Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Restaurant Managers Respond in Various Ways to Yellow Phase
Two weeks into yellow phase and the reinstatement of outdoor dining, Montgomery County restaurant managers are responding in various different ways, writes Jeff Chirico for 6abc. The Village Diner, a popular breakfast spot in Glenside, is open once again and its regulars are returning. To ensure everybody’s safety, the diner has increased its cleaning protocols,…
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Two MCCC Employees to Be Recognized with 25th Annual YWCA Tribute to Exceptional Women Award
Two Montgomery County Community College employees will be recognized with the 25th annual YWCA Tribute to Exceptional Women award for their significant contributions to communities across Montgomery County. Jacquelyn Jae Hively, a management instructor and tutor at MCCC’s West Campus in Pottstown, and Julie Lopez, a part-time Instructional Technology specialist at West Campus, are among…
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Montgomery County June 19th 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 Thursday afternoon, 25 new COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 25 positive individuals came from 16 municipalities and ranged in age from 11-years to 96-years-old.…
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Pennsylvania Produced Second-Highest Amount of Craft Beer Nationwide Last Year, Montco Brewers Among Top Contributors
Pennsylvania produced the second-highest amount of craft beer nationwide last year, with Montgomery County being one of the top contributors, according to a staff report from the Breweries in Pennsylvania. The Keystone State produced 3,606,444 barrels of beer in 2019, topped only by California at 3,664,080 barrels. Pennsylvania also ranked in the top half of…
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Montgomery County June 18th 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 Tuesday afternoon, 28 new COVID-19 positive cases and no deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 28 positive individuals came from 18 municipalities and ranged in age from 4-years to 87-years-old.…
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MLH Researcher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology
Dr. Charles Antzelevitch, professor and executive director of cardiovascular research at Main Line Health’s Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, has received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology, a nonprofit medical association, for his groundbreaking research into abnormal heart rhythms. “We are so proud that Dr. Antzelevitch has been named for…
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Has COVID-19 Endangered Primary Care?
By Wendi Rank A report by Xavier Lopez at WHYY reveals the grievous effect COVID-19 is having on primary care practices throughout Philadelphia. Primary care practices have seen fewer patients during the pandemic. Even with telehealth providing an option, pre-existing conditions run the risk of fulminating in this environment. The dynamic has created sicker patients…
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After First Affecting Chester County’s Densely Populated Areas, COVID-19 Hits Mushroom Country
After initially affecting the more densely populated areas of Chester County, the coronavirus is now hitting southern Chester County’s mushroom country, write Vinny Vella and Jesenia De Moya Correa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An area that includes Kennett Square, Avondale, and West Grove has been the epicenter of a surge in new COVID-19 cases since…
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Montgomery County June 17th 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 Tuesday afternoon, 18 new COVID-19 positive cases and 1 death were reported in Montgomery County. The 18 positive individuals came from 13 municipalities and ranged in age from 8-months to 91-years-old.…
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Three Montgomery County Farms Added To PA Farmland Preservation Program
Pennsylvania’s nation-leading farmland preservation program has added 48 farms to its roster, including three in Montgomery County, writes Paul Vigna for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The $11.9 million investment in food security by safeguarding 4,432 acres in 25 counties was announced last week by Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding. An additional $2 million has been invested…
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Two Harcum Professors Receive Highest Teaching Honors Conferred by the College
Harcum College professors Julian Crooks and Fran Schuda recently received the highest teaching honors conferred by the college during its virtual commencement ceremony. Crooks, associate professor and assistant director of the fashion programs, won the Philip Klein Memorial Award. Alex Klein, Chairman of Harcum’s Board of Trustees, presented the award, established in memory of his…
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Montgomery County Community College Annual Student Exhibition Being Held Online
Due to the closure of all facilities, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) 2020 Annual Student Exhibition is being held virtually, via the online art gallery Behance. Francesca Santini, “Getting Ready to Zoom” oil paint monoprint with collage. Winner of the Juror’s Choice Award. The showing features 83 pieces created by more than 30 student artists.…
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New Video Announces Montgomery County and Philadelphia Region Are Ready for Hospitality, Events, Tourism
In preparation for the summer season, a new video produced by Oliveto Media touts Southeastern Pennsylvania’s readiness for hospitality, events, and tourism. The video features representatives from local businesses and organization including Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, Steve Byrne, Executive Director of Visit Delco PA, and Susan Hamley,…
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MCCC First Community College Nationwide to Offer Talkspace Online Therapy to Students
Montgomery County Community College is the first community college in the nation to partner with Talkspace and offer online therapy for students to help them navigate these difficult times. Talkspace is an online therapy service that uses its mobile app and web platform to connect students with dedicated, licensed therapists. At any time of the…
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Montgomery County June 11th COVID-19 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. Since Tuesday’s update, 51 new COVID-19 positive cases and 22 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 22 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 762 individuals. Of the 22 individuals…
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What Parents Can Expect at Summer Camp This Year
Many parents may be thrilled Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in the yellow phase can open summer camps. But a conversation with an epidemiologist reported by Claire Sasko of Philadelphia Magazine last month recommended caution. Michael LeVasseur, an epidemiologist at Drexel University, tells Philadelphia Magazine one thing he’d like to see camp counselors educated on is best hand hygiene practices. He stresses handwashing after coming in contact with eyes, ears, mouth, or foreign surfaces. Overall, camps held…
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Three of Main Line Today’s ‘Leaders Under 30’ Hail From Montgomery County
Three Montgomery County individuals are among the fifteen local leaders under the age of 30 who are making serious waves in the community, writes Lisa Dukart for the Main Line Today. Eighteen-year-old Samantha Dichter of Penn Valley got her entrepreneurial and philanthropic start while hosting fundraisers for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as a kid. Then…
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Ten Montgomery County Restaurants Featuring Outdoor Dining
By Maureen DiLello The yellow phase allowing outdoor dining with appropriate precautions is here. With more than 1,600 restaurants in Montgomery County, we’ve put together the below list of some of the restaurants open for dining al fresco. For more information about outdoor dining in Montco, click here. Please check with the restaurant to make sure…
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