• Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Morning Update – April 4th

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Morning Update – April 4th

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Friday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. There were 71 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, down from 113 new cases reported…

  • Possibility of Prolonged Shutdown Has Local Garden Centers Fearing The Worst

    Possibility of Prolonged Shutdown Has Local Garden Centers Fearing The Worst

    Faced with the possibility of prolonged coronavirus-related shutdowns, the owners of many local garden centers are worried about the future of their businesses, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the emergency order arrived to close all non-essential businesses, David Green had just received several shipments of plants and supplies in preparation for the…

  • More Than Century Ago, Bryn Mawr College Survived Spanish Flu Pandemic as Early Adopter of Quarantine, Social Distancing

    More Than Century Ago, Bryn Mawr College Survived Spanish Flu Pandemic as Early Adopter of Quarantine, Social Distancing

    Over a century ago, when Philadelphia flubbed its response to Spanish flu by holding a parade that helped spread the virus, Bryn Mawr College was one of the very few communities to successfully deal with the pandemic through early adoption of quarantine and social distancing, writes Layla A. Jones for the Billy Penn. Bryn Mawr…

  • AmerisourceBergen Foundation Announces $1M Commitment in Support of Communities, Individuals Affected by COVID-19

    AmerisourceBergen Foundation Announces $1M Commitment in Support of Communities, Individuals Affected by COVID-19

    Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen Foundation will donate $1 million to support communities, individuals, and nonprofits affected by COVID-19, according to a staff report from the Philanthropy News Digest. Among the grant recipients, Direct Relief and AmeriCares will each receive $250,000, and Healthcare Ready will get $150,000. The Foundation also announced it will provide a 2:1 match for any donations…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Morning Update – April 3rd

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Morning Update – April 3rd

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Thursday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. There were 113 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. The increase, the highest daily number…

  • Hatboro Restaurant, Community Join Forces to Help Feed Those in Need

    Hatboro Restaurant, Community Join Forces to Help Feed Those in Need

    Hatboro Dish is helping those who need it the most in this difficult time by providing them with free meals with help from the local community, writes Vittoria Woodill for CBS Philly. “People are coming,” said Hatboro Dish owner Jackie Evangelista. “They’re calling every day, asking if we’re giving out free meals.” The meals are…

  • Malvern Bank CEO Warns About Another Type of Virus Businesses Should Be Concerned About

    Malvern Bank CEO Warns About Another Type of Virus Businesses Should Be Concerned About

    While everybody in the nation is rightfully concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, companies’ audit committees and boards should also make sure they are better prepared for a different kind of virus – cyberattacks on their data networks, writes Anthony C. Weagley, the CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association, for The Pottstown Mercury. Recently, Malvern Bank…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Fully Upgraded Townhome in King of Prussia

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Fully Upgraded Townhome in King of Prussia

    A fully upgraded townhome with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in King of Prussia. The ground level features a warm foyer, coat closet, and a one-car garage with custom-built shelving. The home’s main level offers open living at its best. Among the many highlights is the stunning white…

  • Kohelet Yeshiva High School Uses 3-D Printers to Create Face Shields for Health Care Workers Treating Coronavirus Patients

    Kohelet Yeshiva High School Uses 3-D Printers to Create Face Shields for Health Care Workers Treating Coronavirus Patients

    Kohelet Yeshiva High School in Merion Station is doing its part in fighting the coronavirus pandemic by using its 3-D printers and laser cutter to create face shields for local health care workers who are treating affected patients, writes Josefin Dolsten for The Jerusalem Post. Since last week, the Modern Orthodox day school has already…

  • Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville Trying to Stay Afloat Amidst Uncertain Times

    Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville Trying to Stay Afloat Amidst Uncertain Times

    After being forced to close its doors and lay off employees due to the coronavirus pandemic, Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville is now trying to find a way to stay afloat until things go back to normal, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The owners of the establishment – Laura Vernola and Ed…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Afternoon Update – April 2nd

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Afternoon Update – April 2nd

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Wednesday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County and the Delaware Valley. There were 31 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. The positive cases are from 19 municipalities,…

  • Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Morning Update – April 2nd

    Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Morning Update – April 2nd

    Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Wednesday afternoon commissioner press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County and the Delaware Valley. There were 31 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. The positive cases are from 19 municipalities, two of…

  • New Online Database Lets You Find Region’s Highest-Paying Degrees

    New Online Database Lets You Find Region’s Highest-Paying Degrees

    Arcadia University’s Criminal Justice and Corrections master’s degree and Montgomery County Community College’s Dental Hygiene associate’s degree are among the top-paying degrees for their field in the region, write Bob Fernandez, Erin Arvedlund, and Dain Saint for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new online search tool made available by The Philadelphia Inquirer allows students and parents…

  • Owners of County Malls Turn to Layoffs, Cutting Dividend to Survive amid Coronavirus-Related Closings

    Owners of County Malls Turn to Layoffs, Cutting Dividend to Survive amid Coronavirus-Related Closings

    Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and Simon Property Group are trying to find ways to stay afloat as the coronavirus pandemic continues to dramatically affect their businesses, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. PREIT, the owner of Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting malls, has cut its dividend by 90 percent to 2-cents a…

  • Pennsylvania’s Economy Among the Most Exposed to Coronavirus

    Pennsylvania’s Economy Among the Most Exposed to Coronavirus

    A new report released by WalletHub has found that Pennsylvania’s economy is the sixth-most-exposed to the coronavirus. To compile its rankings of the State Economies Most Exposed to Coronavirus, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia using two key categories: High Impact Industries & Workforce and Resources for Businesses to Cope Better…

  • Haverford Systems Working Hard to Meet Its Customers’ Remote Communications Needs

    Haverford Systems Working Hard to Meet Its Customers’ Remote Communications Needs

    Over the last 30 years, Haverford Systems has built a reputation as the region’s go-to company for audiovisual installations. Given current events – which have created unprecedented demand for remote communications, video conferencing, and live streaming – it should come as no surprise that Haverford Systems is working overtime to meet its customers’ needs. With…

  • Business & Marketing Strategies for Uncertain Times

    Business & Marketing Strategies for Uncertain Times

    By Brandon Steiger This is written to the business owner, the C-Suite, and marketing professionals that are struggling to keep their businesses in front of prospects and clients while navigating the unknown of what is happening in our world. They’re being bombarded with continually changing information from our government, our employees, our clients, and even…

  • Aqua Asks Consumers to Help Keep Wastewater Lines, Household Plumbing Clear by Not Flushing Wipes

    Aqua Asks Consumers to Help Keep Wastewater Lines, Household Plumbing Clear by Not Flushing Wipes

    Aqua’s water and wastewater utilities remind consumers of the vital role they play in preventing wastewater overflows and backups. As many people use disinfectant wipes to help prevent COVID-19, Aqua asks homeowners not to flush these wipes down the toilet and to dispose of them in the trash instead. Even wipes labeled as flushable don’t…