-time and part-time employees from nearly 60 countries who work for businesses that operate…
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Over 440 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County Over 4-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,510 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Oct. 31; 1,909 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 1; 2,060 new positives on Monday, Nov. 2; and 2,875 new positives Tuesday, Nov. 3, bringing the statewide total to 214,871. There were 71 new COVID-19 deaths reported over the 4-day…
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Fort Washington Chef Behind High-End Clothing Firm, ‘Itz a Stitch’
Barbara Story, a professional chef who has alternated between Fort Washington and Chestnut Hill for the past twelve years, is the woman behind high-end, golf-inspired clothing firm, “Itz a Stitch,” writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. Story attended the legendary La Varenne Culinary School in Paris and went on to build her chef…
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American Heritage Credit Union Opens New Branch in Wayne
American Heritage Credit Union opened its new full-service branch in Wayne Nov. 2 to help better serve its members as well as families and businesses throughout the Main Line community. “Our Board of Directors, associates and I are all excited to expand American Heritage’s service to the Main Line community,” said American Heritage’s President and…
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