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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Pastor Carolyn C. Cavaness
Carolyn C. Cavaness is the Pastor at Bethel AME Church of Ardmore, and her proudest professional accomplishment is keeping my church community connected. “During the early onset of the pandemic, it was the commitment to bridging resources for the congregants and the community,” she explains. “We were able to continue our normal operations and took…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Spacious Main Line Mansion in Merion Station
Own this gorgeous, spacious Main Line mansion, situated in Merion Station. This estate is located at 227 Bowman Avenue is listed for $3,150,000, with 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and over 10,000 Sq. Ft. . . Amazing architectural details, features, and finishes are apparent throughout the house, with soaring ceilings, stairs with the original iron balusters,…
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Are You Paying Attention? See How Many Distracted Drivers Get Cited in Montgomery County
Are you a distracted driver? Montgomery County took the top spot among the counties with the most distracted drivers with citations in Pennsylvania, according to a new report from www.pacourts.us. Drivers get issued a distracted-driving citation for using headphones while driving, using a handheld mobile phone while driving a commercial vehicle, or texting while driving…
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Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, an AI Gun Detection Agency, Raises Nearly $21M in Series A Round
Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, a veteran-founded startup that uses artificial intelligence to detect guns, has managed to raise $20.9 million in a Series A round, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The funding is led by venture capital firm Octave Ventures, which focuses on pre-IPO tech and biotech companies. Existing investors joining the round included…
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August 5th COVID-19 Update: Cases Up in Montgomery County, Almost 400 New Cases in the Past Seven Days
Montgomery County reported 367 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (July 28th-August 3rd) bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 60,114 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 56 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 5 people are on ventilators. There are…
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See How Widespread Identity Theft is in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has had the highest number of identity theft cases in Pennsylvania over the last five years, according to a new report by the Pennsylvania Judiciary. Identity theft is considered to be the fraudulent use of another person’s identifying information, such as their social security number and bank account information. The state laws on…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Hakim K. Jones
Hakim Jones, a Norristown native, is a City Councilman for the Municipality of Norristown as well as a Youth Workforce Career Counselor for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. Hakim’s proudest professional accomplishment is managing the Montgomery County Youth Empowerment Program earlier in his career. “The youth workforce program successfully reached thousands of youth and families…
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CNN: Critical Race Theory a Hot Topic at Phoenixville School Board Meeting
During a school board meeting in Phoenixville, two parents started a discussion on critical race theory (CRT), eliciting mixed reactions from the audience. CNN’s Elle Reeve, Samantha Guff, and Deborah Brunswick were there to cover it. “We do not want our children to be taught that they are oppressed or they are oppressors by virtue…
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Wawa Settlement Moves Ahead With Judge’s Initial Blessing
A Wawa settlement of a data breach exposing customer information has received preliminary approval from a federal judge. The settlement would require Wawa to pay customers up to $9 million in gift cards and cash, writes Christian Hetric for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter gave initial approval Friday and provisionally determined…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Holly Ann Clayton
With degrees in Political Science: International Relations with a focus in Minority studies, a Masters from Villanova University in Political Science: International Relations, and Executive Education from Wharton in Strategy and Innovation, it’s no wonder that Holly Ann is the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications at Montgomery County Community College. When it comes to…
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Substantial Community Spread of COVID-19 Recorded in Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Nearby Counties
According to the CDC, a substantial community spread of COVID-19 has been recorded in Philadelphia and three of its surrounding counties, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Substantial transition means there have been anywhere from 50 to 99.99 total new cases per 100,000 persons over the past seven days. As of this…
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Pottstown First-Grader Loves Conducting Scientific Experiments, Sharing Results with Friends and Family
Six-year-old Anthony Scotti of Pottstown fancies himself something of a scientist, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. The first-grader has always found science fascinating, but his interest grew even more during the pandemic when he discovered a new interest in conducting experiments. Now, he records himself performing his new obsession and sends the videos to his…
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Pennsylvania Ranks High Among States with Best Health Care Systems
Pennsylvania ranks in the upper half among states with the best health care systems, according to a new report by WalletHub. To determine the best and worst states for health care, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on three key dimensions: cost, access, and outcomes. These were measured using 44…
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Montgomery County Community College Hosts Vaccine Clinics August 6 and 20
Montgomery County Community College in partnership with the Montgomery County Immunization Coalition, Giant Pharmacy, and JBS Foods, is hosting two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the community. The first vaccine clinic will be held Friday, August 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in MCCC’s Advanced Technology Center, 340 DeKalb Pike, Blue Bell. To make an…
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Bloomberg: Labor Shortages Force Kennett Square Mushroom Farms to Dig Deep for Workers
The consumer interest in mushrooms is starting to pick up significantly. Many Kennett Square mushroom farms, however, are dumping their crops. There’s nothing wrong with the product. There’s just nobody to harvest it, writes Breanna Bradham for Bloomberg. Rather than work the fields, potential workers are opting for jobs in landscaping and construction, as well…
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Conshohocken-based Real Estate Group Drops Millions to Purchase Pair of Chester County Buildings
Exeter Property Group has had a busy few weeks with real estate transactions in Chester County, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate investment management firm, one of the largest in the world, purchased a building on 13.4 acres at 931 Matlack Street in West Chester for $20.2 million. Anro Inc.…
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Join Manor College for Movie Night in Jenkintown on Thursday, August 5
Looking for a great summer event to attend with your family? Look no further than Manor College! Manor College is holding an Outdoor Family Movie Night on August 5 at 8 p.m. They will be showing Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The rain date for the event is August 6 at 8 p.m. Please order…
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Collegeville-based Ursinus’ New Interim President is First Woman to Lead College in Its 152-Year History
Ursinus College has named alumna Jill Leauber Marstellar as its interim president, making her the first woman to lead the Collegeville school in its 152-year history, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Marstellar is currently serving as Ursinus’ senior vice president for advancement. In that role, she oversees fundraising, outreach to alumni and…
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