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New York Times: King of Prussia Mall Owner Buys J.C. Penney Out of Bankruptcy
As the real estate company Simon Property Group began buying up bankrupt retailers over the summer, the biggest source of speculation was whether there was truth to the rumors that they also had eyes on J.C. Penney. In recent weeks those rumors were confirmed but it remained nebulous whether a deal would actually be reached…
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Hatboro-Horsham Seniors Completed Research That Will Be Used by Atrin Pharmaceuticals
Despite doing most of their internship over Zoom, rising Hatboro-Horsham seniors Sarah Shegogue and Allyson Suman have successfully completed research that will be used by Atrin Pharmaceuticals in the future, according to a staff report from the Montgomery News. The pair worked on research related to Wee-1, a kinase or enzyme that is involved in…
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37 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Montgomery County, 0 New Deaths
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 326 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days. Montgomery County’s 14-day count trend continues to tick upward. The county reported 620 new cases over the last two…
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North Wales Native Looking to Build on Breakout Soccer Campaign at Duke in Her Junior Season
Mac Pluck, a North Wales native, is looking to build on her breakout soccer campaign at Duke University during her junior year, writes Andrew Robinson for the Montgomery News. Pluck, who is a Germantown Academy graduate, is preparing to start an unusual season with the Blue Devils next week. “My favorite part about soccer is…
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Thermo Fisher Scientific to Manufacture Inovio’s DNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccine
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio has signed a manufacturing deal with Thermo Fisher for its experimental DNA-based Covid-19 vaccine candidate, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company is working on ensuring it can produce 100 million doses of INO-4800, its vaccine candidate, in 2021. The vaccine is still subject to approval by the…
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Kulps Corner Farm Co-Owned by Gwynedd Valley Family Preserved in Conservation Pact
Blue Rock Farm in Kulps Corner in Bucks County, co-owned by Carmen and Rita Rocco of Gwynedd Valley, is being preserved in a conservation pact of $1.36 million, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Four entities have joined forces to ensure the preservation of the 97-acre farm in Bedminster Township, including the state, Bucks…
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Ambler Biotech Company Working on COVID-19 Vaccine Raises $604K in Private Stock Sale
Ambler-based MBF Therapeutics, an animal health firm that recently began working on a potential COVID-19 vaccine for humans, has raised $604,000 from a private stock sale, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biotechnology company is looking to raise a total of $3 million from its Series B round. According to Tom Tillett,…
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Wall Street Journal: Increase in Demand During Pandemic Has Toll Brothers’ CFO Worried
Martin Connor, Chief Financial Officer at Horsham-based Toll Brothers, is worried about salary and benefit costs as the demand for new homes continues to grow, write Mark Maurer and Nina Trentmann for The Wall Street Journal. The luxury home builder is expecting to see an increase in labor costs over the following months. This will…
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Universal Health Services CEO, Founder Retiring at End of Year
Alan B. Miller is retiring from his position as CEO at King of Prussia- based Universal Health Services at the end of the year, but will continue to serve as the company’s executive chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Miller’s son, Marc D. Miller, will take over as CEO as part of…
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52 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, Total now 11,270
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 348 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days. Montgomery County’s 14-day count trend continues to tick upward. The county reported 635 new cases over the last two…
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Hotel Hero: Ignacio Castro Del Rio, Front Office Supervisor at the Alloy
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recognizes Ignacio Castro Del Rio, Front Office Supervisor at the Alloy, a DoubleTree by Hilton in King of Prussia, as this week’s Hotel Hero. Nominated by Jennifer Shipman, Director of Sales and Marketing, Ignacio has had a tremendous amount of responsibilities thrust upon him over the last six months,…
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Penn State Abington Emergency Assistance Fund Helps Students Overcome Financial Challenges amid Pandemic
Penn State Abington Emergency Assistance Fund provides critical aid to students who are struggling to overcome unexpected financial challenges, according to a staff report from the Penn State News. The fund has proven to be an invaluable resource to many students, especially during a pandemic, according to Carole Eiben, director of financial aid. She said…
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Wissahickon School District Starts New School Year with Fully In-Person Learning
Wissahickon School District has taken a rare approach to the start of the new school year amid the pandemic with a five-day-a-week and full in-person learning for all families who desire it, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Those who prefer to stay home will receive virtual instruction. Only high grades were given a…
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Montgomery County Community College Students Win Big at National Business Competition
Montgomery County Community College students were among the big winners at the recent Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Experience, writes Diane VanDyke for the mc3.edu. Competing against more than 950 business students from other colleges from across the country, members of MCCC’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda won 14 awards in…
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Montco Artist Teams Up with Award-Winning Record Producer from Phoenixville in New Album
Award-winning record producer Tim Sonnefeld, a Phoenixville native, and Sharon Little, a singer and songwriter who grew up in North Wales, are continuing their collaboration in Hollywood with a new album, Another Galaxy, writes Denny Dyroff for The Unionville Times. Sonnefeld, a Phoenixville High School graduate, operates Redstar Recording, a highly acclaimed studio in Los…
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County’s Youth Program Allows Young Offenders to Avoid Prosecution
Young, nonviolent offenders in Abington and throughout Montgomery County have the option to avoid prosecution by participating in the Youth Aid Panel program, writes Vinny Vela for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to Abington, 32 other police departments offer this alternative for juveniles between ages 10 and 17 for minor cases like shoplifting, vandalism, and…
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Wynnewood Barber Closes 60-Year-Old Shop Due to Pandemic
Unable to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic, barber John Troncelliti will be closing his 60-year-old barber shop in Wynnewood Shopping Center, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After closing for 15 weeks at the onset of the pandemic and reopening in late June, Troncelliti will be closing the iconic barber shop, that’s serviced…
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43 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, Total Now 11,205
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 347 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days. Montgomery County’s 14-day count trend continued to tick upward. The county reported 635 new cases over the last two…
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