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Ambler Company Developing Vaccine That Could Provide Long-Lasting COVID Immunity
Ambler-based MBF Therapeutics, an animal health company that develops gene-based vaccines for pets, is working on a vaccine that could provide a longer-lasting immunity to COVID-19, writes Queen Muse for Philadelphia Magazine. The company was started twelve years ago by Tom Tillett and Lorraine Keller, who wanted to make an impact in the study and…
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Nearly 250 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,043 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Oct. 24; 1,666 new positives on Sunday, Oct. 25; and 1,407 on Monday, Oct. 26, bringing the statewide total to 195,695. There were 29 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State on Saturday, 12 on Sunday, and 7 on Monday,…
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VFTCB’S Freedom from Hunger Food Drive Raises Over 20,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s sixth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive has collected a total of $4,658.77, equating to 20,256 pounds of food. Since the drive began in 2015 as a farewell “gift” to Pope Francis, the VFTCB has collected more than 45,000 pounds of food to feed those in…
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WholeFoods Magazine Names Ambler Co-op Year’s Best Retailer
Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler has been recognized by WholeFoods Magazine as the best retailer of 2020, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The oldest and largest co-op in the Philadelphia area was recognized for going above and beyond by implementing positive changes and supporting the communities where its stores are located. It achieved this…
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Audubon Company Leads the Way in Recycling the Fastest Growing Consumer Plastic
J.P. Mascaro & Sons in Audubon is leading the way in recycling the fastest-growing consumer plastic nationwide – flexible plastic packaging, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company’s TotalRecycle plant was key in a national pilot program aimed at recycling, reusing, and educating consumers about FPP. Mascaro was selected for the program three…
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Three Eateries Bring Taste of Genuine Central American Cuisine to Montco
Three local restaurants are providing Montgomery County residents with the genuine taste of Central American cuisine, with each of them offering a menu full of authentic flavors prepared using their own unique approach to delicious Hispanic food, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. Los Sarapes in Horsham is a family business owned by three brothers. It…
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Take a Hike! 4 Beginner Hiking Trails in Montgomery County
Hiking is a great way to become immersed in nature, get a good workout in, and mentally recharge. Lucky for those here in Montgomery County, there’s almost 100 miles of trails to explore. Each one has something special to offer. However, picking the right trail can be difficult for someone who is new to hiking. The…
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King of Prussia-based CSL Behring Provides Update on COVID-19 Vaccine, Therapy Efforts
King of Prussia-based CSL Behring provided an update earlier this week on its multiple efforts – both independent and in collaborations – to battle COVID-19, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biopharmaceutical company got an early start in the fight against the deadly virus because it received early reports from its manufacturing…
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History in the Making: Manor College’s Memorable Drive-In Graduation
This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Manor College held the 69th Commencement ceremony in the parking lot for a drive-in style earlier this month. While the new, socially distanced format did change the amount of hugs and handshakes that were able to be shared, this shift in modality did not at all take away…
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MCCC Nursing Associate Professor Receives Teaching Excellence Award
Montgomery County Community College celebrated Martina Ware, an Associate Professor of Nursing, as she received the Gladys and Raymond Pearlstine Teaching Excellence Award during an online ceremony with friends, family and coworkers Wednesday, Oct. 7. As a full-time faculty member, Ware has been a driving force behind the continued success of the Nursing Program for…
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West Norriton Supports Movement to Legalize Marijuana with Local Decriminalization Ordinance
As Pennsylvania continues to consider the legalization of recreational marijuana, West Norriton has taken the matter into its own hands with ordinance that decriminalizes pot, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The ordinance was passed unanimously 5 to 0 at a recent township board of commissioners meeting. And while the possession and consumption of recreational…
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Montgomery County’s Mascot Monty Takes Back His Weekend With #MakeItMontco
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Howlite Creative teamed up to help get Montgomery County smiling, writes Social Media Manager Sam Cummons for the VFTCB. On Wednesday, October 21st, the VFTCB published a social media video featuring the official mascot of Montgomery County, Monty the Fox, taking back his weekend and showcasing the…
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“Vee Vant Your Blood” – Halloween Themed American Red Cross Blood Drive at Manor College
Manor College has partnered with The American Red Cross for a vampire-esque, Halloween themed blood drive on Wednesday Oct. 28, from 10 AM to 3 PM. The drive is open to the community and all are welcome to attend. Those who are taking part and donating blood are urged to stay as hydrated as possible…
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Penn State Research Finds Promising Weapon to Exterminate Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
With the spotted lanternfly population threatening a potential $324 million in economic loss and nearly 3,000 jobs, Penn State researchers have found promising ways to help exterminate the dreaded bug, writes Allie Miller for Philly Voice. Controlling the problematic lanternfly population has proven to be particularly difficult, with numbers having jumped drastically since last year.…
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Over 80 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco as Statewide Trend Continues to Rise
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,219 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday, Oct. 23, bringing the statewide total to 190,579. Of those 2,218 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 82, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 13,127 countywide. Of those 13,127 COVID cases, 6,833 are…
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Hotel Hero: Ryan Cimei, General Manager
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Ryan Cimei, General Manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Philadelphia West, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Ashley Ridolfi, Director of Sales and Marketing, Cimei has gone above and beyond since the start of the pandemic. “He has been assisting in every single department – working front…
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Eagleville Couple Takes Advantage of Market as Luxury Homes Catch Up with Middle Market
Judee Hashem-Rapoza, a Plymouth Meeting dentist, and her husband, Anthony, decided it was time to put their 8,600-square-foot Eagleview home on the market for $1.95 million in the hopes of taking advantage of the luxury housing market as it catches up with the middle market’s success, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The property…
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Nine Montco School Districts are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021
Montgomery County is home to nine of the Top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com. To determine the rankings for its list of the 2021 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche.com used data from the U.S. Department of Education to perform rigorous analysis of various key statistics…
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