Montgomery County
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Montco Homeowners Could Greatly Benefit from Close-to-Home Travel Boom
Since the pandemic started, demand has skyrocketed for destinations travelers can drive to rather than fly, which creates an amazing opportunity for local homeowners to earn some extra cash, writes Zach Wichter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Airbnb and Vrbo, which allow homeowners to rent out rooms in their homes or properties to short-term…
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These Montgomery County Private High Schools Are Among 2021’s 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to fourteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School making the top five in third place, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on rigorous analysis of U.S. Department of Education academic and student data along with test…
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Montgomery County – Along with Delco, Chesco, and Bucksco – Takes State to Task over COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
County commissioners, county council members, and state legislators representing Chester, Delaware, Bucks, and Montgomery counties met for an hour on Sunday with Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and other Wolf Administration officials regarding the state’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccine to the aforementioned four counties. The meeting, long sought by elected officials, was arranged…
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See Which Montgomery County Public High Schools Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Ten Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To determine the ranking for its 2021 Best Public High Schools in Pennsylvania list, Niche used rigorous analysis of key statistics using data provided by the U.S. Department of Education and…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright, Archbishop Prendergast’s Marianne Stanley Candidates for Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright and WNBA’s Indiana Fever head coach Marianne (Crawford) Stanley, who hails from Archbishop Prendergast, are both candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in his 20th season at Villanova and 27th overall as a head coach. He has been…
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March 12th Update: COVID-19 Cases Slowing Again; Over 57K Montgomery County Residents Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County reported 102 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday, March 11th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 48,092 countywide since March 7, 2020. We now have been tracking COVID-19 for a full year in our area, and across the state. There are currently 93 people hospitalized in Montgomery…
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Check Out Awesome Women-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
March is Women’s History Month and here in Montgomery County, it is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are proudly owned and operated by women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-kind gift shop, a bakery filled with tasty treats, or the ultimate form of relaxation, Montco’s…
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Signs of Spring and Warmer Weather Give Hope to Local Residents and Businesses
At Linvilla Orchards in nearby Media, peachtree buds are swelling and that means it’s time for pruning. Warmer temperatures are bringing the trees back to life. And that’s not the only thing, as residents, businesses, and restaurants embrace the coming spring in the area, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Linvilla farm manager Norm Schultz is…
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Allocation Rules Preventing Philadelphia Hospitals from Giving COVID-19 Vaccines to Their Suburban Patients
Many suburban patients who are receiving treatment for high-risk conditions at Philadelphia hospitals are not able to get the COVID-19 vaccine from their doctors as they do not live in the city, write Aubrey Whelan, Jason Laughlin, and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia is treated separately from the rest of the state –…
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Careers: HealthSpark of Montgomery County is Seeking a Controller
HealthSpark Foundation is seeking a Controller. HealthSpark is a private, independent foundation and invests in nonprofit organizations, networks, and coalitions promoting a more just and healthy community. Their work is guided by the principles of racial and social justice, inclusivity, integrity, professionalism, and excellence. The Controller is charged with managing the day-to-day fiscal operations of…
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With Trump Gone, Montco Progressives Switch Focus to Local Activism
With Donald Trump no longer the president, Montgomery County progressives are trying to keep the momentum going by shifting their focus to local activism, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This sustained engagement was best evident during a February lunchtime Zoom meeting held by Turn PA Blue. “We had 300 people at noon on…
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HealthSpark Now Accepting Applications for the Innovation Lab Grant Program
HealthSpark Foundation is inviting applications to the Innovation Lab Grant Program for their Spring/Summer 2021 round. The Innovation Lab Grant Program supports collaborative grant projects that will build a better safety net system for residents in Montgomery County. Projects must align with the vision and goals identified in the Blueprint for a Better Safety Net, a…
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MCCC Career Services to Host Online Career Fair on March 10
Montgomery County Community College students, alumni and community members are invited to meet and network with area businesses during Montgomery County Community College’s upcoming online Career Fair and Employer Days. Career Services will host two online Employer Days events: Wednesday, March 10 from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, April 27 from 2-3 p.m. Career fair on Tuesday, April 6 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.…
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March 9th Update: COVID-19 Cases on Slight Rise in Montgomery County, One New Death Reported
Montgomery County reported 335 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, March 8th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 47,793 countywide since March 7, 2020. We now have been tracking COVID-19 for a full year in our area, and across the state. There are currently 110 people hospitalized in Montgomery…
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Becoming Face and Voice of Montco’s Public Health Response to Pandemic Continues To Be “Enormous Responsibility” for Dr. Valerie Arkoosh
As soon as COVID-19 started spreading in the region, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County commissioners, became the face and voice of the county’s public health response to the outbreak, writes Carl Hessler Jr. for The Pottstown Mercury. The challenge was unlike anything she had previously faced but she took it on with…
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Racial Gaps in Homeownership Continue to Widen During Pandemic
A new report on race and home buying by the National Association of Realtors shows that while the housing market remained strong, gaps in homeownership continued to widen during the pandemic, write Michaelle Bond and Dominique DeMoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However the situation has been worsening for much longer, as Black Americans saw the…
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This March, Plan Exciting Family Events in Montgomery County
There are tons of exciting things to do this March in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites! Whitemarsh Art Center Ceramics Courses3.1-16| Whitemarsh Art Center Having trouble wrangling your kids at home? Searching for something fun and productive? Check out Whitemarsh Art Centers’ ceramics courses! We are currently offering courses for children, teens, and…
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Schuylkill River Trail Ranks High Among USA Today 10 Best Riverwalks
Schuylkill River Trail is one of the nation’s ten greatest riverwalks, according to the new ranking recently published by USA Today 10Best. The original list of 20 nominees was compiled by 10Best and a panel of urban planning experts. Then the public was asked to vote for their favorites. . . Based on the readers’…
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