Montgomery County
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The Truth is Out There! Many Spied “Unexplained Sightings” During COVID-19 Quarantine
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local unexplained sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. One person in New Hanover,…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Montgomery County Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban residents commuting could have a significant impact on Center City and its many businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for Philadelphia Magazine. In 2019, close to 120,000 suburbanites commuted to Center City for their jobs. But after COVID-19 hit, that changed. Work from home arrangements became the norm. At the height of…
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While Ted Bundy Confessed to 30 Murders in 1970s, His Killing Spree Might Have Begun While He Was Living In and Around Montgomery County
After he was arrested, Ted Bundy confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing more than 30 women in seven states between 1974 and 1978, but some believe that his killing spree began even earlier, while he was living in and around Montgomery County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. In 1969, two 19-year-old college students,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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Customers Bank Promotes Jennifer Frost to Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Customers Bank is pleased to announce Jennifer Frost has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. Frost will also join the Management Board. Previously, Jennifer Frost served as senior vice president, deputy chief administrative officer and was responsible for leading the bank’s efforts to digitize many of the institution’s operations and processes,…
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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick Among Lawmakers Calling for Replenishment of SBA’s Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, whose congressional district includes a part of Montgomery County, is among the lawmakers calling for replenishment of the Small Business Administration’s overly popular grant program for restaurants, writes Diana Ranson for the Inc. Since the launch of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund on May 3, the $28.6 billion grant program designed to help…
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June 9 COVID-19 Update: Under 100 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in the Last Week
The latest COVID-19 update for Montgomery County reports 99 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 2-8th), bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,082 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 42 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 6 are on…
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Montgomery County Hospitals Suffered Major Financial Hits During Pandemic
The majority of Montgomery County hospitals saw their revenue and margins fall sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, write Paul J. Gough and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council looked at overall operating margins for hospitals throughout the state in the year ended June…
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Fortune 500 Ranks Four Montco Companies for 2021, Including One in Top Ten
Montgomery County made a strong showing in the latest Fortune 500 rankings, with four companies making the list and one making the top ten, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500 ranks publicly traded companies based on their annual revenue. Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen ranked highest in the county and the region, jumping…
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Athena Athletics Creates Opportunities for Montco Girls to Play Flag Football at More High Schools
When her daughters wanted to play flag football like their brother, Katie Quinn realized there were not any leagues in Montgomery County for them to join, writes Katie Katro for 6abc. However, instead of giving up, they decided to start their own. Soon, Athena Athletics was up and running. “We started this league to empower…
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June 2 Update: COVID-19 Cases Sink in Montco; 54% of Pennsylvanians Age 18+ Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County reported 78 new positive cases of COVID-19 through the weekend, as of Wednesday, June 2, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 58,983 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 63 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 15 are on ventilators. There is…
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TODAY is the LAST DAY to Submit Nominations for MONTCO Millennial Superstars
Today is our deadline to submit yourself or your favorite Montco Millennial for our Montco Millennial Superstars! This August, MONTCO Today will be hosting MONTCO Millennial Superstars, a new program to honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. There is no shortage…
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See Where Montco’s Mosquitos Rank in Our Area
If you were planning on spending a lot of time outside this summer, better stock up on mosquito repellants since Philadelphia has once again found its place on Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities List, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. The City of Brotherly love ranked 12th on the national pest control leader’s list for…
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Let’s Make It Montco: Hotels & Event Spaces Ready for Summer Visitors and Fun
With COVID-19 mitigation lifting in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County hotels and meeting & event venues are increasing their capacity to host larger programs moving forward, and ready to welcome visitors and friends back to the Valley Forge region. From new and renovated hotel spaces to virtual tours and upgraded technology and other booking incentives, these facilities…
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Nine Montco School Districts Are Among Decade’s Top 50 Highest-Scoring in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County school districts are among the top 50 highest-scoring school districts of the decade in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To see which districts had the highest-scoring students in the last decade, analysis by the Pittsburgh Business Times, a sister paper of the Philadelphia Business Journal, compared data from…
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Seller’s Market is So Hot in Montco That Even Usual Dealbreakers Are Not Deterring Buyers
With inventory low and so many people looking for a home in Montgomery County, buyers are willing to pay premium prices while overlooking things they otherwise may have considered dealbreakers, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. For example, Conshohocken has seen its median home price increase by 14 percent year over year, with…
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Only a Few Days to Submit Nominations for MONTCO Millennial Superstars
It’s coming down to our deadline to submit yourself or your favorite Montco Millennial! You have until June 1. We are so excited to host MONTCO Millennial Superstars this August, a new program to honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. Here…
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Montco Downtowns Without Diverse Mix of Uses Fared Worse During Pandemic
A new study by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission found that the Philadelphia-area downtowns without a diverse mix of uses—such as Narberth and Haverford—fared worse during the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Diverse Montco downtowns share several similar characteristics, including a mix of residential and retail uses, transportation options, permanent residential populations, access…
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