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National Retail Federation Consumer Survey Shows Spirited Sales for Halloween
Consumer spending on 2021 Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion, up from $8.05 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation annual survey. “Americans plan to spend more than ever to make this Halloween a memorable one,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers have implemented a…
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Annual Philadelphia Salary of $100,000 Goes Further Here Than in Most of 50 Largest U.S. Cities
The quality of life achievable on a $100,000 annual salary varies significantly depending on the state and city of residence. But locally, a Philadelphia salary at that level goes far, writes Ashley Garrett for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Garrett cites research from GoBankingRates.com to determine the local reach of a six-figure yearly earning. , Philadelphia…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 2: The Downsides
The other side of the coin of advantages in retiring in Pennsylvania is its negatives. Retirepedia tallied the aspects of Keystone State life that may have retirees thinking twice. Winter Pennsylvania winters are cold, with low temperatures often dropping into the teens. That bone-chilling air, when mixed with moisture from the state’s proximity to vast amounts of water…
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Retiring in Pennsylvania, Part 1: The Upsides
Over two million retirees call Pennsylvania their home in their golden years. Retirepedia tallied 10 factors that contributed to why they chose to spend their retiring years here. Cost of Living/Housing Overall, the cost of living in Pennsylvania is eight percent less than the national average, driven mostly by the fact cost of housing is 25 percent…
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Four Statewide Agencies Warn Against Consumption of Fish from Neshaminy Creek Basin
Four Pennsylvania agencies have issued a joint warning about fish caught in the Neshaminy Creek basin that winds through Bucks and Montgomery Counties: Department of Agriculture Department of Environmental Protection Department of Health Fish and Boat Commission The ban resulted from the evidence of extremely high levels of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS), a chemical once used…
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Amazon Plans to Add Thousands of Seasonal Jobs in Montco and Philadelphia Region for the Holiday Rush
Amazon is planning to fill 3,900 seasonal jobs in Philadelphia’s collar counties, like Montgomery County, joining numerous companies that are now bulking up ahead of the holiday rush, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The jobs will start at $18 per hour and include signing bonuses of up to $3,000 that will be…
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Penn Community Bank General Counsel Stephanie M. Schwartzberg Honored by YWCA of Bucks County
Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce that Stephanie M. Schwartzberg, Esq., Executive Vice President and General Counsel, has been recognized by the YWCA of Bucks County for her work on women’s empowerment in the region. The honor, part of the Salute to Women Who Make a Difference awards program, specifically celebrates Schwartzberg’s mentorship of…
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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Gives Back to Local Alma Mater with Gear, Pep Talk to Its Football Team
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson sent a video message of encouragement to his local alma mater, Freedom High School in Bethlehem Township. A gift of sports gear accompanied the virtual pep talk, according to a 6abc report. Johnson is a 1990 grad of Freedom High School. He went onto successful careers as a WWE champion and…
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Penn Community Bank to Deepen Montgomery County Footprint with High-Tech Lansdale Branch in 1Q22
Penn Community Bank is proud to announce its 1Q22 opening of a state-of-the-art bank branch and business center with innovative design in Lansdale. The new office — located at 490 Forty Foot Road — will expand the institution’s presence in Montgomery County and bring values-driven banking, lending, cash management, and investment services to businesses and…
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Penn Community Bank Weaves Acts of Kindness into Bristol Branch Ribbon-Cutting Event
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, celebrated the completion of its Bristol branch renovation with an October 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony. The construction project is one of an ongoing series of refreshes that the bank is bringing to its branch system. The high-profile location of this branch, on Mill Street in…
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20-Year Weather Analysis: Montgomery County is More Susceptible to Climate Disasters
While Pennsylvania is generally aligned with New Jersey and New York in number of climate-related disasters over the past 20 years, its suburbs, including Montgomery County, are not. As evidenced by the calamity of Hurricane Ida, most of the Philadelphia collar counties have gotten walloped by Mother Nature in her various tantrums. Taylor Allen and…
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Underage Gambler Sneaks Into Parx Casino, Hits Bad Luck with Parking-Lot Fireworks Spree Afterward
An 18-year-old wanna-be gambler illegally entered Parx Casino and later retreated to the parking lot for a firecracker-accompanied joyride. The lapse that allowed his entry proved costly for the Bensalem business, reports Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On September 16, the underage male snuck into Parx when security guards were attending to guests’ COVID-19…
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Trick-or-Treat Inclusiveness: Tuck Nonfood Giveaways in a Teal Pumpkin to Signal Food Allergy Safety
Given the ongoing pandemic worry, Halloween 2021 in Montgomery County may be another year of self-serve treats. Or families may opt to open their doors and hand out goodies themselves. Whatever the plan, the Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), a nonprofit advocacy group, reminds the public of the inclusiveness of using a teal pumpkin…
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Household Finances: Do Montco Tenants Carry the Most Rent Debt?
Rent debt currently being borne by most Philadelphia suburban tenants is higher than national average, writes Taylor Allen for Yahoo News. All four collar counties have higher rent debts than Philadelphia itself, which currently stands at $2,300. Montgomery County has the highest average estimated household rent debt among the four counties, at $3,000. The amount…
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Obesity in Pennsylvania: Nearly One-Third of Residents in 2020 Self-Reported Being Dangerously Overweight
Obesity in Pennsylvania rose again in 2020, now encompassing nearly a third of Commonwealth residents. Taylor Allen covered the trend, self-reported by residents, for AXIOS. According to 2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 31 percent of Pennsylvania adults reported being obese. A decade ago, that statistic was 28.6…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Funds Penn State Study of Spotted Lanternfly on Cabernet Franc Grapes
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has approved a grant for Penn State to study the effects of the spotted lanternfly on the Cabernet Franc grapes, the grape variety that is usually blended with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon wines, writes Kiley Koscinski for WHYY. Penn State Extension has been studying the negative impacts of the pest since…
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Montgomery County Feeling Fallout of Ongoing Increase in Tropical Storms
This season, the Philadelphia region, and the Montgomery County region especially, has been affected by four tropical storms — a possibly unprecedented number. Their after-effects have implications that are both accumulating and devastating. Anthony R. Wood explained this dangerous weather trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the past two years, the Philadelphia region has been…
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SEPTA Adopts Operational Cost-Cutting Ideas Suggested by Employees, Could Save $117M Annually
SEPTA is following through on operational cost-cutting ideas generated by its employees. The measures could end up saving the transit agency $117 million a year, through Norristown Regional Rail and other areas of SEPTA through Montgomery County and beyond, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The year-long brainstorming effort was conducted by SEPTA and…
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