Montgomery County
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Budget Friendly Fall Activities in Montgomery County
With the cooler temperatures of fall finally here, it’s the perfect time for some outdoor budget-friendly fun. Go on a Hike Listen to the leaves crunch beneath your feet as you explore the 96 miles of trails in Montgomery County. Families can easily social distance on the Perkiomen Trail and the Schuylkill River Trail. Dogs are also…
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Local Couple Takes Trump Merchandise on Road to Northern Parts of State
After being unable to rent a space for their stand in Montgomery County, Dan and Pat Kintner have temporarily transplanted themselves to more northern parts of the state to sell their Trump merchandise, writes Bob Kalinowski for The Citizens’ Voice. The pair has now been selling Trump gear at stands in Wilkes-Barre Township and Drums…
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U.S. News & World Report: Montgomery County Healthiest County in Pennsylvania, One of Top 200 in the US
Montgomery County has placed among the 500 healthiest counties in the nation and is the highest-ranked county in the Philadelphia region, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings are based on data sourced from various public institutions, including the Centers…
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27 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Tuesday Sept 22, Montgomery County reported 27 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 266 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 538 new cases over the last two weeks, 76 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 7-day count…
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Boston Market Aggressively Expands With 5 New Stores, Including 1 in Gilbertsville
Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the fast-casual brand Boston Market is continuing its aggressive national expansion with several area locations, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company is opening new restaurants in Gilbertsville, Aston, and Oxford. The new locations are expected to launch by October 31. They are each expected to employ between…
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Montco Preparing for Influx of Mail Ballots in 2020 Election by Purchasing Equipment
After a 2019 law that allows every Pennsylvania resident to vote by mail, Montgomery County is preparing for the influx of mail ballots in the November election by purchasing new equipment and planning to count the ballots around the clock, writes Jonathan Lai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The primary election in June provided a preview…
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36 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Monday Sept 21, Montgomery County reported 36 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 300 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 556 new cases over the last two weeks, 52 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 7-day count…
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With Many Changes Since 2016, Here Is Your Guide for Voting in Pennsylvania Ahead of November Election
With plenty of changes since 2016, here is a handy guide on voting in Pennsylvania ahead of the November election, writes Jonathan Lai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The main difference between this one and the last election is that now every Pennsylvanian can vote by mail. The quickest way to register to vote is to…
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Local Business Leaders Establish Task Force to Revive Region’s Economy
A coalition of business leaders in the Philadelphia region has joined forces with public officials to form a task force to help revive the local economy, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The task force that was organized by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia has recently released a report in which it…
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Ode to In-Person Shopping
By Wendi Rank I don’t want to brag, but I’m somewhat of an ace at internet shopping. Don’t shy away from giving me the credit I deserve here. There’s more to it than clicking items into your basket. You need multiple windows open, for price comparison. Then you need to check Rakuten for rebates. Next…
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Main Line Author Pens Book on Growing Up Black in Rich, White World
Cole Brown, who grew up attending storied private schools in the Philadelphia area, has published a book titled Greyboy – an essay collection on growing up as the “token” black kid in a rich, white world, writes Michael Pina for The New York Times. Brown is the son of a Fortune 100 executive and grandson…
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Pennsylvania Most Likely to Give Decisive Vote to Either Presidential Candidate
Pennsylvania is shaping up to be the most important state in the 2020 presidential election, writes Nathaniel Rakich for the FiveThirtyEight. According to FiveThirtyEight’s presidential forecast, Pennsylvania is the likeliest state to give either of the presidential candidates with the decisive vote in the Electoral College with a 31 percent chance of being the tipping-point…
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Two Local Doctors Explain Science Behind Specific COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
With a lot of confusion going around regarding COVID-19 related safety measures, Michael Savage, the Ralph J. Roberts Professor of Cardiology, and David Fischman, Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, recently laid down the science behind some of the more specific precautionary guidelines for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot…
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MCCC Senior Leader Appointed to National EDUCAUSE Board of Directors
Dr. Celeste Schwartz, a Montgomery County Community College Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Digital Officer, has been appointed by EDUCAUSE to serve on its board of directors. EDUCAUSE is a leading association for information technology in higher education. “It would be difficult to find anyone more dedicated to EDUCAUSE and the IT profession…
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New Research from Finance Prof at University of Delaware Explores Inequity at Top of Corporate Ladder
By Sunny Rosen As recent protests across the United States and the world have put a magnifying glass on issues of diversity and equity, new research from the University of Delaware’s Laura Field explores the ways in which these issues go all the way to the top of the corporate ladder. In “At the Table…
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Philly Voice: Refusing to Wear a Mask in Public During the Pandemic Could Become a Crime in PA
Refusing to follow the state’s mandate to wear a mask in public during the pandemic could potentially become a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. State Sen. Art Haywood, whose district includes a part of Montgomery County, introduced a bill earlier this month that would classify not wearing a mask as…
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61 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 18, Montgomery County reported 61 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 310 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 611 new cases over the last two weeks, 17 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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Wall Street Journal: Pennsylvania Voters Shift Alliances, Move Further Apart Split by Worker Occupation
Voters in battleground Pennsylvania are increasingly shifting alliances and moving further apart along the lines of worker occupation, write Tarini Parti and Aaron Zitner for The Wall Street Journal. This is a part of a wider, national political realignment that is seeing white, working-class voters migrate towards Republicans, while voters with white-collar jobs shift towards…
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