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Personalized Service and Relationships with Customers Are What Sets Huntingdon Valley Bank Apart From Others
When one thinks of banking and mortgages, one might think—this is going to be another chore. Not so with Huntingdon Valley Bank. Stepping inside their doors will actually bring you a sense of relief, of calm, and of joy. In the 150 years that Huntingdon Valley Bank has existed, they have served thousands of customers…
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Upper Gwynedd-based Merck CEO Retiring
Kenneth C. Frazier, a North Philadelphia native, is retiring from his position as Merck CEO effective June 30, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Frazier has led Merck for the last ten years. During that time, Merck stock has more than doubled in value. He will continue to serve on the company’s board…
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In a Post-Pandemic World, This Local Start-Up Enables Companies to Find Ways to Personalize Benefits for Their Employees
Wayne-based Lluna, a people ops platform that launched in December, offers employees and their managers a centralized place to review and agree on personalized benefits, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly Philly. Lluna facilitates the engagement and retention of employees by enabling companies to offer workers benefits that best suit their lifestyle. For example, an employer…
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As Enrollment Numbers Continue to Drop, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Proceeds with University Mergers
With enrollment numbers continuing to drop, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is pushing forward with its plans to merge six of its universities into two entities, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, during the board of governors meeting earlier this week, the system has now decided that all schools will retain…
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Pennsylvania to Receive Millions From McKinsey Opioid Settlement
Consulting giant McKinsey & Company has entered into a $573 million settlement over allegations it provided advice that helped opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost sales while fending off oversight during a national drug epidemic, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The settlement was reached with 47 state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania A.G. Josh Shapiro.…
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Norristown Skateboarder Teams Up With Vans for Limited-Edition Shoe Inspired By Local Skate Culture
Skateboard Jimmy Gorecki, a Norristown native, has teamed up with Vans for a limited-edition shoe inspired by Philadelphia’s skate culture, writes Brandon T. Harden for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In his more than two decades as a skateboard pro, Gorecki has already snagged national sponsorships from Aesthetics Skateboards, Elwood Clothing, Zoo York, and Billionaire Boys Club,…
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Souderton’s Broad Street Grind: A Whole Latte Love in This Community
Even during a pandemic, there’s one thing that never changes—people’s need for coffee. Luckily, Broad Street Grind serves coffee, tea, and much more, writes Christine Tarlecki for The Montco Explorer. Formed in 2016 and opened to the public in Souderton in January 2017, Broad Street Grind knows how important that first cup of coffee or…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Names Officers for 2021
Montgomery County Community College Board of Trustees elected its new officers for the 2021 calendar year during its monthly public meeting last week held via Zoom. MCCC is governed by a 15-person Board of Trustees, whose members are appointed by the Montgomery County Commissioners to six-year renewable terms. Board members re-elected Frank X. Custer of Upper…
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Local Independent Bookstores Beef Up Their Online Presence to Survive Pandemic
Independent bookstores in the area have been increasing and diversifying their online presence to meet the challenges of the pandemic, writes Davis Giangiulio for Main Line Today. For Reads & Company in nearby Phoenixville, which has been open for barely a year, Bookshop.org has been a “godsend,” said owner Jason Hafer. The site helps independents…
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With Vaccine Supply Still Slow, Montco Officials Ask For Patience, Warn of ‘Line-Jumpers’
Montgomery County officials have asked the public to be patient as the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents continues, write Zoë Read and Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. Commissioner Dr. Valerie Arkoosh pointed to the recent expansion of the 1A group by the state without an accompanying increase in the number of vaccine doses…
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February 6: Here Are the Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and the Least Over the Last Week
The number of new COVID-19 cases is starting to decrease nationwide and across the state, with Montgomery County numbers following the downward trend and recording a significant drop in the last seven days, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The highest percentage increase in Montgomery County over this period was in…
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Bala Cynwyd-based Hamilton Lane Expanding Offerings for Affluent Investors
Bala Cynwyd-based Hamilton Lane is expanding its offerings for wealthy investors with a new fund and a rare acquisition, writes Melissa Karsh for Bloomberg. The alternative asset manager wants to tap into a group of investors that includes business founders and other affluent clients that usually do not have as much access to private markets.…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Online Black Diasporic Poetry Reading
Following the success of its Black diasporic poetry workshop, Montgomery County Community College is continuing its year-long celebration of African American poetry by hosting an online community poetry reading, featuring two special guest poet laureates. “Amplifying Our Voices through Black Diasporic Poetry” begins online Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 6-7 p.m. Celebrate an evening of poetry with poetry readings by Montgomery County Poet Laureate David Gaines and Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta B. Mayson. Each will read…
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Super Bowl Sunday: Montco’s Best Big Game Party Places
Are you ready for some football? Are you ready for the crazy commercials and the Half Time Show? But the way I see it, the Superbowl is really about the food- the apps, the wings, the dips, the beer, the pizza! What’s your favorite Superbowl nosh? Check out some of these Montgomery County restaurants and…
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Still No Decision on Fate of Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County
In an update it provided to health system employees in a written statement last week, Tower Health CEO Clint Mathews said that no decision has yet been made on the fate of its hospitals in Chester and Montgomery counties, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “There are many complex and important elements that…
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Critical Link Between Chesco and Montco On Schuylkill River Trail Completed
Mont Clare Bridge Trail Connection, a critical link between Montgomery and Chester counties on the Schuylkill River Trail, has been completed and is now available for bicyclists and pedestrians to enjoy, according to a staff report from the GVF. The analysis of Mont Clare Bridge was first done in 2013, thanks to a William Penn…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio is Latest Stock to Benefit from Attention of Reddit’s Individual Investors
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio saw its stock jump 33 percent on Monday after the biotech company came to the attention of individual investors on Reddit, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The stock went up by $4.21 per share to reach $16.96, Inovio’s highest closing price since September. The company, which currently has a…
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Stephen F. Berr, of Blue Bell, Longtime Teacher and Planetarium Director Who ‘Made Science Fun,’ Dies Aged 84
Stephen F. Berr, of Blue Bell, a longtime teacher and planetarium director for the Colonial School District known for his infectious love of the space and science education, died on January 30 at 84, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barr challenged his students, friends, and family to investigate the mysteries of the universe…
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