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October 22nd COVID-19 Update: Over 300 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in Last Two Days
Montgomery County reported 303 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (October 21-22, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 70,235 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 117 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 14 people are on ventilators. There…
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Initial Decision to Cut Popular Health Benefit Yields Question for Vanguard: Who Made the Call?
Earlier this month, Vanguard made a controversial decision to cut some retiree medical benefits, and in the aftermath, chain-of-command questions are arising, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move was met with extremely vehement pushback from the Malvern-based investment giant’s current and former employees. They see the firm’s generous benefits package as compensation…
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New Mother Meets Her Baby After Spending Months at Lankenau Hospital Fighting COVID-19
After spending five and a half months fighting COVID-19, a Montgomery County mom was finally able to leave Lankenau Hospital and head home to be with her baby, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS3 Philly. It was an emotional goodbye for Marissa Fuentes, who was provided a hero’s departure by the medical team that saved her…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Penn Valley Farmhouse Offers Endless Charm in a Bucolic Setting
A true Penn Valley gem listed, located at 938 Summit Road in Narberth with 6 bedrooms, and 3.5 baths. It has 4,036 sq. ft. and is listed for $1,300,000 This Colonial Farmhouse sits on 3/4 acres of mature trees and plantings tucked away in a quiet, lovely setting in Penn Valley. From the covered front…
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Wayne Bulk Carrier Offering Ships to Get Goods to Consumers
United Bulk Carriers in Wayne is stepping up to do what it can to get goods to consumers, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc. Consumers are facing empty store shelves, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages at a time when holiday shopping is expected to be heavier than normal. United Bulk Carriers transports bulk cargo like…
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Stock of Local Biopharmaceutical Company Takes a Dive After Disappointing Trial for Its Lead Therapy
Malvern-based Galera Therapeutics’ stock fell by more than 70 percent after the biopharmaceutical firm announced that its cancer drug candidate did not meet its primary endpoint during late-stage clinical testing, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company’s lead experimental cancer therapy, GC4419, is being developed as a treatment for severe oral mucositis…
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Tower Health’s Bid for Montco Property Tax Exemptions Approved, While Tax Exemptions Bid on Three Chester County Hospitals Denied
A Chester County judge did not approve Tower Health’s application for property tax exemptions on Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Judge Jeffrey R. Sommer of the Chester County Court of Common Pleas said that the health system’s operations had become too similar to those of for-profit companies and…
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Spiral Q Loses Much of Its History and Artifacts in Ida Floods That Ruined Mont Clare Storage Space
Spiral Q, the art-as-protest group that recently moved its puppets, signs, and other artifacts into Mont Clare storage, saw most of it disappear in the floods that devastated the region in September, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In November last year, the move seemed like a good idea. The group was looking for…
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Celebrate Halloween Early with Monster-Mania Con at the Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks October 22-24th
Monster-Mania Con is bringing the largest horror convention ever to the Greater Philly Expo in Oaks, PA the weekend of October 22-24th! Joining will be the star of the Addams Family Christina Ricci, horror host Joe Bob Briggs, stars from the Halloween film series, Peyton List and other Cobra Kai stars, Tom Arnold, a Sons…
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Doylestown Health Reaches $80 Million Milestone for One Vision Campaign
Doylestown Health has reached another historic milestone in its comprehensive capital campaign, with more than $80 million in contributions and pledges as of October 2021. Thousands of donors have given their support to ONE VISION: The Campaign for Doylestown Health since its quiet launch in 2016, and the Lupica family made the most recent major…
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Ardmore-based Car Subscription Service Go Raises $41M to Expand Its Fleet, Service Area
Car subscription service Go, a year-old startup with a space at Ardmore’s Suburban Square, has raised $41 million to expand its fleet and service area, writes Paige Gross for Technical.ly. The startup works as an alternative to car ownership. It launched in December and currently operates in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Florida. Go allows…
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Bala Cynwyd Victorian-era Cemetery Offers Views of Horticulture and Guided History Tours
Laurel Hill Cemetery is picturesque with elaborate tombs and headstones, where those enjoy solitude and viewing the lush horticulture. Overlooking the Schuylkill River, one can see ornate Victorian-era headstones and mausoleums that hold former wealthy elite Philadelphians, entitled Millionaire’s Row. “When John Smith created Laurel Hill in 1836 he advertised this as a place where…
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2020-2021 Digital Annual Report ‘Montco For All’ Highlights ‘A Year of Learning’
Montgomery County Community College recently published its digital 2020-2021 Annual Report “Montco For All.” The report highlights the “Year of Learning” that included the inauguration of its sixth president, MCCC’s ongoing recovery efforts during the pandemic and economic and social injustices, and several new projects, programs, and initiatives on the horizon. “The 2020-2021 Annual Report is…
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Chestnut Hill College Celebrates Special Golden Griffins Ceremony
At Chestnut Hill College, their alumni are the heartbeat of our institution. Every year, it is the great pleasure of the College to celebrate and honor a very special group of alumni, their Golden Griffins. Golden Griffins are alumni who have graduated from the College 50 years ago or more, and each year, a new class is…
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Pottstown’s Hobart’s Run Takes It to the River for Annual 5K on Nov. 14
The Annual Hobart’s Run 5K takes a new path this year on Sunday, November 14: The beautiful Schuylkill River trail will be the location for “Hobart’s Run By The River,” the nonprofit’s primary annual fundraiser. Hobart’s Run By The River will provide a flat, easy run compared to the hilly course used in previous runs, looking…
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Overwhelmed By Demand, Co-op Weavers Way Considers Adding Fourth Location in Germantown, Hosting Diversity Fair
Driven by high demand, Weavers Way Co-op, which currently has locations in Ambler, Mt. Airy, and Chestnut Hill, is considering opening its fourth location in Germantown, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. The collectively owned, member-supported supermarket is currently in negotiations for a 5,000-square-foot retail storefront, but the deal depends on whether it can secure…
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Montgomery County Business Owners Ponder the Question: Where is the Workforce?
There’s been a solid shortage of workers as the pandemic has continued, and with the hope that is coming to an end, local businesses are still struggling to find help. They ask: where are all the workers, report Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6abc. A record number of people are quitting the workforce and citing COVID-19…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Brings Back Its Popular Ready-to-Drink Autumnal Cocktails
Lansdale-based Boardroom Spirits is bringing back its ready-to-drink autumnal cocktails, including Vanilla Peartini and Blueberry Blush, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. These two popular drinks can be purchased at the distillery or in the online store. Local customers get the perk of next-day delivery. Both vodka-based beverages are delicious on their own or…
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