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56 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Total Now 161,284
As of Friday Oct. 2, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,161 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 161,284. Of those 1,161 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 56, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 56 new positive cases pushed the…
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Developer Proposes New Plans for Bridgeport Riverfront Property with Catastrophic History
PRDC Properties is planning a mixed-use development project at the riverfront property in Bridgeport that has been marked by calamities throughout its history, writes Gary Puleo for The Times Herald. In a bid for Zoning Hearing Board approval, Tony Maras, vice president and general counsel with PRDC Properties, presented the company’s plans last week at…
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Kathy Barnette is First Black Woman to Run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Fourth District
Republican congressional candidate Kathy Barnette is the first black woman to run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s fourth district that encompasses the majority of Montgomery County, writes JD Mullane for the Courier Times. Democrat Madeline Dean currently holds the seat. Barnette grew up on a pig farm in southern Alabama “below the bottom rung on the…
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This Year’s Montgomery County Sheriff Sale Moves Online
With the coronavirus pandemic still gripping the region, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office has decided to hold its next sheriff’s sale online, writes Carl Hessler Jr. for the Montgomery Media. Sheriff Sean Kilkenny will conduct Pennsylvania’s first virtual sheriff’s sale on October 28, starting at 1 p.m. The online sale will be hosted by Bid4Assets, an…
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One of Main Line’s Power Women 2020 is President, CEO of Bala Cynwyd Marketing Firm
Karen Crane, President and CEO of Bala Cynwyd-based Crane Communications, is one of Main Line’s Power Women 2020, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Crane spent years in the advertising business before she opened her own full-service agency made up of women who represent various local and national organizations. For more than 25…
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Legendary Germantown Academy Basketball Coach Subject of Philly Artist’s Illustration
To raise awareness about a rare blood cancer they are both fighting, Jeff Jones, a renowned Philadelphia graphic artist, has illustrated Jim Fenerty, the legendary former Germantown Academy basketball coach, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The illustration is part of the “Rare Reflections: MPNs Unmasked” campaign that focuses on shining a light on…
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‘Forest Bathing’ Raising in Popularity Thanks to Local Wellness Entrepreneurs
The practice of forest bathing is gaining in popularity thanks to Tami Astorino and Rachel Rubin, two local entrepreneurs who started Rise Gatherings health and wellness business, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Forest bathing is a practice that originated in Japan. Proponents of shinrin-yoku believe that spending time truly immersed in nature is…
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Hotel of the Week: Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights the Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale as Hotel of the Week. The new Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Lansdale Hotel offers 134 guestrooms, and six suites with complimentary internet access, a fitness center, on-site dining, and meeting and event space.…
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Ambler-based Phenom Continues Growth with Acquisition of Silicon Valley Company
Ambler-based Phenom, a hiring-software maker, is continuing to grow through the acquisition of My Ally, a Silicon Valley software firm that automates the scheduling of job interviews, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Their curious, energetic culture fits well with our own,” said Phenom CEO Mahe Bayireddi. The financial details of the deal…
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Amazon Prepares to Enter Philadelphia Marketplace
Amazon is reportedly preparing to enter the Philadelphia marketplace by opening its first grocery store in the region, writes Thad Rueter for the Progressive Grocer. The eCommerce giant has signed a lease for a 40,000-square-foot space on the ground floor of a building in the central part of Philadelphia. At this time it is still…
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VFTCB #MakeItMontco Hotel Package: Fall out of Your Routine
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board welcomes regional visitors, and even local residents, to fall out of their routine this autumn while still staying safely as close to home as possible with the #MakeItMontco Hotel Package. The VFTCB worked with more than 30 hotels, and over 30 partners to update and refresh the digital…
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Famed Poet Returns to MCCC for Online 2020 Presidential Symposium on Diversity
Richard Blanco, the fifth and youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, will return as the featured speaker at the Montgomery County Community College Online 2020 Presidential Symposium on Diversity, Oct. 21 from 12:30PM to 2PM. Blanco previously visited the College during the 2015 Presidential Symposium on Diversity. As a poet, public speaker, teacher and memoirist, he…
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Graduates, Families Return to Arcadia University for Joyous Drive Thru Celebration
On Sept. 26 and 27, members of Arcadia University’s Class of 2020 and their families returned to the campus to partake in a drive-thru graduation celebration that couldn’t be stopped by rain, wind, or a global pandemic. In May, Arcadia hosted Grad-away-tion, an online ceremony to recognize graduates on the date Commencement was originally scheduled.…
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If Sale Goes Through, Jefferson Plans to Shut Einstein Healthcare’s ER at Elkins Park
If Thomas Jefferson University can complete its acquisition of Einstein Healthcare Network which the Federal Trade Commission is suing to block, it is planning to shut the emergency department at Einstein’s small Elkins Park campus, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university would also eliminate the 60-bed inpatient program and replace the two…
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Montco Successfully Balanced Security and Usability When Switching to Remote Work
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Montgomery County government had to maintain a balance between security and usability while attempting a fast and seamless switch to remote work, writes Jacquelyn Bengfort for the State Tech. Even before the outbreak, county officials had been considering options for a flexible work environment. County CIO Anthony Olivieri and his…
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39 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Total Now 160,123
As of Thursday Oct. 1, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,156 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 160,123. Of those 1,156 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 39, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 39 new positive cases pushed…
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Audubon Native’s USL Championship Goalie Debut Goes Off Without Hitch
Vince Tasca, an Audubon native and former Philadelphia Lone Star keeper, did not originally see his next move in his USL Championship debut as being to Austin Bold FC last week, writes Matthew Ralph for the Brotherly Game. The game was played in front of fans at home. It was not a particularly hard night…
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Antique Shop in Harleysville Offers Many Hidden, One-of-a-Kind Gems for Curious Hunters
The Barn Attic, an antique shop opened in a 150-year-old barn in Harleysville, offers a wide range of interesting items and many hidden gems for curious hunters, according to Atlas Obscura. The shop started out as The Barn Auction, a joint venture between daughter and father duo, Mary Lou Richards and Marvin Knechel. Then in…
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