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Old-Fashioned Milk Delivery Experiencing Renaissance in Philadelphia Suburbs
In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, old-fashioned milk delivery is experiencing a renaissance in the Philadelphia region, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bygone tradition of American milkman has been revived through a new breed of milk-delivery companies by the combination of pandemic-related lockdowns, food shortage worries, the booming delivery economy, and…
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Three Local Women Who Greatly Influenced Athletic Administration Ready To Retire
Ginny Hofmann, Gina Buggy, and Barb Clarke, local athletes and coaches who have greatly influenced athletic administration over the last four decades, are ready to retire, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Between them, these three women have more than 100 years working in athletic administration at secondary schools in Southeastern Pennsylvania and have…
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MCCC First Community College Nationwide to Offer Talkspace Online Therapy to Students
Montgomery County Community College is the first community college in the nation to partner with Talkspace and offer online therapy for students to help them navigate these difficult times. Talkspace is an online therapy service that uses its mobile app and web platform to connect students with dedicated, licensed therapists. At any time of the…
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Montgomery County June 11th 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 Tuesday’s update, 51 new COVID-19 positive cases and 22 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 22 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 762 individuals. Of the 22 individuals…
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New Condos in Ardmore a Blend of Science and Style with a Prime Location
With the construction industry having received Gov. Tom Wolf’s authorization to head back to work, 39 MONTGOMERY is gradually taking shape at its expansive lot on Montgomery Avenue in Ardmore, across the street from Suburban Square™. The stylish, four-story building – developed by C.F. Holloway III & Company, a Wayne-based homebuilder with a distinguished portfolio…
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What Parents Can Expect at Summer Camp This Year
Many parents may be thrilled Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in the yellow phase can open summer camps. But a conversation with an epidemiologist reported by Claire Sasko of Philadelphia Magazine last month recommended caution. Michael LeVasseur, an epidemiologist at Drexel University, tells Philadelphia Magazine one thing he’d like to see camp counselors educated on is best hand hygiene practices. He stresses handwashing after coming in contact with eyes, ears, mouth, or foreign surfaces. Overall, camps held…
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Three of Main Line Today’s ‘Leaders Under 30’ Hail From Montgomery County
Three Montgomery County individuals are among the fifteen local leaders under the age of 30 who are making serious waves in the community, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Eighteen-year-old Samantha Dichter of Penn Valley got her entrepreneurial and philanthropic start while hosting fundraisers for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as a kid. Then…
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For 94WIP, Villanova’s Jay Wright Recalls First Stanley Cup Win for Flyers
Villanova head basketball coach Jay Wright was in 7th or 8th grade when the Flyers won the Stanley Cup, he tells Glen (MacNow) and Ray (Didinger) on 94WIP’s Tell Us Your Story with Glen and Ray. “It was so big the first time they won it because we hadn’t won anything in a long time.…
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Montgomery County Outsources COVID-19 Contact Tracing to Four Local Nonprofits
Contact tracing in the Philadelphia area, which is of crucial importance in preventing the spread of coronavirus, is being led by county health departments, write Erin McCarthy, Sarah Gantz, and Marie McCullough for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Instead of hiring contact tracers, Montgomery County decided to pay four nonprofit health organizations to train their employees. According…
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New German Tenant of Nappen & Associates’ Montgomeryville Property to Generate Jobs “For Hardworking Americans”
Nappen & Associates, the Montgomeryville-based industrial real estate developer and property manager, has added Dräger, a Germany-based medical and safety technology manufacturer, to its tenants. The manufacturer has signed a lease with Nappen & Associates for a 45,660-square-foot industrial building in the Montgomeryville Industrial Center. This state-of-the-art facility is equipped with six tailgates, one drive-in…
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Owner of Berwyn Restaurant Receives Unexpected Reaction to His Safety Measures
Mike DiDomenico, the owner of 30 MAIN in Berwyn, received strong and somewhat unexpected reactions after he posted his plans for pandemic-proofing his restaurant on Facebook, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In preparations for the return of dining out, DiDomenico installed automatic paper towel and soap dispensers, foot-operated bathroom door openers, and loaded…
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Montgomery County June 10th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since Monday’s update, 74 new COVID-19 positive cases and 15 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 15 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 740 individuals. The new positive…
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Ten Montgomery County Restaurants Featuring Outdoor Dining
By Maureen DiLello The yellow phase allowing outdoor dining with appropriate precautions is here. With more than 1,600 restaurants in Montgomery County, we’ve put together the below list of some of the restaurants open for dining al fresco. For more information about outdoor dining in Montco, click here. Please check with the restaurant to make sure…
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MONTCO Careers – Main Line Health
Founded in 1985, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving portions of Philadelphia and its western suburbs and includes four of the region’s most-respected acute care hospitals: Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital. Nutritional Host This position delivers and collects patient trays during meal service; assists patients with…
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7 Safe Summer Family Activities
By Wendi Rank Now that Philadelphia-area counties have moved to the yellow phase, many of us are left wondering how to get out – and where, says a new report from Olivia Rubin and Dr. Mark Abdelmalek of ABC News. Outdoor activities are less likely to transmit the disease than indoor activities, according to the ABC News report, presuming social distancing is maintained. …
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Map of Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia Area Includes 4 Montgomery County Eateries
Inspired by the protests against racism and police brutality, volunteers have created a database of black-owned Philadelphia area restaurants that includes four eateries in Montgomery County, writes Danya Henninger for the Billy Penn. Black-owned restaurants are rarely awarded the attention showered on the rest of the dining scene in the Philadelphia area, but some local…
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Philmont Country Club Golf Director Who Died During Wednesday’s Violent Storms Loved to Help Everybody
Justin Riegel, director of golf at Philmont Country Club in Huntingdon Valley, was killed on June 3 during a violent thunderstorm that smashed a tree into the pro shop and cart barn at the club, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riegel, who lived in Conshohocken, participated in the PGA Golf Management program at…
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Amanda Cappelletti Defeats incumbent Daylin Leach, Wins State Senate Democratic Primary
Amanda Cappelletti defeated incumbent State Senator Daylin Leach in the Democratic Primary to win the 17th District State Senate seat that encompasses parts of Montgomery and Delaware counties, write Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While not all ballots have been counted, returns from precincts that had reported their results suggest the…
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