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Latest Stimulus Package Includes Funds for Montgomery County to Alleviate Financial Pandemic Burdens
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 provides additional relief for Montgomery County, which is set to receive around $161 million from the stimulus package, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter Online. “It gives us certainty for planning,” said Montgomery County Commissioners’ Vice Chairman Ken Lawrence Jr. The funds are part of the $350 billion…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Sumptuous All-stone Colonial in Blue Bell
A remarkable all-stone colonial home with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Blue Bell. This stunning residence is one of the three houses on Meadow Farm, which is surrounded by 48 acres of protected land. It sits on 2.1 acres of beautiful rolling terrain and conveys a…
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Give Like a Boss: MCCC Presents Webinar on Sustainable Charitable Giving Without Draining Your Checking Account
As businesses and organizations begin to recover from the impact of the pandemic, charitable giving is more important than ever today—it is an investment in your community that is sustainable. To help residents learn about effective ways to support charities, Montgomery County Community College Foundation’s Planned Giving Advisory Council is presenting a free webinar, “Creative…
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Hobart’s Run and Edgewood Cemetery Friends Plan Event to Breathe New Life Into Cemetery
Friends of the previously abandoned Edgewood Historic Cemetery at 989 E. High Street, Pottstown, again are planning a community clean-up for Saturday, April 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year Hobart’s Run and Edgewood Cemetery organizers want to breathe new life into the 12-acre site not only by weeding and planting flowers but…
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Plan an Exciting, Safe Family Reunion in Montgomery County: Shop, Stay, Dine, Connect
The weekend you’ve been looking forward to all year is finally here – your family reunion! Family from all over is coming together to celebrate, share stories, and create lasting memories, writes Christine Dunn for the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board. After your exciting weekend comes to a close, someone in your family is…
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Alliance HSP Completes $10M Upgrades at Conshohocken’s Spring Mill Corporate Center; Lounges, Fitness Center
After acquiring Spring Mill Corporate Center in Conshohocken two years ago for $81 million, Bryn Mawr-based Alliance HSP has now completed upgrades worth $10 million in an attempt to present the building as an alternative to the more recently constructed Class A office towers on the submarket, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Keep The Wawa Shorties Coming: Wawa Adapts to a New Pandemic Lifestyle in Montgomery County
Wawa’s continued expansion and experimentation with its menu and style of delivery are strong indications that they’re capitalizing on our stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In January, 10 months into the pandemic, Wawa debuted its first drive-thru only location in Bucks County. A second opened a month later…
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Tireless Efforts of Volunteers and Pottstown Historical Society Brought Historic Carousel Back to Its Old Glory
Nearly two-decade-long efforts by determined volunteers and the Pottstown Historical Society brought back to life the Historic Pottstown Carousel, making it the second oldest operating Philadelphia Toboggan Company wooden carousel in the entire country, writes Mary Ann Dailey for the Pennsylvania Magazine. In 1999, a group of volunteers learned that a 1905 carousel was available…
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Save a Life: Volunteer to Help Montgomery County Seniors Register for COVID-19 Vaccination
Montgomery County is currently looking for more dedicated volunteers to help the area’s seniors with computer literacy and internet issues while registering for their COVID-19 vaccine, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “This call came about because of the need, of course, for seniors, who have no internet access or are technically not savvy, not being…
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70-Year-Old Marine Veteran Rushes Into Burning Home to Rescue Man in Norristown
Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson, a 70-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran, is being hailed as a hero after he rushed into a burning building to save a man in Norristown, writes Steve Marroni for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. After noticing smoke coming from a home on Monday morning, Johnson called 911 and then looked for ways to…
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“Last Call” Movie Based on Growing Up in Upper Darby Has Friday Release Date
You could say that Greg Lingo’s life lessons make up the script for his movie, “Last Call” being released Friday, March 19, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The movie tells the story of a successful real estate developer who returns home for a funeral, reconnects with his old blue-collar Irish neighborhood, then must…
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Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear Selected for QVC’s Small Business Spotlight Program
Narberth-based AQUA Waterproof Headwear has been selected by the Qurate Retail Group Small Business Spotlight program that aims to help small businesses challenged by COVID-19. AQUA Waterproof Headwear was invented by longtime friends Kiana Muhly and Khadijah Robinson, who met while attending Temple University, and founded the Kay & Kay Group to market their product.…
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President Biden Launches Rescue Plan Campaign Tour with Visit to Delco
President Joe Biden went to Chester in Delaware County first to start his national information tour about his economic relief plan, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden stopped at Smith Flooring, a Black-owned business in Chester Tuesday afternoon, meeting with owners Kristen and James Smith, and with Democratic elected officials. The Smiths started…
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Local Moms Helping Thousands of Montco Families Save Money During Giant Consignment Event This Week in Oaks
It has been one year since COVID-19 shut down much of the world, including Pennsylvania. The pandemic has had a monumental effect on many local small businesses including Just Between Friends Children’s Consignment in Oaks. But the children’s consignment sale has adapted to the changing times so it can safely help local families save and…
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Sláinte, It’s St. Patrick’s Day: Get Lucky With These Magical Montco Events
St. Patrick’s Day is a celebration of Irish heritage for Irish people all across the world. Whether you’re looking to catch a show from the finest cèilidh bands, a full Irish breakfast, or a nice cold Guinness, Montgomery County has plenty of things to do and see to help you celebrate St Patrick’s Day 2021.*…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Presents Tourism Talks on March 18
Want to know what The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is up to? They are hosting their first 2021 event – and second-ever Tourism Talks – virtually via Zoom on Thursday, March 18 from 4-5 pm, and you don’t want to miss this talk, full of exciting local info on Montgomery County. Members and…
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Commissioners’ Plea for More Vaccines Prompts Journalist’s Probe of Suburbs’ Supply
After watching a press conference hosted by the Chester County Commissioners, Philadelphia Inquirer journalist Maria Panaritis started to investigate the undersupply of vaccines in the four suburban counties, which is home to 2.5 million people, writes Lauren Aguirre for The Inquirer. Montgomery County is home to over 830K residents, with only around 57K fully vaccinated.…
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March 17th Update: PA Reports 3,119 New COVID-19 Cases; Over 68K Montgomery County Residents Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County reported 148 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 48,664 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 110 people hospitalized in Montgomery…
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