• Wawa Launches “Catering to Our Communities” Initiative For Unsung Heroes

    Wawa Launches “Catering to Our Communities” Initiative For Unsung Heroes

    Wawa, Inc. has announced its “Catering to Our Communities” initiative that offers schools and community service organizations the chance to submit a nomination for a Wawa Catering Party for 30 to recognize unsung heroes on National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 4. Through Sunday, February 20, 2022, eligible organizations can visit here to share a heartfelt…

  • Two New Eateries Add Depth to the Montco Eating & Drinking Scene in 2022

    Two New Eateries Add Depth to the Montco Eating & Drinking Scene in 2022

    The Philadelphia region is known for its amazing dining scene but even among such a wealth of restaurants some stand out for their delicious food, perfect drinks, and the memorable experience they provide, write Alex Tewfik, Jason Sheehan, and Regan Fletcher Stephens for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the 50 best restaurants in the region, two are…

  • New York Times: COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County Drop from Extremely High to Very High Level

    New York Times: COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County Drop from Extremely High to Very High Level

    The number of COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has continued to decrease, and is now very high, according to The New York Times. Last week, there was an average of 149 new daily cases reported in the county, which is a 67 percent decrease compared to the two weeks prior. Since the start of the…

  • Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visits Montgomery County to Tout Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Visits Montgomery County to Tout Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

    Congresswoman Madeleine Dean used the opportunity during her visit to Montgomery County to speak about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and how it is expected to benefit Pennsylvania, writes Jon Campisi for the Patch. Dean, who is a Democrat representing Pennsylvania’s Fourth Congressional District, was in Jenkintown on February 11, where she talked about…

  • Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Receives Federal Grant to Prevent School Violence

    Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Receives Federal Grant to Prevent School Violence

    The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Offices of Drug and Alcohol and Mental Health announced they have been awarded a second STOP School Violence Program grant from the US Bureau of Justice Assistance. This award will allow the County to build upon its successful violence reduction programs already being delivered in…

  • Celebrity Heart Surgeon and PA Senate Hopeful in Bryn Athyn Mehmet Oz Gets Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood

    Celebrity Heart Surgeon and PA Senate Hopeful in Bryn Athyn Mehmet Oz Gets Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood

    Mehmet Oz, the celebrity heart surgeon who is running for the Pennsylvania senate with a Bryn Athyn address, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame just as his primary rival in the Republican primary released a TV ad calling him too “Hollywood,” writes Marc Levy for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Oz recently ended…

  • Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Lift Mask Mandate in Montgomery County Catholic Schools

    Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Lift Mask Mandate in Montgomery County Catholic Schools

    Starting February 28th, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be making masks optional and lift the Mask Mandate in all suburban Catholic schools, but not at schools within the city of Philadelphia, writes Nick Kariuki for WHYY. The announcement was posted on the Archdiocese’s website this past Friday. The new measures will apply to students and…

  • Emerging Pet-Wellness Franchise Enters Five-Unit Deal, Looks at Montgomery County for Its Initial Clinic

    Emerging Pet-Wellness Franchise Enters Five-Unit Deal, Looks at Montgomery County for Its Initial Clinic

    PetWellClinic, an emerging pet-wellness franchise, has signed a five-unit agreement deal in the Philadelphia region and is looking at Montgomery and Delaware counties for its initial clinic. The clinics will provide pet owners with preventative care for their pets in a walk-in environment, including vaccinations and treatment of minor ailments and chronic conditions. The franchise’s…

  • CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact

    CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact

    At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare disease researchers and honored the six newest members of the organization’s Rare Disease Championship Team―an exemplary group of college football players who support Uplifting Athletes’ mission to inspire the Rare Disease Community…

  • Love is in the Air! 14 Valentine’s Day Events to Enjoy in Montgomery County

    Love is in the Air! 14 Valentine’s Day Events to Enjoy in Montgomery County

    Looking for some fun ways to enjoy Valentine’s weekend in Montgomery County with your significant other, friends, or family? Have a look at the various events and activities available thanks to the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Valentine’s Day Brunch at Elmwood Park Zoo Norristown Love is in the air— Share a romantic Valentine’s…

  • See Which Montgomery County Towns Are Among Fastest-Growing Cities in Pennsylvania

    See Which Montgomery County Towns Are Among Fastest-Growing Cities in Pennsylvania

    While the population growth in the United States is slowing due to declining birth rates, an aging population, and fewer immigrants, some cities across the country have experienced higher population growths across the last decade. In Pennsylvania, four of these cities are in Montgomery County, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker has compiled…

  • Integrate For Good’s Empowerment Lab Helped a Student Open Up…and Talk About His Pet Tarantula

    Integrate For Good’s Empowerment Lab Helped a Student Open Up…and Talk About His Pet Tarantula

    Yes, a tarantula! You never know what you’ll discover in Integrate for Good’s Empowerment Lab. Our innovative Empowerment Lab is designed to transition-age high school students and adults to learn work-related skills, build areas of passion, and learn environmental work preferences. After learning about individual strengths, we help match students and adults with opportunities where…

  • Two Montco Companies Earn Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Workplace Inclusion on High-Profile Index

    Two Montco Companies Earn Perfect Scores for LGBTQ Workplace Inclusion on High-Profile Index

    Two Montgomery County companies have received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index that measures corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The scores are calculated based on an analysis of publicly available information along with information submitted to…

  • Unpaved Roads in Montgomery County Can Be an Economic Driver, But Also a Problem if Not Maintained

    Unpaved Roads in Montgomery County Can Be an Economic Driver, But Also a Problem if Not Maintained

    Montgomery County is home to approximately 42 miles of unpaved roads – among the lowest in the state – which can be an economic driver but can also create problems if not properly maintained, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dirt roads are favorite routes for many bicyclists, with races attracting hundreds of cyclists…

  • Montgomery County Tenants Seek & Willingly Pay For Apartment Upgrades of Dog Parks, Soundproof Walls, and Fitness Centers

    Montgomery County Tenants Seek & Willingly Pay For Apartment Upgrades of Dog Parks, Soundproof Walls, and Fitness Centers

    As new communities continue to be added throughout Montgomery County, developers are trying to decide which apartment upgrades they need to include to best attract renters, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new survey from the National Multifamily Housing Council and Grace Hill, preferences among renters in the Philadelphia area mostly…

  • Seed Swapping Helps Upper Moreland Man Grow True Bounty at Home

    Seed Swapping Helps Upper Moreland Man Grow True Bounty at Home

    A love of shishito peppers prompted Martin Fuchs to save 30 seeds from plants he bought at a garden center and plant them the following spring at his Upper Moreland home, writes Jere Downs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, they did not sprout because he harvested the seeds too soon. Still, he decided not to…

  • Montgomery County’s Top Distilleries Keep Spirits Alive During the Pandemic

    Montgomery County’s Top Distilleries Keep Spirits Alive During the Pandemic

    Montgomery County is unique in that it is home to three popular distilleries, in all corners of the county, offering very distinctive spirits and philosophies. However, they all agreed that when the pandemic hit, it was time to pivot and offer different ways for their customers to enjoy their spirits. Manatawny Still Works “While they…

  • See How Montgomery County Contenders in PA Governor’s Race Rate in Fundraising

    See How Montgomery County Contenders in PA Governor’s Race Rate in Fundraising

    New fundraising disclosures are offering the first glimpse into the finances of the candidates for Pennsylvania governor, and while the Democratic primary already has a clear favorite, the Republican race is still up for grabs, write Chris Brennan and Andrew Seidman for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. State Attorney General Josh Shapiro managed to raise a whopping…