Norristown, PA|News|
As PA Cases Surge, Montco Coronavirus Metrics Among Best In State
Pennsylvania, like much of the nation, is seeing a fall resurgence in COVID-19 cases. But Montgomery County is resisting.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Pennsylvania: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Pennsylvania are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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West Chester, PA|News|
$10 Million Going To Chesco School Districts For COVID Response
CARES Act funds are going out to 12 Chester County school districts to aid in health and safety compliance to COVID-19 requirements.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Preit, Owner Of Plymouth Meeting Mall, May Face Bankruptcy
Preit, the owner of Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Park, has reached a $150M deal with some lenders. But bankruptcy still looms.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montgomery County To Expand Testing Capacity At 4 Busiest Sites
More than 28,000 Montgomery County residents were tested over the last two weeks, an increasing trend which officials say is vital.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Abington, PA|News|
Group Calls Abington Students To Boycott, Demand In-Person Class
"Virtual learning is not learning," organizers say, urging students not to log online next week. A rally is scheduled for Thursday night.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Pottstown, PA|News|
Local Heroes: Jolie And Rae
One Spark Fitness Owners are generous, reaching out to help with food insecurity, even though COVID shut down their shop.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
PA Expands Travel Quarantine List Again, Now Up To 26 States
Pennsylvania has added another three states to its growing travel quarantine list.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
October Coronavirus Cases In Montgomery County: Town By Town
Cases are decreasing around Montgomery County. Here's a look at how each zip code has fared thus far in October.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
24 Norristown Small Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief
Norristown's businesses received hundreds of thousands in relief assistance to help weather the depression.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
Dozens Of Chesco Small Businesses Receive COVID-19 Relief
Chester County businesses received tens of thousands of dollars in relief assistance to weather the pandemic.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|News|
Havertown Skatium To Allow Limited Fan Capacity Starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, the rink will be broken into two sections: one for players and one for spectators. See details here.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|News|
Philadelphia Union To Allow Fans In Stadium Starting Sunday
Subuaru Park will be the first Philly pro sports venue to have fans after Gov. Tom Wolf gave the OK for outdoor venues open back up.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco's 6 Coronavirus Testing Sites Will Be Closed Next Monday
The county is shutting down its coronavirus testing sites next Monday due to the holiday.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Records Another New Record Low COVID Positivity Rate
The continued drop in Montgomery County comes as "all around us are counties that are slowly rising," officials said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
4 More States Added To PA Travel Quarantine List, 1 Removed
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has expanded its travel quarantine list to four more states.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
West Chester University To Stay Remote Into Spring Semester
University officials announced today that West Chester U will keep ahead of the predicted second wave of coronavirus by remaining remote.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Marple Newtown, PA|News|
Hundreds Of Delco Small Businesses Get Coronavirus Grant Funds
Gov. Tom Wolf announced $96M in state grants was awarded to 5,373 small businesses across the state that were impacted by the shutdown.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Fans At Eagles Games? Here's Where Things Stand After Wolf Ruling
Gov. Wolf has eased coronavirus occupancy restrictions at events in Pennsylvania. Here's what's next for Eagles fans.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
12,000 Kits Of COVID Protective Gear To Be Distributed In Montco
The kits are an effort by the county to support and protect small businesses hit hardest by the pandemic.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Phoenixville, PA|News|
Yoga In The Park Brings 'Normalcy' To Phoenixville Area Parks
Phoenixville's Yoga In The Park has drawn many grateful participants, offering a 'form of normalcy' during the coronavirus pandemic.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Across Pennsylvania|News|
22 Regal Theatres In PA Will Close Thursday
Regal Theatres, the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic, will suspend operations at all Pennsylvania locations starting Thursday.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Spectators Permitted At Montco HS Sports Games, With Safety Plans
The clarification comes as Gov. Wolf's restrictions on crowd sizes were upheld in court. Larger groups will be considered "case by case."
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|News|
Trick-Or-Treating OK, With Precautions: Bucks Co. Health Dept.
Trick-or-treating can happen here in 2020 with some modifications to help prevent spread of the coronavirus, the doctor said.
Doug Gross, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Lawmaker Calls On State Legislature To Wear Masks
The plea came on Thursday after the PA state legislature canceled its session when a representative tested positive for the virus.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco's COVID-19 Positivity Rate Plummets To Lowest Mark
Great news for Montgomery County: the positivity rate on all coronavirus tests has dropped to the lowest mark since the pandemic began.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
Preit, Owner Of Plymouth Mtg. Mall, Warned By NY Stock Exchange
The company, which owns several major Philly-area malls, was issued a warning over its plummeting stock.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Norristown Schools Issue 1 Millionth Free Meal Of Pandemic
Children in Norristown have received free breakfast and lunch five days per week since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Issues Official Guidance For Halloween Amid COVID-19
Trick or treating is permitted under Montgomery County's guidance, with numerous safety precautions in place. Here's what to know.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
1 New Coronavirus Death In Montco Over The Past Week
For all of September, Montgomery County recorded four fatalities from coronavirus, while other key metrics are also in decline.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|News|
'Nana' Fills Teaching Gap For Working Chesco Parents
Grandparents have stepped in when they can, some retiring early to help kids learning at home, like Patti Emmons of London Grove Twp.
Marlene Lang, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Where Montgomery Co. Schools Stand On Reopening In-Person Classes
Souderton Area School District reopened its doors to full time students Tuesday. Other districts have taken a more cautious tack.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Montgomeryville-Lansdale, PA|News|
Most Of Souderton School District Reopens To In-Person Classes
Souderton Area School District is one of the first schools to reopen its doors to full time students in the area.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Zip Codes With Most, Least COVID Cases The Last 2 Weeks
As numbers improve again in Montgomery County, what zip codes have seen the steepest drops, and where is the virus still increasing?
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Plymouth-Whitemarsh, PA|News|
FDA Places Hold On Montco Company's Coronavirus Vaccine
Officials have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine being developed by a Montgomery County biopharmaceutical company.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Roxborough-Manayunk, PA|News|
Archdiocese Of Philadelphia Resumes High School Sports
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia in late August said it was opting out of school sports, but now its 17 high schools can resume play.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Recreational Marijuana In PA: Gov Wants It, But How Likely Is It?
Gov. Wolf says legalizing marijuana would bring Pennsylvania hundreds of millions of dollars. State GOP leaders say it's not so simple.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Norristown, PA|News|
Montco Looks To Enforce Rules On Large Social Gatherings
This comes as a federal judge recently ruled that Gov. Wolf's restrictions on large gatherings was unconstitutional.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Central Bucks Grad Opens New Dermatology Practice In Furlong
A Central Bucks graduate has achieved her dreams of opening a Doylestown-area dermatology practice — even during the pandemic.
Kara Seymour, Patch Staff
Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood, PA|News|
LMSD Approves 'Dual Hybrid' Plan To Get Students Back In School
Even with the new plan, Superintendent Robert Copeland said the district may have to move between remote and hybrid learning multiple times.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Lower Providence, PA|News|
Montco Officials Break Up Huge Crowd At Wrestling Event
A youth wrestling tournament in Montgomery County drew large indoor crowds and violated social distancing protocols, officials said.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
