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Legendary Vaccinologist Talks Challenges of Getting the Vaccine He Helped Create
Stanley Plotkin, the 88-year-old legendary vaccinologist who lives in nearby Bucks County, did not expect to run into as many issues as he encountered while trying to receive the COVID-19 vaccine he helped develop, writes Eli Saslow for The Washington Post. “I’ve been so focused on helping to develop these vaccines that I barely thought…
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President Biden Wants to Raise Minimum Wage; Pros and Cons of Proposal
Congressional Democrats have released new details on legislation that would lift the minimum wage to $15 an hour as supported by President Joe Biden in phases over the next four years, writes Eric Morath for The Wall Street Journal. The minimum wage would first increase to $9.50 an hour the day the proposed law would…
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HealthSpark Foundation’s New Director of Equity and Inclusion Seeking to Improve Montco Community Health
With just a few words with HealthSpark Foundation’s first-ever Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Chinwe Onyekere, you feel how warm and caring she is. Her warmth and passion have led to this moment, where she has been the director for just a few weeks, and she is already making strides in getting help to…
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Customers Bank Offering Banks, Chambers of Commerce, and Other Lenders a White Label Turnkey Solution
In the 3rd round of Paycheck Protection Program loans, Customers Bank, the $19 billion Pennsylvania-based super community bank, is leading the way with over 50,000 loans in process as of last Friday and now tens of thousands more. As of this week, the bank has approved over 3,000 loans providing a much needed lifeline to…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright Mourns Main Line Tailor Gabriele D’Annunzio, Who Died of COVID-19 Last Week
Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright’s Newtown Square tailor, Gabriele “Gabe” D’Annunzio, featured in a recent MONTCO Today story, has died from COVID-19, reports Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright had the nickname GQ Jay as one of the best-dressed basketball coaches. “It was all him,” Wright said Jan. 27. “It wasn’t me.” D’Annunzio…
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‘Last Call,’ a Film Comedy With a Local Delco Focus, Opens in March
“Last Call” a movie with its roots deep in the local area and nearby Upper Darby, is scheduled to open March 19. The movie is loosely based on the experiences of Upper Darby High School Class of 1990 graduate Greg Lingo, executive producer and co-writer with director Paolo Pilladi, reports Dawn Timmeney at fox29.com. The…
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Update: Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the MOST and the LEAST Over the Last Week
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is still increasing nationwide and across the state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health highlight the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for…
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Couple Turns Gladwyne Colonial into Their Dream Contemporary Home
After two years of house-hunting, Stan and Lauren Kanevsky decided to take a chance on a traditional Colonial home in Gladwyne, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Years of renovations and updates later, they have managed to turn the residence into a dream contemporary home for them and their two children. The transformation of…
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See Where You Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Montgomery County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a map that highlights all the locations that are providing the COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery County to those who are eligible within the first phase of the state’s rollout plan, writes John Misinco for The Morning Call. The list is updated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and is…
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New $900M Pandemic Recovery Aid Bill Approved By Pennsylvania Senate
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania’s Senate unanimously approved legislation to distribute more than $900 million in pandemic recovery aid to schools and hospitality-related businesses along with individuals who are struggling to pay rent or utility bills, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bill now has to receive approval from both the state…
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See Which Incoming Montco Eateries Are Among Most Anticipated Restaurants in Philadelphia Area
Montgomery County will soon become home to several of the most anticipated restaurants in the Philadelphia area, writes Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine. A new Di Bruno Bros. outpost is getting ready to open its doors in Wayne this spring. It will feature the usual cheese, charcuterie, and imported foods assortment along with a wine…
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FTA and SEPTA Announce Combined Record of Decision for the King of Prussia Rail Project
King of Prussia District and the King of Prussia Rail Coalition announced an exciting step forward for SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail project, writes Executive Director Eric Goldstein, King of Prussia District, in a recent blog post. Recently, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of…
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Local Librarian Finds New Career in Repurposing Old Books into Handmade Gifts
After working as a librarian for years, Michelle Ciarlo-Hayes, of Elkins Park, decided to turn her hobby of repurposing discarded books into eco-friendly handmade gifts into a business, writes Victoria Flexner for The Story Exchange. She started mkc photography in 2009 to bring her work to a larger audience. She also wanted to create something…
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Support Habitat for Humanity’s Building a Thirst Fundraiser, Get Brew Discounts
Support nearby Habitat for Humanity of Chester County – a nonprofit that works in collaboration with families and individuals to build and finance affordable homes for their latest effort. They have partnered with 10 local breweries for its Fourth Annual Building a Thirst Fundraiser. For $40, you can purchase a Beer Ticket Book that contains…
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Brought Together By Yearbook Mistake, Glenside Couple Finds Happiness in Their Family and Music
When friends told Ben Drake his name was misspelled, he immediately grabbed the yearbook from the person nearest to him to check, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That turned out to be the way he met his future wife, Sarah. The pair, who lived in Doylestown at the time, began officially dating and…
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See Where Pennsylvania Ranks in the Unemployment Recovery Rate
Pennsylvania was in the middle of the pack for the unemployment recovery rate in the nation in December, according to a new report by WalletHub. To determine the ranking for its States Whose Unemployment Rates Are Bouncing Back Most list, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on four key metrics.…
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Local Wawa Sold a Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million
A customer at the Wawa located at 215 Lancaster Avenue in nearby Wayne purchased a scratch-off ticket there now worth $1 million, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The $20 “Jackpot Party” ticket was purchased this past weekend amidst huge jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions. The game offers a top prize of $1 million.…
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Update: COVID-19 Cases Decrease, Vaccine Rollout Slowly Continues
Montgomery County reported 242 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, January 28, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 42,150 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 275 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 33 are on ventilators, which is…
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