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Becoming Face and Voice of Montco’s Public Health Response to Pandemic Continues To Be “Enormous Responsibility” for Dr. Valerie Arkoosh
As soon as COVID-19 started spreading in the region, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County commissioners, became the face and voice of the county’s public health response to the outbreak, writes Carl Hessler Jr. for The Pottstown Mercury. The challenge was unlike anything she had previously faced but she took it on with…
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Racial Gaps in Homeownership Continue to Widen During Pandemic
A new report on race and home buying by the National Association of Realtors shows that while the housing market remained strong, gaps in homeownership continued to widen during the pandemic, write Michaelle Bond and Dominique DeMoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However the situation has been worsening for much longer, as Black Americans saw the…
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This March, Plan Exciting Family Events in Montgomery County
There are tons of exciting things to do this March in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites! Whitemarsh Art Center Ceramics Courses3.1-16| Whitemarsh Art Center Having trouble wrangling your kids at home? Searching for something fun and productive? Check out Whitemarsh Art Centers’ ceramics courses! We are currently offering courses for children, teens, and…
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Historic D-K Diner in West Chester Pushes Through Pandemic, Hopes Better Days Are Ahead
The historic D-K Diner in nearby West Chester and its staff have been struggling throughout the pandemic, like so many others in the restaurant industry, but now they are hoping better days are ahead, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. The stainless-steel diner on Gay Street has been part of the borough’s fabric since 1952, said…
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King of Prussia-based Neuma Helps Pharmaceutical and Medtech Companies Set Up for Success
King of Prussia-based Neuma helps pharmaceutical and medtech companies set up for success as they introduce their products to market, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The company was launched in July 2017 by engineers Nick Ciccarelli, Alexis Dechelette, and Shaun Devitt. The trio had previously worked for Unilife. But after the company filed for…
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Philadelphia Partners with Souderton’s Retrievr to Tackle Recycling of Electronic, Clothing Waste
As part of its SmartCityPHL Initiative and the Pitch & Pilot program it oversees, Philadelphia’s Office of Technology and Innovation has selected Souderton’s Retrievr to tackle two of the least-often recycled sources of waste, electronics and clothing, writes Jessica Blatt Press for The Philadelphia Citizen. Philadelphia residents throw away over 35,000 tons of clothing and…
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Ambler-based Phenom Scoops Up Its Third HR and Recruiting Company in Six Months
Phenom, the Ambler-based HR tech company, has finalized its third acquisition of HR and recruiting companies in the last six months, writes Paige Gross for the Technical.ly. After scooping up My Ally and Endouble last year, Phenom has now added Talentcube, a Germany-based experience-driven video technology company, to the list. This latest acquisition will accelerate Phenom’s…
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Good Day Philadelphia Celebrates Moscow Mule Day with Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Distillery
Jennaphr Frederick of FOX 29’s Good Day Philadelphia visited Boardroom Spirits Distillery in Lansdale to celebrate Moscow Mule Day. The local distillery is known for its amazing ginger vodka that is just right for the fizzy cocktail. “It’s the perfect vodka for Moscow Mule,” said Vlad Mamedov, one of the distillery’s owners. “It’s made with…
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Wall Street Journal: Vanguard Sees Its Partnership with Digital Financial Firm as Its Main Route into China
After announcing plans to exit China’s institutional business, Malvern-based Vanguard is now looking at its partnership with Ant Group, China’s biggest digital financial firm, as its main route into China, write Dawn Lim and Jing Yang for The Wall Street Journal. The investment behemoth hopes that this venture will provide it with access to the…
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State Troopers Donate Bounty of Clothes Confiscated from Retail Theft Ring to Adoption Agency
Mazi Adoption and Family Services in nearby Exton was the recipient of an unexpected bounty of clothes last week, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Pennsylvania State Troopers brought around 300 articles of clothing, 45 pairs of shoes, and 17 handbags that were recovered during an investigation by Trooper Matthew Dwyer. “This is a result of…
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Not Even a Fire Could Keep Local Couple From Their Wedding Day at Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm
A Delco wedding couple and guests certainly weren’t expecting a fire at Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm before the wedding. Luckily, there were no injuries and firefighters were able to save the wedding dress and other wedding items, writes David Chang, Dan Stamm and Deanna Durante for NBC Philadelphia. Caitlin Kerezsi and Kevin Pace were at…
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Montgomery County Community College Art and Literature Magazine Earns Prestigious First-Place Award
Montgomery County Community College’s 2019-20 art and literature magazine, “Transitions,” recently earned a first-place award with special merit in the American Scholastic Press Association annual contest. The American Scholastic Association presents this award to publications that are outstanding examples of scholastic publications in format, content, and presentation. Francesca Santini, editor-in-chief and MCCC student, oversaw the…
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Community Health & Dental Care Now Offers Dental Hygiene in Barto
Dental care is super important, and Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC) is pleased to announce dental hygiene appointments are now available at its fourth health center, located at 1315 Route 100 North in Barto. In addition to routine cleaning, dental hygiene appointments include x-rays, patient health history, and oral cancer screenings. CHDC has implemented…
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Schuylkill River Trail Ranks High Among USA Today 10 Best Riverwalks
Schuylkill River Trail is one of the nation’s ten greatest riverwalks, according to the new ranking recently published by USA Today 10Best. The original list of 20 nominees was compiled by 10Best and a panel of urban planning experts. Then the public was asked to vote for their favorites. . . Based on the readers’…
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March 6 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Spread the Most and Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has plateaued, although some areas have slight increases across the county, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for the seven days ending March…
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Norristown’s Theater Horizon Partners with Local Families to Stage Virtual Performances on Their Home Turf
As part of its Art Houses program, Norristown’s Theater Horizon is partnering with local families to stage virtual performances on their home turf, writes Jerald Raymond Pierce for American Theatre. Nell Bang-Jensen, the theater’s artistic director, wanted to find a way to connect art and the community when many families are stuck at home. She…
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Montco Residents Want to Know: Where’s Our Vaccines?
Montgomery County is frustrated it is receiving fewer doses of vaccine by population than counties much smaller, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Officials have requested that FEMA set up a vaccination site in the collar counties to get more doses to the 2.5 million residents in the four-county area, including Montgomery County. A…
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The Best County to Live in Pennsylvania? Right Here in Montco!
Montgomery County is the best county to live in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking from 1310 Newsradio. With a population of 821,301 and a median household income of $88,166, Montgomery County is one of the most affluent in the Keystone State. . . The median home value is $305,800, with 72 of percent residents…
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