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Group of Cheltenham Parents Form ‘Learning Pod’ and Hire Teacher to Simplify School at Home
To make distance learning easier for their children, a Cheltenham group decided to pool their resources and form a local learning pod, writes Bethany Watson-Ostrowski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When pandemic-caused isolation started to take its toll on their children, a group of Cheltenham parents began spending time together. At first, they spoke across lawns.…
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Lend a Hand – Help Spruce Up Pottstown’s Edgewood Historic Cemetery on Saturday, Oct. 3
With hopes of building on the community-minded momentum of the recent “Superheroes Clean-up” in Pottstown on Sept. 12, volunteers for Edgewood Historic Cemetery and Hobart’s Run are planning a clean-up day at the cemetery beginning at 9AM on Saturday, Oct. 3. While Edgewood’s fall clean-up days in recent years have included free food and fundraising…
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Lower Merion Saxophonist, Founder of Young Women in Jazz Group, Working on Her First Album
At nineteen years old, Olivia Hughart, a Lower Merion native saxophonist-composer, is already renowned in the world of jazz for starting the female-focused Key of She Jazz organization and conference, writes A.D. Amorosi for the WRTI. Hughart developed her love for jazz from an early age thanks to her parents. “Ever since we were little…
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Buutchiis Grille Brings Authentic African and Caribbean Cuisine to Ambler Patrons
Kwabena Buatchi, owner of Buutchiis Grille in Ambler, has been introducing authentic African and Caribbean cuisine to eager local patrons for more than two years, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. Buatchi is a Ghana native who arrived to the United States in 2002 when he was 19. While he lived in Yeadon,…
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From Rock to Opera to Spiritual: The Musical Journey of Elkins Park Synagogue’s New Cantor
Jacob Agar, the new cantor of Beth Sholom Congregation in Elkins Park, underwent a musical journey from rock to operatic to spiritual music, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. Agar sang Jewish prayers for the first time at his grandfather’s funeral. A year earlier, the 22-year old graduated from the conservatory at the…
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31 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Monday Sept 28, Montgomery County reported 31 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 237 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 529 new cases over the last two weeks, 64 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Both of Montgomery County’s…
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Here’s How Exton’s Bentley Systems Rewarded Employees for Getting the Company Where It Is Today
Exton-based Bentley Systems recently raised $235 million in a “very unusual” IPO, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded in 1984 by five brothers, Bentley Systems makes software applications for engineers who design large infrastructure projects. The company’s shares opened at $22, before increasing by more than 50 percent last week to $33.49.…
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Put a Little Sunshine on Your Business – Invest in Solar Energy
Say you’ve been considering solar panels for your business. Maybe a neighbor has been talking it up, or you are growing concerned about climate change and want to do something about it. This is a great time to make it happen while grants and tax credits make new solar projects cheaper than ever, writes Managing…
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Fun Dog-Friendly Activities to Do in Montco This Fall
Montgomery County is a dog lover’s dream! From wide-open spaces to a wide range of dog-friendly restaurants, you’ll find there’s a lot to explore with your furry best friend. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board rounded up some of the top things to do with your dog this fall. Visit a Park Take in…
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New Indoor-Outdoor Restaurant Coming to Suburban Square in Ardmore
Local restaurateur Avram Hornik is planning to open the new indoor-outdoor restaurant/wine bar Lola’s Garden at Suburban Square in Ardmore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hornik has built his career on Center City and the Delaware riverfront restaurants and clubs for more than two decades. However this latest endeavor represents a return home,…
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CEO of Conshohocken-Based Tandigm Health Writes Song Dedicated to Nurses
Frank Ingari, CEO of Conshohocken-based Tandigm Health, is honoring all of the nurses who have been working tirelessly through the pandemic with a song he wrote titled “My Hero Is A Nurse,” writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ingari was a musician before he became a healthcare executive, including being a member of R&B…
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29 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 25, Montgomery County reported 29 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 216 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 518 new cases over the last two weeks, 86 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Both of Montgomery County’s…
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See Which Montco Town Made This Year’s ‘Best Places to Live in America’ List
Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Abington is one of the 50 Best Places to Live in America, according to a new ranking published by Money.com. To create the ranking, Money.com looked at cities and towns with a population of at least 25,000. They were then ranked based on their economy, housing market,…
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Five Montgomery County Colleges Among 2021 Best Colleges in America
Five Montgomery County colleges have placed among the best colleges in the nation for 2021, according to a new list published by The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings are based on 15 factors across four main categories. These include student outcomes, academic resources, student engagement, and learning environment. Haverford…
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Lower Merion School District Turns to Substitute Teachers to Fill Vacancies for In-Person Instruction
The Lower Merion School District is relying on substitute teachers to fill any vacancies as it prepares to bring some of its students back to classrooms on September 29, write Melanie Burney and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Montgomery County district currently has two full-time substitutes assigned to each of its ten…
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Twelve Montco Companies Among 2020 Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
Twelve Montgomery County companies are among the 100 best places to work in Pennsylvania for 2020, according to a new list published by Team Pennsylvania. The alphabetical list represents around 25,000 employees who work at 43 small, 30 medium, and 27 large-sized companies. The numerical list of winners in each category will be announced in…
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Fun Must-Do Halloween Activities in Montco This Fall
Fall is just around the corner which means frightening haunted houses for those who dare and hayrides and pumpkin picking for the kids. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board put together a list of some popular Halloween activities in Montgomery County: Halloween Lantern Tours & Mini Paranormal Investigation: Oct 23 & 30 GRAEME PARK…
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Local Couple Makes Wedding at Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn Feel Like Home
Danielle Whiteman and Adam Watson have made Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn feel more like home for their wedding by bringing in their favorite artwork, write Kristen Schott and Sarah Zlotnick for the Philadelphia Magazine. The couple was looking for a historic setting for their “Black Gatsby”-themed reception and the stunning estate fit the bill…
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