Montgomery County
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Legal Matters: Pool Safety and Liability Protection
By Jonathan Young As summer approaches, families will flock to pools for relaxation and recreation. However, amidst the splashes and laughter lies a very serious legal challenge for property owners and local public pools alike. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children. More children ages…
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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County
As Montgomery County honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the southern United States, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invites all to participate in the surrounding observation and celebrations. Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Where: Montgomery County Courthouse, Norristown When: Jun. 18, 10-11:00 AM To observe Juneteenth…
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Taqueria Cresta and Ambler Savings Bank Partnership Results in the East Falls Eatery’s Success
Taking a look at Taqueria Cresta’s menu, you’ll find delicious offerings of tacos, enchiladas, plantains, nachos, guacamole, fresh margaritas, and more. Looking around the establishment, which opened on Feb. 28 of this year at 3743 Midvale Ave., you’ll likely enjoy the laid-back, come-as-you-are ambiance situated in the up-and-coming area of East Falls. Aside from the…
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Reassess & Make Changes: Improve Your Business, Football Team, LinkedIn
Eagles! E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles! That’s the football team we are talking about. Although we could be talking about any football team, in this case, we are talking about my home team in the land of the brotherly shove. You ask why we are talking about football now? It’s June! It’s not football season! When I woke…
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Support Local Farmers At Merrymead Farm in Lansdale
Pennsylvania is filled with plenty of options for people who want to get their cheese, ice cream, or milk directly from a farm, writes Alexandra Jones for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With 4,940 dairy farms, Pennsylvania has more of them than any other state except for Wisconsin, according to the Center for Dairy Excellence. One is…
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Four Montco Companies Among Fortune 500
Four Montgomery County companies have found their place on the latest Fortune 500 list, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, eleven Philadelphia-area companies made the list that ranks publicly traded companies by annual revenue, which is two fewer than there were last year. The highest-ranked Montgomery County company – and the highest-ranked…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Pride Month in Montco
Montgomery County invites you to show off pride this June with its LGBTQ+ friendly events, businesses, and residents. Whether you are honoring your own unique identity or supporting loved ones, these Pride events are the best spots in the county to embrace and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Love Is for All: LGBTQ+ Stories of Laurel…
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Perkiomen Valley School District Students Spend Day Adventuring Outside Classroom to Release Trout They Raised Since January
A class of Perkiomen Valley School District fourth-graders spent a day adventuring in nature where they said goodbye to trout they had been raising for months, writes Cierra Genelle for WFMZ 69 News. Jake Grey, a student at Evergreen Elementary School, highlighted that he and his classmates released a bunch of trout and that it…
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Schuylkill River Greenways Connects Communities to the River All Summer
With the unofficial start of summer comes the familiar sight of kayaks in the Schuylkill River, and Schuylkill River Greenways is committed to bringing that experience to more people each year. Their signature event, the Schuylkill River Sojourn, attracts paddlers from across the country for an epic seven-day paddle beginning in Schuylkill Haven and ending…
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Valley Forge Sports Introduces Montgomery County as Ultimate Sports Hub of Northeast
Valley Forge Sports is working on promoting Valley Forge and the entire Montgomery County as the premier destination for sports in the Northeast, according to a staff report from Playeasy. Valley Forge and Montgomery County are the perfect places to hold any kind of sports tournament or event. There are only a few other tournament…
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These 2 Montgomery County Businesses Strive for Disability Inclusion
Regular work can be a source of empowerment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), such as autism and Down syndrome, writes Kalena Thornhave for The Keystone. Yet the stigma surrounding some disabilities can make it hard for those individuals to find work. When work is available, it’s often tedious or low-paid. Fortunately, there…
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Valley Forge Tourism Launches ‘Summer Tastes Better in Montco’ Campaign
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County, has launched a summer-long social media marketing effort designed to educate users about the incredible dining scene in Montgomery County. Named “Summer Tastes Better in Montco,” the campaign invites residents and visitors in the key drive market of Philadelphia to…
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Tower Health Reports Significantly Smaller Operating Loss for First Three Quarters of Fiscal 2024
Tower Health, the owner of Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals, reported $27.4 million in operating losses for the first nine months of fiscal 2024, which is significantly lower than the $122.8 million loss for the same period a year ago, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Throughout fiscal year 2024, we have met or exceeded…
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100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Abner Younger Honored with Congressional Gold Medal
100-year-old World War II veteran and Montgomery County resident Abner Edward Younger is being honored for his service as one of the original Montford Point Marines, according to 6 ABC. In recognition of the 80th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ first Black recruits, ABC Owned Television Stations recently aired “Our America: Mission Montford Point,”…
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Red Lobster, National Restaurant with Several Montgomery County Locations, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Red Lobster Management LLC, the national restaurant chain and its related subsidiaries, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last week in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida, writes Sarah Kinbar for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company, the filing is part of a reorganization aimed at maintaining…
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Dazzling Garden in Norristown is Product of Love, Dedication
Marilyn Sifford and have created a dazzling garden on their Norristown property that features lovely themed “rooms” and still has flowers planted by the previous owner, Butera’s mother, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2002, the couple bought the stone house built by Butera’s father after Butera’s mother died. They were looking…
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Local Conservationists Protect 22 Acres Of Natural Lands in Limerick Township
A comprehensive effort by local conservationists helped protect a massive swath of forested land in Lower Frederick and Limerick, known as Stone Hill Greenway, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The 22-acre lot is now under the Natural Lands’ protection. “It is my firm belief that the planet is in crisis and, equally, it’s my firm…
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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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