Montgomery County
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Abington Telehealth Speech Therapy Platform Uses AI, Online Games, and Other Special Features
An Abington speech therapist and entrepreneur may soon see her business skyrocket. The owner and CEO of Abington Speech Pathology Services & RemoteSpeech self-funded her telehealth platform with $300,000, wrote John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Orna Azulay describes the VirtualTx platform as a “one-stop-shop” for those seeking care. It’s a cloud-based application…
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The Farmer’s Daughter to Host a Spring Cigar Dinner
Reserve a seat at Normandy Farm’s elaborate dinner experience at “the farmer’s daughter” terrace. The restaurant is hosting a smokey extravaganza on April 20 from 6 to 9 PM. The cigar dinner is abundant with award-winning food and premium Cohiba cigars. The unforgettable evening begins with a cocktail hour followed by a three-course dinner,…
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Sports Apparel Supplier Fanatics, with Its Multiple Montgomery County Ties, Becomes NHL Jersey Outfitter
The National Hockey League (NHL) has chosen Fanatics, the sports apparel and gear supplier with deep Montgomery County roots, as its jersey outfitter. Gustav Elvin reported the deal — timed to begin for the 2024–2025 season — for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It is the first time the Fanatics logo will appear on the official uniform…
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How to Be Even More Memorable with a Signature on LinkedIn
Do you have a signature on LinkedIn that you use at the bottom of every post? If not, why not? Do you have an email signature you use on every email? Think about it. Your email signature is part of your brand, and your LinkedIn profile is part of your brand, so why not include…
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Personnel Commended for Life-Saving Efforts in 2022
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently recognized 16 officers for life-saving efforts in 2022. Oscar Gamble, for The Mercury, covered the visible thanks given to these public servants in Norristown. Sheriff Sean Kilkenny began by recognizing the families of his honored personnel. “We appreciate the sacrifices you make that allow us to perform at the…
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Seven Montco Experiences to Put a Spring into Your Step
The vernal equinox — Mar. 20 — is in the rear-view mirror, and the area is already on Daylight Savings Time. Spring 2023 is here. And although this wasn’t a brutal winter by any measure, it had its share of cold streaks and gray days. It’s time for residents to get out and enjoy the…
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How a ‘Queen’-Branded Craft Beer from *King* of Prussia Got a Statewide Recommendation
Spring 2023 may be sputtering along, but Steve Vassalotti of radio station 92.5 XTU is already looking forward to the flip-flops, straw-hat, outdoor days of summer. He listed five craft beer breweries across the state that are especially recommendable for sampling from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The craft brewing scene in the Keystone State…
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Pa. Robotics Teams Seeking Champ Status Must First Roll through Montgomery County
A Mar. 4–5 robotics competition at Hatboro-Horsham High School saw a district winner battle its way to the next level. A staff report from LebTown — a Lebanon County news source — plugged readers into the story. The Krypton Cougars from Palmyra, Pa., Lebanon County, took first place at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic district competition in…
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Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania Lower Than a Year Ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was at 4.3 percent, the same as in December, but it was 0.2 percent lower than the January 2022 level. This is according to the preliminary employment situation report for January 2023 released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate went…
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Niche Analysis of 17,000+ Communities Nationwide Rates Two Montco Notables in the Top Five
Niche has issued its 2023 best places to live list, notably bestowing bragging rights to two Montgomery County communities among its top five. This year’s evaluation is the ninth one compiled by Niche. Its analysis encompassed 228 cities and 17,932 towns. Its analysts arrived at their assessments by crunching numbers from: The statistical exercise is…
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Montgomery County Judge Comments on State Progress on Protecting the Elderly
The Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee, working to ensure the safety of the state’s elderly population, issued recent updates on its progress. Among the information providers was Judge Lois Murphy of the Montgomery County Orphans’ Court. Lauren Jessop presented her comments in The Bradford Era. The Judiciary Committee is working closely with the state’s Aging and…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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Life-Saving Legislation Could Require Pennsylvania Schools to Have AEDs
“I’m sorry, you didn’t have an AED? I’m sorry, the coaches weren’t trained? They didn’t know what to do? That’s unacceptable,” said Downingtown’s Christy Marshall-Silva at a news conference in Chester County earlier this week. Marshall-Silva lost her seven-year-old son Aidan Joseph Silva in 2010, when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest. The family…
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Have a Passion For Sports? Gwynedd Mercy University Can Help It Become a Career
Do you have a high school student who is a sports fanatic? Have they always dreamed of working in the sports industry? This weeklong program, hosted by Gwynedd Mercy University Sport Management program, will introduce students to the numerous ways they can turn their love of sports into an exciting career. Whether they’re interested in…
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Oldies Warehouse Off Blue Route Bought by Bala Cynwyd-based Developer
An iconic Oldies.com building viewable by motorists on I-476 — the Blue Route — has been sold. Real estate developer Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners purchased the 56,000 structure for $7.85 million according to Robert Moran’s story in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The real estate developer so far has a hefty portfolio that includes more…
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8 Candidates Across 2 Parties Seek 4 Primary Ballot Slots to Fill 3 Open Montgomery County Commissioner Seats
Vacancies on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners are drawing bipartisan interest. The window to toss a hat into the May Primary Election ring closed Mar. 14, making Andrew Seidman’s job of reporting the field for The Philadelphia Inquirer an accurate assessment of the upcoming primary. Two board vacancies resulted from Democratic exits, one past,…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Host Integrated Studies Pre-College Summer Institute
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Integrated Studies program is hosting a weeklong Summer Institute to introduce college life to students with intellectual disabilities. Throughout the week, students will build college-readiness stills and facilitate a transition into college life. Focus areas include college-level technologies and skills, career exploration, building social connections, and establishing familiarity with a college campus.…
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Ambler Restaurant Becomes Connecting Point for Mar. 22 Working Moms (WoMo) Event
The WoMo Network and Elysium Marketing Group, the Montgomery County provider of marketing strategy and creative, has organized a Mar. 22 event that will benefit area working mothers. Under its WoMo Network banner, the 4–6 PM happy hour gathering will take place at Dettera Restaurant & Wine Bar, 129 East Butler Ave., Ambler. Its timing…
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