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Kicked Out of Nevada, Burning Man Finds His Way to Havertown
Some creative Havertown residents are taking Burning Man out of the Nevada desert and bring him into town, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Havertown Backyard Burning Man,” is a week of community creative events, starting Saturday and running through Aug. 30. The actual Burning Man was cancelled in April so Karen Vitale reached…
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Hotels Across Montgomery County Make It Safe
By Katie Kohler Whether you choose Montgomery County for a staycation or are getting out of town for a change of scenery, you can rest easy at the county’s various hotels. Safety and cleanliness are now the must-have amenities, and Montco’s 80 hotels have upped their already-high standards. Visitors will find hand sanitizer stations, social…
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Spotted Lanternfly Trap Nabs Local Teen National Science Fair Award
Fourteen-year-old Rachel Bergey from Harleysville has won the Broadcom MASTERS $10,000 Lemelson Award for Invention with her spotted lanternfly trap, writes Bob Keeler for the Souderton Independent. Bergey got an idea for her trap after noticing the invasive pest while climbing a tree at home. At the time, the available options were to use a…
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King of Prussia Mall Owner Buying Its Own Stores Out of Bankruptcy
It is not a surprise to many that the difficult circumstances created by COVID-19 would spell the end of some mall retailers. However, Simon Property Group, the largest mall owner in the United States, has decided desperate times call for desperate measures and has begun buying some of their own stores out of bankruptcy, per…
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Montgomery County August 21st COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases, 14-Day Downward Trend Continues
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Wednesday, Montgomery County reported 44 new cases and no new COVID-19 related death Thursday afternoon. As of Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 294 new coronavirus infections, an increase of 9…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Beautiful, Fully Renovated Colonial Home in Wyncote
A beautiful colonial home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wyncote. Nestled on a gorgeous 4.69-acre lot with a lovely pond, the property offers a stunning private setting with plenty of room to roam and enjoy the local flora and fauna. The residence has been completely renovated…
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Harcum College Awards More Than $8,000 in Scholarships to Winners of Art & Design Contest
Harcum College enrollment officials have named the winners of the 2020 Art & Design Contest. All the winning students reside in Pennsylvania and will attend Harcum this fall to study photography. All entries were judged by Drew Simcox, the award-winning Photography Program director at Harcum College. “I was very impressed with all our entries this…
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Tourism Board Invites Locals to Plan Montco Weekend Getaway with #MakeItMontco Hotel Package
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has invited regional visitors and local residents to plan a weekend Montco gateway with its new #MakeItMontco Hotel Package. VFTCB worked with more than 30 hotels and 30 partners to create a digital savings booklet with a value of $300. The specialized hotel rates and other deals for this…
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Montgomery County August 20th COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases, 14-Day Downward Trend Continues
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Tuesday, Montgomery County reported 40 new cases and no new COVID-19 related death Wednesday afternoon. As of Wednesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 298 new coronavirus infections, an increase of 28…
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VFMA Offers In-Person Instruction, Scholarships, Unparalleled Learning Experiences Beyond Classroom
With many school districts in the region starting the school year in a virtual format or with a hybrid model, families are becoming vocal about the challenges this brings. There is growing concern that the quality of education children receive is compromised, particularly with parents working from home, with multiple school-aged children, and not being…
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To Help Event Planners and Their Guests Feel Safe, VFTCB Launches Montco Wellness Initiative
As an expansion of its Montco Wellness brand, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched the Montco Wellness for Events initiative to help event planners and their guests feel safe and comfortable when visiting Montgomery County in a post-COVID-19 world. Montco Wellness for Events is an information portal offering updates on well-being measures…
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Citadel Unveils New Brand, Celebrates a Bright Future for the Community
Throughout the past 15 years, Citadel Credit Union has evolved to serve a broader region across the Greater Philadelphia area and, with more than $4 billion in assets, has grown to become one of the nation’s 60-largest credit unions. Now, Citadel has introduced a new brand identity — complete with a redesigned logo, refreshed color…
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Montgomery County August 19th COVID-19 Update: 46 New Cases, 1st Death in Eight Days
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Monday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 46 new cases and one COVID-19 related death Tuesday afternoon. As of Monday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 298 new coronavirus infections, an increase of 26…
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Wall Street Journal: Pandemic Got You Down? Try Kindness!
Bt Wendi Rank The best part of A Christmas Carol is watching Scrooge engage in his first good deed. His exuberance at sending the Cratchit family a holiday goose is infectious. He grows happier with each kind act, endearing the audience to the reformed curmudgeon. Though his character was fictional, Dickens was onto something. Elizabeth…
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When Someone Won’t Mask-up, Keep Calm and Mask On
By Wendi Rank I was turning into the dairy aisle when I saw him. He was perusing the peanut butter, women’s underwear pulled tightly over his head. The underwear covered his mouth and nose. That’s a mask in my book. As a healthcare provider, I silently applauded him. Measures preventing spread of the coronavirus should…
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Ready for Retail. What’s Open in Montgomery County
By Katie Kohler Although it’s nice to see packages at your doorstep, it lacks the appeal of a “real” retail experience. Remember that? Clothes, shoes, jewelry and more all in their physical form right in front of you! Some of the best shopping in the country can be found right here in Montgomery County. King…
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Montgomery County August 18th COVID-19 Update: Weekend Case Count Passes 120
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Friday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 121 new COVID-19 cases; 54 new cases on Saturday, 41 on Sunday and 26 on Monday. As of Monday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 291 new…
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Local Man Creates Simple Product to Help People Have Greater Clarity, Presence in Their Lives
For all of the hardships the coronavirus pandemic has created, there is seemingly an equal amount of good that has arisen during these challenging times. For instance, 3×5 Life is a new product that is the brainchild of Downingtown native and West Chester resident Bryan McFarland. 3×5 Life are easily transportable cards, measuring three inches…
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