Montgomery County
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Early lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic
By Russell Johnson The Covid-19 pandemic caught the world by surprise. While epidemiologists created scenarios of how a pandemic might impact local communities, the reality of its length is just starting to sink in. Many of us are sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. Yet the essential business workforce, including staff employed by local…
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Several Montgomery County Companies Are at Heart of Search for Coronavirus Vaccine
As the search for the coronavirus vaccine continues, several local companies are at the heart of this crucially important process, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Just how much importance is being put on finding a vaccine as soon as possible is evident from the CARES Act, which has set aside $27 billion…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Morning Update – April 9th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Wednesday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Wednesday morning, Montgomery County reported 108 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Wednesday Morning Update – April 8th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Tuesday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Tuesday morning, Montgomery County reported 160 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Tuesday Afternoon Update – April 7th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Monday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Monday morning, Montgomery County reported 145 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases are from…
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Emergency Paid Leave, Staffing Decisions, and More: RKL Helps Employers Navigate COVID-19 Challenges
The coronavirus pandemic has introduced a raft of new challenges for regional employers. From implementing new emergency paid leave programs to assessing operations, many organizations find themselves in uncharted waters. The Human Capital Management (HCM) team at professional services firm RKL LLP has been on the front lines with employers, helping them protect their most…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Tuesday Morning Update – April 7th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Monday afternoon press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. As of 10:00 AM Monday morning, Montgomery County reported 145 new COVID-19 cases. The new positive COVID-19 cases are from…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Monday Afternoon Update – April 6th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s press release Sunday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. There were 101 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday. The positive cases are from 33 municipalities, only…
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Harcum College Donates Thousands of Pieces of Personal Protective Equipment
Harcum College has donated thousands of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) in response to an urgent call from the Einstein Healthcare Network. Most of the largest academic programs at Harcum prepare future professionals in numerous allied health fields. Harcum’s associate’s degree majors include Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting, Veterinary Nursing, Radiologic Technology, Physical…
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You Can Get Hand Sanitizer In Addition to Booze at Four Local Distilleries
In addition to various spirits, many local distilleries are now also producing and selling – or in some cases giving away – hand sanitizer, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While some are making it in bulk specifically for hospitals, first responders, and large organizations such as USPS, others are also making it for…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Saturday Morning Update – April 4th
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Friday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. There were 71 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday, down from 113 new cases reported…
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Possibility of Prolonged Shutdown Has Local Garden Centers Fearing The Worst
Faced with the possibility of prolonged coronavirus-related shutdowns, the owners of many local garden centers are worried about the future of their businesses, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When the emergency order arrived to close all non-essential businesses, David Green had just received several shipments of plants and supplies in preparation for the…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Friday Morning Update – April 3rd
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Thursday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County, the Delaware Valley and Pennsylvania. There were 113 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. The increase, the highest daily number…
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Malvern Bank CEO Warns About Another Type of Virus Businesses Should Be Concerned About
While everybody in the nation is rightfully concerned about the coronavirus pandemic, companies’ audit committees and boards should also make sure they are better prepared for a different kind of virus – cyberattacks on their data networks, writes Anthony C. Weagley, the CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association, for The Pottstown Mercury. Recently, Malvern Bank…
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Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville Trying to Stay Afloat Amidst Uncertain Times
After being forced to close its doors and lay off employees due to the coronavirus pandemic, Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville is now trying to find a way to stay afloat until things go back to normal, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The owners of the establishment – Laura Vernola and Ed…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Afternoon Update – April 2nd
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Commissioner’s Wednesday afternoon 3:00 PM press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County and the Delaware Valley. There were 31 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. The positive cases are from 19 municipalities,…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Thursday Morning Update – April 2nd
Based on the information found on state and county’s COVID-19 website and the Wednesday afternoon commissioner press conference, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County and the Delaware Valley. There were 31 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. The positive cases are from 19 municipalities, two of…
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New Online Database Lets You Find Region’s Highest-Paying Degrees
Arcadia University’s Criminal Justice and Corrections master’s degree and Montgomery County Community College’s Dental Hygiene associate’s degree are among the top-paying degrees for their field in the region, write Bob Fernandez, Erin Arvedlund, and Dain Saint for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new online search tool made available by The Philadelphia Inquirer allows students and parents…
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