Montgomery County
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New Substation for Paoli Fire Company Opens at Malvern Senior Living Facility
Paoli Fire Company has opened a new substation at Echo Lake Senior Living Community in Malvern, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The new substation opened on Feb. 3 at Echo Lake, a retirement community that currently houses 239 residents. The goal of the substation is to reduce EMS response times for Echo…
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Montco-Based Greene Tweed & Co. Inks Multiyear Sponsorship Deal with McLaren
Montgomery County-based Greene Tweed & Co., a manufacturer of parts for U.S. military vehicles since the Civil War, is looking to boost its public profile with a new, multiyear sponsorship deal with U.K.-based sports carmaker McLaren, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company, with a Kulpsville factory and labs and Lansdale offices,…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery for The Reading Eagle. In his budget address, Shapiro highlighted the need for clear legal guidance on these machines, which have expanded across the state. Berks County District Attorney John…
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Two Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders Will Represent Montco at the Super Bowl
When the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders take the field in New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX on February 9, two of them will represent Montgomery County, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Cassie Boone of Horsham is a fourth-grade teacher and has been on the squad for four years. She holds a bachelor’s degree from St.…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188 pounds of food ($12,849). “We love to see local businesses step up to serve and give back to their community,” said Rachel Riley, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the VFTCB, and a Board…
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Fran Visco Honored With Presidential Medal for Breast Cancer Work
Fran Visco, a St. Joseph’s University and Villanova Law School graduate, was honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal on Jan. 2 for her pioneering work toward ending breast cancer, writes Pat Loeb for the KYW Newsradio. Visco got a White House email containing a phone number. When she called, she was told she would be…
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Drones Flying Over Montgomery County are Nothing to Worry About According to Feds
Mysterious drone sightings have Montgomery County residents concerned, but federal officials stress there’s no cause for alarm, write Pierre Thomas, Kevin Shalvey, Lauren Peller, Arthur Jones II, and Isabella Murray for ABC News. Over the last few weeks, law enforcement has received over 5,000 tips regarding drone sightings in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and along the…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale and Upper Merion Township in recent weeks. Coyotes are present in every Pennsylvania county, and their population is growing. Game Warden Matthew Johnson of the Pennsylvania Game Commission explained that…
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VFTCB Congratulates Board Chair Rick Odorisio on November Mirror Spotlight
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) congratulates the Chairman of its Board of Directors, Rick Odorisio, on being recognized in the November Mirror Spotlight by Meyer Jabara Hotels. Rick has been honored for his exemplary leadership, which aligns with the “Three P’s” principle of the Journey Program: Purpose, People, and Performance. Odorisio’s daily…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park Mall exemplify varied approaches to remaining community hubs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. KOP, among the largest malls in the U.S., continues to reinvent itself. This winter, it debuts CAMP, a family-oriented experiential space offering…
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Main Line Health Receives Top Marks in Patient Safety
All four Main Line Health acute care hospitals—Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital—have once again received an “A” grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. This national nonprofit evaluates hospitals based on over 30 measures, including errors, injuries, and infection prevention, as well…
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Montgomery County Has Five of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Region
Five Montgomery County towns have been recognized among the hottest housing markets in the Philadelphia region, reports Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The analysis emphasized ZIP codes with surging sales activity and rising prices rather than merely expensive or popular markets. Wynnewood led Montgomery County, number 2 locally, with an…
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Montco Brewery Crafts Several of Pennsylvania’s Highest Rated IPAs
The strength of Montgomery County’s craft beer scene is proven once again, with Tired Hands Brewing Company in Ardmore producing five of the 29 highest-rated IPAs in Pennsylvania, according to a report from Stacker. Stacker compiled the list using data from BeerAdvocate. The highest rated beer is Double Milkshake IPA – EXTRA Vanilla in second…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately 600,000 of these intrusion attempts originated from Russia and Bulgaria. The county’s IT department’s security measures prevented any breaches. “Thankfully, we have a firewall that is successful, and we have…
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Chester County Leadership: Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County
Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Hazleton, where he enjoyed playing youth sports and inherited an impressive work ethic from his parents. DiBello worked as a software engineer and started several businesses before getting involved in local politics. He was first elected Limerick township supervisor, then followed it…
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Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners
Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell L. Morgan and Guntram J. Weissenberger Jr. Morgan is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Morgan Properties, a leading real estate investment management firm based in Conshohocken. Morgan…
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Montgomery County Expects Record Turnout for Mail-In Ballots
Montgomery County has received over 134,000 mail-in ballots, with 193,220 approved applications, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Officials anticipate historic voter turnout, with 60% of mail-in ballots already submitted, a significant improvement from past elections. County Commissioner Vice Chairman Neil Makhija emphasized the importance of timely ballot returns. “We’re getting to the point where…
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VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County with 650 attendees at the organization’s Annual Luncheon event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks. With a “Possible” theme, the VFTCB released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting the positive economic impact of the hospitality industry in Montco. Tourism continues…
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