Montgomery County
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VFTCB Offers More for Less with Its 2020 Member Enhancement Initiatives
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is offering its members additional benefits through its 2020 member enhancement initiatives. The organization’s members can now access the VFTCB’s new Membership Directory through its HQ portal. This allows members to search through its 600-plus listed businesses. Members can also increase consumer exposure by adding a special offer to…
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One Catherines, Four Justice Stores Closing in Montgomery County in Ascena Retail Group Bankruptcy
Ascena Retail Group will close 1,100 stores within its portfolio as part of its bankruptcy, including five in Montgomery County, writes Tristan Navera for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The parent company of Justice, Catherines, Lane Bryant, Loft, Ann Taylor, and Lou & Gray filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. Currently, it has around…
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Wilmington University Alumnus Richard Johnson’s No-Nonsense Attitude Has Served Him Well
By Bob Yearick In 1988, Richard Johnson received both his bachelor’s degree from Norfolk State University and his second lieutenant’s gold bar from the Army. By that time he had already served eight years of active duty as a helicopter weapons repairman. When he transitioned from enlisted man to officer that year, Johnson said, “I…
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Permanent Protection for North Coventry Farm That’s Home to 400-Year-Old Oak Tree
Natural Lands has announced the preservation of Great Oak Farm, a 10-acre property in North Coventry Township. The property includes meadows and forest and about 640 feet of Pigeon Creek. The property was named for its magnificent white oak that pre-dates European colonization. Now protected with a conservation easement, the farm will never be developed.…
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Build Back Better Brings Nonprofits Together for the Community
The coronavirus pandemic offers a chance for us to do things better. Its impact has been felt by everyone— in families, in homes, in the workplace and in the community. Some have felt its sting more than others. The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching and counseling…
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While Malls Rebound, Their Anchor Stores Continue to Struggle
Though malls in Montgomery County joined many other regions in beginning to reopen in June, this move has not done much to ease concerns about the long-term well-being of malls in the United States. In fact, some experts have been strong proponents of shutting everything down again, saying the country made an error in opening…
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Montgomery County Community College Graduate Headed to Ivy League
Blessing Osazuwa, a Montgomery County Community College graduate, has been accepted into Columbia University as a music major in the School of General Studies. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she plans to defer her enrollment until the beginning of the spring 2021 semester. “It really means a lot to me,” said Osazuwa. “I worked really…
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Malvern Bank Continues to Support Local Nonprofits Through Its ATM Fee Revenue
Malvern Bank, National Association continues to donate its ATM fee revenue to local nonprofits. ATM revenues for the quarter ended June 30 totaled $1,251. The nonprofits receiving donations for the quarter were: A Haven in Exton received $250 from the Paoli branch’s ATM receipts. The Lord’s Pantry in Downingtown received $250 from the Malvern branch’s…
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Nonbinary Gender Designation Added to Pennsylvania Driver’s Licenses
Pennsylvania driver’s licenses and photo identification cards now include the option to select a nonbinary gender designation, according to the state Department of Transportation, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition to “M” for male and “F” for female, the available gender designation options now include “X” for nonbinary. There is no fee…
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Consortium of Local Universities to Host Virtual College Fair Targeted Toward Working Adults on Aug. 13
PhillyColleges, a consortium of more than 20 colleges and universities located in Greater Philadelphia, will host a free virtual college fair on Thursday, Aug. 13. Targeted toward working adults, the event will give attendees one-stop access to several undergraduate, graduate, and certificate/professional development programs represented by the consortium’s member schools. The event will be broadcast…
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Growing Diversity in Pennsylvania Means Trump Has to Make Gains in ‘Suburban Philadelphia’ to Win the State
The increasing diversity in Pennsylvania could have a significant impact on the 2020 presidential election, writes Katie Meyer for the WITF. Demographic data shows that President Trump cannot rely on the same coalition as he did four years ago. This is due to a decline in the number of “white, non-college voters”. Meanwhile Latino, Black,…
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MONTCO Bar Association: Ask a Real Lawyer
Question: My son and ex-girlfriend were living together in her home and had a baby boy the end of January. My son is on the birth certificate as the father. They broke up about a month or so after the baby was born. Since he moved home, she has been very controlling, and allowing him…
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When Traditional Treatments Fail, TMS Can Offer Relief from Symptoms of Major Depression
By Main Line Health It’s likely that, at some point, everyone will have some experience dealing with depression. Depression can be temporary and situational, like a career setback or loss of a loved one, or it can be more permanent. It is normal to feel sad and down at times, but most of us will…
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Local Heroes Make Sure Montgomery County Children in Need Are Fed During Pandemic
Local heroes are making sure that Montgomery County children facing hunger amid the coronavirus pandemic are getting fed throughout the summer, writes Alfred Lubrano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Surprised by the number of children who needed summer food in his area “which has above-average income,” Democratic State Rep. Joe Webster of Montgomery County decided to…
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New County Initiative Wants to ‘RESTART Montco’ by Helping Communities Bounce Back
RESTART Montco, a new initiative developed by Montgomery County Planning Commission, is focusing on determining how planning can best help local communities recover from the effects of pandemic-related shutdowns and adjust to current reopening guidance. “Responsibly restarting our economy is a top priority across Montgomery County,” said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Montgomery County Board of…
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MCCC Students Complete Two NASA Mars Curiosity Rovers
Despite the difficulties presented by the coronavirus pandemic, a team of students at Montgomery County Community College has managed to complete two of three planned scale NASA Mars Curiosity Rovers. As part of a five-year grant program from NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium, the group of students worked on a yearlong project that included designing…
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Montgomery County July 27th COVID-19 and Testing Update
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Friday afternoon, 73 new COVID-19 positive cases and zero new death were reported in Montgomery County in the previous 24 hour period. Over the last 7 days, Montgomery County reported 320 new…
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Montco IDA Donates $5k to #MontCoStrong T-Shirt Fundraiser
The Montgomery County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has made a $5,000 contribution to the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s #MontCoStrong t-shirt fundraiser, which supports the MontcoPA COVID-19 Response Fund. With the community’s support, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has raised more than $13,000 for Montgomery County’s COVID-19 Response Fund from the…
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