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VFTCB Marketing Chief Stepping Down to Take Role of President and CEO of Discover Lancaster
Ed Harris, the longtime Valley Forge Convention & Tourism Board marketing chief, is stepping down to take the role of president and CEO of Discover Lancaster, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Discover Lancaster is Lancaster County’s official destination marketing organization. According to the organization, around 8.85 million people visited Lancaster County in…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Apartment Association Merger Just in Time to Be ‘Much More Effective’ During Coronavirus Crisis
The Bala Cynwyd-based Pennsylvania Apartment Association merged with its three affiliates at the start of this year to have a single voice, and the timing could not have been more perfect, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are so much more effective to help during this crisis,” said Marlynn Orlando, PAA CEO.…
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Audubon’s Founder of JDRF Marks Semi-centennial of Organization on Virtua Health CEO’s Podcast
Lee Ducat, the Audubon founder of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, recently marked the semi-centennial of the organization on the podcast hosted by Virtua Health CEO Dennis Pullin, according to a staff report from the South Jersey Central Record. On May 21, 1970, Ducat started one of the most successful nonprofit organizations dedicated to eliminating…
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Montgomery County May 29th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the commissioner’s Thursday briefing, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley, and Pennsylvania. Since Wednesday’s update, 92 new COVID-19 positive cases and 13 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 13 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s…
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An Open Letter To State Legislators Across Southeastern Pennsylvania
We are writing to you because of our deep concern with both the pace and the process of reopening businesses, be it by County-designation or by business industry. We are also writing to re-extend our offers to help—to help the Department of Health; our County elected officials and you in providing information, guidance and materials…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Converted Barn in Souderton
A stunning converted barn with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Souderton. Set on the gorgeous, 12-acre Buttonwood Farm with its majestic pond, the home offers rustic old world charm combined with modern conveniences. The house impresses from the get-go, with open views of the soaring, two-story great…
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Why COVID-19 Has Resulted in a Massive Reduction in Arrests in Pennsylvania
By Daniel Bush Isolation can affect people differently. What it has not done for Pennsylvanians is result in more arrests, despite more police activity. Review of pre-COVID Pennsylvania State Police statistics from across the Commonwealth compared to more recent statistics reveals an extraordinary trend: while “calls for service” to police dramatically increased during the COVID…
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How Do You Rebrand For Your Pivot?
By Lynne Williams How do you rebrand when making a career pivot? How do you start building your brand and marketing yourself in your future forward position? As noted in last week’s article, you completed all these steps so far: You decided to make a change. You have done a SWOT analysis of yourself. You…
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Owner of Stove & Tap, The Bercy Hopeful About Effect of Cocktails To-Go On Their Bottom Line
Justin Weathers, who co-owns three locations of Stove & Tap in Montgomery and Chester counties and The Bercy in Ardmore with Joe Monnich, is cautiously optimistic about the effects of cocktails to-go on the future of his businesses, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Just starting to see the light at the end of…
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Updated State Reopening Guidelines Mark Outdoor Dining As Allowed in Yellow Phase
Montgomery County restauranteurs have welcomed news that the updated reopening guidelines include marked outdoor dining as allowed during the yellow phase with delight and caution, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many restrictions will still apply, including keeping at least six feet between tables and using physical guides such as tape to indicate proper…
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Fore (+ One) Unforgettable Montco Golf Facts
Many a tired-of-winter, tired of sheltering-at-home, and just plain Netflix-series-fatigued golfers celebrated earlier this month when the Governor announced the statewide reopening of golf courses. “The phone started ringing off the hook when Gov. Wolf announced that golf could open in PA,” said Missy Peart, owner of Macoby Run Golf Course in Green Lane. “Our…
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Montgomery County May 28th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the commissioner’s Wednesday briefing, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley, and Pennsylvania. Since Tuesday’s update, 142 new COVID-19 positive cases and 66 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 66 new deaths, all of which were recorded…
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Forbes: Instead of Racing Live Goats, This Year Sly Fox Brewing Organized Virtual Bock Fest & Goat Races
Unable to race live goats for its annual Bock Fest and Goat Race due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year Sly Fox Brewing decided to livestream a virtual goat race and Maibock beer celebration, writes Tara Nurin for Forbes. The brewery with its Pottstown, Phoenixville, and Malvern locations has seen the popularity of its charity…
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After Wrecking School Year, Coronavirus Threatens Summer Camp As Well
After wrecking the school year for so many families in Montgomery County and nationwide, COVID-19 is now threatening to ruin summer camp as well, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Every parent I know is in a tailspin,” said Genevieve McCormack of Haverford. McCormack, who is a lawyer, has three children whose summer camp…
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Owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove Malls Unsure of Its Ability to Survive Over Next Year
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, is unsure of its ability to survive, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In its first-quarter report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, PREIT said it has “substantial doubt” it will “continue as a going concern within one…
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Most COVID-19 Deaths in Montgomery County Were in Nursing Homes, Low Employee Wages Might Be One of the Main Reasons Why
Nursing homes in Montgomery County and nationwide are a hotbed for COVID-19, and low wages for employees might be one of the reasons why, according to an Editorial Board report for Bloomberg. Around 87 percent of all COVID-19-related deaths in Montgomery County are residents of local long-term care facilities. The situation is similar in all…
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With Three New Deals, Merck Expands Its COVID-19 Efforts Significantly
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with significant operations in Montgomery County, has expanded its COVID-19 efforts significantly with three new deals aimed at developing vaccines and therapies for the novel strain of the coronavirus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Merck has reached an agreement to acquire Themis Bioscience, a vaccine developer based in…
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Haverford College Made Seamless Transition to Virtual Final Exams Thanks to Trust Environment Created By School’s Honor Code
While many colleges struggled when finding ways to switch to virtual final exams, Haverford College made a seamless transition thanks to the overall trust environment created by the school’s honor code, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before taking their final exams online, the college’s students signed a statement, agreeing to adhere to the…
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