Montgomery County
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Without His Most Lethal Tool, Lansdale’s Jonathan Kassa Battles For State House District Seat
Democrat Jonathan Kassa is vying for Montgomery County’s 151st House District seat, but the COVID-19 pandemic may have cost him his best weapon, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Democratic newbies have managed to win similar races and sweep Republicans out of local, county, state, and congressional seats over the last several years by…
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VFTCB’s #MontCoStrong T-Shirts Raise Another $10k, Reach $25,000 Goal
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s #MontCoStrong t-shirt fundraiser has raised another $10,000 for a final total of $25,000 being donated to the MontcoPA COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established to support local relief efforts in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The fund assists the community safety net organizations critically impacted by the public…
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VFTCB Partners with County Officials to Highlight Local Businesses Hit Hard by Pandemic
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Bureau has partnered with Montgomery County to develop an aggressive, $300,000 campaign that highlights the local businesses affected by the pandemic in efforts to facilitate the local economy’s recovery from the health crisis, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Together with Montgomery County’s commerce department, the VFTCB…
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Chestnut Hill College Once Again Recognized Nationally as “College of Distinction”
For the fourth year in a row, Chestnut Hill College has been nationally recognized as a “College of Distinction” for providing high-quality, hands-on learning in a vibrant and welcoming community. Colleges of Distinction publishes annual college guidebooks that identify the top colleges and universities in the nation. This annual guidebook is used as a resource by students,…
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Essential Foundation Contributes $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand Assistance Program
Essential Utilities has announced that the Essential Foundation has contributed $20,000 to Aqua Pennsylvania’s Helping Hand assistance program. The customer aid program, which is managed through the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, will assist Pennsylvania customers with paying their water and wastewater utility bills. The Essential Foundation gives back to the communities where the…
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Montco Cares Program Provides Financial Assistance to Childcare Centers and Families
Montgomery County childcare facilities suffering financially and parents struggling to pay for childcare due to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon get financial help. Montgomery County Commissioners have allocated $12,000,000 of Federal Cares Act money to fund the Montco Cares Program. Administered by the Early Learning Resource Center in conjunction with the Montgomery County Department of Health…
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Find the Best Flavor Fall has to Offer in Montco: Pumpkin Spice
Cool weather is nice, but what people really love about fall is pumpkin spice. Whether hot or frozen, for dinner or dessert, pumpkin spice is everywhere in Montco. Here are 11 favorite spots in Montco to enjoy the season’s best flavors. A Taste of Britain – Wayne Kick up your afternoon tea with the sweet…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Cases Continues Week-long Upward Trend, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Oct. 9, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,380 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 169,308. Of those 1,380 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 57, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 57 new positive cases pushed…
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Using Facebook, Penn State Scientists Search for Native Species to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Scientists are currently searching for native species that will prey on the spotted lanternfly and help in efforts to control the invasive pest, writes Lisa Scheid for the Reading Eagle. “Because the spotted lanternfly is a non-native insect, it doesn’t have natural enemies in the U.S. to keep its numbers in balance,” said Kelli Hoover,…
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Discover Montgomery County’s Best Fall Sweets
With fall comes some of the sweetest flavors of the year. Plump pumpkins and appealing apples are so versatile, they can be interesting additions to any number of dishes, including the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board‘s following favorites. Kilwin’s King Of Prussia Town Center For the first time, the “Kilwins Experience” is now available in…
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New Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce Alliance Fosters Public-Private Dialogue
Ten Chambers of Commerce in Montgomery County have formed the Alliance of Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce, a collaboration of chambers serving members throughout the county. The mission is to provide a space for open dialogue on current and emerging issues, to establish a forum for ongoing communication with elected officials on business-related topics, and…
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National Alliance on Mental Illness Helps Those Impacted by Mental Illness
National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots organization, with an alliance of over 600 affiliates and state organizations dedicated to helping those impacted by mental illness build better lives through education, advocacy, leadership, collaboration, and listening. Millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. Despite the reach…
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Turn Your Holiday Shopping at Boscov’s into Philanthropy Through Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation
Boscov’s has expanded its annual Friends Helping Friends event to two days to avoid crowds and allow social distancing to keep shoppers safe and comfortable. This year’s Friends Helping Friends will occur in participating stores and online on Oct. 14 and 15. Shoppers will continue to receive a 10-20 percent discount based on their purchases…
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51 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Oct. 8, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,376 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 167,928. Of those 1,376 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 51, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 51 new positive cases pushed…
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Main Line Health’s New COO ‘a Champion of Patient Experience, Safety, Nursing Excellence’
Main Line Health has named Barbara Wadsworth its Chief Operating Officer. She is the health system’s first Chief Operating Officer. Wadsworth has been a member of the Main Line Health team since 2012, when she joined as Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer. She will continue to serve in the role while taking on…
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47 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Wednesday Oct. 7, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,309 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 166,552. Of those 1,309 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 47, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 47 new positive cases pushed…
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Enjoy This Year’s Halloween in Montgomery County, With Some Safety Guidelines
In preparations for this year’s Halloween, last week Montgomery County issued safety guidelines for the fall celebration of all things spooky, writes Hank Flynn for FOX 29. The guidelines are the same basic guidelines already set by the CDC. Also in addition to hoping that people follow safety procedures, Pam Lawn, of the Montgomery County…
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31 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 2 New Deaths
As of Tuesday Oct. 6, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,036 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state, according to the Department’s website, bringing the State’s total positive cases to 165,243. Of those 1,036 new positive cases statewide, Montgomery County reported 31, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The 31 new positive cases pushed…
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