Montgomery County
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Montco DA: Drug-trafficking ring dismantled following wiretap investigation
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and other local, state and federal authorities announced Friday that eight leaders of a drug- trafficking organization that was distributing heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs in Montgomery, Philadelphia and Chester counties have been charged. On Nov. 1, police arrested George King, 50, Foster B. Moore, 47, and Richard…
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Montco Arts Groups Beneficiaries of $19K in Grants
The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance recently announced the distribution of $19,147 in Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Project Stream grants in Montgomery County. Project Stream grants provide funding to individual artists and organizations offering innovative, community-based arts projects in southeastern Pennsylvania and are made possible through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Partners…
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Some ‘free rides’ from SEPTA soon to come to an end
The free ride, so to speak, is over for some SEPTA commuters. Free parking at seven Regional Rail stations will soon be converted to parking lots with a price. The change will come to the Woodbourne, Bristol, Wissahickon, Ivy Ridge, Miquon, Conshohocken, and Levittown stations, the transportation agency said. The seven stations’ lots combined have…
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Ask a Real Lawyer: Brother’s death leads family to questions regarding domestic partner
Question: My brother recently died. His domestic partner of 15-17 years has employed a lawyer who has sent me and my other 3 siblings a letter asking us to renounce all claims to his estate. We feel that our brother may have left some financial parts of his estate to us as beneficiaries of those…
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Victim Services Center to host Town Hall discussion on sexual violence
In the United States, 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 6 men experience some form of sexual violence in their life time. 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 53 boys under the age of 18 experience sexual abuse or assault at the hands of an adult. In Montgomery County, 270 cases of child sexual…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some lovely suggestions
This weekend brings a brand new batch of exciting events in Montgomery County. The last remaining fall festivals of October, plenty of historic events along the Patriot Trails and much more await travelers and locals alike! Check out these events listed by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. BERMAN MUSEUM FALL FEST November 3 Ursinus College…
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Schuylkill River Greenways contributes $378K for water quality projects
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area distributed grants totaling $378,671 to nine projects that will improve water quality in the Schuylkill River. The Schuylkill River Restoration Fund grants were awarded to six projects that will focus on stormwater runoff, abandoned mine drainage and agricultural pollution. Also awarded were three land transaction grants that will…
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Record 9,000 pounds of medications collected in Montgomery County during Drug Take Back Day
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery County announced that more than 9,000 pounds of unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medicines were collected on the recent Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 27. The boxes of drugs, which filled nearly two box trucks, will be safely destroyed. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The…
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Montgomery County Allstate agency owners collecting donations for Toys for Tots this holiday season
Allstate agency owners in Montgomery County are teaming up with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation to spread holiday cheer. From now until Friday, December 7, community members are encouraged to stop by their agencies to donate new, unwrapped toys for local children in need. They join hundreds of Allstate agency owners throughout the Northeast…
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What are you doing this weekend? Here are some spooktacular suggestions in Montco
Happy Halloween, Montgomery County! Time to break out the candy, don your costumes and enjoy all the spooktacular events going on this week! Here are some suggestions from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board TERROR BEHIND THE WALLS October 27 – October 28 Eastern State Penitentiary, 2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary is considered…
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Montco home to Halloween fun for all, and a fright or two for the strong at heart
Getting your scare on is easy in Montco! Frightening fun is waiting for you at the haunted attractions of Valley Forge and Montgomery County. Whether escaping a haunted house or fighting zombies, these attractions are sure to scare, thanks to our friends at Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. Scream Mountain 757 Spring Mount Rd…
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Main Line based Golf Genius partners with NBC Sports and Golf Channel
While golf may be a solitary sport, the people you meet on the first tee and beyond sometimes have an impact on your life, and for Main Line based Golf Genius has made a very important friend indeed. NBC Sports Group and tournament management software company, Golf Genius Software, today announced a strategic partnership that…
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New and aspiring entrepreneurs can compete for startup funds at MCCC
Montgomery County Community College launched the next round of its Karen A. Stout Start-Up Accelerator Fund Competition on Oct. 16, inviting entrepreneurs to compete for funding to launch or grow their businesses. To kick off the competition, the College invited Richard Thompson, founder and former CEO of American Italian Pasta Company, The Meow Mix Company…
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Montco Chamber welcomes Ryan Rosenbaum as new executive director
The Board of Governors of the Montco Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Ryan Rosenbaum has joined the organization as the new Executive Director. Ryan succeeds Kathy Brandon, who retired in July after leading the Chamber for 25 plus years. “We are pleased to have Ryan aboard and feel his strong background in leading…
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What are you doing this weekend?
As we get closer to celebrating Halloween, the stronger the magic grows in Montco. Come and join in the majesty and mystery happening this week in Montgomery County! To see the complete list of events by Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board click here. ALL HALLOW’S EVE FALL FESTIVAL October 20 Pennypacker Mills Bring the family for…
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‘It Takes a Village’ coming to Villanova University
Some of the brightest minds in the world of addiction treatment and recovery will assemble to present “It Takes a Village: Resources for Overcoming Addiction Through Long Term Recovery.” [gap height=”10″] The event, which will be held Saturday, October 20 is free to the public and is being presented by the M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing…
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Local auto dealers bring 8,700 new coats to children in Montgomery County
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is distributing a record 51,696 brand-new winter coats to area children in need this month. Approximately 8,700 new coats will be distributed in Montgomery County specifically. The effort is part of the eleventh annual Driving Away the Cold program, which involves approximately 180 local auto dealers teaming up…
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Discover which local private school provides the most financial aid
The price tag on a private education can sometimes rival a college tuition. So, for parents who went to send their children to a private school without gutting their savings to cover an exorbitant price tag, there are elementary, middle and secondary schools in Greater Philadelphia that offer financial assistance to offset high-cost tuition, writes Alison…
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