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Find Out Where Bala Cynwyd-based Hamilton Lane’s CEO Puts Probability of Recession This Year
Mario Giannini, CEO of Bala Cynwyd-based Hamilton Lane, puts the probability of a recession occurring this year at zero, write Melissa Karsh and Sonali Basak for Bloomberg. “There is virtually no chance that there is a recession in 2021,” said Giannini. “We’re not going into a downturn, and in fact, we may have an even…
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Jenkintown-based TerraVida Acquired By Chicago-based Medical Marijuana Company in $135M Deal
Jenkintown-based TerraVida Holistic Centers, a women-owned and operated medical cannabis company, has been acquired by Chicago-based Verano Holdings in a deal valued at 135 million, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. TerraVida operates the state’s three top-performing dispensaries in Abington, Malvern, and Sellersville. The cash and stock deal also includes the company’s Jenkintown headquarters…
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See Which Local College Is Among Top Ten Small Colleges in Northeast
Haverford College is among the top ten small colleges in the Northeast, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. The ranking is based on 15 key metrics across four main categories. These included student outcomes, academic resources, student engagement, and environment. Schools that have fewer than 3,000 undergraduates are considered small for…
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New Initiative Improves Health, Well-Being of Local Black Pregnant Women, Infants, Families
Montco Mamas, the new initiative from Montgomery County Maternal and Early Childhood Consortium and Maternity Care Coalition, is working on improving the health and well-being of local Black pregnant women, infants, and their families, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. The initiative is using a systems-based change model and a collective impact framework to achieve…
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Amidst Pandemic, Local Libraries Played Key Role in Helping People Get Through Lockdown
When coronavirus first started spreading throughout the region, nearby Chester County’s libraries were flooded with people looking for books to help them get through lockdown, writes Ximena Conde for WHYY. “We were basically second on the list for people’s priorities,” said Megan Walters, director of the Kennett Library. “They went to the grocery store, and…
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Local Mayor Looking for a Semi to Haul Donated Water to Texas
A winter storm that wreaked havoc on the Texas power grid also eliminated the availability of clean water. Hoping to fill the gap, Delaware County’s Collingdale Mayor Felecia Coffee waged a campaign to collect thousands of bottles of water. Now she just needs to haul it down to Texas, reports Dan Koob for CBS Philly.…
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Drive-thru Site for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccine Under Construction Near King of Prussia Mall
A large drive-thru site for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is being constructed in King of Prussia on the former site of Babies R Us near King of Prussia Mall, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Mountain Productions, a Luzerne County-based staging company, is leading the construction project. The company has adapted its…
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March 3 Update: COVID-19 Cases and Hospitalizations Decrease in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 128 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, March 2, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 47,091 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 122 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms (a decrease from last report). Of those COVID-19 patients, 10…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the start of the school year could serve as a roadmap for public schools in the region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. Together, the schools host around 35,000 educators and children each day…
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After Defending Trump in Second Impeachment Trial, Local Attorney Sees Bump in New Business Litigation
After defending former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial last month, Michael van der Veen, a Philadelphia-based attorney who lives in nearby Exton, is ready to pick up where he left off with little fanfare, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We were busy when we took the case, and we’re…
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Beauty Product Mogul Sephora to Open at Local Kohl’s Stores
The French beauty product company, Sephora, is opening at Kohl’s store locations in nearby Bucks and Delaware Counties, part of several opening in the Philadelphia region, reports the staff at 6abc.com. Sephora at Kohl’s will open in the fall throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey with 2,500 square feet of dedicated space. The Philadelphia-area Kohl’s openings…
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Restrictions Eased as New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Drop in Pennsylvania
With COVID-19 cases on the decline in Pennsylvania, PA. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday some COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted in Montgomery COunty and across the state. Travel restrictions out of state are lifted. A previous order required visitors from another state to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test or quarantine for 14 days.…
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Three Local Manufacturing, Machining Companies Merged Into Hatboro-based KMM Group When Their Leaders Decided to Retire
To the surprise of many, three successful, family-owned local manufacturing and machining companies merged into Hatboro-based KMM Group last year when their two owners decided to devise a plan on how to phase into retirement, writes Brent Donaldson for the Modern Machine Shop. Hatboro-based M&S Centerless Grinding and Meron Medical were led by John Shegda,…
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Plan a Local Day Trip to Support Small Businesses in Montgomery County
Explore the heart of Montco Downtowns – From Ambler to Pottstown, and everywhere in between, businesses have been working around the clock to stay afloat, while keeping employees and customers safe, writes Samantha Cummons for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. To support these local businesses, here’s how to “Make It Local, Make It…
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YMCA and WCU Partner on Free Nutritional Webinar Series to Improve Brain Functioning and Overall Health
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine and West Chester University have partnered to offer free nutritional education to all in the community. Two webinars will be offered for adults, especially seniors, and two presentations will be offered to middle school students who attend the Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center’s afterschool program. The first webinar –…
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Remarkable Navy Vet Treated to a Parade for 100th Birthday
Lt. Ralph Perkner, retired U.S. Navy vet and optometrist, received a parade of support in nearby Broomall Sunday to celebrate his 100th birthday, reports Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “He’s a remarkable, remarkable man,” Tom Murray, Perkner’s son-in-law, said. “I hope if I get as old as he is, I’m half as good as he is.”…
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Montco Residents Without Email or Internet Access Can Now Pre-register for COVID-19 Vaccine by Phone
Montgomery County residents who do not have an email address or internet access are now able to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine by phone, writes Ximena Conde for the WHYY. The program is being run in partnership between the Office of Senior Services and Mon Ami, a technology company that serves older people. According to…
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After Having to Close Its Doors Due to Pandemic, John James Audubon Center to Reopen on March 4
After having to close its doors for several months due to the pandemic, the John James Audubon Center is set to reopen on March 4, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. The 18,000 square-foot space first had its grand opening in June 2019, but the pandemic forced it to close several times over the last year.…
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