Montgomery County
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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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The VFTCB’s Annual Report Proves Local Businesses are Montco Strong
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board recently released their Annual Report. Beginning with remarks from President and CEO Mike Bowman, the report, while usually sharing successes of the year, illustrates the strength and resilience of Montgomery County as businesses bounce back after the pandemic hit. The report revealed that Montco was set for another…
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Over 130 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,795 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Nov. 4, bringing the statewide total to 217,666. There were 35 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,890. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 131 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Nov.…
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Several Local Colleges Hope to Maintain In-Person Classes Until Thanksgiving
Several local colleges are hoping to keep the number of COVID-19 cases low enough to continue holding in-person classes until Thanksgiving, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After the holiday, the majority plan to switch to remote instructions for the remainder of the semester. St. Joseph’s University had a close call earlier in the…
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Over 440 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County Over 4-Day Period
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,510 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Oct. 31; 1,909 new positives on Sunday, Nov. 1; 2,060 new positives on Monday, Nov. 2; and 2,875 new positives Tuesday, Nov. 3, bringing the statewide total to 214,871. There were 71 new COVID-19 deaths reported over the 4-day…
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The VFTCB Presented the Make It Main Street Campaign to Montgomery County Commissioners
Staff members from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presented the organization’s newly launched Make It Main Street initiative to Montgomery County Commissioners. Make it Main Street is a robust and targeted marketing campaign that puts the spotlight on small, local businesses impacted by COVID-19. Jake Markezin, Executive Director of Operations for the VFTCB,…
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These Two Accomplishments Confirm the Value of a Harcum College Nursing Education
Harcum College’s Nursing Program has realized two significant accomplishments in 2020. First, the accrediting body for college-level nursing programs (ACEN) awarded Harcum’s program an unprecedented eight-year accreditation in recognition of the program outcomes and the high quality of a Harcum nursing education, according to Fran Schuda, Nursing Program Director. “This important achievement is a reflection of Fran Schuda’s tireless commitment to achieving…
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Despite Pandemic-Related Disruptions, Suburban Office Market Continues to Add New Tenants
A new Newmark report found that despite pandemic-related disruptions, the suburban office market continued to add major occupancies throughout the third quarter of 2020, according to a staff report from the City Biz List. The new tenant agreements drove positive net absorption to almost 80,000 square feet. Among the companies that moved into new spaces…
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Montco Health Officials Urge Residents to Follow Guidelines or Risk “Exponential Surge” in Cases
After the growth in the number of infected residents, Montgomery County health officials are asking everybody to follow guidelines or risk “an exponential surge” in cases, writes Jim Melwert for the KYW Newsradio. The 14-day positivity rate in the county is now at 3.16 percent, up nearly a percentage point above last week, said Montgomery…
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MCCC’s Customized Training and WEDNetPA’s Funds Can Help Businesses Recover
To assist recovering businesses, the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania is providing additional grant dollars this year for eligible training. Employers can be reimbursed up to $2,000 for each employee who is eligible for training. Montgomery County Community College is the administrator of the WEDnetPA grant funding for Montgomery County Businesses. As a Certified WEDnetPA…
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Over 140 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,641 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday, Oct. 30, bringing the statewide total to 205,517. There were 22 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,784. Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 144 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Friday, Oct.…
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Exciting Events in Montgomery County To Checkout This November
There’s loads of exciting things to do this November in Montgomery County. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board put together a list of some all-time favorites. Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage Colebrookdale Railroad | November 1, 7 & 8 See the best fall foliage in Pennsylvania on a ride on the Colebrookdale Railroad. The two-hour round trip…
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Companies Continue Shedding Space in Philadelphia and Suburban Office Markets
With work from home more prominent than ever, businesses are continuing to shed what they consider to be excess office space in Philadelphia and surrounding suburban office markets, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies from all sectors have indicated that they no longer need the same amount of space they occupied before…
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Over 100 New COVID-19 Positives Reported in Montgomery County
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,202 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Oct. 29, bringing the statewide total to 202,876. There were 44 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,762 Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 114 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Oct.…
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How to Lessen the Havoc Daylight Savings Wreaks on Our Bodies
By Wendi Rank For years, a battle has waged within the walls of my home. My husband, a devout outdoorsman, maintains we are happier, healthier people when we spend time outdoors. This assertion is patently ridiculous. I am certainly more contented when I’m locked into Unsolved Mysteries on my tablet. Obviously, my husband is right.…
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Over 90 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County Following Statewide Spike
Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,228 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Oct. 28, bringing the statewide total to 200,674. There were 22 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,718 Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 92 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Oct.…
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Lenders Claim Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Breached Agreement to File for Bankruptcy
By Chris Isaac As recently reported, PREIT, the Philadelphia-based owner of both the Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove malls, has been trying to get all of its lenders to come together on an agreement that would provide the real estate group with a $150 million loan to help tide them through to the next year.…
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Bloomberg: Despite Pandemic, Economist Believes Now Is Good Time to Look for Work
Gad Levanon, vice president for labor markets at the Conference Board, believes that now is a pretty good time to look for work despite the pandemic, writes Peter Coy for Bloomberg. According to Levanon, the high unemployment rate nationwide which was 7.9 percent in September, overstates the trouble for workers. Many of the people counted…
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