Montgomery County
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Cheltenham, Lower Merion, North Penn Among Region’s School Districts with Fewest Granted Mask Exemptions
The mask debate is continuing to play out in the region’s schools, where Cheltenham, Lower Merion, and North Penn are among the school districts with the fewest granted exemptions, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cheltenham is yet to provide any exemptions, primarily because officials were not aware of anyone that had sought exemptions.…
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November 2nd COVID-19 Update: Over 200 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over Halloween Weekend
Montgomery County reported 236 new positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend of Halloween (October 30-31, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 71,289 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 101 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 19 people are on ventilators. There…
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Hiring in Horsham: UPS Short 7,000 Workers for Seasonal Jobs Across Montgomery County and SE Pennsylvania
How do you look in UPS brown? If you think that’s a good couture color, and have the desire to pick up some extra funds, UPS is your place. The deliverer is looking to fill 7,000 seasonal jobs in Montco and the Philadelphia region to answer holiday demand. Ryan Mulligan wrapped up the hiring particulars…
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National Women’s Small Business Month Spotlight: Barbara Carranza and Michele Romero
It’s not every day you meet two women who are the owners of roofing companies, but twin sisters Barbara Carranza and Michele Romero have been in the roofing business since the early 2000s and have grown their businesses to be the go-to resource for homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs. On the surface, their story of…
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Seeking the Pumpkin Spice Life in Montgomery County
Now that the weather has finally turned Fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things pumpkin. Or perhaps you’ve been riding the pumpkin train for the last few weeks already? In any case, these four cafés in Montco have Pumpkin Spice down to a science. Try them out to get…
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Thirteen of the 76 Most Influential People in Philadelphia Have Montco Connections
Out of the 76 main power players in Philadelphia who made moves in the last year and also have a huge role in determining our future, thirteen have Montgomery County connections, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó took the crown as the most influential person in Greater Philadelphia with…
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Do You Know About Pennsylvania Sunshine Act Amendments?
Have you ever considered attending a local municipal or school board meeting to voice your opinion about a controversial topic or to watch deliberation before a decision is made? Pennsylvania law protects your right to do just that. Under recent amendments to the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act (Open Meetings Law), you have greater rights to know…
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Surviving the Flood, Norristown Woman Becomes Hotel Ambassador to Those Displaced by Hurricane Ida
Following in the path of destruction left by Hurricane Ida a woman has become a hotel ambassador for Montgomery County, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. Yvonne Turner was trapped inside her apartment building when it flooded during the storm of Hurricane Ida. But luckily she lived on one of the upper floors so…
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Montgomery County School Districts Already Experiencing Shortage of Substitute Teachers
Upper Merion School District, like many school districts in the Philadelphia region, is already feeling the acute shortage of substitute teachers, write Kristen A. Graham, Maddie Hanna, and Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’ve never seen it like this,” said Caitlin Navarro, human resources director for the Upper Merion School District. To help with…
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Tasty Fall Dining in Montgomery County
We have found the tastiest places to dine in Montgomery County with the freshest Fall flavors! The Green Fork Vegans and carnivores alike can pick up a fork and dig into The Beat Goes On, a salad wrapped in the warm autumn shades of red and golden beets, pears, and local honey. Located in North…
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NIL Creates Unexpected Opportunities for Enterprising St. Joseph’s University Athletes
NIL, the recent update to NCAA rules that allows student-athletes to profit from their names, images, and likenesses (NIL), has created exciting and sometimes unexpected new opportunities for St. Joseph’s University athletes, writes Adam Fine for The Philadelphia Inquirer. And while the most lucrative deals are reserved for the NCAA’s biggest names, other less-known players…
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Spooky and Fun Halloween Events in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board scared up a whole host of tricks and treats this Halloween season with these events located right here in Montgomery County. Skippack Halloween Parade October 23rd, SkippackJoin in the fun at Skippack’s annual Halloween Children’s Parade. Make way for the superheroes, princesses, monsters, fairies, astronauts, and colorful characters…
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This Pennsylvania County Ranks Among Top 10 Places to Buy a House
To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the Keystone States using several relevant metrics, such as home values, property taxes, homeownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends. Montgomery County is one of the top ten places to buy a house in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released list by Niche. Montgomery County came…
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October 22nd COVID-19 Update: Over 300 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in Last Two Days
Montgomery County reported 303 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (October 21-22, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 70,235 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 117 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 14 people are on ventilators. There…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Middle of Pack Based on 2022 Cost of Voting Index
According to a nonpartisan study published in the Election Law Journal, Pa. voters are met with higher barriers on casting a ballot than about half the other states, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. The Keystone State ranked at No. 32 in the 2022 Cost of Voting Index for voting access defined as…
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Montgomery County Business Owners Ponder the Question: Where is the Workforce?
There’s been a solid shortage of workers as the pandemic has continued, and with the hope that is coming to an end, local businesses are still struggling to find help. They ask: where are all the workers, report Nydia Han and Heather Grubola for 6abc. A record number of people are quitting the workforce and citing COVID-19…
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Amazon Plans to Add Thousands of Seasonal Jobs in Montco and Philadelphia Region for the Holiday Rush
Amazon is planning to fill 3,900 seasonal jobs in Philadelphia’s collar counties, like Montgomery County, joining numerous companies that are now bulking up ahead of the holiday rush, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The jobs will start at $18 per hour and include signing bonuses of up to $3,000 that will be…
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Main Line Health Rebounds After $67M Deficit, Reports Operating Profit of $41.9M
After posting an operating deficit of $67 million last year, Main Line Health rebounded into profitability in fiscal 2021, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The health system that includes Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital in addition to Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital reported an operating profit of…
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