Montgomery County
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Home Sales in Montgomery County Continue to Drop, Yet Housing Prices Continue Rising
According to a new housing report, home sales in the Philadelphia area continued to drop in October as the “unusually strong activity” of 2020 begins to dissipate, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The report, which examines eleven counties across the Philadelphia area, including Montgomery County, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and counties, also found…
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2 Montco Companies Rank Among 500 Fastest-Growing Technology & Life Sciences Companies in North America
Deloitte has published its latest report of the 500 fastest-growing technology and life sciences companies in North America and two Montgomery County companies has found its place among them, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte’s 2021 Technology Fast 500 Rankings grades companies based on their revenue growth percentage during the period from…
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Small Business Saturday Taking on New Urgency
Small business sales are taking on an unusual level of importance this year amid the current supply chain crisis, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally started as a marketing campaign by American Express, Small Business Saturday, it has now become a national event that generates sales in excess of $20 billion. And even…
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Demand for Flex Office Space Grows in Montgomery County and the Philadelphia Region
While commercial real estate brokers are working hard to find ways to make office spaces more enticing after the pandemic caused a major shift in how and where many companies work, there are several fields in the Philadelphia region that have ongoing high demand for office space, write Mike D’Onofrio and Taylor Allen for AXIOS.…
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Aveeno’s New Campaign in Montco to Bring Attention to Skin Health Inequities for Black Women, Men, Children
Aveeno, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson with a presence in Montgomery County, has launched the #Skinvisibility campaign to bring attention to skin health inequities for Black men, women, and children, writes Victoria Uwumarogie for Essence. The goal is to help 100,000 people suffering from eczema over the next six months, including a number of…
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See Which Montco Colleges Are Among the Top 100 Nationwide WSJ/THE 2022 College Rankings List
Two Montgomery County Colleges are among the top 100 in the nation, according to the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings for 2022. The ranking is based on 15 metrics across four main categories, including student outcomes, the school’s academic resources, student engagement, and the school’s environment. Haverford College broke the top…
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While Real Estate Flips Continue to Flop in Philadelphia, Market Remains Hot in Montgomery County
While renovation flips continue to fail in Philadelphia due to the rising costs and lower demand during the pandemic, the real estate market in Montgomery County remains hot and filled with opportunities as families relocate to the suburbs in search of more land and space, reports NBC10 Philadelphia. “For the last year people are leaving…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Issues 2021 Annual Report
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has issued its annual report, highlighting both positives and negatives of the previous year marked by the pandemic and severe weather. According to the report, visitor spending went down from $1.6 billion in 2019 to $973 million in 2020. This represents a 40 percent decline, including 18 percent in…
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See Which Montgomery County ZIP Code is Among Hottest in the Philadelphia Region
Zillow recently published its list of the most popular ZIP codes in the Greater Philadelphia area. The hottest places were determined by analyzing viewership data on the real estate marketplace listings to find the median number of views per ZIP code. ZIP Code 19001 (Abington and Willow Grove) is one of the hottest ZIP Codes…
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Legal Matters: What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine, Your Kids, and Legal Custody
by Elizabeth Billies While vaccinating children for COVID-19 is already a hot-button topic, it can be an especially thorny issue for divorced parents. Are you and your co-parent on the same page with regards to the vaccine? If the answer is no, read on for what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine, your…
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Is Montco the Best County in Pennsylvania to Raise a Family?
Stacker used Niche 2020 rankings to compile a list of the best counties to raise a family in every state. The counties were selected based on a variety of factors such as income, housing, and public schools. For couples who are looking to buy a home to for their families, choosing a county is an…
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Children Ages 5-11 Can Now Get Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health is now scheduling appointments for children ages 5-11 to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine following FDA and CDC recommendations. Children ages 5-11 have been authorized to receive the Pfizer vaccine only. Moderna and J&J vaccines are still being evaluated for this age group. Any COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11…
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Mask Mandate Could Be Why Philadelphia Has Fewer COVID-19 Cases Than Montgomery County
Philadelphia has fewer COVID-19 cases than the surrounding counties despite having lower vaccination rates—and the main reason could be the mask mandate, writes Jason Laughlin and Aseem Shukla for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At 56.3 percent of the fully vaccinated population, the city trails all of its collar counties. Chester County is currently at 61.3 percent,…
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Customers Bank Makes Bold Move with Cryptocurrency Clients
Customers Bank, the $19.1 billion subsidiary of Customers Bancorp, Inc. has released a partial list of inaugural institutional crypto clients. The clients identified are among the premier cryptocurrency and digital asset institutions, making the bank one of the nation’s leading financial services providers in the growing global crypto industry. “We’re proud to be attracting these…
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New Holiday-inspired Stouts with Wawa and 2SP, Present Check to Philabundance at Bala Cynwyd’s WMMR Camp Out For Hunger
Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston continue a tradition of releasing three limited-edition Stouts for the holiday season, writes Hec for wooderice.com. The two Delaware County entities tied in the release with the presentation of a $10,000 check 8 a.m Wednesday morning on Bala Cynwyd’s WMMR to Philabundance at their Camp Out For Hunger.…
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Fun Fall Drinks at Montco’s Best Bars and Breweries
When we list what we’re grateful for around the table, we always give a toast to the creative breweries and distilleries of Montgomery County. These fall beers, spirits, and cocktails will warm your bellies until the first blizzard comes. Five Saints Distilling Is pie in a glass possible? Find out Norristown-style with Five Saints’ Maple Bourbon…
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Integrate for Good Nonprofit Honors Montgomery County Accessible Brewery, Paralympian as Keynote Speaker
On November 4, during its Community Heroes Gala at Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA, Integrate for Good will honor the owners of Perkiomen Valley Brewery for empowering people of all abilities to pursue meaningful employment and creating an accessible space for all people in the community. Perkiomen Valley Brewery, in Green Lane, PA, was…
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Cleaning out the Closet During COVID? Here’s Where You Can Donate Furniture, Clothing, and More in Montgomery County
If you are looking to donate clothing, furniture, or other items to help community members who might be struggling, there are several places to choose from, some of which also offer pickup, writes Diana Lu for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liberty Thrift Stores has several locations in Montgomery County and offers free furniture pickup on weekdays.…
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