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Pennsylvania Implements Stricter Mask and Distancing Requirements for Businesses to Protect Essential Workers
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine has ordered strict new guidelines businesses in the state must follow to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The order applies to customers and employees of essential businesses. A key requirement in the order mandates that customers and employees wear a mask inside the business. Customers without a…
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MCCC Professor to Promote Racial, Ethnic Diversity in Biopharmaceutical Industry with Help of New Grant
Dr. Margaret Bryans, biology associate professor and coordinator of the biotechnology program at Montgomery County Community College, will use her expertise in biomanufacturing and biotechnology to promote racial and ethnic diversity in future generations of scientists in the field. Bryans will work with two Delaware State University faculty members, Drs. Derrick and Latia Scott, to…
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CODY Systems Launches COVID-19 Risk Alerting Network, Offers Free Help with Optimizing COVID-19 Tracking Data
Pottstown-based CODY Systems has launched a COVID-19 risk alerting network for public safety and first responders and offers free help with optimizing COVID-19 tracking data. Through its new #HealthRisk Notification Ecosystem, the company’s COBRA.net technology enables potential COVID risk notifications and offers alerts for frontline personnel, analysts, and dispatchers. The family-owned company has adapted its…
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New COVID-19 Self-Testing Site Opens at MCCC in Whitpain Township
Montgomery County has opened a new COVID-19 self-testing site in Whitpain Township, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. The new drive-thru site is located at Montgomery County Community College and differs from previously established sites because each person does their own nasal swabbing. Tests are available only by appointment. Due to the limited number of available…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Afternoon Update – April 17th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Thursday morning, Montgomery County reported 114 new COVID-19, up 38 cases from the 76 new cases reported…
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While You’re Stuck at Home Learn How to Make Some Extra Cash
For those who are looking to make some extra money while you’re sheltering in place, one of the best ways to do so is with online side hustles, writes Lomash Kumar for the Panda Making Money. One of them is starting a blog on a topic you are passionate or knowledgeable about. While blogging is…
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Unplanned Baby Brings Joy to Lafayette Hill Family
When Anne Medrano and Dan Vidal of Lafayette Hill began dating, a baby was not in their plans. But once it announced itself, they both realized this was exactly what they wanted and needed in their lives, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Medrano and Vidal met at a networking event and soon after…
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To Help Students in Need During COVID-19 Crisis, Manor College Creates Manny’s To-Go Service for Food Pantry Pick Up
To help students who face food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis, the Manor College has started Manny’s-To-Go Service for safe food pantry pick up. Despite the college’s campus being closed, The Bird Feed, the on-campus food pantry, is still collecting donations and packing up food for those in need. The food is distributed through the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous French Colonial in West Conshohocken
A French colonial home with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms and a breathtaking view of the Schuylkill River and downtown Conshohocken is available for sale in West Conshohocken, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The main floor of this gorgeous home is split into two large open-plan spaces. The front features…
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LinkedIn for the Win for Educators & Students
By Lynne Williams High school students over 16, college students, and educators in both K-12 and higher education need to be on LinkedIn. Teachers should act as models with their LinkedIn profiles, as their students begin to prepare for their future careers, military, or continuing education. On April 16th, West Center University hosted a one…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Morning Update – April 17th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Thursday morning, Montgomery County reported 114 new COVID-19, up 38 cases from the 76 new cases reported…
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Conshohocken-Based David’s Bridal Producing Non-Surgical Masks for Healthcare Workers
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has joined the growing number of companies that have switched production to boost the supply of masks and other personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis, writes Nancy Crotti for the Medical Design and Outsourcing. The United States’ largest bridal retailer has joined forces with Ohio-based JoAnn Fabric to produce non-surgical masks…
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Einstein Medical Center Montgomery Nurses Asked for Homemade Masks and People from All Over Country – and Canada – Came Through
After nurses from Einstein Medical Center Montgomery asked for homemade masks, people from all over the country – and even Canada – came through for them, writes Gary Puleo for the Mainline Media News. The request came at the start of April, when the hospital agreed it would be beneficial to start using homemade masks…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Afternoon Update – April 16th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Wednesday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Wednesday morning, Montgomery County reported 76 new COVID-19, down 23 cases from the 108 reported Monday. The…
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Audubon-Based Mascaro Expands Its Corporate Quality Control Department
In an effort to supplement the effective local supervisor programs, Audobon-based J. P. Mascaro & Sons, a major provider of waste and recycling services in the Southeastern and Northeastern regions of Pennsylvania, has expanded its Corporate Customer Service Program by hiring Bryant Rowe. Rowe will audit the work of the supervisory team at Mascaro on…
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Montgomery County Continues to Rate Well at Social Distancing
According to the World Health Organization and the CDC, social distancing is currently the most effective way to slow the spread of COVID-19. Unacast, which collects and analyzes data through phone GPS location, has created an interactive Scoreboard, updated daily, to empower organizations to measure and understand the efficacy of social-distancing initiatives at the local…
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MCCC Hosting Spring Online Open House, Live Q&A on April 25
Montgomery County Community College will host a Spring Online Open House and Live Q&A on April 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The aim is to provide future students with a way to learn more about the school’s three locations – Central Campus in Blue Bell, West Campus in Pottstown, and The Culinary Arts…
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Video: Culturology CEO Challenges Us to Think About Powerful Questions We Can Ask Ourselves Now
In the above video, Steve Van Valin, the CEO of Culturology, challenges us to think about the powerful questions we can ask ourselves right now to work through the obstacles of COVID-19. Getting through this challenge depends on our ability to ask effective questions. What are the questions you’re asking yourself, family members, or teammates?…
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