Montgomery County
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October 18th COVID-19 Update: 379 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend
Montgomery County reported 379 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (October 16-18, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases to 69,670 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 109 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 10 people are on ventilators. There…
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Give the Gift of Holiday Cheer with Employee and Customer Items from bePromoting
The holidays are right around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation for your employees or customers than with a gift? Connect with them one last time before the year is over with a personalized item that leaves a lasting impression! Check out several branded gifts that bePromoting offers to create buzz…
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Six Beautiful Places to See Fall Foliage in Montgomery County
When leaves are changing colors and the foliage is on full display… that’s when Montgomery County, PA looks most beautiful. Grab your cameras and discover our six top picks for all the leaf peepers out there: Valley Forge National Historical ParkIn addition to being steeped in history, Valley Forge is also one of the most…
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With Fewer Buyers, Buying a Home in Montco Might Be Easier, But Not Necessarily Cheaper
With many of the shoppers who snatched up a house during the spring and summer stampede now out of the picture, buying a home in Montgomery County may have become an easier task—albeit not a cheaper one, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. So far this year, first-time homebuyers had to battle those…
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Montgomery County Bakeries and Shops Make Local List of Savory Pies
A Philly-area guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pies to meat pies, which are the perfect item to enjoy anytime. The list of piping hot savory pies, compiled by Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine, seems fitting with our wacky PA weather. Pinwheel Provisions, (located at 121 N. Narberth Ave in Downtown Narberth)Don’t miss Pinwheel’s ready-to-bake, ale-infused Shepherd’s…
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Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Montco Housing Market
If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a “seller’s market” in Montgomery County due to the current climate of low inventory and high demand. Add in the fact that interest rates are extremely low and you have a tight market for buyers looking…
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MCCC Foundation Hosting Free Online Estate Planning Seminar on Oct. 20
Life gets busy and it often becomes difficult to find the time to plan for the future. For the sake of our loved ones, though, it is important to pause our hectic schedules and make those plans. Montgomery County Community College Foundation can help with that vital planning with its upcoming online seminar, “Estate Planning:…
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Montgomery County Food Drive Aimed at Helping Local Flood Victims
In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, many victims of recent flooding are now food insecure, many of them for the very first time, and the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board and their partners are keeping people fed within their ongoing 7th Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “When people think of food…
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Honor Hispanic Heritage Month in Montgomery County
Divulge in all the rich culture, diverse and influential people in Montgomery County that make Hispanic Heritage Month one that reflects the historical importance of Hispanic voices and Latin communities everywhere, reports the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Montco Explorer. Celebrate Latin communities and your Hispanic American heritage during this annual Hispanic Heritage Month…
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Seven Montgomery County School Districts Among 50 Best for Athletes in PA for 2022
To determine the 2022 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania for athletes, Niche analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education as well as millions of reviews from students and parents. Factors considered include student and parent reviews of athletics, the number of offered sports, and the number of students participating in athletics, among others. There…
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Montgomery County Target Employees to Get $2 Pay Bump During Holiday Season’s Peak Days
Montgomery County Target store and service center employees who pick up shifts during peak days of the holiday season will receive an extra $2 an hour, writes Melissa Repko for CNBC. This extra pay will be available to employees who work on Saturdays and Sundays from November 20 to December 19, as well as on…
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VFTCB Extends 7th Annual Freedom from Hunger Food Drive in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is extending its 7th Annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive through October to continue to help support those impacted by the pandemic, and recent storms. With the hope of continuing the success from last year’s campaign – and due to the continued public health pandemic and the Delta…
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Immigrant Student Pursues Dreams, Earns Opportunity Through MCCC
A toothache may have changed Sandrah Moyo’s life forever. Before moving to Schwenksville five years ago with her family, the 26-year-old was born and raised in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. One morning she remembered waking up in her home country with terrible pain in her mouth. While most people in this country would quickly see a dentist to fix the problem, because of Zimbabwe’s crumbling economy at the time, it meant…
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Outstanding October Events and Fall Festivals Happening in Montgomery County
Ah, yes fall is here. The cooler weather brings fall festivals and events for all to enjoy right here in Montgomery County. So go ahead enjoy the fresh air and check out these awesome events! KOP Beerfest RoyaleOctober 7 – October 9 | King of Prussia Head to the world-renowned King of Prussia Mall to…
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Lanternfly Remediation Tactics Can Be as Simple (and Humane) as Catching the Li’l Buggers in a Water Bottle
Lanternfly remediation tactics don’t have to be an out-and-out war on the bugs. For those who dislike the thoughts of squashing or stomping on the insects, a more humane way is out there. Ben Panko explained the process for the Smithsonian Magazine. A water bottle hack that has gone viral has been tested with great…
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Playful Pumpkin Picking Places in Montgomery County
It’s October, and you know what that means…time to pick the pumpkins! The Philadelphia Inquirer writer Michelle Reese finds all the best pumpkin picking places. Abby’s Pumpkins Start with Abby’s Pumpkins in Perkiomenville. This fun farm offers a pretty wooded area amid rolling hills, where you just might see some wildlife. There’s a huge pumpkin…
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Menninger & Associates Starts Annual Golf Outing in Montco for Pediatric Cancer
The National Cancer Institute is one of the leading organizations for cancer research in the world. Almost anyone you ask knows someone affected by some form of cancer – yearly it is the second most fatal cause behind cardiovascular diseases. However, despite the fact that the National Cancer Institute raises roughly $728 million a year,…
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Jefferson Health and Einstein Healthcare Network Finalize Merger
The merger of Einstein Healthcare Network, which operates Einstein Medical Center Montgomery in East Norriton and MossRehab and Elkins Park hospitals, and Jefferson Health has been finalized. The merger was three years in the making and created Jefferson Health, which now has 18 hospitals, the largest health system in the region. “The culmination of the…
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