Montgomery County
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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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Wide Open Spaces—Montgomery County Preserves 10,000 Acres of Farmland
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has announced the County has reached a historic milestone by preserving 10,000 acres of farmland. Over 30 years, the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program has worked to preserve open space and support productive farms in the County, which also provides important open spaces and scenic vistas. The Commissioners…
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East Greenville-based Knoll Plans to Expand its Montco Footprint in 2021 with Help from State
East Greenville-based Knoll, the globally known furniture and textiles design and manufacturing firm, is planning to expand its footprint in Montgomery County in 2021 with the state’s help, writes Joe Zlomek for the Sanatoga Post. The company has received more than $783,000 in Pennsylvania funding assistance, which it will supplement with a multi-million investment of…
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Get the Best Vegan and Vegetarian Takeout in Montco
When you are from the land of the cheesesteak, where exactly does vegan fit in? Not surprisingly, more and more people are reaching for vegan alternatives to meat, and these Montgomery County restaurants know how to make veggies otherworldly. Grace Dickinson of the Philadelphia Inquirer has sussed out the best meat-free spots to get your…
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Update: COVID-19 Numbers Continue to Climb in Montco, Statewide Numbers Increasing, Death Rate Slowing
Montgomery County reported 240 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon, January 21, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 40,302 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 323 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 35 are on ventilators, which is a decline…
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Are You Part of LinkedIn’s Clubhouse?
The hottest trend on LinkedIn is not part of LinkedIn, but Clubhouse is what the cool kids are discussing, and you can find it by following #clubhouse. You will find celebrities participating on this 24/7 platform, and you know they are not incognito, as everyone needs to use their real name. The Clubhouse platform is…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Looks Ahead to Strong 2021, Recaps Tough 2020
As the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) strategizes ways to reinvigorate the hospitality industry – and stimulate economic impact and jobs for Montgomery County, PA in 2021 – the organization’s staff is also looking back at what was accomplished in 2020, despite challenges due to COVID-19. “Last year tested and humbled us in…
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Customers Bank in Top Ten of Best Online Banks of 2021
Customers Bank was recently identified as one of the “Best Online Banks of 2021” by Bankrate, finishing among the top 6th position. Bankrate provides consumer and commercial audiences with unbiased analysis of rate information, industry news, and knowledge to make informed financial decisions then reviewed thousands of data points to determine the best banks in…
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Despite Experiencing 500 Cancellations, Glenside Farm-to-Table Catering Company Found Way to Survive During Pandemic
Despite experiencing 500 cancellations of planned events, Seedling & Sage, a Glenside “farm-to-table” catering business, found a way to survive during the pandemic, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. Started by Melissa McDevitt and Laura Kidwell in 2014, the catering company has grown into a multi-million dollar business with three exclusive properties in…
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Reuniting Families Bail Fund Facing Additional Barriers in Montco
Despite managing to raise $100,000 since its inception in November 2019, the Reuniting Families Bail Fund has had slow progress in fulfilling its mission in Montgomery County, writes Samantha Melamed for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Heather Lewis is the driving force behind the first community bail fund that serves the Philadelphia suburbs. The fund is rooted…
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Wall Street Journal: Fewer Commuters Prompts SEPTA to Offer New Ticket Types
With many riders still working remotely from home due to the ongoing pandemic, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority has joined the growing number of transit agencies that are rethinking the regular monthly rail passes and coming up with new types of tickets for commuters, writes Paul Berger for The Wall Street Journal. In October, SEPTA introduced…
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Finish That Degree: Chestnut Hill College Makes Education Affordable
A college education is one of the best investments you can make toward your future, yet concerns regarding college affordability are real. These concerns and worries can prohibit students from obtaining a college degree, accomplishing their educational goals, and reaching their dreams. Chestnut Hill College (CHC) makes a college education affordable through financial aid, scholarships,…
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YAY! THEY’RE HERE: Girl Scout Cookies Make Their Way to Montco, Including the New Toast-Yay Cookie
Nearly 1,500 cases of Girl Scout cookies arrived at Camp Shelly Ridge in Montgomery County last week, according to NBC 10 Philadelphia. With the pandemic making the Girl Scouts’ cookie-selling mission a little tougher this year, it includes virtual cookie booths on social media and online ordering from a website that will go live on…
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Blood Drive: Give Blood This Week at MCCC’s Pottstown or Blue Bell Campus
The American Red Cross will be holding four community blood drives at Montgomery County Community College in January. Help your community and give blood at either MCCC campus! In Pottstown, blood drives will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, January 20 and 21, from 1 to 6 p.m. at MCCC’s Pottstown Campus in the South…
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Montco is the Place to Live: Montgomery County Housing Market Caps Another Strong Year Despite Pandemic
Montgomery County recorded another strong year for the housing market despite the ongoing pandemic with growing home sales prices and a reduced number of days on the market, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new analysis from MarketStats by ShowingTime based on Bright MLS listing activity shows that the housing market for…
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NASA Kerbal Space Program Opens Minds to Math and Science Exploration at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College and Assistant Math Professor Christopher Scott Vaughen is giving students hands-on experience using the Kerbal Space Program—a space flight simulation video game—as a pilot program called the NASA KSP Math & Physics Lab. KSP, developed and launched by Squad in 2011, involves a space program that has a crew of green…
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January 18 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports New Cases and Hospitalization Numbers
Montgomery County reported 317 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, January 15, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 38,603 countywide. There are currently 354 Montgomery County residents hospitalized due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 40 are on ventilators. With 10 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Montgomery County,…
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