Montgomery County
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May 6 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Much Lower Numbers for the First Time in Months
Montgomery County reported 73 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday, May 6th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 57,728 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 187 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 21 are on ventilators. There is…
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Mmm Crunchy! Want a Unique Snack This Summer? Try a Cicada Snack
If you are looking for a unique snack to add to your menu this summer, take advantage of the upcoming emergence of cicadas after their 17-year slumber for a Cicada Snack, writes Kari Sonde for The Washington Post. While insect-eating is not that popular in the United States, local advocates have been promoting this unusual…
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New York Times: Montco COVID-19 Infections Decrease as Vaccinated Residents Increase
While the risk level for COVID-19 is still very high in Montgomery County, the number of new infections has continued to drop as the number of vaccinated residents increased over the past week, according to The New York Times. Still, the numbers of hospitalized patients and COVID-19-related deaths increased in that period. In the past…
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Montco Restaurants Get Creative in Hiring Practices Among Labor Shortage
Local restaurants are getting creative in their hiring practices amid a labor shortage that has forced closures, reduced hours, and delayed openings in all sectors of the food world, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shortage of applicants at a time when patrons – emboldened by vaccines – are resuming dining out en…
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Hugs for Mom! Enjoy Time with Mom at These Great Montco Mother’s Day Events
Make this Mother’s Day one for the ages with a visit to Valley Forge and Montgomery County. Treat her to shopping specials in Skippack Village, enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea on the rails of the Colebrookdale Railroad, or dine among the animals at Elmwood Park Zoo. Whatever you do, take mom by the hand and…
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Montgomery County Announces Walk-up Availability at All County-run Vaccine Clinics
Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has announced that starting Wednesday, May 5, all Montgomery County vaccination clinics will offer walk-up availability to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The County is offering walk-up availability to reduce barriers and make it easier for people to get the vaccine when it is most convenient. While no appointments are…
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May 4 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Spike in Weekend Cases
Montgomery County reported 320 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, May 3rd, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 57,532 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 200 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 21 are on ventilators. There are…
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KOP Hospitality Hiring Fair to be Held May 4 at the Alloy, Plus a Bonus Program for Applicants!
King of Prussia’s hottest restaurants and hotels are now hiring at the Hiring Fair! As the region’s vaccination rates increase, so does business to its restaurants and hotels. While this influx of business is much needed after an extremely difficult year, it highlights a new problem that is plaguing the hospitality sector across the country:…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Can Help You Understand Your Social Security Disability Benefits
by Jonathan B. Young For over 4 decades, Dischell Bartle Dooley attorneys have gotten to know the Montgomery County area, the residents, and their needs. They know what bothers them and what makes them happy. Personal and effective service to their clients is what makes DBD the best in the area. They can help you…
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NAMI Montgomery County Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Our mental health is defined by a number of things, like emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood…
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May 1 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Spread the Most and Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County have been slowing down in PA, but we’ll show you where COVID-19 has spread the most and least. This news comes from Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Pennsylvania has now reached well over 1.15 million COVID-19 cases. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania…
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Find the Most Peaceful Places to Hike in Montco
The Philadelphia area is home to many beautiful places to hike that ensure great head-clearing and soul-cleansing experiences, with some of the best ones being in Montgomery County, writes Tonya Russell for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the best stretches of Forbidden Drive is a five-plus-mile section that follows Wissahickon Creek and takes hikers past the…
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Deadline Extended to June 1st! Submit Nominations for MONTCO Millennial Superstars Today
Last month, MONTCO Today announced the launch of 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. Judging from the public’s response, there is no shortage of millennials in our little corner of the world who…
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Montgomery County to Move COVID-19 Vaccine Locations; Find Out Where to Get Your 2nd Dose
During an update via Facebook, Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh updated the residents on vaccine numbers and new locations for COVID-19 vaccines. The County will be moving locations starting on Monday, May 3. This means if you received your first shot at Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell or at Norristown Area High…
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MCCC’s May 1 Online Conference To Assist Autistic and Special Needs Students Transition to Adult Life
Transitioning to adulthood after high school can be a challenging time for Autistic and Special Needs Students, as well as their families. Montgomery County Community College’s Bridging to the Future Conference can help connect students and families to the information, resources, and strategies they need for successful transitions. The free online conference will be held…
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Why You Should Nominate Someone to be a MONTCO Millennial Superstar
Are you part of a dynamic team? Is your business in Montgomery County? Do you know a hard-working Millennial? Are YOU a fabulous Millennial!? Here’s why you should nominate someone to be a Montco Millennial Superstar! We are searching for amazing Montgomery County residents, employees, or students who are breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and…
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Montgomery County Has High Hopes for President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Montgomery County has a list of key projects it would like to see funded if President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure improvement plan becomes a reality, writes Jeff Cole for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The county’s wish list includes several big-ticket items such as the extension of the Norristown High Speed Line to King of Prussia, upgrading…
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When Can We All Breathe a Mask-less Sigh of Relief that the Pandemic Is Truly Over?
Is the pandemic truly over yet? Signs of Montgomery County progress against COVID-19 are out there. Vaccination levels are up. Prevention measures such as washing hands and social distancing are established as habitual. But determining when the pandemic is truly over is not a simple task, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. Furthermore, according to the health experts, as much as it might seem that the…
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