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MCCC Offers Tuition Assistance Program to Help Unemployed Residents
Montgomery County Community College wants to help unemployed residents get back on their feet by offering tuition assistance through its new Montco Recovery Tuition Assistance Program. “These are challenging times resulting in many people losing their jobs due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “Montco wants to help…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Narberth
An exceptional colonial home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Narberth. The residence offers the perfect blend of classic 1930s stone architecture and contemporary amenities required by modern living. The interior is highlighted by beautiful classic details such as deep window sills and gorgeous wide planked floors.…
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Despite Financial Uncertainty, SEPTA to Move Forward with $2B King of Prussia Rail Project
Despite the pandemic-related financial uncertainty, SEPTA is planning to move forward on a $2 billion project that would extend rail service to King of Prussia between 2025 and 2027, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During a virtual public meeting held on Tuesday, SEPTA officials provided an update on the proposed expansion of the…
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ASM Global Names Hatboro Native New General Manager of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis
ASM Global has named Hatboro native John Drum as the new general manager of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, writes Rochelle Olson for the Star Tribune. Before the official appointment, Drum was already serving as acting general manager at the stadium for eight months. However due to the pandemic, most of that time was…
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Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company Expands to Ambler
Lansdale’s Backyard Beans Coffee Company, owned by Matt and Laura Adams, has expanded its operations with a newly opened coffee shop in downtown Ambler, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. The original Lansdale location has both a coffee packaging operation and a coffee shop. The pair tested the waters in Ambler for the first…
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Wyndmoor Woman Turns Her Home Into Green Oasis, Wins ‘Gardner of Distinction’
Christie Sommers, with help from her husband Steve, turned their Wyndmoor home into a gorgeous indoor oasis that won her a “Garden of Distinction” designation at the annual Gardening and Greening Contest by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sommers, who operates her business West Oak Design from the…
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With COVID-19 Hospitalizations Surging, Main Line Health Postpones Elective Surgeries
As COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to surge throughout the state, Main Line Health has decided to postpone elective surgeries to make more beds available and help with staffing issues, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philly. According to Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine, the average number of hospitalized patients per day in the state has increased…
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Nearly 400 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco; 7-Day Trend Spikes Again
Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 392 new positive cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, Dec. 2, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 21,388 countywide. Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 136 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1038 cases compared to the previous 14 days. There…
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Chestnut Hill College Hosting Premiere of Virtual Carol Night Tomorrow
Friday, Dec. 4 at 7:30PM – Virtual Carol Night A Chestnut Hill College tradition that’s been beloved for generations of Griffins is being kept alive during the pandemic by going virtual. Premiering on YouTube at 7:30PM, Virtual Carol Night is the perfect opportunity to cozy up under a nice warm blanket and watch the special…
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Thanks to Good Ideas and Prompt Action, Two Local Eateries Successfully Weathering Pandemic
Thanks to good ideas and prompt action, two local eateries are pulling ahead of the pack as they are successfully weathering the pandemic, writes Gary Puleo for the Montgomery Media. At the start of the pandemic, Collegeville Italian Bakery Pizzeria Napoletana in Lower Providence set up a drive-thru system. “Customers feel comfortable about it, it’s…
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The VFTCB’s 4th Edition of Crave Bites Features Eateries in Southeast and Southwest Montco
Throughout the month of November, instead of one full published dining guide, The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing smaller editions of the popular dining guide, Crave, called Crave Bites. Each Crave Bites guide will feature a chef from a different area of the county complete with a full profile, a catalogue of restaurants that offer take-out…
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Small Business Saturday, Season Shopping Key to Survival of Many Ardmore Shops
Numerous small businesses are struggling to survive during the pandemic, which makes this Small Business Saturday and the overall season crucial for many in terms of whether they will still be open next year. To help highlight some of Ardmore’s shops that are open for holiday shopping, FOX 29’s Good Day Weekend talked to Executive…
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Over 190 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montco; 7-Day Trend Begins Downward Tick
Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, Dec. 1, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 20,997 countywide. Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has decreased by 19 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 963 cases compared to the previous 14 days. There…
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The VFTCB’s 3rd Edition of Crave Bites Feature Eateries in Central Montgomery County
Throughout the month of November, instead of one full published dining guide, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is sharing smaller editions of the popular dining guide, Crave, called Crave Bites. Each Crave Bites guide will feature a chef from a different area of the county complete with a full profile, a catalog of restaurants that offer take-out…
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Hotel of the Week: Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia
With 80 world-class hotels in Montgomery County, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board highlights the Hampton Inn Philadelphia King of Prussia as this week’s Hotel of the Week. The 149-room property – which is within walking distance of the King of Prussia Mall, restaurants, and Valley Forge National Historical Park – also offers a…
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Closure of Several Catholic Schools in Area Hit Local Family Hard
The recently announced closure of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote once again leaves one local family with a shrinking number of options for their children’s education, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maureen and Vince Yevoli, who have two daughters and a son, believe in Catholic education. When their eldest, Madelyn, was…
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Former Radnor Man Pens Book as a Warning to Others After Affair Ends in Murder Suicide
Former Radnor resident Mark Geradot is hoping his story of an affair that led to his wife’s suicide and his girlfriend’s murder will keep others from following the same path, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Geradot has published a book detailing his tumultuous marriage and affair that led to the tragic deaths. The…
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Local Tutoring Company Gives Back, Aims to Build a School in Ghana
Teacher Time To Go, a tutoring company in Montgomery County and the Greater Philadelphia Region, is partnering with Pencils of Promise, to build a school in Ghana. With a dedication to the education of all children locally and globally, together Pencils of Promise and Teacher Time To Go have a goal of raising $50,000 by…
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