• Over 80 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County

    Over 80 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County

    Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,751 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Oct. 27, bringing the statewide total to 198,446. There were 23 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State, bringing the State’s total death toll to 8,696 Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 84 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, Oct.…

  • Nearly 250 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend

    Nearly 250 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend

    Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,043 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Saturday, Oct. 24; 1,666 new positives on Sunday, Oct. 25; and 1,407 on Monday, Oct. 26, bringing the statewide total to 195,695. There were 29 new COVID-19 deaths reported across State on Saturday, 12 on Sunday, and 7 on Monday,…

  • The Shows Must Go On: Malvern Bank Goes Behind the Scenes with Horse Show Management

    The Shows Must Go On: Malvern Bank Goes Behind the Scenes with Horse Show Management

    By Hillary Dobbs As 2020 has progressed, the equestrian community has worked hard to address the new challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Horse shows are a crucial part of the industry and returning to the show ring was of paramount importance for everyone involved. For horse show organizers, there were many challenges presented with…

  • Three Eateries Bring Taste of Genuine Central American Cuisine to Montco

    Three Eateries Bring Taste of Genuine Central American Cuisine to Montco

    Three local restaurants are providing Montgomery County residents with the genuine taste of Central American cuisine, with each of them offering a menu full of authentic flavors prepared using their own unique approach to delicious Hispanic food, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. Los Sarapes in Horsham is a family business owned by three brothers. It…

  • Take a Hike! 4 Beginner Hiking Trails in Montgomery County

    Take a Hike! 4 Beginner Hiking Trails in Montgomery County

    Hiking is a great way to become immersed in nature, get a good workout in, and mentally recharge. Lucky for those here in Montgomery County, there’s almost 100 miles of trails to explore. Each one has something special to offer. However, picking the right trail can be difficult for someone who is new to hiking. The…

  • Montgomery County’s Mascot Monty Takes Back His Weekend With #MakeItMontco

    Montgomery County’s Mascot Monty Takes Back His Weekend With #MakeItMontco

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Howlite Creative teamed up to help get Montgomery County smiling, writes Social Media Manager Sam Cummons for the VFTCB. On Wednesday, October 21st, the VFTCB published a social media video featuring the official mascot of Montgomery County, Monty the Fox, taking back his weekend and showcasing the…

  • Over 80 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco as Statewide Trend Continues to Rise

    Over 80 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco as Statewide Trend Continues to Rise

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,219 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Friday, Oct. 23, bringing the statewide total to 190,579. Of those 2,218 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 82, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 13,127 countywide. Of those 13,127 COVID cases, 6,833 are…

  • Nine Montco School Districts are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021

    Nine Montco School Districts are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021

    Montgomery County is home to nine of the Top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to recently published rankings by Niche.com. To determine the rankings for its list of the 2021 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche.com used data from the U.S. Department of Education to perform rigorous analysis of various key statistics…

  • Check Out Which Montco Private High Schools Are Among 50 Best in the State for 2020

    Check Out Which Montco Private High Schools Are Among 50 Best in the State for 2020

    Montgomery County is home to sixteen of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, with Baldwin School breaking into the top five taking third place, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com calculated its rankings based on rigorous analysis of U.S. Department of Education academic and student data along with…

  • VFTCB Launches Make It Main Street Campaign to Support Montco Businesses

    VFTCB Launches Make It Main Street Campaign to Support Montco Businesses

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched Make It Main Street, a robust campaign that puts the spotlight on small, local businesses impacted by COVID-19. With the tagline, “Made Strong in Montco,” the project speaks to the fact that Montco was one of the hardest hit areas in the state by the pandemic,…

  • “Mask Up & Drop Off” For Montco’s Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24

    “Mask Up & Drop Off” For Montco’s Drug Take Back Day Oct. 24

    After having to cancel the April Drug Take Back Day due to the severity of the pandemic, 44 police departments/agencies across Montgomery County are ready to collect all unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, organized by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery…

  • Over 70 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths

    Over 70 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 2,063 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Thursday, Oct. 22, bringing the statewide total to 188,360. Of those 2,063 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 74, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 13,049 countywide. Of those 13,049 COVID cases, 6,792 are…

  • Buddy’s Burgers Provides Free Lunch to Thank Staff of Bryn Mawr Rehab

    Buddy’s Burgers Provides Free Lunch to Thank Staff of Bryn Mawr Rehab

    Coatesville native Bob Hewczuk – the co-owner and co-founder of West Chester-based Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts, and Fries – was at the helm of the Buddy’s Food Truck as it visited Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, a part of Main Line Health, in Malvern last week. Since his father arrived at Bryn Mawr Rehab in early September,…

  • Over 40 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths

    Over 40 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,425 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Wednesday, Oct. 21, bringing the statewide total to 186,297. Of those 1,425 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 41, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 12,975 countywide. Of those 12,975 COVID cases, 6,762 are…

  • Buyer Demand Remains Strong in Region’s Real Estate Market Through September

    Buyer Demand Remains Strong in Region’s Real Estate Market Through September

    Fueled by historically low interest rates and a pandemic-driven desire for more space, the real estate market in the Philadelphia region remained strong throughout September, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is not a typical market behavior for September, as the month usually shows a slowdown in home sales as families transition into…

  • Over 60 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco as Statewide Spike Continues to Climb

    Over 60 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco as Statewide Spike Continues to Climb

    The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,557 new positive cases of COVID-19 statewide on Tuesday, Oct. 20, bringing the statewide total to 184,872. Of those 1,557 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 67, pushing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County to 12,934 countywide. Of those 12,934 COVID cases, 6,742 are…

  • Citadel Credit Union Now Accepting Nominations for Its Heart of Learning Award Program

    Citadel Credit Union Now Accepting Nominations for Its Heart of Learning Award Program

    Citadel Credit Union has kicked off the 19th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Award program, which honors local teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty. The program accepts nominations from students, other teachers, administrators, and members of the community. Nominations are accepted through Dec. 31, 2020. According to Citadel Credit Union, recognizing…

  • PA 17th District Senate Candidate Forum: Amanda Cappelletti and Ellen Fisher

    PA 17th District Senate Candidate Forum: Amanda Cappelletti and Ellen Fisher

    By Beth Strauss Voting is a fundamental and basic part of assuming political responsibility. It is key to participating in the political process, Roberta Winters, president of the Radnor Township League of Women Voters, said in an interview. “Without being informed through a non-partisan source, voters have difficulty acting on issues and selecting candidates that reflect…