Montgomery County
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6ABC’s Popular Meteorologist, Main Line’s Adam Joseph, Talks Winter Predictions, Staying in Shape
Known to his friends as “Spitfire,” 6ABC’s meteorologist Adam Joseph is currently doing what he always hoped he would, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. “The weather is a true passion,” he said. Drawing from years of experience, he predicts that the coming winter will be a fairly easy one. “We need an easy…
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Seven Projects and Their Creators Recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards
Seven local projects and their creators were recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards at a virtual celebration sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission. The annual program honors the best in Montgomery County in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship. The award also acknowledges the high-quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals. The…
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Over 300 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 303 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov. 20, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 17,971 countywide. Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 379 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1,776 cases compared to the previous 14 days.…
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Check Out the Montco Restaurants Offering Beloved Holiday Feasts
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, restaurants across Montgomery County are preparing to serve up beloved holiday feasts with all the fixings, so that you don’t have to. This year, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board saved you the hassle of cooking and compiled a list of all the seasoned Montco chefs you can…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Montco Increasing at Alarming Pace
COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Montgomery County are increasing “at an extremely rapid pace,” according to Montgomery County Commissioners Chair Dr. Val Arkoosh, writes Jad Sleiman for the WHYY. In just the past week, officials have announced 1,828 new positive cases in the county as well as seven new deaths. “I want to remind residents to work…
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Moment When PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s Son Crashes His Interview Goes Viral
The moment when Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro’s teenage son Jonah wandered into the room while his father was being interviewed in their Abington home has quickly gone viral, writes Andrew Court for the Daily Mail. The completely unexpected moment of comedic relief that happened at the start of the month on MSNBC proved to…
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6 Montgomery County Restaurants to Get a Full (and Delightful!) Thanksgiving Dinner
Gobble up these great Thanksgiving meals! If cooking just isn’t your thing, have no fear, these Montco restaurants* will make sure you are the hero of the day. These are just a few of our favorite local places to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner. When COVID stops you from getting to Grandma’s, these local restaurants are here…
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SEPTA Is Feeling a $1M Per Day COVID-19 Financial Pinch
With ridership down by 70 to 80 percent due to COVID-19, SEPTA is feeling a significant financial pinch, writes Kelly Rule for FOX 29. Coupled with the expenses from responding to the pandemic, this drop in ridership is causing the transportation authority to lose $1 million a day. “We can only provide the service that…
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319 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Reports Highest Daily Increase Yet
Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 319 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov. 19, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 17,672 countywide. Montgomery County’s 7-day trend has increased by 505 cases compared to the previous 7 days; the 14-day trend has increased by 1,780 cases compared to the previous 14 days.…
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Psychologists Explain Why People Are Engaging in Risky Behavior During the Pandemic
Despite the coronavirus cases in Pennsylvania surpassing the numbers from the outbreak’s first wave in April, many people are continuing to engage in risky behavior, including meeting up with friends indoors and making plans to attend big family gatherings for Thanksgiving, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Among the reasons for this kind of…
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State Reports Highest Daily Increase in COVID-19 Cases with 6,339; Montgomery County Reports 225 New Positives
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 6,339 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 18, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 281,852. There were 110 new COVID-19 deaths reported across the State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,465. Montgomery County…
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Montco and Other Philadelphia Suburbs Helped Biden Achieve Victory in PA
Philadelphia suburbs, including Montgomery County, played a key role in helping Biden archive an essential victory in Pennsylvania and with it the presidency, write Katie Meyer and Daniel Wood for the WHYY. Montgomery County, together with Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties, saw a surge in both the number of voters and support for the Democratic…
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766 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over 3-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,551 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Nov. 14, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases; followed by 5,199 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 15; and 4,476 on Monday, Nov. 16, bringing the statewide total to 269,613. There were 101 new COVID-19…
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Redesign Heralds New Era at MONTCO Today
With the debut of our new website design, MONTCO Today has come a long way since it launched in June of 2016. Before then, MONTCO Today existed only as an idea in the mind of publisher Ken Knickerbocker, who had long believed there was not only an audience but also a market for the positive…
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In Effort to Slow Surge of Coronavirus Infections, Montgomery County Orders Closure of Schools for Two Weeks
In an effort to try and help slow the surge of coronavirus infections, Montgomery County Board of Health has ordered all K-12 schools to close for two weeks starting with November 23, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Despite protests from parents, the board voted unanimously to impose the order to revert schools to…
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Pandemic Ushers in Changes in Home Buyer, Seller Behaviors
The pandemic along with low interest rates has spurred on changes in the behavior of both home buyers and sellers in the Philadelphia area as well as at the national level, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a recently released National Association of Realtors report, those who opted to buy a home…
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Specialized Treatment the Key to Malvern Behavioral Health’s Success in Helping Young Adults Overcome Mental Health Concerns
Young adults often experience pressure to attain perfection, which is portrayed endlessly on social media. As a result, they can struggle with their transition into adulthood, a phenomenon that is referred to as “a failure to launch.” Malvern Behavioral Health understands that individuals aged 18 to 26 are facing things no generation has experienced and,…
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Over 300 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5,488 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Nov. 12, yet another record-breaking day with the highest daily increase in cases, bringing the statewide total to 248,856. Source: New York Times There were 49 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to…
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