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60 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 0 New Deaths
As of Monday Sept 14, Montgomery County reported 60 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 270 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 608 new cases over the last two weeks, 33 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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For Injured Dresher Woman, Local Company That Sells Adaptive Clothing Is Game Changer
Following an injury to her arm, Jane Byers of Dresher turned to Manayunk-based Smart Adaptive Clothing for stylish, easy-to-put-on clothes, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After fracturing her arm in two places, Byers was struggling to get dressed. The injury was preventing her from putting on any shirts that went over her head.…
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‘Lift Every Voice’ Online Grant Events Will Celebrate African American Poetry
Montgomery County Community College is one of 49 libraries from across the country that will be celebrating African American poetry, thanks to a new national grant obtained by two MCCC faculty members. The Lift Every Voice program’s objective is to engage participants in a multifaceted exploration of African American poetry, the perspectives it offers on…
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Who Owned a Property in 1777? Chester County Unveils Interactive Tool to Help Residents Trace It
Just in time for the anniversary of the Battle of the Brandywine, Chester County Archives and Records Services has released a new interactive tool that helps County residents discover who lived on their property in September 1777. The 1777 Chester County Property Atlas is an interactive map that allows researchers to easily see who owned…
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Cecil Mosenson, Who Coached Wilt Chamberlain During His High School Days, Dies Aged 90
Cecil Mosenson, a former basketball coach at Upper Moreland High School who also coached one of the best players of all times, Wilt Chamberlain, at Overbrook High, has died aged 90, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mosenson got a job at Overbrook High right after graduating from Temple University. The team already featured…
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Pottstown Artist Turns Love of Music Into Art, Draws Attention from Several Famous Musicians
Alec Friel, owner of Astro Vinyl Art in Pottstown, has turned his love for music into art by carving artwork right into vinyl records, writes Megan Frank for PBS39. The artist founded the company with his father, David. Their workspace doubles as the community art center Cosmic Art Studios in Pottstown. “We take old records,…
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Blue Bell Potter Hopes to Foster Sense of Tranquility with Scandinavian ‘Hygge’ Sculptures
Blue Bell potter Lynn Hoffmann, owner of Hand and Wheel Pottery studio, hopes to create a sense of tranquility promoted by the Scandinavian concept of hygge with her sculptures, writes M. English for the Montgomery News. Hygge essentially means contentment and well-being. The artist got to know the concept while she was growing up in…
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King of Prussia Mall Owner Agrees to Purchase J.C. Penney
Simon Property Group, the King of Prussia Mall owner, and Brookfield Property Partners have agreed to purchase J.C. Penney for $1.75 billion in debt and equity, writes Maria Halkias for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The two real estate companies are landlords to a total of 160 J.C. Penney stores. The lifesaving deal for the troubled retailer…
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Lights of Hope Event at the Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Those Recovering from Addiction
The fourth annual Lights of Hope Event held at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown brought together residents and visitors on September 10, once again shining a spotlight on recovery and addiction, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery News. “This annual event is held to celebrate those in recovery and to remember those who have lost…
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41 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 11, Montgomery County reported 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 309 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 613 new cases over the last two weeks, 35 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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VFTCB’s Sixth Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive Has Started – And Is Being Held Exclusively Online
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has kicked off the sixth iteration of its annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive, a campaign that increases awareness over hunger in Montgomery County. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year the drive will take place exclusively online with the aim of collecting 15,000 pounds of food throughout…
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Beloved Penn State Abington Corporate Communication Professor, Dies Aged 49
Dr. Ross Steven Brinkert, a beloved and respected associate professor of corporate communication at Penn State Abington, died on August 20 at his home from brain cancer. He was 49, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Brinkert, a Glenside resident, had taught at the Abington campus for the past 15 years. “He was…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Latest Addition to King of Prussia Mall is COVID-19 Store
The latest addition to King of Prussia Mall is the COVID-19 store that offers a variety of items that are helping people stay safe in style, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The new boutique is located in a small space right by Sephora. Customers who enter the store can see their body temperature…
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Kobe Bryant’s Childhood Wynnewood Home with Original Basketball Hoop Just Listed
Kobe Bryant’s childhood home in Wynnewood with its Black Mamba’s old basketball hoop still in the driveway has hit the market, writes Shanna McCarriston for the CBS Sports. The five-bedroom colonial home which is a unique piece of sports history has an asking price of $899,900. The LA Lakers legend who tragically died in a…
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Jenkintown Man Heads Pennsylvania’s Jewish Americans for Biden’s Outreach Program
Dan Siegel, a Jenkintown resident, is leading Pennsylvania’s Jewish Americans for Biden’s outreach program as its new outreach director for the former vice president’s state campaign team, writes Jesse Bernstein for the Jewish Chronicle. In 2016, Donald Trump won Pennsylvania’s 20 electoral votes by fewer than 45,000 votes. Now Siegel is working on reversing that…
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Montgomery County Community College Remembers 9/11 with Online Tribute
Montgomery County Community College remembers 9/11 every year with special ceremonies held on its campuses in Blue Bell and Pottstown to share with students, employees and the community. Due to COVID-19, the College created and shared an online tribute to remember those who lost their lives and the families who were affected, and to honor…
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Silky White Webs Dominating Area Landscape Are Work of Native Moth
The silky white webs that have been dominating the area landscape along many scenic roads are the work of fall webworms and do not represent a serious threat to local flora, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some have feared that the thousands of webs were an indication of a return of the dreaded…
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Local Couple Moves Up From Food Truck to Brick-and-Mortar Barbeque Restaurant in Telford
Andy Ruth and Holly Brooks have opened a new barbecue restaurant, The Smoke Factory BBQ, in a repurposed industrial building in Telford, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. The new eatery had its official opening on September 10. It has everything you would expect from a barbecue restaurant as well as some extras, said…
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