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Montgomery County Community College Finds Its Sixth President in Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez
After an extensive nationwide search, Montgomery County Community College’s Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez to serve as the College’s sixth President. Bastecki-Perez, who joined MCCC in 1996, has signed a three-year contract and officially began her tenure on May 18. “We are confident that Dr. Bastecki-Perez’s strong leadership and unwavering dedication…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Finding African American History at Delaware County’s Eden Cemetery
A visit to a local cemetery can offer peace and quiet outdoors away from the confines of your home, writes Claire Sasko for phillymag.com. Eden Cemetery in Darby Borough is the oldest existing black-owned cemetery in the country. It is part of the National Park Service’s Underground Railroad Network to Freedom and the Pennsylvania U.S.…
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New, Labor Day Weekend Date Announced for 4th Annual Pottstown GoFourth!
After a great deal of thought related to the still-evolving Covid-19 crisis, Pottstown GoFourth! organizers are rescheduling its fourth annual family fun and fireworks festival to Labor Day Weekend. This year’s modified Pottstown GoFourth! Festival will occur on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, rather than July 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. in Pottstown’s Memorial Park,…
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Conshohocken’s First Lady Starts Virtual Race ‘Miles for Montco’ to Give Back to Community
Sarah Aronson, the wife of Conshohocken Mayor Yaniv Aronson, has started a virtual race called Miles for Montco as a way to give back to the community. Aronson, who is an avid runner and member of Conshy Running, created the virtual race series on behalf of Destination Conshohocken. The events give local runners the opportunity…
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Worldwide Renowned Scientist Leading COVID-19 Charge at Local Biopharmaceutical Company
Dr. Michael Sofia, Arbutus Biopharma’s chief scientific officer, is leading the Warminster-based biopharmaceutical company’s COVID-19 charge, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sofia has initiated an internal research program at Arbutus to identify new small-molecule antiviral medicines that could be used to treat COVID-19 and future coronavirus outbreaks. Sofia is known as the…
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Manor College Waives Standardized SAT/ACT Tests Requirement
With testing for SAT and ACT exams suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Manor College in Jenkintown has joined more than 1,000 educational institutions nationwide in making standardized testing optional. The college has also decided to waive the SAT/ACT test requirement for those students that are applying with a high school GPA of 2.0 or…
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Upper Merion’s McKaig Nature Education Center Sees Ninefold Foot Traffic Jump During Pandemic
The McKaig Nature Education Center has been thriving during the coronavirus pandemic, with foot traffic jumping ninefold to around 500 visitors a day, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “People say, ‘I lived here 10 years; I didn’t know this was here,’” said park ranger Vytas Masalaitis. The 93-acre nature preserve had become…
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Employee of Souderton Meat Packing Plant Dies from Coronavirus, Now His Family Is Suing World’s Biggest Meat Company
The family of Ferdinand Benjamin, a JBS USA employee who worked at the Souderton plant and died from the coronavirus, is suing the company for wrongful death, writes Millie Munshi for Bloomberg. Benjamin’s son, Enock, filed the suit in a Philadelphia court after his father died from a COVID-19-caused respiratory failure. “JBS treated workers as…
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Learn What Steps You Can Take to Fend Off Devaluation of Your Business
Decisions made in a time of crisis can often have the greatest impact on the value of a business over the long run, writes Scott Gabehart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To help mitigate any loss in business value it is a good idea to prepare and adhere to a strict financial management plan as…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Inovio Pharmaceuticals Leads Way in COVID-19 Vaccine Development
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals is leading the way in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. The biotech company has attracted the attention of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, a leading global funder for vaccine development. They initially awarded Inovio a $9 million grant to accelerate its DNA…
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Local Companies Helping Modernize COVID-19 Clinical Testing
Several local companies are currently developing tools that are helping to modernize COVID-19 testing, writes Queen Muse for the Philadelphia Magazine. While the basics of modern clinical trials have not changed in almost three centuries, including using placebos and documenting every step of the process, there are other parts of the process that are ripe…
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Bloomberg: How to Conserve Cash When There Is Little Money Coming In and Expenses Keep Piling On
With many small businesses facing a long-term existential threat triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, conserving cash has become more important than ever, writes Robb Mandelbaum for Bloomberg. This, however can be hard when there is little to no money coming in but expenses continue piling up. “You need to hold on to whatever you have,”…
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Region Sees Its Score Fall on Social Distancing Scoreboard
Despite the coronavirus still representing a threat throughout the state, the Philadelphia suburbs has seen its scores on the Social Distancing Scoreboard go down in recent days. The interactive Scoreboard has been created by Unacast to “empower organizations to measure and understand the efficacy of social distancing initiatives at the local level.” This is updated…
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Mass Testing of Montgomery County Inmates for COVID-19 Shows Considerably Higher Numbers than Previously Known
Montgomery County officials have tested all the inmates in their custody for COVID-19 and have found that there are nearly 30 times more cases than were previously known, write Jeremy Roebuck and Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Out of 948 inmates, 177 tested positive. But more surprisingly, according to Val Arkoosh, chairperson of the…
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Reaccreditation of Montgomery County Community College Nursing Program Speaks to ‘Excellence of Program’
After a rigorous evaluation and on-campus inspection, Montgomery County Community College has once again received reaccreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. As a result, the Nursing program can continue to graduate students who are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination, which is required to become a licensed registered nurse. To…
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King of Prussia’s Workhorse Brewing Launches #Raiseyourglass Charitable Initiative
King of Prussia’s Workhorse Brewing has launched the #Raiseyourglass charitable initiative to benefit three local organizations helping those in need, along with a new Workforce IPA, proceeds from which will directly support the restaurant industry that has been decimated by the pandemic. The initiative is accompanied by a promotional video that pays tribute to the…
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Hobart’s Run Announces Recipients of Second Round of COVID-19 Impact Grants
Pottstown-based Hobart’s Run has issued a second round of its COVID-19 Emergency Response grants for Pottstown businesses and nonprofits to five local businesses and four borough nonprofits. The businesses will receive $1,000 grants each, while the nonprofits will each get $500. Originally, Hobart’s Run had originally planned to issue two nonprofit grants in the second…
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Widespread, Symptomless Spread of Coronavirus at Montgomery County Correctional Facility Shows More Testing Is Needed in Congregated Settings
While there have been some positive signs, Montgomery County officials warn that instances where thorough testing is showing a widespread, symptomless spread is complicating visions of reopening, writes Laura Benshoff for the WHYY. The county recently tested all the incarcerated people and staff at Montgomery County Correctional Facility. Out of the 939 inmates, 740 have…
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