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New Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce Alliance Fosters Public-Private Dialogue
Ten Chambers of Commerce in Montgomery County have formed the Alliance of Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce, a collaboration of chambers serving members throughout the county. The mission is to provide a space for open dialogue on current and emerging issues, to establish a forum for ongoing communication with elected officials on business-related topics, and…
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Helps Those Impacted by Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization, with an alliance of over 600 affiliates and state organizations dedicated to helping those impacted by mental illness build better lives through education, advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and listening. Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Despite the reach…
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51 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Oct. 8, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,376 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 167,928. Of those 1,376 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 51, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 51 new positive cases pushed…
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Ardmore Paralympian Gold Medalist is Marketing Director at Overbrook School for the Blind
Pamela McGonigle, an Ardmore resident and Paralympian gold medalist, has made running to work for her new job at Overbrook School for the Blind a part of her daily commute, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times. McGonigle, who has been legally blind since birth, is the new director of development and communications at…
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Ardmore Community Rallies in Support of Server After Disrespectful Patron Rudely Refuses to Tip Her
The community rallied in support of a server at John Henry’s Pub in Ardmore after a customer refused to tip her because she asked him to follow the rules and wear a mask, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The popular tavern is one of the places that is taking COVID-19 precautions seriously. Customers…
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Warehouse Rental Availabilities with Montgomeryville’s Nappen & Associates
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, has announced its latest warehouse rental availabilities to all prospective businesses. Nappen & Associates offers a wide variety of available industrial/flex buildings, ranging in size from less than 5,000 square feet to over 150,000 square feet. Currently, the largest of Nappen’s present…
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Hotel Hero: Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Kayla Lane, Area Sales Coordinator at the Hilton Garden Inn Valley Forge/Oaks, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Area Director of Sales, Jake Gaspari, Lane joined the hotel three years ago as a front desk agent. “She immediately became one of our most dependent and knowledgeable…
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Pennsylvania’s First StretchLab Location Opens in Collegeville
StretchLab, the assisted stretching franchise, has opened its first Pennsylvania location in Collegeville, writes Grant Hennessy for the Patch. The studio is owned and operated by married couple Jason Guy and Elizabeth Shen. The pair live an active lifestyle and were looking to partner with a brand that they could philosophically align with. Shen is…
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Greater Philadelphia Seeing Unprecedented Levels of Philanthropy During Pandemic
The Philadelphia region is seeing unprecedented levels of philanthropy during the COVID-19 pandemic as people rally to help those who were affected the most, write Pedro A. Ramos and Kate Allison for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past seven months, neighbors and organizations all across the region have come together to support their local communities…
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Cheltenham High Star Got Another Shot at Basketball Thanks to Career-Saving Surgery
After a broken leg sidelined him for months, David Pope, a Cheltenham High School star, got another chance at playing thanks to career-saving surgery, writes Shriners Hospitals for Children for the Philadelphia Magazine. By his high school graduation year, Pope led the varsity basketball team to a state championship, securing his position on the Lackawanna…
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47 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Wednesday Oct. 7, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,309 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 166,552. Of those 1,309 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 47, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 47 new positive cases pushed…
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David’s Bridal’s Augmented Reality Web Site Allows Brides To View Their Gowns From Every Angle
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has made online shopping more satisfying for future brides by adding 3D and augmented reality to its website, writes Sarah Mahoney for the Media Post. The new features make it possible for customers to view gowns at a full 360-degree angle. They can also walk around in the dresses and see how…
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REI, with Several Local Sites, Saw Its Business Boom During Pandemic
Recreational Equipment, the nation’s leading retailer of outdoor recreational products with locations in King of Prussia and Conshohocken, saw its business boom during the pandemic, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. REI is organized as a consumers’ co-op and sells everything from tents to climbing equipment to kayaking gear. The company had to close…
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Enjoy This Year’s Halloween in Montgomery County, With Some Safety Guidelines
In preparations for this year’s Halloween, last week Montgomery County issued safety guidelines for the fall celebration of all things spooky, writes Hank Flynn for FOX 29. The guidelines are the same basic guidelines already set by the CDC. Also in addition to hoping that people follow safety procedures, Pam Lawn, of the Montgomery County…
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White House Physician Sean Conley is Graduate of Bala’s Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sean Conley, who was appointed as President Trump’s physician two years ago, is a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, writes Allyson Waller and Christina Morales for The New York Times. According to the American Osteopathic Association, doctors of osteopathic medicine are fully licensed physicians. They undergo similar training to that of traditional…
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This Main Line Today’s Power Women 2020 Founded the Narberth Nonprofit GETincluded
Brooke Goodspeed, founder of GETincluded, the Narberth-based nonprofit that offers competitive integrated employment, is one of Main Line’s Power Women 2020, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Goodspeed, who is an oncology nurse practitioner at Penn, entered the world of advocacy ten years ago with the arrival of her second child, Oliver, who…
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31 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 2 New Deaths
As of Tuesday Oct. 6, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,036 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 165,243. Of those 1,036 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 31, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 31 new positive cases pushed…
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After Helping her Mother Graduate, Emilia Hurtado, Arcadia ’24, is Specializing in Medical Racism
As part of a new “Meet the Class” series, Arcadia University has been highlighting new students in the Class of 2024 each week. This week’s student feature is Emilia Hurtado, a first-year Chemistry major who immigrated from Costa Rica with her mother at eight years old. “There were a lot of differences between my school in…
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