Montgomery County
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Vineyard in Landenberg changing perception of Pennsylvania wines
Paradocx Vineyard in Landenberg, Chester County, is one of many wineries in the state working hard to change the negative perception of Pennsylvania wines and prove they can compete on the national stage, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pennsylvania has a shorter growing season and relatively low production compared to its winemaking…
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Smart Caption Glasses to premier at People’s Light theatre in Malvern
The Smart Caption Glasses display a synchronized transcript of the play’s dialogue and sound from the production directly onto the lenses of the smart glasses (manufactured by Epson). Lightweight and entirely customizable, smart caption glasses provide a radical departure in how open captioning is delivered, according to a press release. Residents in the Greater Philadelphia…
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Norristown fire, Lower Merion police departments recognized by National Liberty Museum with valor award
The National Liberty Museum presented 15 Awards of Valor to police officers and firefighters in the Greater Philadelphia area in the Museum’s Liberty Hall. Now in its 14th season, the Awards of Valor sponsored by your local Chevrolet Dealers, honors extraordinary police officers and firefighters for their remarkable acts of heroism and for being role models…
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Condoleezza Rice visited Saint Joseph’s University on 9/11
Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice visited Saint Joseph’s University on September 11 to talk about the international and domestic policy in front of a sold-out crowd during a moderated discussion, writes Cara Smith for The SJU Hawk News. The conversation was hosted by the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, which provides non-profit and…
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MCCC appoints Vice President of West Campus in Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Therol Dix, J.D., as the new Vice President of the College’s West Campus in Pottstown following a national search. “Therol has a deep commitment to the transformative power of higher education in the life of communities,” said Dr. Victoria Bastecki-Perez, MCCC’s Interim President and…
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What are you doing this weekend?
A new week brings a brand new lineup of awesome live music, hilarious comedy, and wonderful live theater right here in Montgomery County. Check out some of our favorite events happening this week, courtesy of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. MAMACITA: A MOTHER’S COOPERATIVE IN THE ARTS EXHIBITION August 28 – October 4 Montgomery…
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Follow these steps to protect your identity; Join Univest for free shred event on Sept. 28
By Univest Bank and Trust Co. Most homes contain paper documents with sensitive or personal information. Things like bank statements, credit card offers, and cancelled checks have information identity thieves can use to access your accounts. Community shred events are an easy way to ensure your documents are destroyed properly. Univest is hosting a free…
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Our Town Alley announces new state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena
The Laser Tag arena will open to the public this Friday September 20th at 6PM and will run Saturday and Sunday from 11AM until 11PM, along with weekday hours 4PM to 10PM Monday through Thursday and Friday until 11PM, according to a press release. Our Town Alley has partnered with LaserTron to bring the community…
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Project HOPE celebrates 30 years of HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness
Project HOPE, a program of Family Services of Montgomery County, will celebrate 30 years of advances in HIV/AIDS education and prevention on Wednesday, September 18. In partnership with the AIDS Fund, Project HOPE will host a commemoration on the Swede Street entrance of the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown from 10-11am. Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie…
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Exeter Township and Mascaro’s Pioneer Crossing Landfill bolster successful public-private partnership
The Exeter Township Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve and enter into two long-term agreements with the Pioneer Crossing Landfill, a J. P. Mascaro & Sons-affiliated company on Sept. 9, 2019. For many years, that DEP-permitted facility has operated in the Baumstown area of Exeter Township near the Borough of Birdsboro. The two agreements allow for the…
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Freedom From Hunger Food Drive in full swing
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) kicked off its fifth annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive earlier this month to bring awareness about Montgomery County’s neediest community members. The Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive will collect donated canned goods at various drop-off locations throughout the county from September 9-30. All…
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The Official Guide to Fall in Montgomery County
When the weather is cool and the leaves begin to turn, Valley Forge and Montgomery County truly come alive. Fall is a season of adventure, a time to escape the expected and experience something new. Let freedom reign in Montgomery County, the place where your adventure begins. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presents…
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9th Annual MY Fest Pennsylvania event in Lansdale to raise awareness of mental health and other challenges facing young people
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Managed Care Solutions announced today their partnership with Magellan Behavioral Health of Pennsylvania, Inc. (Magellan) to bring the 9th annual MY Fest Pennsylvania to White’s Road Park (400 Whites Road, Lansdale, PA) on Saturday, September 21st from noon-4 p.m. MY Fest is an empowering…
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Old Navy bucking retail trend with new store openings
Old Navy is planning to become a stand-alone company in 2020, opening about 800 new stores as part of a major expansion, writes Dees Stribling for bisnow.com. The clothing retailer is adding roughly 75 stores per year to bring its 1,140 locations up to almost 2,000. Old Navy has three locations in Montgomery County in…
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Pope Francis honors Plymouth Meeting woman for her contributions to Catholic education
Pope Francis has appointed Barbara Henkels, a longtime resident of Plymouth Meeting and the founder of the Regina Academies, to the Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Sylvester in recognition of her significant contributions to Catholic education in the Philadelphia region. The Order of St. Sylvester is one of the five orders of knighthood in the…
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Photo gallery coming to Congregation Beth Or
By Rick Woelfel Written words, even if used only sparingly, can impart an important message, one that is only enhanced when combined with powerful photography. Photographer Dara Nappen King and writer/counselor Marie Jackson are seeking to do just that as they open a photo gallery Friday evening at Congregation Beth Or in Maple Glen. The…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some delightful suggestions
A new week brings a brand new lineup of awesome live music, world-class restaurants, and plenty of opportunities for your next adventure right here in Montgomery County. Check out some of our favorite events happening this week from Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. CONSHOHOCKEN RESTAURANT WEEK September 16 – September 22 Conshohocken, Pa [uam_ad…
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Montgomery County Leadership – Ed Harris
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which actively promotes the Valley Forge area and Montgomery County, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Roxborough, attending Germantown Academy, where his basketball team once squared off against Kobe Bryant’s Lower Merion, his first…
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