Montgomery County
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Update: 40 New Cases in Montgomery County, 14-day Case Count Continues Downward Trend
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Tuesday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Wednesday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 271 new coronavirus infections, the same number…
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Phoenixville Woman Helps 94-Year-Old ‘Rosie the Riveter’ Fill Deluge of Mask Requests
Phoenixville resident Deb Woolson is helping 94-year-old Mae Krier, one of the famous Rosie the Riveters who used to work in factories during World War II, fill a deluge of requests for masks made from the iconic red-with-white-polka-dots fabric, writes Kellie Gormly for The Washington Post. Krier has been making red bandanas with white polka…
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Montgomery County Was Third in Region for Unemployment in June
The unemployment rate in Montgomery County was at 11.8 percent in June, which was the third lowest unemployment rate among the 11 counties that make up the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to the data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This was only slightly higher than the national average, which was at…
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The Cold Ones: Montgomery County’s Best Brewpubs
By Christine Tarlecki Summer, isn’t over yet, kids, and we are looking forward to soaking up all August has to offer, like brewpubs! Sure, we had a hurricane, but let’s celebrate our power coming back on, starting with our favorite Montco places. Ales, IPAs, wheat beers, summer brews and more- we’ve got them all here…
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Citadel Offers Tips to Increase Your Cybersecurity
By Citadel As technology advances, you can be sure that identity thieves are not far behind. Here are some common methods cyberthieves use to steal your personal information and how you can increase your security. Credential Stuffing Credential stuffing is a cybercrime tactic in which criminals use login credentials that were previously exposed due to prior security…
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40 New COVID-19 Cases in Montgomery County, No New Deaths Reported
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Monday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 40 new COVID-19 cases and no new deaths Tuesday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 275 new coronavirus infections, an increase of…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Five Main Replacements Underway Throughout Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania has $6.9 million in infrastructure improvement projects underway in Marple, Haverford, Edgmont, and Ridley townships and Media Borough to improve service reliability for customers throughout Delaware County. In Marple Township, crews are at work replacing 4,381 feet of 8-inch and 6-inch cast iron water mains with new 8-inch and 6-inch ductile iron water…
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BNI Offers Local Contractor Referrals, Business Contacts and Friends for Life
By David Bjorkgren A client kept asking Jerry Scamuffa to go to a meeting of Business Network International, thinking he could benefit from the meeting, but Jerry never gave it much thought. Jerry is owner of Provato Concrete Demolition and Masonry. His business covers Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties and the Main Line. He has…
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Montco Home to Six of the 20 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, Including Fifth-Best Place in America
Montgomery County is home to six of the 20 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to new rankings recently published by Niche.com. Niche.com ranked places based on several key factors, including the cost of living, quality of local schools, employment rates, crime statistics, and housing trends, among many others. Penn Wynne, with a population…
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New York Times: Montgomery County Has Low Risk of Students Arriving at School with Coronavirus
Montgomery County is among the counties nationwide with low risk based on the potential of people who would be coming to school infected with the coronavirus if classes started right now, write James Glanz, Benedict Carey, and Matthew Conlen for The New York Times. New estimates from researchers at the University of Texas at Austin…
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Montgomery County Is Home To 7 of 20 Least Equitable School Districts in PA, Including No. 1
With the heightened focus on racial equality and research indicating low-income students will fall behind if classes are held remotely, WalletHub has released the Most and Least Equitable School Districts in Pennsylvania report. The report shows Montgomery County has seven of the 20 least equitable school districts in the state, including number one. To determine…
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VFTCB to Recognize Hospitality Employees with Hotel Heroes Initiative
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will recognize hospitality employees for their exemplary work during the pandemic with a new “Hotel Heroes” initiative. The organization is putting a particular spotlight on the Montgomery County travel industry and its 80 hotels by honoring different “Hotel Heroes” each week on its social media channels, which jointly…
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WilmU Grad, First Woman to Lead Delaware National Guard Dies at 62
Major General Carol Timmons, a Wilmington University graduate and the first woman to lead the Delaware National Guard, has died at the age of 62, writes Brandon Holveck for the Wilmington News Journal. Timmons replaced Major General Frank Vavala as adjutant general of the Delaware National Guard three years ago. She retired in March 2019.…
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TLC Celebrates 50 years of Transforming Lives and Communities
For decades, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has been providing alternative education and social services to at-risk youth and families. As it celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, TLC continues to be an innovative leader in education, coaching and counseling. Founded in 1970 by Eagleville Hospital, TLC works to close the gap…
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Montgomery County Residents Are Among Highest Earners in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County residents are among the highest earners in Pennsylvania, according to a new analysis recently published by SmartAsset. The analysis was completed as part of SmartAsset’s study on places with the most purchasing power in each county in Pennsylvania as well as nationwide. To compile the ranking of places where the average living expenses…
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Montco’s Thriving Biking Culture Take Center Stage in New VFTCB Video with County Commissioner Lawrence
Montgomery County’s thriving biking culture and abundance of trails take center stage in the new Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board video featuring Vice Chair of the County Commissioners, Ken Lawrence. The county boasts some of the best biking trails and routes in the region providing a safe, socially distanced outside exercise option. In addition…
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August 5th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Case Count Continues to Fall
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since the last update Monday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 41 new COVID-19 cases and no death were Tuesday afternoon. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 276 new coronavirus infections, a decrease of…
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Montgomery County Office of Public Health Official Provides Tips on How to Deal with Tick Bites
Montgomery County has been a hot zone for the blacklegged tick, the primary carrier of Lyme disease, for at least a decade, writes Megan Frank for PBS39. “I’ve gone out and found 50 ticks in a small area,” said Steve Gerloff, environmental field services supervisor for the Montgomery County Office of Public Health. Gerloff collects…
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