Montgomery County
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Montco GOP names Elizabeth Preate Havey as new leader
The Montgomery County Republican Committee now has a new leader and she has already hit the ground running. Elizabeth Preate Havey was elected to a four-year term as committee chairwoman last week, becoming the party’s first female leader. Messages of goodwill have been coming nonstop ever since. “My phone has been ringing off the hook, as well…
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Montgomery “Monty” The Fox kicks off Summer Kiosk tour in Trenton for VFTCB
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is hitting the road again this Summer to build awareness for the wide range of things to do in Montgomery County, PA. In addition to the ongoing out of market advertising campaigns aimed to attract more visitors to the county, the tourism board will have a strong…
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Montco Community College program prepares workers for high-tech manufacturing
Technology is transforming the way manufacturing workplaces operate today, requiring employers to hire skilled workers who have the ability to work with computerized systems. To meet this growing need, Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Workforce Development Division offers 210-hour Machinist-Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) Operator program, according to a press release. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The program starts June…
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Former PA Supreme Court justice sues to block vote on Montco GOP chair
Former PA Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman has filed a civil action over an upcoming Montgomery County Republican Committee leadership vote, alleging that current chair William Donnelly violated electoral guidelines. Newman’s filing states that MCRC chairman William Donnelly erred by moving forward with a hotly contested leadership vote while recent GOP committeeperson elections had…
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MCCC named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges
– For the third consecutive year, Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has been named one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges in the nation, according to a study released by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education. MCCC is one of only 18…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board offers special #MakeItMontco summer hotel package
By Rachel Riley, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) wants visitors to relax and cool off in Montco this summer. And, the organization is making it easier than ever to plan a summer getaway to Montgomery County. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The VFTCB’s #MakeItMontco Summer Hotel Package does the planning…
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Greater Valley Forge TMA adds another partner in its efforts to improve transportation
Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Assoc. (GVF) has announced that the Valley Forge Park Alliance has joined the organization’s network of public and private partners. Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Assoc. is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to focus on improving transportation and infrastructure throughout the region, according to a press release. [uam_ad id=”54865″]…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board backs state tax on online travel booking
If approved by Pennsylvania’s legislature, a hotel tax applied to online booking sites like Expedia and Orbitz could add $20 million to the state’s meager tourism budget of $4 million. The head of the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has called on lawmakers to approve the legislation, in hopes that the extra tourism funding…
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Award-winning Gateway to College program at Montgomery County Community College helps students succeed
During this time of year, many high school seniors and their families are attending graduation ceremonies and celebrating the accomplishment of this education milestone. At Montgomery County Community College, 19 high school students recently received their high school diplomas, too, through the Gateway to College program. Only a year ago, these students were not on track to…
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What are you doing this weekend?
The second annual Montgomery County Studio Tour returns this summer June 9-10. Over the course of one weekend, artists across the county will again open the doors to their studios and invite people inside to explore and enjoy local art. This event is free and open to the public and all artwork is for sale, writes Jessica Willingham…
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System could save thousands by stopping idling police cars
You drive by a police car on the highway. While you may think twice about the speed you’re going, chances are you’re not thinking about the idling system in the police car. If you have to constantly turn your car off and turn off your system, you have to log back on,” Pottstown Police Chief…
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Montco Sheriff to compete with Norristown police and fire for friendly Battle of the Badges blood collection challenge
The Montgomery County Commissioners have issued a challenge to the Sheriff’s Office and Norristown’s Police and Fire departments to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during their first ever American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive competition on Tuesday, June 12. “While our members of law enforcement…
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Memorial Day is kicking off the summer — and PECO is ready for it
With summer just around the corner, PECO has been hard at work, prepping its systems, and testing its processes and procedures to ensure safe and reliable service for customers all summer long. The recent completion of more than 160 projects and initiatives across the region will help ensure reliable electric service for PECO’s 1.6 million…
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Schuylkill River Sojourn to celebrate 20 years of paddling the river
When the first Schuylkill River Sojourn launched in 1999, most participants had canoes, and paddling on the river was a novelty to many. On June 2, the annual 7-day, 112-mile guided paddle will celebrate the 20th anniversary of that first launch, according to a press release from the Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area. It will…
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What are you doing this weekend? Make it memorable
Remember, celebrate and share this week in Montco with a variety of events. Attend a Memorial Day parade and check out what’s on stage, from concerts and comedy to live theater and magic shows. There’s something for everyone to #MakeItMontco this week. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE May 28 Historic Trappe This year’s Collegeville and Trappe area parade will start at 10 a.m.…
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Increasing awareness about the impact of sexual violence and prevention efforts
By Jessica Rice Community Education Programs Supervisor Victim Services Center of Montgomery…
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PUC sets public hearings for 3.2 percent PECO rate hike request
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has scheduled five hearings in June, including one in Media, and one in Norristown, to gather public input on a rate increase request filed by PECO Energy Co. Under the request submitted by PECO, annual revenues would increase by $82 million (2.2 percent) and the average total monthly bill for…
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Free mobile art therapy now available to all Montgomery County residents
By Kristin LaGravenis Lincoln Center for Family and Youth The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, a local nonprofit serving Montgomery County residents for over 40 years, is pleased to announce the addition of art therapy to its already extensive victim services. This is the only free and mobile art therapy program available to any…
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