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Flourtown Artist Honors Philly Sports with ‘Art of Words’
Lansdale artist Daniel Duffy is honoring Philadelphia sports in a unique way, writes Megan Frank for the PBS39. He creates art from words such as sports stats and famous speeches and calls it “Art of Words.” He began doing this more than a decade ago to impress his then-girlfriend, now wife, Jessica. “We were dating…
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Hatboro Brewer Suffers Another Devastating Hit with Latest COVID-19 Restriction
Crooked Eye in Hatboro is one of many craft breweries across the state that have suffered another devastating blow with the latest set of COVID-19 related restrictions, writes Neil Strebig for the Ellwood City Ledger. After having to rely on to-go sales following the initial March shutdown, most craft breweries with a taproom saw a…
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New York Times: Montgomery County Has Low Risk of Students Arriving at School with Coronavirus
Montgomery County is among the counties nationwide with low risk based on the potential of people who would be coming to school infected with the coronavirus if classes started right now, write James Glanz, Benedict Carey, and Matthew Conlen for The New York Times. New estimates from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin…
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Wynnewood Received Highest Amount of Rain in Region from Tropical Storm Isaias
Wynnewood received the highest amount of rain it the region – 8.59 inches – from Tropical Storm Isaias, most of which found its way to Philadelphia through the interconnected local waterways, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stormwater from Wynnewood made its way into Cobbs Creek watershed and from there to Darby Creek in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Private Oasis in Jenkintown
A gorgeous colonial-style home with four bedrooms and two full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Jenkintown. The home is set on a stunning 1.09-acre lot complete with an enchanting garden and beautiful flora that make for dazzling views throughout the house. The many highlights include the spacious dining room with fireplace,…
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Forbes: Philadelphia Airport Has Incentive Plan to Lure Passengers and Airlines
The coronavirus has left the Philadelphia International Airport a trans-Atlantic hub with no trans-Atlantic flights, so it’s launching incentives to bring back air traffic, writes Ted Reed for Forbes.com. Passenger and cargo airlines that add flights can waive airport fees and receive outdoor advertising. To attract passengers, the airport is looking at waiving several thousand…
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Berwyn Scientist, a Pioneer in His Field, in Line for Nobel Prize
Throughout his decades-long career, scientist and engineer Nader Engheta has made unparalleled progress on the nanoscale, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The Berwyn resident primarily focuses on the modular assembly of optical nanocircuits, a unique set of “circuit alphabets” for electronics and optics. Engheta is also the father of near-zero-index metamaterials. These materials…
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Area Home to Pair of Golfweek’s 10 Best Public Courses in Pennsylvania
Southern Chester County is home to two of the 10 best public golf courses in Pennsylvania, writes Jason Lusk for Golfweek magazine. The courses featured in Golfweek’s Best Courses You Can Play in each state were ranked based on 10 criteria, some of which include design, challenge, and quality of greens. All of the courses…
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VFTCB to Recognize Hospitality Employees with Hotel Heroes Initiative
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will recognize hospitality employees for their exemplary work during the pandemic with a new “Hotel Heroes” initiative. The organization is putting a particular spotlight on the Montgomery County travel industry and its 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” each week on its social media channels, which jointly…
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August 7th COVID-19 Update: 33 New Cases, Zero Deaths
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 afternoon, Montgomery County reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Thursday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 253 new coronavirus infections, a decrease of…
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Resume Tips for LinkedIn & Google
By Lynne Williams Often, I am asked if people should include their resume on their LinkedIn profile. It depends on what YOU want to do. I would not upload my resume. Many people may disagree with this, but here are some considerations to ponder as you decide. If you post your resume on LinkedIn, you…
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WilmU Grad, First Woman to Lead Delaware National Guard Dies at 62
Major General Carol Timmons, a Wilmington University graduate and the first woman to lead the Delaware National Guard, has died at the age of 62, writes Brandon Holveck for the Wilmington News Journal. Timmons replaced Major General Frank Vavala as adjutant general of the Delaware National Guard three years ago. She retired in March 2019.…
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COVID-19 Expected to Have Long-Term Effects on Suburban Housing Prices
The coronavirus pandemic is expected to shape housing prices in the Philadelphia region for a long time to come, with the suburban market poised to boom again as a result, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. The real estate market overall is expected to stay strong despite the rocky economy. With homes now becoming…
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Assessing Risks, Taking Precautions are Key to Safe SEPTA and Rideshare Journey
By Wendi Rank You’d think as a germaphobe I’d have disdain for SEPTA and ride sharing. On the contrary. With this coronavirus lingering like last night’s fish, I’m curious about exposure. Is Uber bad? Is Fern Rock worse? Public transit is the opposite of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been telling…
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August 6th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Records First Death in Four 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 Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 44 new COVID-19 cases and one death Wednesday afternoon. The lone death was the first reported by the county since Saturday, August 1st and continues…
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Montgomery County Residents Are Among Highest Earners in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County residents are among the highest earners in Pennsylvania, according to a new analysis recently published by SmartAsset. The analysis was completed as part of SmartAsset’s study on places with the most purchasing power in each county in Pennsylvania as well as nationwide. To compile the ranking of places where the average living expenses…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Lord & Taylor to Close, King of Prussia Mall Store Stays Open
As part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, Lord & Taylor is closing 19 stores, including its Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center location, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The store has been an anchor at the shopping center which is owned by the Federal Realty Trust for decades. It occupies 120,000 square feet of…
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