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COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in Montgomery County
At a Montgomery County Commissioners meeting recently, they have found the latest data is showing COVID-19 cases rising again in Montgomery County, reports Gregory Purcell for WFMZ. “In the past few weeks, we have seen an uptick in COVID cases due to the omicron sub-variants,” Christina Miller, Administrator of the Office of Public Health, said.…
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Legal Matters: Your Child’s High School Graduation Can Affect Your Child Support
By Liz Billies Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here. While it certainly ushers in more BBQs and trips to the shore, it also signals the start of high school graduation season. Graduation is a special time for all graduates and their loved ones alike, but, it can have additional significance for divorced…
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Montco Integrate for Good Candidate Accepted Into PECO Energy Force Ambassador Program
Integrate for Good is thrilled to share that their candidate, Varun Parakala, was accepted into the PECO Energy Force Ambassador Program. This program is a great opportunity to elevate a young person with a disability into a leadership role with PECO. Each year, non-profit organizations are invited to nominate one eligible Ambassador to participate in the program.…
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MCCC Invites Applications for Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper Position in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper position. The Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper is a casual employee who is scheduled to work on a casual and/or irregular basis for peak periods, such as registration and summer grounds crew. Duties include, but are not limited to the following: mowing, watering, weeding,…
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Montco Workers Want Four-Day Workweek, But Not If It Means Losing Some Company-Provided Benefits
A new survey by software company Simple Texting found that 74 percent of Americans would walk away from their current job for a four-day workweek, writes Andy Medici for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Out of 1,000 respondents, 97 percent said they would be more productive if they worked four instead of five days a week.…
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Just In: Montgomery County Moves to CDC High COVID-19 Community Level, Urges the Public to Take Precautions
Today the Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced the County is now in the CDC-defined “high” level of community transmission for COVID-19. The public is urged to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines, and get tested if you have symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people…
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Lower Merion Approves Preliminary Plan for Mixed-Use Building Along North Side of Lancaster Avenue
Lower Merion officials have approved the preliminary plan for the development of a mixed-use building on Lancaster Avenue in Haverford, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Media News. The plan for the site at 355 West Lancaster Avenue includes the consolidation of four lots. The 1.89-acre site is currently home to five office buildings.…
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Philly Non-Sports Card Show Returns to Oaks Expo Center on Sat & Sun
The Philly Non-Sports Card Show will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks on May 21-22. The show has been running continuously since the 1980s, and features every type of trading card other than sports: comics, movies, television, history, Garbage Pail Kids, parody cards, and much more. Collectors will receive free promotional cards…
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To the Shore! New OurBus Route to Connect King of Prussia with Jersey Shore
A new bus route, offered by OurBus, will connect King of Prussia and Philadelphia with Jersey Shore hotspots, such as Margate, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, and Wildwood, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The service will launch on Thursday, May 19. The route will start at King of Prussia Park and Ride…
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Montgomery County Ranks High Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is among the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the areas that earn the most in the Keystone State and nationwide, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank counties by 2019 5-year estimated median household income. Montgomery County ranked in second place with…
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Experience Outdoor Adventures With Film Festival, Group Paddling Trips, on May 21 in Pottstown
Riverfront Park will be a hub of outdoor activity on Saturday, May 21, with several events happening throughout the day. The day will begin with people able to borrow a bike for free or rent a boat, followed by group paddling trips on the river, then there will be a celebration for the new Take…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial with Timeless Architecture and Modern Floor Plan in Bryn Mawr
A stunning colonial home with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This classic Wallace and Warner stone and clapboard estate home was built in 1930 and fully renovated and expanded over the last ten years. The residence boasts timeless architecture and a modern floor plan…
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Abington’s Center School Teachers Deserve the Biggest Thanks
A team of experienced and dedicated teachers is what allows students to experience success every day at Center School. Now, they are honoring Center School teachers for their tireless efforts in educating their students. The success of their students is a direct result of the expertise of their teachers. Collectively, their teachers boast almost 150…
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Updated Montgomery County 2022 Primary Election Results
The following is an unofficial summary of how Montgomery County residents voted in Tuesday’s primary election, last updated at 5/19/2022 at 5:00 p.m, according to the County. Montgomery County Voter Turnout Registered Voters – 505,661 Total Ballots Cast – 116,933 Voter Turnout – 23.12% Ballots Cast by Mail & Counted – 62,871 In Person Ballots Counted –…
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See Which Montgomery County Public Companies Ranked Among Those Who Added/Lost Most Employees in 2021
One Montgomery County company is among the ten Philadelphia-area public companies that added the most employees in 2021, and one is among those that lost the most employees, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Many Montgomery County publicly traded companies plumped up their workforces as COVID-19 eased and employees returned to work in…
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Up For Grabs? Montgomery County Cancels 5 Low-power FM Stations
Five low power radio stations have been canceled by the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, reports Emily Rizzo for WHYY. With the help of the Federal Communications Commission, the county’s licenses for WRDY, WEMA, WEMZ, WEMK, and WEMQ have been permanently canceled. The stations were continuously running loops of public service announcements around the…
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Meet the Manor College 2022 Commencement Student Speakers
Amariah Bashir, a senior from Northeast Philadelphia, spoke on behalf of the Bachelor’s Degree students. Remy Bou, a sophomore from the East Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, spoke for the Associates’ Degree graduates. Manor College’s annual Commencement Ceremony took place on May 12, 2022 at 1 p.m. The Commencement Speaker was Dr. Robert Orsher, a veterinary…
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This Weekend! Ardmore Outdoor Beer Fest Featuring 50+ Local and National Breweries on May 21
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Ardmore Music Hall and Ardmore Initiative will host the Ardmore Outdoor Beer Fest across the street from the Music Hall, featuring over 50 craft brews from more than 20 local and national breweries. The event will be paired with special food offerings from Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft and other local food…
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