Montgomery County
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A Robot Named Spot is Newest Tool for Montgomery County Bomb Squad
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently unveiled Spot the robot, the newest tool for its bomb and hazardous device disposal unit, writes Rachel Ravina for The Times Herald. The four-legged, dog-like machine was described as an “agile inspection robot” during a demonstration held at the Conshohocken training campus of the Montgomery County Department of Public…
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Salus University Orthotics and Prosthetics Program Earns Initial Accreditation
Salus University’s Orthotics and Prosthetics (O&P) program has been granted initial accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), effective Mar. 15, 2024. According to Program Director J. Chad Duncan, PhD, CRC, CPO, LPO, the initial accreditation is only awarded to those programs that have successfully demonstrated compliance with rigorous standards, ensuring the best…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches the Arts Montco Pass, Announces Montco Jazz Week Return
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County, has launched the Arts Montco Pass. This gamified program aims to highlight Montco’s rich arts and culture locations. The free mobile-friendly Arts Montco Pass, created in partnership with Bandwango, leads users on a self-guided journey to more than 30 arts locations…
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Henry Mann Turns Classic Mustangs Into Electric Vehicles
Montgomery County business owner Henry Mann is giving classic Ford Mustangs a second life by converting them to electric vehicles, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. The car enthusiast and collector has teamed up with another Henry Mann, owner of Alan Mann Racing in the United Kingdom, to form Mann ePower Cars. “He has a race…
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Montgomery County Community College Presents Two Student Theater Performances in April
Montgomery County Community College’s Theatre Arts Program, Drama Club and West End Student Theater is hosting two captivating performances set to grace the Montco Cultural Center stages in April – “Homefree” by Lisa Loomer and “Lost Girl” by Kimberly Belflower. Directed by Theatre Assistant Professor Tim Gallagher, students in MCCC’s West End Student Theatre and…
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Katie Daly Joins Dischell Bartle Dooley as Compassionate Force in Family Law
Dischell Bartle Dooley is welcoming Katie Lin Daly as the firm’s newest attorney. Daly, who brings a client-centered approach to family law, shared insights into her journey and her excitement about this new chapter. Starting her career as a paralegal, Daly made a conscious decision to pivot from a traditional four-year college to pursue paralegal…
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Maryland-based Indoor Pickleball Venue Operator To Open 2 Centers in Montgomery County
A Maryland-based indoor pickleball venue operator is planning to open its first two centers in Montgomery County later this year, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Last year, Andrew Wakefield and his father reached an agreement to be a regional developer of Dill Dinkers sites in Chester and Montgomery counties. They have now…
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Rev Your Engines! Register Now for North Montco’s Car Show on April 13; Final Preparations Underway
Get ready to rev up your engines for an exhilarating event! The North Montco Education Foundation is thrilled to announce the arrival of its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on Saturday, April 13th at the North Montco Technical Career Center campus (with a rain date on April 14th). This isn’t just any…
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A Mother’s Crusade: Raising Nearly $1M and Launching Bala Cynwood Nonprofit After Daughter’s Diagnosis
When the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first gene therapy to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy, a fatal childhood inherited brain disease, Maria Kefalas was not bitter that the treatment did not arrive sooner to save her daughter, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “For me and other families of children who have MLD, the…
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Discover Fun Things To Do in Montgomery County This April
April is officially in full bloom, and so is Montgomery County! From history to nature to the arts, here are some of the many exciting things happening this month in Montco that you won’t want to miss. Let’s Sing Taylor at the Keswick For all Swifties near and far, the Keswick Theatre is here to deliver the…
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Montgomery County Community College to Host Sharing Excess Free Food Distribution Event
In an effort to combat area food insecurity, Montgomery County Community College and students from the North Penn High School are working together to host a free food distribution event that’s open to students and community members. MCCC’s Wellness Center and its Hospitality Institute, along with Sharing Excess North Penn chapter, will hold the event…
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Philadelphia Ranks Among Top Five Metro Areas with Best Housing Affordability
The Philadelphia area is one of the rare major metros in the United States where households do not need to make six figures to be able to afford a typical home, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Redfin’s recent analysis of the 50 most populous U.S. metros, the Philadelphia area has the…
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The Last Unprotected Land in Montgomery County Is Now Preserved
Camp Laughing Waters, a 458-acre property run by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, is now safe from future development, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Girl Scout camp was the last unprotected land in Montgomery County. But now thanks to the nonprofit Natural Lands, not only will the land be preserved, a…
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Surround Yourself With Spring Flowers at These 2 Montgomery County Spots
We are all starved for the beauty of flowers by the time spring rolls around and in Montgomery County you’ll find two locations where you can find an eyeful, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. From mid-to-late May, the public is invited to check out seven acres of cutting flowers at Maple Acres Farm in…
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Toll Brothers Reports a Strong 2024 First Quarter in Home Sales
Toll Brothers, Inc., the nation’s leading builder of luxury homes, has had a good 2024 first quarter, according to a recent release from the homebuilder. Home sales revenues were $1.93 billion, up 10 percent, compared to FY 2023’s first quarter. Delivered homes were 1,927, up 6 percent. Net income and earnings per share were $239.6…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Easter in Valley Forge
Spring is in the air, and it is time to plan your upcoming Easter celebrations. In Montgomery County, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has plenty of recommendations, from egg hunts to brunch festivities and family photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny. Here’s a look at some festive celebrations taking place around Montgomery County this…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Spring Break Educational Experiences in Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board encourages you to get creative with Spring Break this year. Montgomery County is the perfect place to mix learning with your family vacation. Check out some of these favorite family-friendly educational attractions in the Valley Forge and Montgomery County areas. John James Audubon Center The John James Audubon Center at…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), kicking-off a year-long celebration of the College’s 60 years of transforming lives and communities in Montgomery County. “This is a celebration,” said Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez, MCCC President. “It’s a celebration of the 90,000 alumni over the last six decades…
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