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COVID-19 Testing Trucks Bring Safe Testing to Vulnerable Populations
Conshohocken-based Aardvark Mobile Health is bringing safe and efficient coronavirus testing to vulnerable populations with its COVID-19 testing trucks, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. The company was originally Aardvark Mobile Tours. It organized various promotional events for large brands such as Coca-Cola and Starbucks using trucks it builds in Pennsylvania. But with the…
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Phoenixville Woman Helps 94-Year-Old ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Fill Deluge of Mask Requests
Phoenixville resident Deb Woolson is helping 94-year-old Mae Krier, one of the famous Rosie the Riveters who used to work in factories during World War II, fill a deluge of requests for masks made from the iconic red-with-white-polka-dots fabric, writes Kellie Gormly for The Washington Post. Krier has been making red bandanas with white polka…
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Montgomery County Was Third in Region for Unemployment in June
The unemployment rate in Montgomery County was at 11.8 percent in June, which was the third lowest unemployment rate among the 11 counties that make up the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to the data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was only slightly higher than the national average, which was at…
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COVID-19 Changes Priorities and College Plans for MCCC Freshman
Hunter Ringwood is set to attend Montgomery County Community College for his freshman year after changing his college plans due to the pandemic. When he was first considering schools, a global pandemic was not even on Ringwood’s radar. He was happy when the acceptance letter arriving from a local four-year university he had chosen for…
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New Music School Ready to Welcome Students in Ambler
After a delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the newly opened Grisafi Music Institute of Ambler is ready to welcome students, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The music school owned by Gary Grisafi caters to students of all ages. It currently has instructors that teach guitar, piano, drums, voice, brass, ukulele, harmonica, woodwinds, bass,…
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Milan Salad Dressing Is an Old Time Favorite in the Philadelphia Region
Meet the DiBattista family, producers of Philly’s Original Milan salad dressing, available in stores throughout the Tri-state area and beyond, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “All my life I’ve heard about the Milan salad my dad and grandfather made famous at their ‘Milan’ restaurant,” explained Jimmy DiBattista. “My dream, since the restaurant closed,…
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BNI Offers Local Contractor Referrals, Business Contacts and Friends for Life
By David Bjorkgren A client kept asking Jerry Scamuffa to go to a meeting of Business Network International, thinking he could benefit from the meeting, but Jerry never gave it much thought. Jerry is owner of Provato Concrete Demolition and Masonry. His business covers Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties and the Main Line. He has…
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Cooperative Spotted Lanternfly Program Consolidates State Efforts to Fight Invasive Insect
The Cooperative Spotted Lanternfly Program in Pennsylvania is bringing together state scientists and experts to find ways to combat the invasive insect, writes Amy Duke for the Penn State News. If not contained, the Asia-native bug could drain the state economy by at least $324 million annually as well as causing around 2,800 job losses.…
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Shipley School in Bryn Mawr Preps for Expensive In-Person Classes With COVID-19 Refits
Thanks to its available resources, The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr is planning to have all children attend in-person classes every day of the week in the fall, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To achieve this, one of the most prestigious private schools in suburban Philadelphia has developed an elaborate, labor-intensive plan revolving…
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Brown’s Super Stores Partners with Local Food Rescue Organizations to Minimize Food Waste
Brown’s Super Stores, with Norristown and Wyncote locations, is aiming to achieve zero waste while putting all the food to good use, writes Arlene Karidis for the Waste 360. The initiative began years ago as a relatively small food donation project in partnership with local churches and community organizations. It has since grown into an…
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Montco Home to Six of the 20 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, Including Fifth-Best Place in America
Montgomery County is home to six of the 20 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to new rankings recently published by Niche.com. Niche.com ranked places based on several key factors, including the cost of living, quality of local schools, employment rates, crime statistics, and housing trends, among many others. Penn Wynne, with a population…
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Montgomery County Is Home To 7 of 20 Least Equitable School Districts in PA, Including No. 1
With the heightened focus on racial equality and research indicating low-income students will fall behind if classes are held remotely, WalletHub has released the Most and Least Equitable School Districts in Pennsylvania report. The report shows Montgomery County has seven of the 20 least equitable school districts in the state, including number one. To determine…
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Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks to Add Drive-In Movie Theater
Last week, Montgomery County became home to a new pop-up drive-in movie theater at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, writes Ellen Gray for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie theater opened with a showing of the cult classic Beetlejuice on July 23. According to entertainment company Kilburn Live, pop-up cinemas are “designed to go into…
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Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale Highest-Grossing Non-Drive-In Theater in Philadelphia Market
While some movie theaters are struggling to attract moviegoers, Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale is thrilled to see many of its movies are selling out, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Still, a sold-out movie today just means 25 people per theater, after Gov. Tom Wolf’s targeted mitigation efforts recently reduced the capacity of…
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Lansdale-Based Boardroom Spirits Increases Product Portfolio
Despite the ongoing pandemic, Lansdale-based Boardroom Spirits has increased production, retained and hired new employees, and expanded its product portfolio with new cocktails and product extensions. The company decided to grow its operation due to the need to pivot during the uncertain economic climate. The Boardroom expanded its online store which now offers a new…
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Village Handcrafted Cabinetry in Lansdale Shows Off Its Capabilities with Special Surround Project
Village Handcrafted Cabinetry in Lansdale, which custom designs, builds, finishes, and installs all of their cabinets, recently showed its capabilities with a special surround project, writes Karl D. Forth for the Woodworking Network. The company focuses on mid- to high-end residential cabinetry and has a full in-house finishing lab. It can also do color matching…
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Customer Geographic Diversity Means Blue Bell-Based Unisys Is Seeing Some of Its Revenue Bounce Back
With customers in over 90 countries and operations in more than 40, Blue Bell-based Unisys is already starting to see positive trends in its revenue streams following the COVID-19-caused slump, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company receives nearly half of its revenue from countries outside of North and Latin America. These…
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TLC Celebrates 50 years of Transforming Lives and Communities
For decades, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has been providing alternative education and social services to at-risk youth and families. As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, TLC continues to be an innovative leader in education, coaching and counseling. Founded in 1970 by Eagleville Hospital, TLC works to close the gap…
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