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‘Smallpox’ Labeled Vials Found at Merck Lab in Upper Gwynedd Township
According to the Centers for Disease Control, a batch of vials labeled with “smallpox” were found in a freezer at a Merck facility in Upper Gwynedd Township and immediately quarantined, write Deanna Durante and Brian X. McCrone for NBC4 New York. It is not clear why the vials were there. Smallpox is a deadly disease…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Vail Garvin, President & CEO of Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Vail Garvin, President & Chief Executive Officer at Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Levittown, overcoming polio as a young teenager, and how her struggle to overcome that debilitating illness led her to a career in healthcare. Noting that her chamber will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary…
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Immaculata to Host Christmas Meet-and-Greet on Dec. 1
Immaculata University’s undergraduate admissions staff will host a Christmas meet-and-greet event on Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5-7 PM in Villa Maria Hall. Prospective students are invited to view Immaculata’s beautiful Christmas decorations and enjoy light refreshments. Weather permitting, current students will provide lantern-lit tours of the campus and its holiday lights. This meet-and-greet event will…
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Wiser Wealth: Current Rates are Making Private Credit Funds Appealing for Investors
Money can change hands very quickly with certain investment types, making many investors prefer the ability to enter and leave commitments with ease. However, private credit funds are finally offering enough value to make people look past the long-term commitments that come attached. Bloomberg shares more on the topic, elucidating how investments such as Blackstone…
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Business Insider: Labor Shortages Hamper Kennett Square Mushroom Industry
The Kennett Square mushroom industry should be booming. The popularity of the edible fungi, always prominent, gained traction with stay-at-home chefs during the pandemic. But it’s teetering on the edge of a financial collapse. Business Insider examined why. In short, the agribusiness faces a serious labor shortage. Mushroom growing requires a deft personal touch. From…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Coach Dick Vermeil
Dick Vermeil, the legendary football coach and Chester County resident who led the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl XV, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in a close-knit community in Calistoga, Calif., where many families were immigrants from Tuscany and Italy’s Napa Valley and brought an interest in wine with them. He also discussed…
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C&N Announces 2022 Calendar Contest Winners
C&N’s annual calendar photo contest has concluded, with Erica Shirley of Painted Post, N.Y., earning the grand prize. Each spring, C&N hosts a calendar photo contest for local amateur photographers. The winning photos are featured in the bank’s upcoming calendar. In August, a panel of C&N employees selected 12 photos for the 2022 calendar, with…
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Bala Cynwyd Boxing Promoter Russell Peltz Pens Book on 50 Years of Boxing in Philadelphia
Bala Cynwyd’s Russell Peltz, one of the region’s most recognizable figures in boxing for half a century, takes on the world of boxing in Philadelphia once again in his new book, Thirty Dollars and a Cut Eye, writes Mark Zimmaro for the South Philly Review. The famous promoter oversaw more than 1,000 boxing events as…
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See Which Montco Small Town Made Condé Nast Traveler Short List of Nation’s Secret Food Destinations
While plenty of big cities are well known for their cuisine, there are also small towns where local eateries offer a true flavor of these destinations, providing visitors with a glimpse into the area’s food, culture, people, and even landscape, especially in Montgomery County, writes Emily Cappiello for the Condé Nast Traveler. Among these, some…
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Glenside Native Leaving Fox & Friends Anchor Spot to Pursue MBA at La Salle
Glenside native Jillian Mele, a former Comcast Sports Net host, is leaving Fox News after four years with the network to pursue an MDA at La Salle University, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mele announced the news last week on Fox & Friends First, which she started co-hosting soon after being hired as…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Paul Redman – President and CEO of Longwood Gardens
Paul Redman, the President and CEO of Longwood Gardens, spoke with MONTCO Today about being born in Texas and growing up as the son of a cowboy in Oklahoma; his affinity for music and playing the violin at a high level, thanks to his public high school’s world-class performing arts program; his struggles as a…
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Wiser Wealth: WSJ—President’s Plan for Taxing the Rich Impacts Nation’s Highest Earners
When Donald Trump was president, he was heavily criticized for how little he paid in taxes. Trump, and fellow highly wealthy public figures, claimed they were merely savvy in utilizing tax loopholes. However, President Biden believes it is time for the rich to pay up. Proponents of tax breaks for the rich believe it contributes…
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Local CPA and Advisory Firm RKL Remains One of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania
RKL remains one of the Best Places to Work in Pennsylvania, according to an annual ranking of the commonwealth’s Top 100 employers. 2021 marks the fifth straight year the CPA and advisory firm, which is the largest based in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and has an office in Exton, earned this statewide accolade. RKL CEO…
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Pennsylvania Mountain Lion Was Regular Sight Until End of 19th Century, Then It Simply Disappeared
While hundreds of Pennsylvanians claim to have seen a mountain lion every year, the last proven sighting of the wild animal was at the end of the 19th century, writes Marcus Schneck for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The reports that keep pouring in are always unsupported by evidence. There are no tracks, plaster castings of tracks,…
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Wall Street Journal: Not Everybody Is Happy About the Way the War on the Spotted Lanternfly is Being Waged
While many are happy to land a hand in the all-out war against the spotted lanternfly, there are those who have joined the efforts but are not thrilled about the measures used to curtail this invasive pest, writes Annmarie Fertoli for The Wall Street Journal. “I wish there was something other than like that murderous…
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Bryn Mawr Trust to Host Next Installment of Career Conversations on Nov. 18
Bryn Mawr Trust, in partnership with The POWER of Professional Women, will host the next installment of Career Conversations, a series of lunch-hour webcasts that spotlight women in senior leadership positions who are sharing their insights and leadership journeys, on Thursday, Nov. 18. Stephanie R. Raymond, the President of PPL Electric Utilities Corporations, will be…
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Equestrian-Friendly Malvern Bank Sponsors Exhibitors Lounge at 2021 Pennsylvania National Horse Show
Malvern Bank, National Association has joined forces with the law firm Greenberg Traurig to sponsor the exhibitors lounge at the 2021 Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Held Oct. 14-23 at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show hosts the country’s top competitors in one of the largest indoor horse shows. Proceeds…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Middle of Pack Based on 2022 Cost of Voting Index
According to a nonpartisan study published in the Election Law Journal, Pa. voters are met with higher barriers on casting a ballot than about half the other states, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. The Keystone State ranked at No. 32 in the 2022 Cost of Voting Index for voting access defined as…
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