• Lansdale’s Liberty Bell Trail Receives Recognition for Excellence

    Lansdale’s Liberty Bell Trail Receives Recognition for Excellence

    Lansdale’s Liberty Bell Trail has been honored by the American Society of Highway Engineers as the Delaware Valley 2019 Project of the Year in the under $10 million category, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The society recognized the project for its complexity, significance to the area economy, and long term master plan. “This project…

  • Penn State Great Valley to Host Series of Webinars to Help Businesses During the Pandemic

    Penn State Great Valley to Host Series of Webinars to Help Businesses During the Pandemic

    In a time of uncertainty, it is important we step away from our daily routine and engage with experts to help us become informed, engaged, and better equipped to confidently navigate quickly evolving situations. Penn State Great Valley invites you to join it for NoonTimeU, a series of webinars designed to address timely topics regarding…

  • WCU Names a Familiar Face Dean of Its College of Business and Public Management

    WCU Names a Familiar Face Dean of Its College of Business and Public Management

    Following a national search, Evan Leach has been named dean of the College of Business and Public Management (CBPM) at West Chester University. His appointment is effective immediately. A faculty member in WCU’s Management Department for 25 years, Leach most recently served as the interim dean of the CBPM for the past 20 months, overseeing…

  • New Inspirational Montco Strong Video Reminds, ‘We Will Rise Again’

    New Inspirational Montco Strong Video Reminds, ‘We Will Rise Again’

    By Rachel Riley The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board partnered with a Montgomery County native on a #MontCoStrong video meant to inspire Montgomery County residents, businesses, and other partners in the tourism and hospitality industry. With the intent and purpose to give people hope during the challenging COVID-19 public health crisis, the video uses…

  • While Most Companies Are Forced to Let Go Of Employees, Montgomeryville-Based Timberlane Is Adding Workers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

    While Most Companies Are Forced to Let Go Of Employees, Montgomeryville-Based Timberlane Is Adding Workers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

    While the majority of companies in the Philadelphia area are being forced to let go of their employees, Montgomeryville-based Timberlane is adding workers amid the coronavirus pandemic, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has switched its production from architectural shutters to clear-plastic shields for medical workers, first responders, and coronavirus patients.…

  • Local Small Businesses Get Second Chance to Grab Emergency Coronavirus Loans

    Local Small Businesses Get Second Chance to Grab Emergency Coronavirus Loans

    After a frustrating first attempt, local businesses are getting a second chance to secure emergency coronavirus loans that will help them stay afloat during the ongoing crisis, write Erin Arvedlund, Joseph N. DiStefano, and Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m looking to get money into my 27 employees’ hands because we had to furlough…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Update – April 25th

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Update – April 25th

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Friday afternoon press conference, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Friday morning, Montgomery County reported 171 new COVID-19 cases, up from the 119 new cases reported…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Update – April 24th

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Update – April 24th

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Thursday morning, Montgomery County reported 119 new COVID-19, up from the 106 new cases reported Wednesday.…

  • State Says: Philadelphia Region COVID-19 Cases Too High to Lift Restrictions Right Now

    State Says: Philadelphia Region COVID-19 Cases Too High to Lift Restrictions Right Now

    The Philadelphia region is reporting too many new cases of COVID-19 to be eligible right now for a phased-in lessening of restrictions, said Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine in an April 23 press briefing. Hospitals in that region are still challenged because of a higher level of COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and its suburbs.…

  • Despite Having to Move Departure Date, Collegeville Student Looking Forward to Joining Peace Corps as Volunteer

    Despite Having to Move Departure Date, Collegeville Student Looking Forward to Joining Peace Corps as Volunteer

    Mary Eyde, a Collegeville resident and La Salle University senior, is looking forward to serving her post-graduation term in Africa as a volunteer in the Peace Corps, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eyde attended Perkiomen Valley High and is now a political science major and a member of La Salle’s golf team. However…

  • Norristown’s Theater Horizon to Welcome Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs Live During Its Weekly Online Live Show

    Norristown’s Theater Horizon to Welcome Hamilton’s Daveed Diggs Live During Its Weekly Online Live Show

    Local musical fans are in for a treat. Tony and Grammy Award winning actor, rapper, and producer Daveed Diggs, who won critical acclaim for his portrayal of Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in the Broadway musical Hamilton, will make a special live guest appearance on Theatre Horizon’s weekly live show, #PoppaPank. Diggs will appear…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Picturesque Setting in Abington

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Picturesque Setting in Abington

    A stunning colonial home with five bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Abington. Glen Gate has the ideal combination of old-world charm and modern elegance. This striking stone home is also tucked away on a secluded road in a truly picturesque setting. Inside, the floor plan offers high…

  • Why Your Organization Needs to Consider Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

    Why Your Organization Needs to Consider Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

    In today’s litigious business world, a company’s insurance portfolio is more than likely vast and includes multiple coverages. While sometimes overlooked, one insurance policy that should be seriously considered is Directors and Officers (D&O) Liability insurance. D&O liability insurance is coverage that protects the personal assets of directors and officers if they are sued as…

  • Small Number of Remaining Employees Makes It Difficult to Maintain Longwood Gardens

    Small Number of Remaining Employees Makes It Difficult to Maintain Longwood Gardens

    With only a small group of employees still caring for plants, it is hard to keep up the level of care Longwood Gardens requires at any time of the year, writes Mark Eichmann for WHYY. Usually, the 400-plus employees who care for and maintain the plants at Longwood are more than doubled during this period…

  • How to Optimize LinkedIn for Job Seekers

    How to Optimize LinkedIn for Job Seekers

    Furloughed? Downsized? Re-orged? Laid off? No job? Dusting off your career documents just in case? It’s never too late to manage your career. It’s also never too late to reinvent yourself in a new career and explore your options. Why not start or update your LinkedIn profile too? Here are some things you need to…

  • State Department of Health Enlists Plymouth Meeting Nonprofit to Help Long-Term Care Centers Battle Coronavirus

    State Department of Health Enlists Plymouth Meeting Nonprofit to Help Long-Term Care Centers Battle Coronavirus

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health has tapped ECRI, the Plymouth Meeting-based nonprofit, to help operators of long-term care centers battle the new strain of the coronavirus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. ECRI is an independent research organization that focuses on protecting patients from unsafe and ineffective medical technologies and practices. It has…

  • Montgomery County Community College Once Again Recognized Nationally as Great Place to Work

    Montgomery County Community College Once Again Recognized Nationally as Great Place to Work

    For the fifth consecutive year, Montgomery County Community College has been named one of the ‘Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges’ in the nation. This award recognizes community and technical colleges that foster diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplaces and learning environments. It is presented by “Diverse: Issues In Higher Education” and the National…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Update – April 23rd

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Update – April 23rd

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Wednesday 3:00 PM press conference, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Wednesday morning, Montgomery County reported 106 new COVID-19, up from the 69 new cases reported…