Montgomery County
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MONTCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several local communities. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. The following positions are available at the NewSeasons…
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Rep. Andrew Lewis proposes term limits for state lawmakers
Rep. Andrew Lewis, a freshman lawmaker, is piloting an effort to let the voters decide whether or not there should be a term limit for Pennsylvania legislators. Lewis is a first-year Republican representative for Dauphin County. He wants a constitutional amendment limiting the ability for politicians to make a career out of serving in Pennsylvania…
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Rebel Hill proves to be a fine addition to Phoenixville area’s craft-beer ccene
Rebel Hill Brewing in East Pikeland Township has had a successful first year and is now getting ready for an even better one by adding a kitchen, writes Brad Rhen for the Reading Eagle. The brewery opened last March in the Westside Apartments and Shopping development just outside Phoenixville. Once it commenced operations, owner Greg…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some “shamrockin’ suggestions
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Montgomery County! This year’s holiday is packed with parades, restaurant specials and adventurous outings all across Montco. Celebrate the joys of Irish heritage with some of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s favorite things to do. Éirinn go Brách! [uam_ad id=”54865″] CONSHOHOCKEN ST. PATRICK’S PARADE March 16 Begins at 2 pm Fayette Street,…
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Valley Forge casino, Greenwood Racing launch sports betting in Montco
Greenwood Racing, Inc. (GRI), parent company of Parx Casino®, Pennsylvania’s #1 casino, announces that sports betting will officially launch at the Valley Forge Race & Sportsbook (600 Cresson Avenue, Oaks Corporate Center) on Thursday, March 14, 2019 beginning at 11:00am. [gap height=”10″] The launch is subject to Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board approval which is expected…
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Plymouth Township welcomes new employees
The Plymouth Township Council unanimously approved the hiring of a new police officer, a new fire marshal and a new fire police officer during Monday night’s meeting. “We’re going to welcome some new members to the Plymouth Township family,” Township Council Chair Marty Higgins said before the new employees were sworn in. Lifelong Plymouth Township…
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Montgomery County municipalities receive grants through PECO Green Region program
It’s easy being green for nearly 20 local municipalities and nonprofits thanks to $150,000 in grant funding from PECO Green Region, the company’s municipal open space and environmental grant program. From restoring riverbanks to constructing an EZ Dock observation boardwalk and building a rain garden, this year’s grants will be used to begin projects that…
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Blue Bell Country Club celebrating 25 years with 25 events
By Nicole Fazio Blue Bell Country Club is celebrating its 25th year as a premier country club in Montgomery County with a lineup of 25 events to celebrate each year of existence. With the assistance of Hansen Properties, Blue Bell Country Club leads the market by continually reinvesting in the property and enhancing its amenities.…
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NAMIWalks helps raise awareness for mental illness
In 2019, we are celebrating 17 years of NAMIWalks, the nation’s largest mental health awareness and fundraising event. We invite you to join us for any of our close to 100 community walks. NAMIWalks is a fun, family-friendly event and there is no cost to register. [uam_ad id=”54865″] There are multiple ways you can make a difference with…
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Souls Shot: Portraits of Victims of Gun Violence
The moving and compelling portraits of the Souls Shot project will be on view at the Art Center at Ambler during March. There will be a free reception, open to all, on March 19 from 5 to 8 pm at the Center, 45 Forest Avenue in Ambler, 215 619 8863. The number of people whose…
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Aqua Pennsylvania invested $161 million to upgrade infrastructure in 2018
Aqua Pennsylvania today announced that in 2018 it completed $161 million of strategic water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in its four-county southeastern division. The strategic capital investments were made to rebuild and replace aging water and wastewater infrastructure throughout Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. “We are proud of the work our team completed last…
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The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March
Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome at these non-religious – or secular events. One concert each will be in Bucks, Chester and Montgomery County; two others will be near center city Philadelphia. These free jazz concerts will take place: – Thursday,…
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Montco Comic Fest goes to the library
The 4th annual MontCo Comic Fest will be held on Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library. This year’s Montco Comic Fest event will feature a Smash Brothers ® tournament, open gaming, and an art contest. There will also be workshops & panel discussions on topics such…
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Dollar Tree to close nearly 400 Family Dollar stores
Discount retailer Dollar Tree Inc. plans to close 390 Family Dollar locations after experiencing a disappointing year in 2018. Four of the nearly four hundred Family Dollar locations closing their doors are in Montgomery County. Dollar Tree Inc. reported a net loss of $2.3 billion in the fourth quarter, with their stock taking a hit…
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Montco designated 2nd most prosperous place to live in PA
Ten years after the Great Recession ceremoniously came to an end in 2009, most metrics show America’s economy has not only been nursed back to health, but continues to grow stronger. While the United States as a whole is returning to an age of economic prosperity, some parts appear to be stuck in the same…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some blooming suggestions
It’s officially March, which means spring weather one day, snow the next. While the forecast may be a bit unpredictable, this week’s batch of Montco exclusive events is guaranteed to make your whole week. For sunny and snowy days alike, Montgomery County has something for everyone. Check out these favorites from Valley Forge Tourism and…
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Philadelphia’s suburban developers look to the future
The suburbs of Philadelphia are beginning to catch up with the demand from multifamily households. The real estate community is going with a long term approach to the suburbs, looking past the immediate downturns of the markets and focusing their attention on future market cycles. The real estate community is looking further into the future…
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KOP Restaurant Week & KOP Shops for CHOP: Doubling up to do good
King of Prussia District hosts 5th annual King of Prussia Restaurant Week, March 11-17 Shining a spotlight on King of Prussia’s diverse dining and world-class shopping scene while raising money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)’s King of Prussia Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia District is proud to present the 5th annual…
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