Montgomery County
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VFTCB Sends ‘Freedom from Hunger’ Update to Pope Francis, Receives Blessedly Encouraging Reply
Publisher’s Note: This post from our archives is shared in memory of Pope Francis, who passed away this morning at age 88, honoring his lasting impact on our region and the enduring legacy of his Philadelphia visit in 2015. When the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) started its Freedom from Hunger food drive…
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Celebrate Earth Day on the Trails with Pennypack’s 7th Annual Trail Race
The Pennypack Ecological Restoration Trust’s 7th Annual Earth Day Trail Race is on Saturday, Apr. 26 at 9:00 AM. The whole family can celebrate Earth Day weekend on a scenic, mixed terrain course, choosing to run 10K, or walk or run the 5K or one mile. The course, which runs through nature’s trails, begins and…
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Montgomery County Home Prices Defy National Slowdown
While the national housing market is experiencing a slowdown, Montgomery County continues to see notable growth in home values, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for the Washington Post. Nationally, single-family home prices have increased by just 2.7% over the past year, a significant drop from the previous year’s 6% rise. In contrast, Montgomery…
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Montgomery County Vice Chair Commissioner Winder Honors Local Women Owned Businesses, Entrepreneurs
Montgomery County’s thriving women-owned business community earned the spotlight at a recent Board of Commissioners’ meeting. Following a meet-and-greet with Board Vice Chairwoman Jamila Winder, enterprising women were honored during the Mar. 20 Commissioners’ meeting for their business leadership and economic impact in the County. The women are making names for themselves in a range…
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Montco Leaders Warn SEPTA Cuts Threaten Regional Livability
Montgomery County leaders are raising the alarm as SEPTA warns of deep service cuts tied to a looming $213 million budget shortfall, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The proposed state budget in Harrisburg would reduce SEPTA’s funding significantly, with some lawmakers arguing residents outside Greater Philadelphia shouldn’t bear the tax burden. But Montco officials…
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Shapiro Administration Invests in Montco Farmland as PA Preserves 3,187 Acres
Governor Josh Shapiro continues to champion Pennsylvania’s agricultural future with a nearly $12 million investment to preserve 3,187 acres across 29 farms in 17 counties — including three right here in Montco. Through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, farms in Lower and Upper Frederick Townships will remain protected from development, ensuring that 143 acres of…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking applications for the following positions: Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program- Computer Science (2025-2026 Academic Year); Program Coordinator of Equity, Diversity and Belonging; and Dental Hygiene Instructor/Assistant Professor. Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program- Computer Science (2025-2026 Academic Year) The Faculty Diversity Fellowship Program, in support of the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion,…
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Cantina Feliz Relocates to Thriving Ambler Location with Support from Ambler Savings Bank
While Brian Sirhal‘s Cantina Feliz had long enjoyed success and acclaim for its culinary offerings in Fort Washington, he recognized that relocating to Ambler would serve the restaurant’s best interests. When Helen Graner, Vice President and Commercial Loan Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, got the call from Sirhal for the property he planned to use…
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Theatre Horizon to Present Regional Premiere of Acclaimed Musical ‘Penelope’
Theatre Horizon, Montgomery County’s award-winning theater company in Norristown, is preparing for the regional premiere of the acclaimed one-woman musical Penelope, which begins performances on May 7. This co-production with the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival features the return of two Theatre Horizon favorites: Rachel Camp stars in the titular role, and the show’s music and lyrics are written by Alex Bechtel. The production…
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Ten Montco Towns Rank Among the Best Suburbs of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia region is home to many incredible suburbs. Slacker recently ranked the top 25 best suburbs of Philadelphia, according to MSN. Slacker used data collected by Niche, a company that analyzes data about neighborhoods and school districts and found the best places to live in the area. Unsurprisingly, Montgomery towns make the list ten…
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Beautiful Ranch House and Business Property Hits Market in Green Lane for $532,000
A beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch house surrounded by four outbuildings with many potential uses recently hit the Green Lane market for $532,000, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It has a little bit of everything,” said owner Laticia Vigil. “We wanted our kids to have a full life.” The main house is perfectly nestled…
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Montco Fabric Accessories Brand Kerry & Clyde Brings Fun, Quirky Designs to Decorative Pillows That Brighten Your Home
Montgomery County luxury fabric accessories brand Kerry & Clyde is known for its decorative pillows that feature profiles of famous historical figures and uniquely quirky designs, writes Kristin Detterline for the Philadelphia Magazine. The historical figures include a silhouette of Napoleon’s first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais, while other designs showcase a variety of shapes and…
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Do Not Miss These Top BYOBs in Montgomery County
The Main Line is home to many great BYOBs, offering everything from high-end Italian bites to bold Asian flavors, and most of the best are in Montgomery County, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fraschetta BYOB in Bryn Mawr serves refined Italian fare. In addition to housemade pastas, they have rich entrées, such as…
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Hinterhof Farm: A Sustainable Family Legacy in Montgomery County
Hinterhof Farm in Upper Hanover Township, Pa., embodies the perfect blend of sustainability and tradition. On a warm summer afternoon, Kelsey Derr waited at the entrance on a four-wheeler, watching for her daughters’ school bus. Nestled calmly in her lap was the family’s recently adopted Great Pyrenees puppy, a future guardian for their sheep. This…
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Giant Foods Claims Top Spot as Grocery Chains Consolidate in Montgomery County
Grocery chains like Giant Foods have become bigger than ever by acquiring their smaller local and regional competitors, with Walmart, Kroger, Aldi (Süd), and Albertsons now owning a third of all the grocery store locations in the country, write Kevin Schaul and Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. While three of the four grocery giants…
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Woman Buys Potential Renoir Drawing for Just $12 at Montgomery County Auction
Heidi Markow, owner of Easton’s Salvage Goods Antiques, may have stumbled upon the find of a lifetime when she bought what could be an original 19th-century Renoir painting at a Montgomery County auction for just $12, writes Walter Perez for 6abc. Markow was drawn to the artwork from the moment she saw it. “I didn’t…
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Pennsylvania American Water Invests $102M in Chesco and Montco, $675M in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that its 2024 full-year investment total for system improvements came in at more than $675 million throughout its statewide service areas serving 37 counties and 418 communities. Of that total, more than $102 million was invested in the company’s systems in Chester and Montgomery counties for upgrades including nearly nine miles…
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Nine Montgomery County High Schools are the Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list from U.S. News & World Report. The rankings were based on the scores each institution earned in six different areas of school quality on a percentile basis. The metrics included college readiness, state…
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