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Got the Vaccine? Montco Commissioners Ask Residents to Self-Identify When They Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
In a recent briefing, the Montgomery County commissioners brought residents and the Montco community up to date on COVID-19 vaccine operations. Montgomery County’s three existing mass vaccination clinics remain on track with first and second dose clinics. The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) received all necessary second doses for this week, and its first dose…
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You Got This: 15 Reasons To Run in The 15th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run
Prepare. Prevail. Preserve. Runners typically trek a five-mile course that traverses the scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park. This year, the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is going virtual and invite runners and walkers of all kinds, and from any location, to participate virtually. The 15th Annual Rev Run falls over National Park Week…
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Now Taking Appointments: Montgomery County Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic is Open for Patients
Check out those pearly whites! The Dental Hygiene Clinic at Montgomery County Community College’s Blue Bell Campus is currently accepting patients. Since 1973, the MCCC Dental Hygiene Clinic has provided the public with comprehensive preventive dental hygiene services utilizing modern equipment and the latest technological advances. Appointment information and safety guidelines will be emailed to…
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Despite a Challenging, Pandemic-filled Year, Saint Joseph’s University Master Plan Remains on Track
Despite a challenging pandemic-defined year and the possible merger with the University of the Sciences, Saint Joseph’s University’s strategic plan remains on track, writes Kevin Gill for The Hawk Newspaper. Details of the “Thinking Anew, Acting Anew” strategic plan was released publicly in March 2019. The resulting Campus Master Plan calls for several major improvements,…
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Attend College While Still in High School: Manor College Offers Special Summer Program
Manor College has just rolled out their new summer program, College 101, designed to give current high school students, ages 16+, the opportunity to become Blue Jay Scholars. Blue Jay Scholars will have the chance to experience college courses facilitated by college faculty during the summer months. These advantages will empower these students with academic skills and knowledge, and…
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Get Off the Couch and Get Outside: It’s Finally Spring in Montgomery County!
After the snowiest winter in the past five years, Montgomery County is ready for some springtime sunshine! Get out and experience all Montco has to offer, from expansive trails to award-winning golf courses and so much more. With so much to do and see, why not make it a weekend? With over 80 hotels spread…
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A Drive-thru Affair: Admitted Students Visit Glenside’s Arcadia University in a Unique Way
Admitted students to Arcadia University were able to visit the Glenside campus over the weekend, but the school’s annual event looked significantly different this year due to the pandemic, according to a staff report from NBC 10 Philadelphia. The tour was set up as a one-hour drive-through event. The high school students were given the…
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Whiz wit! It’s National Cheesesteak Day; Check Out Delco’s Cheesesteak Bowl
Echoing the former WIP Wing Bowl, Nick Reynolds, owner of Delco Steaks in nearby Delco’s Broomall, will mark National Cheesesteak Day with a Cheesesteak Bowl, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. National Cheesesteak Day takes place today, Wednesday, March 24. The Cheesesteak Bowl, 5 to 8 p.m., is happening at the Splash Swim Club,…
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Pandemic Drinking, Beer vs. Wine: See Which One is Preferred in Montgomery County
While beer seems to be the drink of choice for the majority of counties in both the nation and Pennsylvania, most of the suburban counties surrounding Philadelphia, especially Montgomery County, prefers to relax with a nice glass of wine, according to a new report by Esri. On the national level, 3,012 counties that have a…
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See All Ambler Has to Offer and Finance Your American Dream with Sue Meitner
Financing the American Dream, hosted by Sue Meitner, president of Centennial Lending Group, showcased downtown Ambler and the many things it has to offer in its most recent episode, writes Kevin Tierney for Around Ambler. The show was viewed nationwide on CNBC and Bloomberg Television. On the show, Meitner, who is an Ambler native, visits…
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Thanks to Keystone Scholars Program, Lansdale Family Starts Saving for Their Baby’s College Early
Alex and Bridget Felts of Lansdale have started saving for their daughter Rowen’s college education early with the help of the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Keystone Scholar program, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the pair nearly missed out on the opportunity to get a $100 starter deposit for future higher education expenses from the…
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Willow Grove Man’s ‘Pandemic Bingo’ Attracts Everybody from Rockers to First Responders
Willow Grove’s John Langenstein has been hosting a very popular “pandemic bingo” game every Friday on Zoom for nearly a year, practically turning this fun pastime into a full-time occupation, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, there is no monetary reward for players or for Langenstein, who used to manage the security for…
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March 23rd Update: COVID-19 Cases on the Rise Again; Nearly 50K Total Positive Cases Recorded in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 388 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, March 22th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 49,519 countywide since March 7, 2020. We now have been tracking COVID-19 for a full year in our area, and across the state. There are currently 133 people hospitalized in Montgomery…
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Parent Company of Conshohocken-based Saladworks Adds The Simple Greek to Its Repertoire
Woworks, the parent company of Conshohocken-based Saladworks, has added The Simple Greek, a fast-casual Greek franchise chain, to its repertoire, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast-casual Greek franchise chain has 24 locations in 16 states, with two more locations currently under construction. It was founded six years ago by entrepreneur and…
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Oxford Professor Claims Fictional Character Introduced by Bala Cynwyd’s Hamilton Lane in Market Report is Based on Him
University of Oxford professor Ludovic Phalippou claims that a fictional character introduced in Hamilton Lane’s market report is based on him and is challenging the Bala Cynwyd-based private investing giant to a debate on the merits of private equity, writes Benjamin Robertson for Bloomberg. In its latest report, Hamilton Lane included a made-up debate between…
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Montgomery County Makes List of Top 10 Biopharma Clusters Nationwide
The Philadelphia suburbs, namely Montgomery County, has once again found a place among the nation’s top markets for biopharma activity, ranking seventh on Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News’ top ten list of biopharma clusters, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report measures cities and regions in the United States on four main…
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Montco Millennial Mayors Faced Pandemic with Openness, Desire to Help
When the pandemic hit Montgomery County, local millennial mayors had to rise to the challenge and deal with the growing number of issues in their towns, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. Bridgeport Mayor Mark Barbee felt the effects of the pandemic on his life when he was laid off from his job as a…
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124-year-old $2.3M Radnor Home Gets Snapped Up Within Ten Days of Being Listed
A fully restored 124-year-old Radnor home is already under contract after just ten days of being listed for $2.3 million, becoming the latest example of the tightening market in the region, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The residence was designed by renowned Main Line architect R. Brognard Okie and is one of…
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