Montgomery County
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Fight Against Spotted Lanternflies Intensifies as Invasive Pest Starts Hatching Throughout Montgomery County
The state Department of Agriculture is intensifying efforts to contain the spread of spotted lanternflies as the invasive pest starts to hatch throughout the region, writes Pat Ralph for the Philly Voice. The department is treating rights-of-way, such as railways and interstates, with an insecticide spray that kills the spotted lanternfly on contact. Contact spraying…
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Where To Celebrate Juneteenth in Montco
This time last year, we as a nation came together to support Black Americans in the wake of a nationwide movement in support of Black Lives Matter. Part of supporting this national movement included observing Juneteenth, a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States. Now celebrated annually…
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Make It a Father’s Day To Remember in Montco!
Have a day out with Dad this Father’s Day. No two fathers are exactly alike, which can make honoring dad on his big day a challenging proposition. Fortunately, Montgomery County caters to so many special interests that pampering Pop here is a cinch. ENJOY OUTDOOR DINING Montgomery County has over 1,600 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and…
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Rep. Madeleine Dean Says No to Senate Run, Leaving Montco’s Val Arkoosh as Only Woman in Democratic Party’s 2022 Senate Lineup
Congresswoman Madeleine Dean decided against running for Senate 2022 and plans instead to focus on building her career in the house, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “After talking a lot with my family, with my team with my political side, I’ve decided I won’t be running for Senate for now,” said Dean. She…
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Montco Native Chris Matthews Offers Firsthand Account of Major Political Events in New Book
Montgomery County native Chris Matthews, former host of Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC, offers a firsthand account of the major political events of the last half-century in his new book, This Country: My Life in Politics and History, writes Charlotte Alter for The Washington Post. These events are interspersed with snippets from his own…
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VFTCB Guide to All Things Montgomery County—Shop, Play, Stay, Dine, Visit
The guide to all things Valley Forge and Montgomery County is here! Check out the new Visitors Guide brought to you by the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. When visitors open the guide, they’ll be opening a world of adventure. Montgomery County has something for everyone. Montco is full of rich history, and it is…
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June 15 COVID-19 Update: Numbers Plummet in Montgomery County; Over 11.2 Million Vaccinations to Date in PA
Montgomery County reported 54 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 9-15th) bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,135 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 25 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 4 are on ventilators. There are zero new…
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Local High Schoolers Who Won Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest Recognized at Montgomery County Commissioners’ Meeting
During their June 3 meeting, Montgomery County Commissioners recognized three local high schoolers who won the Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. While the students were not present in person during the meeting, their creations were spotlighted by Neda Soltani, Montgomery County’s opioid use disorder coordinator. The focus of the…
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Happy Pride Month, Montgomery County!
Montco is home to a diverse and inclusive community with events and attractions to welcome everyone. Its vibrant nightlife, thriving shopping, and arts scene and unique attractions allow people the freedom to be themselves and explore their passions. Historical attractions like Valley Forge National Park root us in the past while new attractions and experiences…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Not Sure Why, but I Agreed to Go Camping. Can I Fit a Bathtub into My SUV?
My camping experience is limited and questionable. Is it really camping when you’re in a roofed cabin at Girl Scout camp? Or in a used, pop-up camper with your parents and siblings in 1980? Shouldn’t a tent be involved somewhere? If you’re saying, “Yes, yes. A tent should be involved if you’re really camping,” then…
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Been in Wawa Lately? You Might See Your Wardrobe on ‘Mare of Easttown’
As Mare of Easttown continues to unfold on HBO, local viewers continue to look for familiar Montco, Chesco, and Delco County images, like someone’s wardrobe, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. Series writer Brad Inglesby and director Craig Zobel use the Delaware County locale to help create a mood for the series. Zobel said his team scouted…
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Forbes: America’s Best Employers for New Grads are in Montgomery County
Forbes has published its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads, and two local companies made the cut, writes Michael Potter for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To identify the companies most liked by new workforce entrants for its annual ranking, Forbes teamed up with Statista, a market research company. The ranking was compiled…
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Craving a Good Meal Out of Quarantine? VFTCB is Excited to Announce Month-long Culinary Event This July
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is excited to announce the inaugural Crave Monto Month, a 31-day culinary experience that will take place across Montgomery County this July! Crave Monto Month will bring much-needed foot traffic to Main Streets and other areas to promote the county’s diverse cuisine. Many participating local eateries have been…
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COVID Care: Montgomery County Wins 2020 GIS in Excellence Award for COVID Hub
Montgomery County was recently awarded the 2020 Geographic Information System (GIS) in Excellence Award for the County’s COVID-19 Hub and dashboards. The hub provided the region with an up-to-the-moment integration of GIS map and health data about the spread of COVID-19. The award was presented by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) on May…
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The Truth is Out There! Many Spied “Unexplained Sightings” During COVID-19 Quarantine
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local unexplained sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. One person in New Hanover,…
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Permanent Reduction in Number of Montgomery County Commuters Could Significantly Affect Center City
A permanent reduction in the number of suburban residents commuting could have a significant impact on Center City and its many businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for Philadelphia Magazine. In 2019, close to 120,000 suburbanites commuted to Center City for their jobs. But after COVID-19 hit, that changed. Work from home arrangements became the norm. At the height of…
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While Ted Bundy Confessed to 30 Murders in 1970s, His Killing Spree Might Have Begun While He Was Living In and Around Montgomery County
After he was arrested, Ted Bundy confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing more than 30 women in seven states between 1974 and 1978, but some believe that his killing spree began even earlier, while he was living in and around Montgomery County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. In 1969, two 19-year-old college students,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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