Montgomery County
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April 28th COVID-19 Update: County Reports Lower Cases and Lower Hospitalizations in Montco and Across the State
Montgomery County reported lower cases of 163 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 56,696 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 231 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 6 are on…
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Montco Trail Challenge Kicks Off May 1 With New Water Trail and Interactive StoryWalk®
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners announced the 6th Annual Montco Trail Challenge would return for its sixth year from May 1, 2021 to December 1, 2021. This annual family-friendly program allows participants to track their visits to select Montgomery County trails. They can earn an award for completing visits to five, ten, or fifteen participating…
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Unlocking Pottstown’s Potential: Diversity-Focused Investors Conference a Virtual Success
The upbeat, online Pottstown Investors Conference showcased the resilience within the shared city’s business community. It also shared the tangible, rich opportunity that exists if entrepreneurs, investors, and residents embrace diversity as a driver for sustainable economic and nonprofit success. About 150 registrants participated in the free, virtual event, hosted by Hobart’s Run, Pottstown Area…
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April 24 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Spread the Most and Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County are on the upswing again, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Pennsylvania has now reached well over 1 million COVID-19 cases. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for the…
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Four Montco Places Among 50 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania, Including One Township in the Top 10
Four Montgomery County places are among the 50 safest cities in Pennsylvania for 2021, writes Rebecca Edwards for SafeWise. To rank cities based on their safety, SafeWise used FBI crime statistics data along with demographic information and the results of its State of Safety research study. Lower Salford Township ranked highest in Montgomery County at…
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Former Pro Golfer Greg Norman Buys Florida Mansion from Former Montco State Representative Joseph Lashinger for $12M
Joseph Lashinger, former Montgomery County representative in the Pennsylvania House, and his wife, Julie, have sold their Florida mansion to former pro golfer Greg Norman, also known as The Shark, for $12.2 million, writes Brian Bandell for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Lashingers acquired the 11,837-square-foot home in Palm Beach Gardens in 2009 for $5…
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You’ve Got the Whole World in Your Hands: Celebrating Earth Day in Montgomery County
For over 50 years, the world has come together to celebrate Earth Day; an annual event focused on demonstrating support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally and observed by 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Visit Valley Forge ParkWhat better way to…
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April 22nd COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Nearly 200 New Cases; PA Reports 4,602 New Cases
Montgomery County reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, April 21th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 55,679 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 236 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 15 are on ventilators. There are…
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As Pickleball Takes America by Storm, the YMCA Unveils New Courts and Hosts Instructional Events
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has certainly taken notice. The nonprofit will unveil its new indoor pickleball courts at the West Chester Area YMCA on Monday, April 26 at 12 PM, during its “First Serve Pickleball Court Opening…
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Miles for Molars: Cyclists Support Dental Services to Low-Income Montco Residents and Veterans
Encore Rides, a Doylestown guided bike tour business, considers community support so integral to its operations, it donates 15 percent of every tour fee to charity. One recent outreach was to Healthlink Dental Clinic. This nonprofit Southampton dentistry office offers free preventative and restorative care. Its client list includes low-income workers and veterans in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The timing of the day of service was…
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Brood X Cicadas Invasion Will Yield a Stealthy Response from Mother Nature in Montco Communities
This year’s emerging crop of Brood X cicadas is about to yield another wildlife phenomena — one that may be as unwelcome as the bugs themselves, reports Doug Gross in the Yardley Patch. Next month, thousands of Brood X cicadas will wake from a 17-year underground slumber. Then they’ll wriggle to the surface and sing in their trademark buzzy voices in our Montgomery County communities. But that…
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April 20th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Increase in Hospitalizations, 4,577 New Cases Reported in PA
Montgomery County reported 190 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 55,497 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 230 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 26 are on ventilators. There are…
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MONTCO Today Now Accepting Nominations for Its Inaugural Class of MONTCO Millennial Superstars
Are you a MONTCO Millennial Superstar? We are thrilled to have officially launched our initiative to identify and honor Montgomery County’s most dynamic business and professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the county’s bright future. Do you know a young Montgomery County professional* who is breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and…
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Where are the Most Expensive High-Rent Hubs of Montgomery County
Montgomery County had some of the high rent hubs in the Philadelphia area in March 2021, according to a new report by RENTCafé. RENTCafé compiled the report using data on average rents at competitively-rented large-scale multifamily properties in the Philadelphia area gathered by Yardi Matrix via telephone survey. Only places with statistically relevant stock of large-scale multifamily…
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April 17 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Spread the Most and Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has been slightly increasing, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for the seven days ending April 14, 2021 compared to the seven days…
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Montgomery County Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration After Rise in Cases
After recording a rising rate of confirmed cases, Montgomery County has extended the COVID-19 emergency declaration for additional 60 days, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ-TV 69 News. According to Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Valerie Arkoosh, 8.1 percent of the county residents tested positive for the virus over the 14 days ended April 8. This is…
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Cha-Ching! Five Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes World’s Billionaires List
The new Forbes World’s Billionaires List is out and five Montgomery County residents found their place among the richest people in 2021 – including one newcomer, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jeff Yass of Susquehanna International Group ranks at No. 184 with a net worth of $12 billion. Yass did not only…
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Montgomery County Has Some of the Best Towns to Raise a Family, Including the Third Best Spot in the Entire United States
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the 50 best places to raise a family in Pennsylvania in 2021, including the third best place in the entire country, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on key factors that are meaningful for families. These include the quality of local…
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