Montgomery County
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Embark on Some Holiday Fun on Trains of Yesteryear Near Montgomery County
If you are looking for family fun this holiday season, don’t forget your tickets for one of the cozy and entertaining holiday train rides near Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. This is the time of year when Pennsylvania’s tourist railroads offer guests a chance to step back in time and enjoy holidays…
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Montco Is Having a Cold Plunge Revival, Learn the Health Benefits
Mostly everyone in the Philadelphia region has known at least one brave soul who has participated in the polar plunge in Wildwood. But did you know that the practice of taking ice baths for your health goes back centuries? Cold therapy dates back as early as 3500 B.C., and athletes have touted for years the…
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Make This Holiday Season Extra Special by Creating a Montco Holiday Bucket List
The holiday season has arrived. To ensure you don’t miss out on any of the fun holiday activities in Montgomery County this year, create a holiday bucket list and check things off as you go. Julie King created a holiday bucket list for the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board that is a great starting…
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‘Smart and Steady’ Gladwyne’s Justin Rosenberg Reaps Success with Honeygrow
Gladwyne’s Justin Rosenberg found his sweet spot when he decided to turn his passion for food into a successful business, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Since its first location in Center City in 2012, Honeygrow has grown to include more than 30 locations, including Bala Cynwyd and Radnor. “This is my home market,”…
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Wine Is Just One Part of the Experience at Maple Springs Vineyard in Berks County
Not far from Montgomery County in Bechtelsville, Maple Springs Vineyard offers wine lovers a special experience, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. When you visit Maple Springs, you can enjoy good wine and explore the 80-acre property, including a tree house overlooking the vineyard. Guests are invited to sip wine in the treehouse as they enjoy…
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Spotlights Winners of Montgomery Awards
Five 2023 Montgomery Awards winners were spotlighted during a ceremony held last week at Meadowood Senior Living in Worcester Township, according to a staff report from The Times Herald. The 56th annual initiative, sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission, recognizes the best in planning and design, advocacy, and environmental stewardship. Throughout the program’s history,…
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Montgomery County School Officials Plead for More State Education Funding
At a recent public hearing held by the Pennsylvania House Appropriations and Education Committees, Montgomery County school officials implored the committee to increase state funding for schools, writes John Worthington for MediaNews Group. The hearing was a part of a statewide tour on the state of education in Pennsylvania. “Ultimately, thousands of Pennsylvania students are…
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Montgomery County Women’s Conference Presents First POWER Award
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County hosted the 8th annual Power Your Potential Montgomery County Women’s Conference on November 3, 2023, at the Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center. This empowering event drew more than 250 attendees, both men and women, who engaged in a day filled with inspiration, networking, and personal and…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is seeking applicants for the Administrative Support Secretary position. The Administrative Support Secretary reports directly to the Student Support Programs Manager. Responsibilities include: The selected applicant may work evening, Saturday and weekend hours as needed with travel between Blue Bell and Pottstown campuses for events. The position will be based out…
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Get into the Holiday Spirit with These Festive Montgomery County Drinks
If you are looking to make this holiday season sparkle even more than usual this year, try some of these festive holiday drinks served up by Montgomery County breweries, wineries, and distilleries. You can even use the Montco Makers Passport to sample all the inventive and delicious holiday drinks on the menu this year. Here’s…
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Montgomery County Residents May Be Facing a Property Tax Increase in 2024
Montgomery County CFO Dean Dortone recently presented the proposed 2024 budget for Montgomery County, and it includes a property tax increase, writes Gregory Purcell for WFMZ. He presented both the proposed 2024 budget and a 5-year capital plan to the Montgomery County commissioners. Commission Chair Kenneth Lawrence and Vice-Chair Jamila Winder voted in favor of…
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Create Magical Christmas Memories at These Montgomery County Tree Farms
Add to the specialness of Christmas this year by taking the family to a tree farm to pick out the perfect Christmas tree, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. Have fun personally selecting your tree at one of these four Montgomery County tree farms, creating magical memories while you are it. Located at 1093…
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Former Main Line Health Digital Specialist Talks Revamping State Digital Services
Bryanna Pardoe, former director of web and digital experience at Main Line Health, discusses leading Pennsylvania’s new Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience, writes Keely Quinlan for StateScoop. As executive director of CODE PA, Pardoe has spent her first six months in the new leadership role building her team which will work across state agencies to…
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Ready for Liftoff? The Most Popular Destinations from PHL May Surprise You
Philadelphia International Airport is expecting to see its busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period since 2019, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. However, the airport noted that the return to pre-pandemic numbers is still a few years away. Around 904,900 departing and arriving passengers are expected at PHL from Friday, November 17, through Tuesday, November…
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Montgomery County Has the Second Most Bridges in Pa. According to Stacker
Bridges are important connective tissues across the U.S. Some can be awe-inspiring structures while others are simple constructions connecting roadways or offering passage over rivers and creeks. Either way, they all play an important role in our travels, writes the staff at Stacker. According to a national analysis, Pennsylvania has the #11 densest concentration of…
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VFTCB Updating Mobile Pass with More Montco Craft Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, the Destination Marketing Organization for Montgomery County has refreshed the Montco Makers Passport, a free, gamified program that aims to support local craft beverage producers. Beginning November 1, 2024, the updated pass will be available for download. In partnership with Bandwango, Montco Makers showcases the area’s breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Montgomery…
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Holiday Garden Railway, Winter Wellness Walks, and More at The Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrating the coldest season of the year with special winter events and classes through March. Holiday Garden Railway The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual family favorite, Holiday Garden Railway, runs November 24 through December 30. Immerse yourself in the magical miniature world of model trains, historic buildings, and bridges…
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Normandy Farm and “the farmer’s daughter” to Host Thanksgiving Feasts and Pie Sale
Normandy Farm is gearing up for a spectacular Thanksgiving celebration with an expansive buffet in its Grand Ballroom and a 4-course prix fixe menu at “the farmer’s daughter.” The events, scheduled for Thursday, November 23, promise an unforgettable dining experience for families and friends. The Grand Ballroom Buffet at Normandy Farm, available from 12:00 PM…
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