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Pillar Real Estate Advisors: Is It Time for You to Find a Private Office?
Many businesses have closed their office doors and opted for a more remote workforce, sending many employees to work from their couches, breakfast tables, and bedrooms. What started as a convenience, however, didn’t take long to turn into a detriment. When you work from home for a length of time, you start to notice your…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases in Montgomery County, 14-day Case Count Continues Downward Trend
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 afternoon, Montgomery County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 271 new coronavirus infections, the same number…
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Philadelphia Eagles Increase in Value by Estimated $300 Million, Jump One Spot in Forbes’ Rankings
The Philadelphia Eagles have increased in value by approximately $300 million over the last year and have thus climbed one spot in Forbes’ annual ranking of the world’s most valuable sports teams, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The team is now worth $3.05 billion, an increase of almost 10 percent from last…
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3 Years After $90 Million Upgrade, Longwood Gardens to Expand to the Tune of $200 Million
Longwood Gardens is planning to invest between $150 million and $200 million into an expansion and renovation project that will include a new conservatory and dining and restaurant facility, as well as state-of-the-art classrooms and a library, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The plan is currently going through the land development review…
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Citadel Offers Tips to Increase Your Cybersecurity
By Citadel As technology advances, you can be sure that identity thieves are not far behind. Here are some common methods cyberthieves use to steal your personal information and how you can increase your security. Credential Stuffing Credential stuffing is a cybercrime tactic in which criminals use login credentials that were previously exposed due to prior security…
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VFTCB Releases New Valley Forge National Historical Park Video
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) debuted a brand-new video showcasing Valley Forge National Historical Park. The video includes sweeping drone shots of the park’s 3,500 acre-landscape, statues, and the iconic National Memorial Arch. The video also showcases all there is to do in the park: walking, hiking, running, and biking with kids,…
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40 New COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County, No New Deaths Reported
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 40 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Tuesday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 275 new coronavirus infections, an increase of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Five Main Replacements Underway Throughout Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.9 million in infrastructure improvement projects underway in Marple, Haverford, Edgmont, and Ridley townships and Media Borough to improve service reliability for customers throughout Delaware County. In Marple Township, crews are at work replacing 4,381 feet of 8-inch and 6-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch and 6-inch ductile iron water…
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Black-Owned Omega Optical in Cheltenham Mall Determined to Survive Pandemic
Steve and Tracy Davis, owners of Omega Optical in Cheltenham Mall, are determined to survive the pandemic despite the hardships in recent months, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. The couple opened their vision-care service 20 years ago when there were few black-owned healthcare businesses. They then made sure to hire their employees from…
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Lane Bryant to Close King of Prussia, Willow Grove Malls Stores
After its parent company Ascena Retail Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last month, Lane Bryant, the women’s clothing retailer, is closing six stores in Pennsylvania including two in Montgomery County, writes Daniel Urie for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The company that offers plus size women’s clothing is shuttering its King of Prussia Mall and…
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As Pandemic Changes Real Estate Landscape, Anthology Senior Living Optimistic About KofP Location
COVID-19 is altering the real estate landscape and making city density less desirable. This is also causing Anthology Senior Living to be even more optimistic about its King of Prussia location that is currently under construction, writes Tim Mullaney for the Senior Housing News. Due to the pandemic, real estate will “see a lot of…
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Sports? Music? Buses? IEPs? What Can My School Offer This Year?
By Wendi Rank Few things are as devastating to behold as a 14-year-old with crushed dreams. Our school is virtual, which means the marching band won’t be marching. If you’d like to send some brownies or Starbucks my way, I’ll appreciate the emotional support. Many kids – and parents – are wondering what extracurricular activities…
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Prompt Reactions Kept Elmwood Park Zoo Animals Safe During Tropical Storm Isaias
Thanks to the prompt reaction from the staff at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, all animals remained safe during the Tropical Storm Isaias, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Elmwood Park Zoo sits along Stony Creek, which connects with the Schuylkill not far from the zoo. As such, it was hit much harder than…
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August 11th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports 129 New Cases, First Bryn Athyn Diagnosis
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 129 new COVID-19 cases and one new deaths Monday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 274 new coronavirus infections, a decrease of…
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Black Lives Matter Painting Approved for Norristown Downtown
The Norristown Municipal Council has approved a Black Lives Matter painting downtown, across from the Montgomery County Courthouse, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The artistic installation will read “Black Lives Matter” and will be completed by a group of community volunteers who will also help cover the cost. “This is just another message for…
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MCCC Alumni Among Researchers on Front Line of COVID-19 Battle
Montgomery County Community College Biotechnology Program alumni who are working as researchers at the Limerick Township-based Rockland Immunochemicals are on the front line of the battle against COVID-19. Amber Sawyer, Sean Heron, and Seethal Meda have helped develop the Anti-SARS-CoV Nucleocapsid Protein antibody that is used to detect the virus in patient testing samples. “This…
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Horsham Third-Grader Takes Top Spot in National Toy Competition with ‘Slap Happy’ Invention
Horsham third-grader Emery Alderson recently took top spot at the Chicago Toy Game Week Young Inventor Challenge with her invention called “Slap Happy,” according to a staff report from 6abc. A major toy company, Magformers, picked her toy as the winner. The young inventor was overjoyed that her toy was selected as the winner. “It…
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August 10th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports 31 New Cases, One Death
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 Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 31 new COVID-19 cases and one new deaths Friday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 248 new coronavirus infections, a decrease of…
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