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HealthSpark Foundation’s Blueprint for a Better Safety Net
HealthSpark Foundation’s Blueprint for a Better Safety Net The HealthSpark Foundation has released a clear vision and plan for rebuilding a stronger, more resilient and just social safety net in Montgomery County called the Blueprint for a Better Safety Net. In April of this year, the HealthSpark Foundation launched a dedicated investigation into understanding the…
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Check Out Where Montgomery County Ranks Among the Nation’s Healthiest Communities
Montgomery County has once again found its place in the upper half of the 500 healthiest communities in the nation, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report. The annual ranking measured close to 3,000 counties on 84 metrics across the ten categories that drive overall community health. The most heavily…
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Montco is Home to Some of Best Hot Sauces in Philadelphia Area
If you like spicy food and are always on the lookout for new hot sauces, you will be happy to learn that some of the best in the Philadelphia region can be found right here in Montgomery County, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burning Bush Foods in Elkins Park offers vegan and Kosher…
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Suburban Migration, Customization Drives Record Toll Brothers Growth
Fueled by the continuing migration of homebuyers to the suburbs during the pandemic, Horsham-based Toll Brothers has recorded better-than-expected order growth for the last quarter, writes Prashant Gopal for Bloomberg. The luxury homebuilder saw purchase contracts for the three-month period ending with October go up by 68 percent compared to a year earlier to 3,407.…
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Lincoln University Receives ‘Transformational’ $20M Gift from MacKenzie Scott, Ex-Wife of Amazon Founder
Lincoln University has received a $20 million gift from MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, making it the largest gift from a single donor in the historically black university’s 167-year history, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lincoln is one of nearly 400 organizations and schools that have received…
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Montco Shifts From Being Republican Stronghold to Powerful Democratic Bastion
The latest election showed just how starkly political sentiment has shifted in Montgomery County, turning it from a Republican stronghold into a powerful Democratic bastion, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a general shift left by the Philadelphia suburbs, Montgomery County turned out with the biggest and bluest support. “The numbers were just…
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Fun & Games are an Escape from Every Day with Play It Out, LLC
With 2020 being the year it has been, we are all looking for a bit of an escape. This kind of escape, though, you need some help to get by! An escape room is a real-life adventure game in a themed room with your team, assembled to find clues and solve challenging puzzles located throughout…
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Philadelphia Makes Conde Nast Traveler’s 2021 Gold List of Best Destinations in World
Conde Nast Traveler featured Philadelphia on its 2021 Gold List as one of the best destinations in the world along with places like Rome and Kauai, Hawaii, writes Sarah Zlotnick for the Philadelphia Magazine. When describing Philadelphia, Conde Nest Traveler associate editor Betsy Blumenthal recalls it as a special place where people do not care…
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Bala Cynwyd Neurologist Doing Pioneer Work in Neurological Study on Religious and Spiritual Experiences
Bala Cynwyd neurologist Dr. Andrew Newberg is doing pioneering work in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. Born in Bala Cynwyd, Newberg grew up in Bryn Mawr. He is a graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania. He has so far written ten…
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Springfield Township Commissioners Sign Letter of Support For PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Springfield Township Commissioners have signed a letter of support for Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, writes Betsy Wallace for the Chestnut Hill Local. Springfield has joined the first group of Montgomery County municipalities that include Ambler, Hatboro, North Wales, Plymouth, Upper Dublin, and Upper Merion which have come out in support of…
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SEPTA to Receive Federal Funding for King of Prussia Rail Extension Planning
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority will receive $360,000 from the Federal Transit Administration to create plans for transit-oriented development at five stations of the proposed four-mile King of Prussia rail extension of Norristown High Speed Line, according to a staff report from Progressive Railroading. The awards are being allocated through the FTA’s Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented…
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These ZIP Codes in Montgomery County Had Biggest Increases in COVID-19 Cases Over the Last Week
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health show that the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP code statewide for…
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Where to Go for Holiday Meals To Go in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has rounded up a few local places to get Christmas dinner to go! This holiday season, enjoy a meal with great food and drinks from these Montgomery County restaurants. King of PrussiaFounding Farmers has you covered – whether you need to order just sides, desserts or a whole meal…
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See Which Montco Zips Are Among America’s Hottest Neighborhoods of 2021
Three Montgomery County places are among America’s hottest neighborhoods for 2021, according to a list recently published by Redfin. The analysis looked at U.S. ZIP codes based on year-over-year growth in listing views on Redfin.com and Redfin Compete Score in October 2020. The majority of the hottest neighborhoods nationwide have something in common: they offer…
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Neighboring Bucks County’s Health Department Makes Its Own Path in Dealing with Pandemic
Despite being criticized by many – including numerous healthcare experts – Bucks County’s Health Department is sticking to its unique way of dealing with the pandemic, write Jason Laughlin and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About a month ago, the department became the only one in the region to stop providing new data on…
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Report Helps Nonprofit Systems to Create Sustainable Growth and Financial Stability
The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, in partnership with its members from HealthSpark Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, released a new report at the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia’s SPARX Conference that details the financial health and resiliency of the region’s nonprofits. The report compares data between…
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Find Perfect Gifts for the Bookaholic in Your Life in These Local Indie Bookstores
The best way to surprise the bookaholic in your life with a perfect gift and support local small businesses at the same time is to shop in some of the best independent bookstores in the region, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Narberth Bookshop is open for in-person shopping and is also taking orders…
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Bryn Mawr Billionaire Joins Forces with Rapper Meek Mill to Create $2M Scholarship Fund for Underprivileged Philly Area Youth
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin has joined forces with rapper Meek Mill to create a $2 million scholarship fund to benefit Philadelphia’s underprivileged youth, according to a staff report from TMZ. The fund is expected to benefit close to 1,000 students in the Philadelphia area – and the impact will be felt right away with…
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