Montgomery County
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HealthSpark Foundation’s New Director of Equity and Inclusion Seeking to Improve Montco Community Health
With just a few words with HealthSpark Foundation’s first-ever Director of Equity and Inclusion Ms. Chinwe Onyekere, you feel how warm and caring she is. Her warmth and passion have led to this moment, where she has been the director for just a few weeks, and she is already making strides in getting help to…
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Update: Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the MOST and the LEAST Over the Last Week
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is still increasing nationwide and across the state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health highlight the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for…
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Career Corner: Is an MBA a Good Fit For You?
The economic downturn induced by the coronavirus has prompted some people to contemplate going to business school, but several things need to be considered before determining whether an MBA is a good fit for you, according to The Wall Street Journal. Obtaining an MBA can help change careers in certain industries. A traditional MBA is…
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See Where You Can Get the COVID-19 Vaccine in Montgomery County
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has released a map that highlights all the locations that are providing the COVID-19 vaccine in Montgomery County to those who are eligible within the first phase of the state’s rollout plan, writes John Misinco for The Morning Call. The list is updated on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and is…
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See Which Incoming Montco Eateries Are Among Most Anticipated Restaurants in Philadelphia Area
Montgomery County will soon become home to several of the most anticipated restaurants in the Philadelphia area, writes Sarah Maiellano for Philadelphia Magazine. A new Di Bruno Bros. outpost is getting ready to open its doors in Wayne this spring. It will feature the usual cheese, charcuterie, and imported foods assortment along with a wine…
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Update: COVID-19 Cases Decrease, Vaccine Rollout Slowly Continues
Montgomery County reported 242 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, January 28, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 42,150 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 275 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 33 are on ventilators, which is…
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Should your Clubhouse and LinkedIn BIOs match?
Clubhouse keeps gaining popularity, and it’s inspiring at the same time that it’s a time suck, though a potential lead magnet for entrepreneurs. However, it is not just for entrepreneurs. There are clubs for job seekers, nonprofits, social media, hobbies, and vocational and personal interests. Seek, and ye shall find. You will also find celebrities…
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Montgomery County Urges Patience as COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Continues
At their recent virtual COVID-19 briefing, Montgomery County Commissioners reiterated that COVID-19 vaccines are in very limited quantities and residents are urged to have patience as the vaccine rollout continues. “Pennsylvania Department of Health changes to the vaccine eligibility announced last week dramatically expanded the eligible group of recipients. However, there has been no comparable increase…
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Update: COVID-19 Cases Showing Slowing Trend in Montgomery County, Plus Where to Get the Vaccine if You Are Eligible
Montgomery County reported 230 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday afternoon, January 26, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 41,656 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are 8 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County, the current total deaths are numbered at 1,125. Find the Cases and Deaths by Municipality…
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Merck Drops Work on COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates, Refocuses on Two Therapeutic Candidates
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with around 10,000 employees in Montgomery County, has discontinued work on its COVID-19 vaccine candidates and refocused its efforts on the development of its two therapeutic candidates, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Merck officials, the decision was made after a review of phase-I clinical studies of…
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See Which Alcohol Brands Helped Montco Residents Get Through 2020
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top selling liquors for the past year and Tito’s Handmade Vodka made by Crown Wine & Spirits coming out as the clear winner in Montgomery County, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. . With 2020 having been an especially challenging year in pretty much…
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Update: COVID-19 Cases Up, Deaths Down in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 360 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday afternoon, January 22, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 40,661 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 263 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 23 are on ventilators, which is a decline…
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Seminar on Unconscious Bias Presented January 26th by Brilliant Sales Strategies
John Durso spent most of his life in banking helping customers, and now in his own business, Brilliant Sales Strategies, he is launching his first-ever seminar on diversity and inclusion titled: Unconscious Bias and The Keys to True Diversity and Inclusion. The seminar is Tuesday, January 26th, 2021, from 8:00-9:30am. This free virtual seminar is…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to a more lucrative career for job seekers, writes Ezequiel Minaya for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Occupational Mobility Explorer matches the skills a worker uses in a low-paying job with those required by better-paying positions. . .…
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Update: Here’s Where COVID-19 Has Spread the MOST and LEAST in Montgomery County in the Last Seven Days
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is still increasing nationwide and across the state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health highlight the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide for…
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Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 22-24
The Montgomery County Commissioners, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service and based on the on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety. The Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Friday, January…
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See Which Montco School Districts Are Among Top 39 in Pennsylvania with Most Valuable Homes
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the top 39 school districts in Pennsylvania with the most valuable homes, write Ethan Lott and Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To compile its list of the school districts with the highest home values in the state, the Pittsburgh Business Times looked at the most recent…
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Montco Leaders: With Eligibility Increasing, There Are Not Enough COVID-19 Vaccines to Cover All Who Qualify
With the pool of people eligible to get vaccinated in Pennsylvania getting bigger, Montgomery County leaders said that currently there are not enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccine for all of them, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. As a result, people waiting in the next phase of distribution could be waiting for months for their…
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