Montgomery County
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St. Matthew’s coach Charlie Heavey to recieve Lifetime Achievement Award
When the term “legendary” is applied to someone in the world of sports, it often implies years of service, a record of excellence and many headlines. Many times, that legendary status fades as the years pass, according to a press release. In the case of Charlie Heavey, only two of those four circumstances apply to him.…
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10th annual TDM Advocates Breakfast to recognize Main Line Health, Vanguard, GSK and others
GVF, a not-for-profit organization created to advocate and promote a viable transportation network for the region’s economic vitality, will host its signature event, its TDM Advocates Breakfast, Monday, September 16, 2019. Through GVF’s annual TDM Advocates program organizations are encouraged and recognized for their commitment towards implementing programs that promote commuting alternatives and alleviate congestion…
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Color blind: Student-produced video captures a life-changing moment
A simple act of kindness, captured on camera in December at Neumann University, has become the pivotal moment in a student-produced video that is now nominated for a national award, according to Neumann University. “Jake Loburak: The Colorblind Videographer,” a 90-second video produced by communications and digital media (CDM) majors Sean Spence and Jake Loburak, is one…
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North Penn School District tailors tax relief program toward seniors
Last year, North Penn School District became one of just a few districts in the state to offer relief to senior taxpayers, writes Laura McCrystal for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The district created its own rebate offer based on a state-wide program that is funded by the lottery. The current program offers rebates of up to $650 for seniors. North Penn won…
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office receives re-accreditation recommendation
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce that we have been recommended for re-accreditation by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. This accomplishment marks the third re-accreditation the office will have received since becoming the first accredited sheriff’s office in the commonwealth in January, 2010. An assessment team from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Oliver Bass, President, Natural Lands
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, spoke to MONTCO Today about being born in Arkansas and growing up in a rural town in East Texas, where he spent the majority of…
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Colebrookedale Railroad to celebrate 150th anniversary on Saturday, September 14
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the communities connected by the Colebrookdale Railroad will be celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a Community Festival with food, kids’ games, train ride, steam calliope, Boyertown Alumni Ceremonial Band and a Golden Spike Driving Ceremony. The community is invited to attend and participate in the festivities. Activities are free, food and…
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Six public Montco high schools make Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 40 list
Montgomery County is home to six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to a new report in Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the best 40 public high schools in Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Magazine used the latest data from Pennsylvania and New Jersey departments of education and the National Center…
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New method for eradicating Spotted Lanternflies shows promise
The latest tests on two types of fungi discovered last year as a possible defense against the spotted lanternfly are showing real promise, writes Beth Brelje for the Reading Eagle. The Center for the Agricultural Sciences and a Sustainable Environment at Penn State Berks is currently doing studies on a common North American fungus that…
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame inducts five new coaches
Five coaches, with stellar records in five different sports, make up the latest class of inductees into the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame. They will be the centerpiece of the 18th annual induction banquet on Tuesday, November 26 at Presidential Caterers in East Norriton, according to a press release. The newest class of inductees…
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Unique craft beer venture brewing in Lansdale
Local leaders, Ur Brewery, and Montgomery County Community College are joining forces on a unique venture in Lansdale, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Ur Brewery has applied for a state grant to help in the construction of their location in Lansdale. The business has received some help from Lansdale Mayor Garry Herbert, who wrote…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some groundbreaking suggestions
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. THE LONDON AFFAIR, A MASQUERADE! September 7 Steel River Playhouse The London Affair, A…
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Keystone Opportunity Center distributes over 400 backpacks to students
Every August, Keystone Opportunity Center turns its attention to students in need. With the help of businesses and individuals in the community who donated the items, Keystone Opportunity Center distributed more than 400 new backpacks filled with new school supplies to low-income elementary, middle and high school students in Bucks and Montgomery counties, according to…
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Montgomery County’s Ultimate Fall Guide
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 ring in Montgomery County, the place where your adventure begins. Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presents Montgomery…
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Donald Trump Jr. says his time at The Hill School in Pottstown helped him understand working class issues
In a recent speech at a rally for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, Donald Trump Jr. recalled his time at The Hill School in Pottstown, which he said helped him better understand working class issues, writes Adam Hermann for the Philly Voice. Trump attended the Montgomery County boarding school as a teenager before he enrolled at…
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Craft brewer home of sensory friendly surroundings in Green Lane
Welcome to the Perkiomen Valley Brewery. And by that, we mean everyone is welcome! For owners Kelly and Tom Weiss, who have two children in their 20s on the autism spectrum, it was important to make their taproom a comfortable and inclusive space for individuals with disabilities, writes Brian Bingaman for delcotimes.com. Small batched, artisanal…
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What are those yellow grids on Montco’s telephone poles?
Show of hands. How many of you have been driving down the road and noticed those yellow grids attached telephone poles at just about windshield height? And once you spotted one you started looking around for more? So that’s just about everyone. Thanks. The grids are affixed to poles within 15 feet of a street,…
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Could more mini-casinos be coming to Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is testing the state’s appetite for more mini-casinos with at least one more auction for a mini-casino license, writes Ed Mahon for the PA Post. The creation of mini-casinos was approved by the state legislators two years ago as a way to balance the budget. The mini version of casinos…
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