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Pennsylvania Releases Unemployment Compensation Guidelines During Coronavirus Outbreak
By Jon Young These are challenging times for all of us. In addition to protecting ourselves and our loved ones, some are having their livelihoods interrupted as businesses close or reduce activity. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has announced Unemployment Compensation guidelines for any Pennsylvania resident who was employed and is now unable…
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Channelling Her Decades of Medical Experience, Commissioner Guides Montgomery County Through Coronavirus Crisis
Dr. Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners, is offering residents facts and guidance as the coronavirus crisis continues to develop, writes Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the county’s first suspected coronavirus infections were reported, Montgomery County has become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pennsylvania. However officials were not caught…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 22nd
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as press release issued by the commissioners Saturday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were nine new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, four of which are hospitalized. The nine new positive cases…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 21st
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were thirteen new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, two of which, a 66 year-old Whitpain man and a 4 year-old…
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Update: County’s Drive-Thru Testing Site for COVID-19 Will Open Saturday Morning
Updated (3.21.2020 at 5:28 AM) Beginning Saturday morning, Montgomery County’s Community Based Testing Site on Temple University’s Ambler campus will be open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily as testing supplies allow. Testing is by appointment only and only individuals who meet at least one of the following criteria should be tested: Fever at…
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Service Dog Helps Bala Cynwyd Boy with Autism Connect with World
Service dog Rader makes it easier to connect with the world for ten-year-old Dylan Gordon of Bala Cynwyd, who is on the autism spectrum, writes Natalie Pompilio for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Dylan becomes anxious, Rader comforts him by acting as his weighted blanket. On every outing, the dog stays by Dylan’s side, his presence…
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How the Coronavirus Crisis Affects the Financial Aspects Of Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Support
By Lori K. Shemtob, Esq. Lately, we are fielding many questions and concerns regarding the impact of coronavirus on divorced and separated parties. My partner, Drew Taylor recently wrote a blog about the impact of the coronavirus crisis on custody issues for divorced and separated parties. We are fielding more and more questions and concerns…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Distillery Producing Free Hand Sanitizer for Residents, First Responders
Lansdale’s Boardroom Distillery is helping combat the spread of coronavirus by producing free hand sanitizer for the greater Lansdale area residents and first responders, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The number of COVID-19 cases in Pennsylvania rose to 185 on Thursday, while the first coronavirus-related death was confirmed on Wednesday. As of Friday morning,…
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Two Montgomery County High Schools Press Pause On Historic Basketball Runs Due to Coronavirus Threat
Methacton and Pope John Paul II high schools have had to press pause on their historic boys’ basketball runs amid the growing coronavirus threat, writes Owen McCue for the PA Prep Live. Both schools are members of PIAA, which suspended its winter championships last week for at least two weeks to assist in preventing the…
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Montgomery Bar Association Offers Timely Resources for County Lawyers and Residents
Amidst the latest flurry of concerns, restrictions and limitations brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic,Montgomery Bar Association is now offering a variety of timely resources and services online for members of our legal community, and neighboring residents and businesses alike. For attorneys and members of its extended legal community, a COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE has been added to the…
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Sheltering in Place Creates Trash and Jobs at J. P. Mascaro
As the coronavirus places a severe strain on a company’s day-to-day operations, managers must weigh draconian cost-cutting options, including sadly, whether to lay off workers or cut back the hours existing employees work each week. Managers at J. P. Mascaro & Sons, privately owned and family operated business with nearly 60 years of servicing Montgomery County…
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Air Pollution Drops as Local Officials Implement Preventive Coronavirus Measures
Air pollution in the Philadelphia area is dropping significantly due to the region’s partial shutdown to stop the spread of the coronavirus, writes Catalina Jaramillo for the WHYY. As the shutdown continues, the air quality is expected to keep improving. The dramatic reductions in the number of people driving to work and school busses is…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 20th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s Thursday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were thirteen new Montgomery County cases reported on Thursday, only one of which, a 77 year-old Cheltenham man, is hospitalized. The thirteen new…
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Montco Restaurants Still Serving Takeouts and Pickups
By Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board While we’re staying safe through social distancing, adding some variety into your new routine helps not just you, but your favorite local restaurants. Montco is a fantastic area for dining and our 1,600+ restaurants are leading the charge by offering take out from your local favorite spots. You’re…
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COVID-19 and Your Existing and New Agreements
By Nathan D. Fox In our brave new world of COVID-19-driven shutdowns and (hopefully) short-term economic changes and challenges, now would be a key time to look at your agreements for deals already under way and new deals going forward. Most everyone including developers, tenants, and landlords did not anticipate state governors shutting down portions…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Handsome Early-20th-Century Tudor in Villanova
A handsome, turn-of-the-century Tudor home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The home offers both the charm of an early-20th-century classic and all the amenities required for modern living. Inside, stone and brick fireplaces abound, as do leaded-glass…
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Consider a Community Bank for Your Mortgage Loan
By Malvern Bank, National Association On March 3, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System cut interest rates by half a percentage point. In addition, on March 15, they cut interest rates by one percentage points. Both of these cuts were pre-emptive moves to protect the economy from the coronavirus. One of the…
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Essential’s Utilities Prepared for COVID-19
Essential Utilities Inc. has announced that its Aqua water utilities and Peoples natural gas utilities continue to monitor the coronavirus outbreak throughout its combined 10-state footprint, working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities to continuously address the situation and evaluate operational response plans. “As water, wastewater, and natural…
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