Montgomery County
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Point-in-time Count Numbers Show Homelessness Continues to Increase in Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials released point-in-time count numbers last week that show th number of Montgomery County homeless is on the rise, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The count found that on January 23, a Code Blue night, 435 people were experiencing homelessness, which is an increase compared to 357 people last year. Out of…
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Wall Street Journal: England’s Richest Soccer Club Locks Down Norristown Teen Cavan Sullivan
Manchester City, the richest club in England, recently locked down Norristown’s 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who can join the team as soon as he turns 18, writes Joshua Robinson for The Wall Street Journal. For now, the soccer wunderkind will continue to train with his hometown club, the Philadelphia Union. If all goes well, he is…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. In fact, the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is the result…
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Check Out These Amazing Hoagies in Montgomery County
There are plenty of amazing hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia, and some of the best are in and around Montgomery County, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Carlino’s in Ardmore is best known for its selection of specialty groceries and prepared foods, but its hoagies are the true stars. One of the highlights…
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Toll Brothers Working on 11 Projects with Over 1,600 Total Units in Philadelphia Region
As low inventory continues to be a major problem for the Philadelphia housing market and prospective buyers, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is making a major push in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder has been snatching up land in the suburbs and is currently working on eleven projects…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…
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Crooked Eye Brewery To Open Inside Chalfont’s Fusion Kitchen
Montgomery County’s Crooked Eye Brewery now has a presence inside the Kitchen Fusion restaurant located in the New Britain Village Square Shopping Center in Chalfont, Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The collaboration, which began Saturday, May 4, will feature eight Crooked Eye brews on tap, a guest tap, Pennsylvania wines, spirits and ciders,…
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Montgomery County Conducts Its First Community Health Assessment To Better Understand Residents’ Health Priorities
In an effort to better understand the health priorities of its residents, Montgomery County is in the process of conducting its first-ever Community Health Assessment, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The anonymous survey takes around 15 minutes to complete and is available to those living in the county who are 18 and older. The county…
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Join Our Team: Editor for Hyperlocal Community Journal in Montgomery County
Are you passionate about Montgomery County and its vibrant business, culture, educational, and tourism ecosystems? Do you have a knack for storytelling and a deep understanding of local businesses, tourism, entertainment, and politics? Are you a news nerd? If so, consider joining our team! We’re seeking an Editor for MONTCO.Today who is not only a…
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Montco is Home to Several Theaters Among Top Options to Catch Great Shows in the Region
Montgomery County is home to several theaters that are among the top options to catch a great show in the entire Philadelphia region, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Act 2 Playhouse in Ambler is currently working on a production of Forever Plaid, a play about four wannabe basement-band musicians who…
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Median Home Price in Montgomery County Among Twelve Percent Most Expensive in Nation
Buying a home in Montgomery County is more expensive than in the majority of the rest of the nation, according to a new report from the National Association of Realtors. The National Association of Realtors compiled the list of County Median Home Prices by integrating the House Price Index growth data from the Federal Housing…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences Acquires Epygenix Therapeutics, Adds Potential Epilepsy Treatment to Pipeline
Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences acquired Epygenix Therapeutics of Paramus, New Jersey, last month, which added a potential treatment for epilepsy to its new drug candidate pipeline, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the deal, Harmony will pay $35 million upfront to the North Jersey biopharmaceutical company, as well as potential milestone…
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How Montgomery County Stacks Up in Home Affordability Compared To Other PA Counties
The National Association of Realtors has released an interactive map that provides a visual representation of the median home prices for each county in the United States. This includes each county in Pennsylvania. Right now, the median monthly mortgage payment in Montgomery County is $2,650, for a median-priced home with a value of $430,230. This…
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Montgomery County Register of Wills Clears $100M in Backlogs
Montgomery County Register of Wills Tina Lawson announced last week that her office has cleared a $100 million backlog of inheritance checks and tax returns, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A news release that referred to a “whirlwind first 100 days in office” for Lawson, a Democrat who started serving in January, said…
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Friends’ Central School Senior Avery Lewis is a Top-Ranked Track Champion Headed to USC
Avery Lewis, a senior at Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood enjoys making TikTok dances and baking macaroons in her free time, writes Isabelle DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She’s also a top-performing track and field athlete in the nation. With a ranking of No. 5 among track and field recruits, she excels in the…
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Montgomery County Community College Receives Substantial Donation To Boost Nursing Program
Montgomery County Community College recently received what the school is calling “a transformative donation” to bolster its nursing program, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. While the amount is being kept confidential, the gift was donated by Stuart Fine, the former CEO of Grand View Hospital in Sellersville, and his wife, Sandra Fine.…
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Former Montgomery County Prison in Norristown Saved From Demolition
Montgomery County has taken a controversial proposal to demolish the former prison on Airy Street in Norristown off the table and will instead look for other purposes for the long-vacant landmark, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decision to save the imposing Gothic structure on one of the major streets in the county…
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Check Out Fresh Produce and Handmade Products at These Farmers’ Markets in Montgomery County
Farmers’s markets have something to offer for everyone, including locally grown produce, fresh meats, cheeses, unique home goods, and even live music, writes Ben Silver and Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. There are many of these markets around the Main Line, including several in Montgomery County. Ardmore Farmers Market is a Suburban Square gem…
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