Montgomery County
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After Years of Exemplary Service, Montco District Attorney’s Comfort Dog, Turks, Earns Her Retirement
After seven years of easing the distress of countless crime victims and witnesses, the Montgomery County District Attorney’s comfort dog, Turks, is entering her well-earned retirement, writes Carl Hessler Jr. for The Reporter. “She has some medical issues that she’s dealing with so at this point she’s retiring,” said District Attorney Kevin R. Steele. The…
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Bee Swarms are Invading the Philly Area; Beekeepers Protecting Both People and Bees
Bee swarms have started popping up throughout the Philadelphia region, making a lot of people with stinging insect phobias very nervous and creating plenty of work for the swarm removers and beekeepers from Philadelphia Beekeepers Guild, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Sharif El-Mekki, a guild board member and former Philadelphia school principal, recently…
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Montgomery County is Among Best Places to Live in the United States
Montgomery County ranks among the best places to live in the United States, according to a recently released report from 24/7 Wall St, writes Samuel Stebbins for the 27/7 Wall St. The county placed at No. 54 on the list that ranks places based on life expectancy at birth, poverty rate, and the number of…
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Top Teachers Honored at Phillies Constellation Teacher Appreciation Night, Including 3 Montco Educators
After a challenging school year filled with hybrid learning and zoom lessons, the top teachers in the region got some much-deserved recognition from the Phillies, Constellation, and their fans. On Monday, May 3, the top 10 Phillies All-Star Teachers from 2021, along with those from 2020 (as fans were not allowed at last year’s games), were honored at the…
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With Active Listings at Record Lows in Montgomery County, Seller’s Market Here to Stay
With active listings at record lows in the Philadelphia region and the surrounding Montgomery County area, homes selling at record fast rates, the seller’s market will likely remain uncontested for a while, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s probably going to remain a very tight market for a while,” said Brian Donnellan, president…
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Montgomery County Republican Committee Honors the Late Frank Bartle at Spring Reception
Recently, the Montgomery County Republican Committee honored Frank Bartle at their Spring reception and announced they were starting an annual leadership award in his name. Frank Bartle passed away in November of 2020 and is greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues at Dischell Bartle Dooley. He served as the Chair of the MCRC…
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‘Homes for All’ Examines Housing Affordability in Montgomery County, Outlines Vision for the Future
Last week, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners received the final version of Homes for All, a report that examines the current housing affordability state in Montgomery County and aims to predict housing needs and patterns in the future based on economic, health, and social trends. The report also identifies various barriers – including policy and…
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May 13th COVID-19 Update: Cases Trending Way Down in Montco; Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Teens
Montgomery County reported 89 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 58,238 countywide since March 7, 2020. The county can now vaccinate teens aged 12-16 with the Pfizer Vaccine at county-run vaccine clinics. There are currently 141 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to…
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Teens Aged 12-15 Can Now Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Montgomery County Clinics
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people aged 12-15 at its County-run vaccine clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 attending a Montgomery County Office of Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Montgomery County is currently…
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Open Tourism and Hospitality Positions in Montgomery County
Tourism and hospitality are a big business in Montgomery County. The tourism industry in Montco supports more than 25,000 jobs. That’s more than 4% of all jobs in Montgomery County supported by tourism. Visitors to Montgomery County spend more than $1.65 billion. There are many open jobs in Montgomery County, Pa. Companies are looking for qualified individuals to fill these roles. Browse…
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Chlorine Shortage Threatens Summer Pool Parties in Montgomery County
Being stuck at a home has triggered a backlog of orders for swimming pools, with a scarcity of chlorine. But now, a shortage of chlorine tablets may limit summer plans to swim in your own backyard, writes Mat Petrillo for CBS Local. At Leslie’s Pool Supplies in Montgomeryville, they can only allow customers to buy…
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Explore All the Fun in the Sun This May in Montgomery County
There are tons of exciting things to do this May in Montgomery County. Here are some of our favorites at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Please review guidelines provided by individual event organizers for safety precautions and standards before attending. 48th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show5.1 – 5.23 | Historic Yellow Springs Join…
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May 8 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and The Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has been decreasing, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Here is the May 8 update for the spread of COVID-19. Pennsylvania is set to lift coronavirus restrictions on Memorial Day, 2021. The latest data compiled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health highlights the cases…
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‘Crush the Commonwealth’ Takes Bikers on Ride From Pittsburgh through Montco with No Prizes, Few Rules
The Crush the Commonwealth ride gets bikers to jump on their bicycles and pedal their way from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia – passing through Montgomery County on the way – with no prizes as incentives and very few rules, writes Buffy Gorrilla for the WHYY. The event prides itself on having “No” as its keyword. “No…
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Nominate a MONTCO Millennial Superstar!
We currently have 150 amazing Montgomery County nominees who are breaking down walls, shattering expectations, and doing remarkable work in his or her profession or community. MONTCO Millennial Superstars will identify these Montgomery County dynamic business and professional leaders under the age of 40*. Then, we’ll celebrate them with an Awards Celebration Luncheon, commending 40…
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Montgomery County is Home to Eight Out of 50 Best High Schools in PA
Montgomery County is home to eight out of the fifty best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. To determine the rankings for its 2021 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania list, U.S. News & World Report ranked schools performance across six indicators of school quality, including college…
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Los Angeles Times: Wawa Helped Build Winslet’s Character in ‘Mare of Easttown’
Kate Winslet used Wawa as a way to build her Delco-centric character in HBO’s Mare of Easttown, writes Yvonne Villarreal for the Los Angeles Times. “It almost felt like a mythical place … Wawa,” Winslet says. She felt it was important to connect to her character’s hometown roots. So Winslet subscribed to the Daily Times,…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week’s “Power Of Travel”
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) welcomed 100 attendees at the beautiful Bluestone Country Club for the organization’s first in-person, all-outdoor event in over a year to promote tourism and national travel in the county and highlight the board’s 2021 strategic initiatives. Socially distanced and wearing masks, the group celebrated U.S. Travel’s National…
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