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Saint Joe’s Sees Enrollment Slots Filled ‘Very, Very Quickly’ After On-Campus Tours Resume
Despite the uncertainty surrounding the fall semester, Saint Joseph’s University is seeing some good signs regarding the future, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With the socially distant on-campus tours by appointment resuming, the educational institution has seen its slots fill up “very very quickly,” said Saint Joseph’s University President Mark Reed. “These…
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Malvern Bank Continues to Support Local Nonprofits Through Its ATM Fee Revenue
Malvern Bank, National Association continues to donate its ATM fee revenue to local nonprofits. ATM revenues for the quarter ended June 30 totaled $1,251. The nonprofits receiving donations for the quarter were: A Haven in Exton received $250 from the Paoli branch’s ATM receipts. The Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown received $250 from the Malvern branch’s…
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As It Ushers in Its 150th Anniversary, WCU Hoists Final Steel Beam on Its Newest and Largest Building
At the threshold of its 150th anniversary year, West Chester University has hoisted the last steel beam needed to “top off” the framing of The Sciences & Engineering Center and The Commons (SECC), the newest and largest building in the university’s 149-year history that is currently under construction. President Christopher Fiorentino recently visited the campus…
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Montgomery County July 29th COVID-19 and Testing Update
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, 62 new COVID-19 positive cases and zero deaths were reported in Montgomery County in the previous 24 hour period. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 383…
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Nonbinary Gender Designation Added to Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses
Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo identification cards now include the option to select a nonbinary gender designation, according to the state Department of Transportation, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to “M” for male and “F” for female, the available gender designation options now include “X” for nonbinary. There is no fee…
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Sale of Exton Property the Largest Standalone Industrial Investment in Philly Suburbs This Year
Angelo Gordon & Co. paid $47.53 million for a 423,217-square-foot Exton building that will be USSC Group’s headquarters and manufacturing operations center, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The New York City-based real estate investment firm purchased the property at 101 Gordon Drive from a partnership involving Goodman Properties and E. Kahn Development.…
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Consortium of Local Universities to Host Virtual College Fair Targeted Toward Working Adults on Aug. 13
PhillyColleges, a consortium of more than 20 colleges and universities located in Greater Philadelphia, will host a free virtual college fair on Thursday, Aug. 13. Targeted toward working adults, the event will give attendees one-stop access to several undergraduate, graduate, and certificate/professional development programs represented by the consortium’s member schools. The event will be broadcast…
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Help Colebrookdale Railroad Reach Top Spot on USA Today’s Top 10 List for Scenic Railroads in America
Colebrookdale Railroad has been nominated to the USA Today Top 10 List for Scenic Railroads in America and you can help it reach the top spot! To help, vote here once every 24 hours through August 17 at noon. Currently the railroad is in fifth and anticipating intense competition for the remainder of the contest.…
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MONTCO Bar Association: Ask a Real Lawyer
Question: My son and ex-girlfriend were living together in her home and had a baby boy the end of January. My son is on the birth certificate as the father. They broke up about a month or so after the baby was born. Since he moved home, she has been very controlling, and allowing him…
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When Traditional Treatments Fail, TMS Can Offer Relief from Symptoms of Major Depression
By Main Line Health It’s likely that, at some point, everyone will have some experience dealing with depression. Depression can be temporary and situational, like a career setback or loss of a loved one, or it can be more permanent. It is normal to feel sad and down at times, but most of us will…
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Montgomery County July 28th COVID-19 and Testing Update
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Monday afternoon, 51 new COVID-19 positive cases and one new death were reported in Montgomery County in the previous 24 hour period. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 362 new…
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Pennsylvania Ranks 49th in U.S. Among 50 States and D.C. for Least COVID-19 Restrictions
When compared to the rest of the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to an updated study by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania ranked 49th as of July 20 in…
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County’ Public Defender’s Office Creates High-Level Position Focused Exclusively on Mental Health
In a major step toward increased focus on mental health issues, Montgomery County Public Defender’s Office has created a high-level position focusing exclusively on that important issue, writes Jim Melwert for the KYW Newsradio. The office appointed Greg Nester as its chief of mental health. “Before the creation of a dedicated position, it was just…
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Players Who Helped MCCC’s Mustang’s Secure Place at NJCAA Tournament Announce Their New Teams
Three leading members of the 2019-2020 Montgomery County Community College Men’s Basketball Team who helped the Mustangs secure a place at the National Junior College Athletic Association championship tournament in Rochester have announced their new teams. Seth Compas will join Bull Dogs of Union College in Barbourville, KY, while Ryan Black will play for Aggies…
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Employees Return To Work But Questions On What’s Next Linger
By Jonathan Young Employees returning to offices, manufacturing facilities and retail establishments in this pandemic are confronted with a dizzying array of guidance from employers, the state Department of Health and the CDC. It’s only natural that employees have questions about their health, safety and responsibilities as businesses reopen. For starters, some employees may be…
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Lawmakers Looking to Secure $16M from USDA to Help Local Farmers Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Two Pennsylvania lawmakers are working together to secure $16 million from the USDA to help local farmers combat the spotted lanternfly, writes Basil John for the KARK.com. “It threatens our crops, it threatens our agricultural tourism industry and so it is estimated that the impact on just Pennsylvania’s economy could be as much as 18…
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New County Initiative Wants to ‘RESTART Montco’ by Helping Communities Bounce Back
RESTART Montco, a new initiative developed by Montgomery County Planning Commission, is focusing on determining how planning can best help local communities recover from the effects of pandemic-related shutdowns and adjust to current reopening guidance. “Responsibly restarting our economy is a top priority across Montgomery County,” said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County Board of…
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MCCC Students Complete Two NASA Mars Curiosity Rovers
Despite the difficulties presented by the coronavirus pandemic, a team of students at Montgomery County Community College has managed to complete two of three planned scale NASA Mars Curiosity Rovers. As part of a five-year grant program from NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, the group of students worked on a yearlong project that included designing…
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