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New Service Helps Prospective Homebuyers Find Philadelphia Suburb That Is Best for Them
Suburban Jungle, a new service that just launched in Philadelphia, helps prospective homebuyers choose the suburb that is just right for them, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The free service pairs clients with a strategist who interviews them about their lifestyles, interests, and preferences. They also find out what the client would like…
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Third-Generation Willow Grove Catering Company Determined to Survive Current Crisis, Already Taking Orders for 2021
The third-generation of Williamson Caterers in Willow Grove is determined to survive the current coronavirus pandemic and be there to fulfill the orders for 2021 it is already receiving, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The business has been hit hard by the pandemic. Cancelations began the second week of March, not long after…
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Mobility Index Shows Philadelphia Suburbs Are Being Consistent in Adhering To Movement Restrictions
Cuebiq’s Mobility Index Analysis shows that the Philadelphia suburbs are adhering to movement restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic better than the majority of the state. Cuebiq recently provided free access to mobility patterns during the ongoing worldwide crisis to show which areas are taking the stay-at-home restrictions seriously, and where officials need to spend more…
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Local Company Making Much-Needed Masks Without Approval from State
Perkasie-based designer and textile manufacturer Eric and Christopher is making much needed coronavirus masks despite not having state approval, writes Miles Bryan for The Standard-Journal . The company, which employs 15 full-time employees, was having its best year before the coronavirus hit. “It just stopped,” said co-owner Eric Fausnacht. “It was crickets, just nothing.” In mid-March,…
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Shelter in Place Dashboard Shows Montco First Among Counties for Practicing Good Habits During Coronavirus Pandemic
The new Shelter in Place Dashboard recently launched by SafeGraph shows that the Philadelphia suburbs are practicing good habits during the coronavirus pandemic. The dashboard compares shelter-in-place or stay-at-home percentages for every county in the country based on location data collected from over 45 million smartphones. This provides a good reflection of true responses to…
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Global Business Advisory Board Helps Delaware Valley Companies With an International Footprint Weather COVID-19 Pandemic
By Komeil Nasrollahi While it may come as no surprise that the Covid-19 pandemic has created a devastating impact on companies across the region; it has created especially unique challenges for those with an international footprint. Their supply chains and ability to serve their clients have been disrupted. Their international strategies have been completely turned…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Morning Update – April 11th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Friday 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 Friday morning, Montgomery County reported 193 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Friday…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Afternoon Update – April 10th
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 100 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Thursday…
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Local Businesses Run Into Major Issues with SBA’s EIDL, PPP Loan Programs
Many small business owners in Montgomery County are not having much luck with either SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or the Paycheck Protection Program, which are designed to help businesses weather the unprecedented crisis of the coronavirus, write Erin Arvedlund, Joseph N. DiStefano, Jonathan Tamari, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some, like…
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Citadel Rolls Out COVID-19 Loan Relief Program to Support Members in Need
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Citadel has introduced a Loan Relief Program to help alleviate financial struggles for members. The program aims to support all Citadel members in need due to COVID-19. Through the program, Citadel has automatically pushed back due dates for members with the following types of loans for at least two payment…
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Ask a Real Lawyer: Can My Landlord Prohibit Guests Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Question: I live in a building with 10 apartments. My landlord is prohibiting guests in the building and apartments due to Covid-19. Is this legal? Answer by Thomas G. Wolpert, Esq: I haven’t reviewed the lease in question of course, but typically, both written leases and Pennsylvania real estate law give property owners broad rights…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Farmhouse in Ambler
A beautiful historic farmhouse set on a 2.31-acre lot with five bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. The Moses Lukens House was constructed in 1815 and the original interior plan has remained historically intact throughout the years. This includes the grand center hall entrance with two interconnecting spacious rooms on either…
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Adversity Brings Out Best of Villa Maria’s ‘Sisterhood’ as Education Continues at Full Strength Online
A few weeks ago, when the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of schools across Pennsylvania, the students and faculty at Villa Maria Academy High School in Malvern were ready to transition to online learning without skipping a beat. Drawing on its experience with online education – gained during “cyber snow days” – the community at…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Morning Update – April 10th
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 100 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Thursday…
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CARES Act Analysis from RKL: Business Income Tax Implications and Planning Opportunities
The largest federal stimulus bill in U.S. history – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act – was signed into law on March 27, triggering $2.2 trillion in spending and relief measures for businesses and families grappling with the impact of coronavirus on their livelihoods and bottom lines. In its latest installment of…
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Gov. Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. He made the decision in consultation with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. “We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during this national crisis,”…
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Villanova Professor and Her Students Are Advocating for Women in Prison
Too many women are receiving harsh prison sentences. Jill McCorkel and her team of Villanova students are working to reverse that trend, writes Samantha Melamed for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McCorkel, a professor of sociology and criminal justice at Villanova University, noticed in the 1990s that the number of women in prison exploded. Women with only…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Afternoon Update – April 9th
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 108 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday…
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