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Finalized Highway Extension Expected to Bring New Economic Opportunities to Norristown
Montgomery County officials are hoping that the recently completed highway extension will bring new economic opportunities to Norristown, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. The goal of the two-decades-in-the-making, $90 million Lafayette Street Extension project is to increase access to downtown Norristown and ease commutes. The extension corrects a gap in the transportation network for…
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Time to Close the Book on 2020; MONTCO Today Wishes You Happy New Year!
We made it. We finally get to close the book on a year we’d love nothing more than to forget. Courtesy of a pandemic, a phenomenon most of us once viewed as almost unimaginable, 2020 produced countless challenges for everyone. Now, with COVID-19 vaccines starting to make the rounds, we hope that the New Year…
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Vanguard Plans to Press Companies on Racial, Gender Diversity of Their Boards Next Year
Vanguard plans to vote against directors who do not press for greater racial and gender diversity on their company’s boards, writes Saijel Kishan for Bloomberg. The investment management giant acknowledged that corporations are currently in the early stages of developing their strategies for boardroom diversity and that regional differences and regulations should be considered. “But…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Update: 2,357 New Cases, 34 Deaths in the Last Week
Montgomery County officials and the Office of Public Health (OPH) reported COVID-19 test results and deaths from December 23 to December 29, 2020. Over the past week, 2,357 additional people tested positive for coronavirus, and 34 people died of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total to 32,441 cases and 1,002 deaths. Seven of the individuals who died of…
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Haverford College Senior Runs a Free Tutoring Service for Frontline Families
A Haverford College chemistry major has found a unique way to help the families of frontline workers during the pandemic, reports 6abc.com. Senior Brett Mozarsky started Free for the Frontlines Tutors, a free tutoring service for the children of health care workers. “I obviously saw on the news all the work and sacrifice that healthcare…
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Local Woman Invents StressGrip, a Device to Help Turn Stress into Your Friend
West Chester-based entrepreneur Lauren Richards made an interesting discovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. After reading Dr. Kelly McGonigal’s book The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It, Richards realized that she could turn her own stress energy into productive energy. Richards, the inventor behind the LaborGrip,…
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MONTCO Today Wishes You Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
MONTCO Today would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we should take nothing for granted. Therefore, we, here at MONTCO Today, would like to express our eternal gratitude for your dedicated readership and for allowing us to try to brighten…
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NY Times: See How Many ICU Beds Are Available in Montgomery County Hospitals
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to increase, some Montgomery County hospitals have reached capacity for their number of available ICU beds, write Matthew Conlen, John Keefe, Lauren Leatherby, and Charlie Smart for The New York Times. For the seven days ending December 17, the hospital with the highest ICU occupancy in Montgomery…
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Schedule a Virtual Meeting with a Program Manager at Penn State Great Valley
The job market will be more competitive in 2021 than in 2020. Now is the time to achieve your professional goals with a graduate certificate or degree. Even when the world around you slows down, keeping your life and career moving forward gives you an advantage. Penn State Great Valley wants to help you attain…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming Tuscan-Inspired Home in Haverford
A charming, Tuscan-inspired home with four bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Villa Zeta is set on a gorgeous 1.44-acre lot with mature landscaping that offers a private, enclosed oasis ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. This one-of-a-kind, resort-like property boasts beautiful custom finishes, such as…
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Valvoline Partners with WilmU to Provide Higher-Ed Opportunities to Its Employees
Wilmington University and Valvoline, Inc. – the renowned supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services based in Lexington, Ky. – have announced a new education partnership that will provide expanded opportunities to Valvoline employees interested in pursuing an undergraduate or advanced degree. As part of the new partnership, the university will offer online undergraduate…
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Wiser Wealth: 7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety Over Holiday Overspending
It’s easy to overspend at Christmas, triggering debt anxiety when the bills come due in January, writes Lisa Walden for housebeautiful.com. So here are some tips to help you spend wisely during the holidays. 1. Set your festive budget Create a realistic budget of how much you want to spend. Include food, presents, decorations, transport,…
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Strategic Planning During the Time of COVID: A Blueprint to Fulfill Harcum College’s Mission
How do higher education institutions move forward in the midst of a pandemic? Harcum College has found itself, like many institutions, organizations and businesses, immersed in the immediate need to grapple with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while still staying true to longer range planning. Our responses have included expanding our distance learning offerings,…
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Santander Bank’s $50,000 Supports WCU’s First-Generation Students, Entrepreneurship
In a difficult year for everyone, Santander Bank has made things easier for West Chester University’s first-generation college students by providing $50,000 for several programs that give the students real-world business experience while bolstering local commerce. WCU juniors and seniors who are among the first in their families to attend college are eligible for three-credit…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey’s a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday., writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. Being from Upper Darby, SEPTA of course would have figured in Tina Fey’s transportation plans. She’s only just purchased her first car. In Upper Darby where Fey grew up, she went around…
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St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Leaving Its Longtime Home in Wynnewood, Moving To Gwynedd Mercy
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is leaving its longtime Wynnewood home and relocating its programs to Gwynedd Mercy University campus in Lower Gwynedd Township, writes Matthew Gambino for the Catholic Philly. The move was announced in a letter of intent signed by Timothy Senior, seminary rector, and Deanne D’Emilio, university president, and sent to the clergy…
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Public Service Truly Pays; Check Out Pennsylvania’s Highest-Paid State Employees
The highest-paid state employees in Pennsylvania are either managing the retirement fund for public school workers or heading institutions of higher education, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 25 highest-paid state employees together earn more than $7.88 million annually or an average of $315,000. Some of these salaries are not covered just…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Aqua also…
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