Montgomery County
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Over 200 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County Wednesday
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,711 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the highest daily increase yet, bringing the statewide total to 243,368. There were 59 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,145. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 201 new positive cases…
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WalesOnline: Montco Voters with Welsh Roots Might Have Helped Biden Secure Election Victory
Former Vice President Joe Biden managed to flip Pennsylvania in the presidential election thanks in big part to suburban voters, with many of them able to trace their roots back to Wales, writes Laura Clements for the Wales Online. Montgomery County especially is filled with towns that are easily recognizable to any Welsh due to…
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VFTCB & County Commerce Receive PEDA Award for MontcoForward Initiative
The Montgomery County Commerce Department and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board received the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association Economic Development Marketing Innovation Award for the MontcoForward initiative. The County Commerce Department and VFTCB kicked-off all-inclusive enhancements to the MontcoForward project in May 2019. Designed for anyone looking to start or grow a business, or…
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VFTCB Details Pandemic-Induced Losses in Its 2020 Annual Report, Prepares for Brighter Future
According to Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, Montgomery County was poised for a record-breaking year in the travel sector before the pandemic hit, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Now the tourism board has released its 2020 annual report in which it details the travel industry losses since the COVID-19 outbreak. Through…
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Newest Champion in Fight Against Spotted Lanternfly: Lucky the Egg-Sniffing Dog
The fight against spotted lanternfly has found its newest champion in Lucky the German Shepherd, according to a staff report from the NorthcentralPA. Lucky is the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s first spotted lanternfly detecting dog. She has been trained by University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine to locate spotted lanternfly egg masses. These can…
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Some Local Reverends Steer Clear of Election Talk, While Others Use Allegory to Address It
On the first post-election Sunday, some local reverends steered clear of election talk, while others turned to complicated allegory to address the issue, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rev. Dan Morrison, pastor of Huntingdon Valley Presbyterian Church, never talks politics from the pulpit and he did not alter that rule for this Sunday.…
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Montgomery County Issues COVID-19 Thanksgiving Guidance
With the number of coronavirus cases surging across the region once again, Montgomery County officials have issued COVID-19 Thanksgiving Guidance with the aim of making sure that everybody enjoys a safe and healthy holiday. Following recommendations made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, officials are saying that those who are sick, under isolation,…
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160 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,361 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Nov. 10, bringing the statewide total to 238,657. There were 62 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 9,086. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 160 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Nov.…
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Montgomery County Councilwoman, Teacher Makes Difference with Her Clothing Company
Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D., Montgomery County councilwoman and high school teacher, is modeling the way forward with her clothing company, Grant Blvd, writes Jessica Blatt Press for The Philadelphia Citizen. McGlonn started volunteering at Books Through Bars four years ago. Realizing how difficult it was for former inmates to gain meaningful employment, she decided to do…
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Nearly 500 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montco Over Three-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 4,035 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Nov. 7; 2,909 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 8; and 3,402 new positives on Monday, Nov. 9, bringing the statewide total to 234,296. There were 49 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to…
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Former Montgomery County Recycling Manager Wins 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Award
Chris Kaasmann, who started his career in the waste and recycling industry as the recycling manager for Montgomery County, is a 2020 Waste360 40 Under 40 Award winner, according to a staff report from the Waste 360. Kaasmann is currently the product stewardship manager for Samsung Electronics America. In that role, he is responsible for…
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The VFTCB Spotlights Small Businesses in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board introduced three video vignettes in partnership with 20/20 Visual Media, promoting the newly launched Make It Main Street initiative, writes Sam Cummons. Make it Main Street was introduced to support local, family-owned businesses impacted by COVID-19 and proud to be “Made Strong in Montco.” The videos feature small…
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Nearly 200 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County, Over 3,000 Cases Statewide
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 3,384 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday, Nov. 6, bringing the statewide total to 223,950. There were 38 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,975. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Nov.…
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Despite Pandemic, Philly Area Seeing a Slew of New Restaurants, Including Four in Montco
Despite the pandemic, the Philadelphia region is seeing a slew of new restaurant openings, including four new arrivals in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pinto in Glenside is the latest endeavor from chefs Shannon Dougherty and Liz Petersen, who already own Cedar Point in Fishtown. The tiny newly opened BYOB, offers…
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See Which Montco School Districts Have Some of Best Teachers in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to seven of the Top 50 school districts with the best teachers in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a recently published ranking by Niche.com. To determine the ranking for its list of the 2021 Districts with the Best Teachers in Pennsylvania, Niche.com evaluated factors such as teacher salaries, teacher absenteeism, teacher…
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With Work from Home as New Norm, Women Are Having to Move Their Work Space Around
With work from home becoming the new norm for many households due to the pandemic, women are usually the ones forced to act as reluctant nomads within their homes in search of a space where they can work in peace, writes Elizabeth Patton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reason can be found in the history…
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GVF’s Annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 Zoom Awards Ceremony
In the spirit of shedding some light on these challenging times, GVF held its annual Top TDM Professionals Under 40 event on Oct. 29 to recognize young professionals for their leadership, as well as celebrate its 30th anniversary. With over 70 registered attendees, the 27 leaders were recognized during the “Fang-tastic Happy Hour recognizing GVF’s Spooktacular…
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Malvern Bank’s Annual Food Drive Results in 195-Pound Donation to West Chester Food Cupboard
Malvern Bank, National Association has donated 195 pounds of food – the result of the bank’s summer Food Drive – and a cash donation that matches the value of the food to the West Chester Food Cupboard. From July through September, Malvern Bank collected non-perishable food items from customers and employees. Malvern Bank is actively involved…
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