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LanCo Woman Among Volunteers for Clinical Trial of Inovio’s COVID-19 Vaccine
Stella Sexton, a resident of Manheim Township in Lancaster County, is among the volunteers taking part in a clinical trial to test the safety, dosage, and immune response of Inovio’s COVID-19 vaccine, writes Jeff Hawkes for the Lancaster Online. The Plymouth Meeting company is one of the very few that are already performing human testing…
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Haverford School Graduate Not Letting Loss of his Leg Change Who He Is
Jack Cloran, a Haverford School graduate, is not letting the loss of his leg to cancer change who is, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The young athlete is still shooting hoops and still entertaining everybody around him with his sense of humor, now more than ever. “I just try to look at the…
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Washington Post: A Look Back at an Overlooked Chapter of Philadelphia’s Segregation History
Nearly eight decades ago, African Americans in the Philadelphia area rallied to support eight black transit workers after their white colleagues staged a walkout due to their promotion to positions that were previously considered reserved for whites, writes Dustin Waters for The Washington Post. With nearly 4,500 white transit workers striking, trolleys and buses sat…
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Two Harcum Professors Receive Highest Teaching Honors Conferred by the College
Harcum College professors Julian Crooks and Fran Schuda recently received the highest teaching honors conferred by the college during its virtual commencement ceremony. Crooks, associate professor and assistant director of the fashion programs, won the Philip Klein Memorial Award. Alex Klein, Chairman of Harcum’s Board of Trustees, presented the award, established in memory of his…
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Montgomery County June 15th COVID-19 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 Friday afternoon, 74 new COVID-19 positive cases and 3 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 74 positive individuals came from 28 municipalities and ranged in age from 3-years to 100-years-old.…
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Pandemic Robs Retiring Lower Merion Bus Driver of Chance to Say Proper Goodbye
Walt Carey, a retiring Lower Merion school bus driver, did not get a proper chance to say goodbye to students and families he has loved due to the coronavirus-related school closures, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Seventy-year-old Carey has been driving the school bus in Lower Merion for the past twelve and a…
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Coronavirus Changes Things for Ambler’s Weavers Way Co-Op, Affects Its Neighborhood ‘Living Room’ Model
The coronavirus pandemic has forced significant changes to the neighborhood ‘living room’ model of doing business for Weavers Way Co-op, the community-owned grocery store with locations in Ambler, Mount Airy, and Chestnut Hill, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the pandemic, Weavers Ways stores stood out from other supermarkets for being known as…
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Montgomery County Community College Annual Student Exhibition Being Held Online
Due to the closure of all facilities, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) 2020 Annual Student Exhibition is being held virtually, via the online art gallery Behance. Francesca Santini, “Getting Ready to Zoom” oil paint monoprint with collage. Winner of the Juror’s Choice Award. The showing features 83 pieces created by more than 30 student artists.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming and Stately Colonial in Ambler
A charming and stately colonial home with eight bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Ambler. Second Tamora was built in 1898 as a quiet retreat away that was also not too far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Over the last century, it has entertained many…
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With Outdoor Dining Now Available, King of Prussia Restaurants Seeing Promising Bump in Business, Revenue
Now that Montgomery County has moved into the yellow phase of COVID-19 recovery which allows outdoor dining, restaurant owners in King of Prussia are seeing a promising bump in business and revenue, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Family-run Italian restaurant Peppers by Amedeo’s doubled its business after opening its outdoor area on…
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Discover Black-Owned Businesses Offering Many Great Products and Services in Montgomery County
Black-owned businesses in Montgomery County offer a variety of great products and services ranging from restaurants to bookstores to so much more, writes the Main Line Today. The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale offers literature and comics by Black authors, as well as clothing, jewelry, art, and more. BTC Envelopes & Printing in Plymouth Meeting…
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Pennsylvania Allocates $225 Million in Grants for Small Businesses Support
$255 million in new grants have been allocated by Pennsylvania to support small businesses that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent state closure order, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Business Journal. This stems from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and was allocated from the…
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Montgomery County June 12th COVID-19 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 Wednesday’s update, 45 new COVID-19 positive cases and 3 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 22 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 765 individuals. The new positive cases…
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Bloomberg: Antarctica Field Camp Manager Offers Tips On How To Avoid Burnout
Anne Beaulaurier has had to deal with many things as field camp manager at the National Science Foundation’s McMurdo Station in Antarctica, including cabin fever, being overworked, and social isolation, writes Arianne Cohen for Bloomberg. With a job description that includes sometimes hiking for miles to troubleshoot a heater issue or managing the accidental delivery…
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Black Lives Matter: No One Should Have to Hide Who They Are on LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams We said: Black Lives Matter. Never said: Only black lives matter. We know: All lives matter. We just need your help with #BlackLivesMatter for Black Lives are in danger! As an avid daily user on LinkedIn, I saw this post with a little girl holding a sign with these words and thought…
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Day Care is Open. Here’s What It Could Look Like
By Wendi Rank Day cares can open in the yellow phase, but expect some changes, report Nydia Han and Heather Grubola of 6 ABC. Temperatures will be checked at drop-off, according to the report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allow for temperatures to be taken at home instead of on-site. Parents may…
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PSGV Announces New Webinars in NoonTimeU Series to Help Businesses During Pandemic
In a time of uncertainty, it is important to step away from our daily routine and engage with experts to help us become informed, engaged, and better equipped to confidently navigate quickly evolving situations. Penn State Great Valley invites you to join it for NoonTimeU, a series of webinars designed to address timely topics regarding…
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New Video Announces Montgomery County and Philadelphia Region Are Ready for Hospitality, Events, Tourism
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts Southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism. The video features representatives from local businesses and organization including Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Steve Byrne, Executive Director of Visit Delco PA, and Susan Hamley,…
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