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Community Health & Dental Care Welcomes Dr. Sara Majeed
Community Health & Dental Care welcomes Dr. Sara Majeed as the newest family medical provider at the Pottstown health center location in the Coventry Mall. Board Certified in Family Medicine, Dr. Majeed joins CHCD after completing her residency in family medicine at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Allentown. Prior to completing her residency, Dr.…
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Philly Voice: Refusing to Wear a Mask in Public During the Pandemic Could Become a Crime in PA
Refusing to follow the state’s mandate to wear a mask in public during the pandemic could potentially become a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. State Sen. Art Haywood, whose district includes a part of Montgomery County, introduced a bill earlier this month that would classify not wearing a mask as…
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61 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 18, Montgomery County reported 61 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 310 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 611 new cases over the last two weeks, 17 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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SEPTA Might Slash Extension of Norristown High Speed Line to King of Prussia
Due to pandemic-related financial strain, SEPTA is expected to put a stop to $250 million worth of capital projects and the extension of Norristown High Speed Line to King of Prussia may be among them, writes Jack Tomczuk for the Metro. In the recently released report called “Move Better Together,” the transit authority said it…
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State of Elkins Park Mansion No Longer a Mystery Thanks to Crafty YouTubers
Despite its incredible history, the 110-room Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Parks has been sitting empty for nearly 25 years, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former home of Peter A.B. Widener and family, two of whom died on the Titanic, was once known for its opulence both inside and out. But today, the…
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Wall Street Journal: Pennsylvania Voters Shift Alliances, Move Further Apart Split by Worker Occupation
Voters in battleground Pennsylvania are increasingly shifting alliances and moving further apart along the lines of worker occupation, write Tarini Parti and Aaron Zitner for The Wall Street Journal. This is a part of a wider, national political realignment that is seeing white, working-class voters migrate towards Republicans, while voters with white-collar jobs shift towards…
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Three Montco Peeps Make Forbes List of 400 Wealthiest Americans
Three Montgomery County residents have made The Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans in 2020, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. This year, the combined net worth of the Forbes 400 increased by $240 million and now stands at an astonishing $3.2 trillion. Highest on the list is Michael Rubin of Bryn Mawr at…
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Horsham-Based Toll Brothers Purchases Center City Site to Build 18-Story Apartment Building
Horsham-based Toll Brothers has purchased a parcel in Center City for $14.1 million and is planning on developing an 18-story apartment building at the site, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder acquired the plot from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (The Mormons). The deal involved several properties,…
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REAL ID Service in Pennsylvania Resuming After Six-Month COVID-19-Related Pause
REAL ID service in Pennsylvania is resuming after it was paused in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, writes Zoë Read for the WHYY. Pennsylvania residents can once again update their driver’s licenses to comply with federal standards, as required by REAL ID federal law. The new licenses can be used for federal purposes, including…
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Hotel Hero: Jarilis Lucena, Executive Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Jarilis Lucena, Executive Housekeeper at the Holiday Inn Lansdale-Hatfield, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Cassandra Giblin, Director of Sales, Lucena has worked for the hotel for five years, and has received multiple promotions due to her hard work and dedication. She was originally hired as…
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As Parents Push to End Virtual Learning, Some Local Districts Are Returning Students to School
As parents continue to press for an end to virtual learning, some local school districts are opting to gradually start returning students to schools, write Maddie Hanna, Kristen A. Graham, and Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While some parents were pleasantly surprised by this fall’s online learning that turned out not to be as…
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Popular Phoenixville Restaurant That Served as Setting for M. Night Shyamalan Film Up for Sale
G Lodge, a popular and longstanding restaurant in Phoenixville that once served as a setting for M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening, is up for sale, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The establishment has been owned by Dennis Dreibelbis since 1984. In fact, business was so good that in 2003, he even took…
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Velocity Venture Partners Acquire Lansdale Area Warehouse-Distribution Center for $33M
Velocity Venture Partners has acquired a 667,019-square-foot industrial building in the Lansdale area for $33 million from an Advance Realty and Davis Cos. partnership, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The building sits on an 84-acre parcel with around 55 percent occupancy at the time of the sale. The property last traded six…
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Arcadia University Again Ranked Best in Region by U.S. News and World Report
Arcadia University was once again ranked among the region’s top performing schools by U.S. News and World Report for its 2021 “Regional Universities—North” list. Out of 176 schools this yeas, the University ranked 45th, remaining in the top 25 percent of regional universities. As one of 35 schools in Pennsylvania to make the list, Arcadia…
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Pottstown Man Teaching People How to Establish Their Own Online Business With No Experience
Zishan Manji, a Pottstown native, wants to change peoples’ lives by teaching them how to establish their own online business with no experience and build them into successful ventures, writes Leo Giosuè for The Jerusalem Post. Manji started earning money online when he was thirteen. He discovered Amazon and began selling wallets he had previously…
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Hotel of the Week: Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board spotlights Homewood Suites Horsham as Hotel of the Week. One of Montco’s newest hotels, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Horsham Willow Grove is ideally located near the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The spacious all-suites accommodations offer thoughtful amenities including full kitchens. As…
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Souderton Area One of Few Local Districts Offering In-School Learning at Start of Year
Souderton Area School District is one of the few local districts that are offering full-time in-school learning from the start of the school year, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. According to Superintendent Frank Gallagher, things have been going “pretty well” since the school started. “The kids are great,” said Gallagher at the Souderton…
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68 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Sept 17, Montgomery County reported 68 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 292 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 603 new cases over the last two weeks, 17 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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