Montgomery County
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Map of Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia Area Includes 4 Montgomery County Eateries
Inspired by the protests against racism and police brutality, volunteers have created a database of black-owned Philadelphia area restaurants that includes four eateries in Montgomery County, writes Danya Henninger for the Billy Penn. Black-owned restaurants are rarely awarded the attention showered on the rest of the dining scene in the Philadelphia area, but some local…
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Amanda Cappelletti Defeats incumbent Daylin Leach, Wins State Senate Democratic Primary
Amanda Cappelletti defeated incumbent State Senator Daylin Leach in the Democratic Primary to win the 17th District State Senate seat that encompasses parts of Montgomery and Delaware counties, write Andrew Seidman and Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While not all ballots have been counted, returns from precincts that had reported their results suggest the…
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Thirty-Seven MCCC Student-Athletes Recognized for Outstanding Academic Performance
Despite the spring sports season being cut short due to the coronavirus pandemic, thirty-seven Montgomery County Community College student-athletes were recently recognized for their outstanding academic performance. The eighteen MCCC students are part of Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference’s 2020 All-Athletic Academic Team for the spring semester. To be eligible, full-time students need to have a…
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Montgomery County June 9th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. Since Friday’s update, 148 new COVID-19 positive cases and 5 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 5 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 725 individuals. The new positive…
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New MCCC Scholarship To ‘Remove Obstacles’ for Sound Recording & Music Technology Students With Disabilities
A new Montgomery County Community College scholarship will help students with disabilities who are pursuing a degree in Sound Recording and Music Technology program achieve their dreams. The Dreher-Coelho Sound Recording and Music Technology Disability Scholarship has been made possible thanks to a $100,000 donation from former U.S. Congressman, Tony Coelho, and Robert Dreher, a…
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Citadel Country Spirit USA Postponed Until 2021
Citadel Country Spirit USA, a three-day country music festival that was scheduled for Aug. 28-30 at the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore, is postponed until next year. The third annual event will now take place Aug. 27-29, 2021 at the same location. “We were hopeful the COVID-19 situation would improve significantly, and rules…
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Montgomery County June 6th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Since Wednesday’s update, 84 new COVID-19 positive cases and 14 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 14 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 720 individuals. The…
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In a Coronavirus Summer, You Can Swim in a Pool
By Wendi Rank Looking to cool off this summer? While public pools in yellow and green counties can open, doing so may not be easy. Montgomery County’s website directs residents to COVID-19 guidelines set by the state and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC’s regulations include information on disinfecting, mask requirements, distancing…
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Narberth Hairdresser Takes Her Job To Next Level With ‘The Hair Healer’ Podcasts
Colleen Dixon, a hairdresser at Narberth’s Capriotti Salon Experience, has taken her job to the next level with her “The Hair Healer” podcast, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dixon realized that the conversations she was having with her clients and followers on social media often took on a confessional quality and often resulted…
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Montgomery County June 5th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Since Wednesday’s update, 64 new COVID-19 positive cases and 4 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 4 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 706 individuals. The…
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Montgomery County June 4th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Since Tuesday’s update, 97 new COVID-19 positive cases and 3 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 3 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death toll to 702 individuals. The…
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Fitness and Wellness Tips for Golfers
By Wendi Rank For golfers, there’s benefit in a healthy lifestyle – a stronger game. Eating well and exercise can improve endurance and skill, says MONTCO Golf. The Mayo Clinic encourages tracking diet and activity through smart-phone apps or daily planners. Apply a range of exercises. According to the Mayo Clinic, strengthening your core –…
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Main Line Health Hosts Ninth Annual – and First Virtual – Healthcare Disparities Colloquium
Main Line Health hosted its ninth annual – and first virtual – Healthcare Disparities Colloquium last Friday. Each year, employees from across Main Line Health join community leaders and healthcare partners to discuss research, initiatives, and ideas that will allow us to address disparities in care and better serve patients. “Each year, we are proud…
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Montgomery County June 3rd COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Since Monday’s update, 94 new COVID-19 positive cases and 6 deaths were reported over a three day period in Montgomery County. The 6 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s COVID-19 death…
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Washington Post: Schools to Face Significant Challenges When Classes Resume in Fall
School districts nationwide are facing major challenges when classes resume in the fall as they have to account for significant new oversight and spending with a lot less funding, write Laura Meckler and Valerie Strauss for The Washington Post. The needs are staggering. Many students who fell behind during spring will need extra help. Schools…
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Montgomery County June 2nd COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the commissioner’s Monday afternoon press release, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, and Southeast Pennsylvania. Since Friday’s update, 172 new COVID-19 positive cases and 16 deaths were reported over a three day period in Montgomery County. The 16…
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Montgomery County May 30th COVID-19 Update
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the commissioner’s Thursday briefing, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley, and Pennsylvania. Since Wednesday’s update, 81 new COVID-19 positive cases and 2 deaths were reported in Montgomery County. The 2 new deaths bring Montgomery County’s…
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Fore (+ One) Unforgettable Montco Golf Facts
Many a tired-of-winter, tired of sheltering-at-home, and just plain Netflix-series-fatigued golfers celebrated earlier this month when the Governor announced the statewide reopening of golf courses. “The phone started ringing off the hook when Gov. Wolf announced that golf could open in PA,” said Missy Peart, owner of Macoby Run Golf Course in Green Lane. “Our…
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