Montgomery County
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MCCC Receives $100,000 in Federal Funding to Help Launch its Early College Academy Pilot Program
Montgomery County Community College will kick-off the new year with funding to support a pilot program to help students earn college credits while still in high school. The Montco Early College Academy recently received federal funding in the amount of $100,000 through Congresswoman Madeleine Dean’s fiscal year 2023 request for community projects. The funding will sponsor…
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Montco Sees Major Jump in All-Cash Home Purchases
Montgomery County is topping the list of places that have seen the most increases in all-cash house purchases, according to Redfin. Between October 2021 and October 2022, 31.2 percent of homebuyers paid in all cash. This is a jump from 22.7 percent. Nationally, roughly one-third of home purchases were paid for in cash this…
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Outdoors in January: Montgomery County Parks Are Worth Visiting, Snow or No
It’s January. And snow season seems to have stalled out, at least during the onset of 2023. But Montgomery County parks nonetheless provide many opportunities to shake that gray-and-dreary feeling. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board listed them. Fort Washington State Park Fort Washington State Park is named for a temporary fort that Washington’s troops…
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Montgomery County Has Almost Twice the Number of These Professionals Than Elsewhere in the Region
The Economics Daily, a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publication, analyzed the distribution of fitness instructors nationwide. The data indicate the prevalence of these professionals in Montgomery County. The study reflects the state of the fitness industry in June 2022, arriving at a national analysis. Data were sorted by “location quotients,” a ratio comparing: A…
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DeSales University to Host Virtual Info Sessions January, February
Pursuing your educational dream is not the kind of decision you can make on a whim. DeSales University, a private Catholic university in Center Valley, offers 100+ bachelor’s, graduate, and certificate options, wholeheartedly encouraging self-knowledge and exploration. Many degrees are available online or during evening hours. Here is a comprehensive list of our upcoming, no-obligation,…
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On the Cusp of Montco-Raised Josh Shapiro’s Inauguration, Local Former Colleagues Share Memories
As the Jan. 17 gubernatorial inauguration of Abington’s Josh Shapiro approaches, former colleagues — who knew him personally and professionally — send him to Harrisburg with fond memories. Rachel Ravina collected their assessment of the next governor in the Reading Eagle. One of Shapiro’s deepest local connections is with Marcel Groen, chair of the Montgomery…
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Montco Gets More Than $50K in Funding for Urban Agriculture Projects
Pennsylvania is investing to eliminate food deserts and grow urban infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Russel Redding announced the recipients for the $520,219 Pennsylvania Farm Bill Urban Agriculture Grants, according to a press release. The bill aims to invest in small businesses and meet the needs of local communities. Montgomery County received over $50,400 in grant…
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Gov-Elect Shapiro Taps Former Colleague Valerie Arkoosh to Head Department of Human Services
Valerie Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners since 2016, has been picked by Governor-elect Josh Shapiro to lead the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Abraham Gutman covered her upcoming new role in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arkoosh and Shapiro have been collaborators since his service as a Montgomery County Commissioner. She was selected…
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A Gem in Our Own Back Yard: This Montco Community Offers Year-Round Appeal
The enchanting town of Ambler is just thirty minutes away from Philadelphia (and an even shorter commute for Montco residents), but visitors are recognizing the gem as a perfect weekend getaway, writes Beth Price-Williams for OnlyinYourState. Ambler has earned its accolades for its small-town charm and its proximity to a major U.S. city. Out-of-town guests can…
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Montgomery County Data Show It as Outlier in Statewide Population Trends Driven by the Pandemic
Analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data on 2021–2022 Pennsylvania population trends show significant shifts as residents relocated to what they presumed to be safer locales. But Montgomery County bucked that trend, as reported by Michael Tanenbaum at PhillyVoice. Statewide, Pennsylvania lost about 40,000 residents during the pandemic’s second full year. Philadelphia saw an exodus of…
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New Study Offers Horsham-Area Residents Insight into Exposure to Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’
A new study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is providing Montgomery County residents with more insight into their exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals, writes Zoë Read for WHYY. The study started over a year ago across seven cities nationwide. More than 1,000 people in the Philadelphia region have had their…
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Getting Caught Squeaking through Red Lights Is Funding Pedestrian Safety Measures in Montco
PennDOT funds totaling $15 million dollars — much of it sourced from fines associated with running red lights — will go toward making Pennsylvania pedestrians safer. Montgomery County is getting $760,000 of it, reports Anthony Hennen in The Center Square. Gov. Tom Wolf announced that the program will support 36 different safety measures across the…
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Mac & Cheese & Hope: Montgomery County Chick-fil-A Locations Help New Jersey Fifth Grader
Two Montgomery County Chick-fil-A locations helped raise more than $24,000 to aid Molly Foley, a Delanco, New Jersey, fifth grader. Northeast Times served up the details on the fundraiser: Mac & Cheese for Molly. The regional effort, which also included Chick-fil-A sites in Bucks and Philadelphia counties, had participating restaurants donate 35 cents of the…
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13 Montco Newcomers Made Philadelphia Restaurant Scene Buzz Last Year
Thirteen local newcomers are among the restaurants that made the Philadelphia scene buzz in 2022, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr is among the high-end additions that made waves last year. The high-style Italian steakhouse features high-end art and a stylish bar. The Pullman is a chic but expansive…
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Ice? Snow? Good to Go! Montgomery County’s Winter Activities Beckon
Valley Forge and Montgomery County offer a vast array of winter activities for all ages. Visit state parks for sledding or cross-country skiing, or head to popular attractions like Spring Mountain Adventures, where a skating rink and ski slopes await. With so much to see and explore in Montco, a winter getaway is within easy…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mike Fitzgerald, Market President, Univest Bank
Mike Fitzgerald, market president for East Penn and New Jersey at Univest Bank, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Philadelphia and Holland in Bucks County and the pervasive influence wrestling has had on his life — from being a captain in high school, returning to coach his alma mater after college for seven…
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George Washington High School Faculty Members Chris Wiley and Phyllis Procopio Bond as Friends
For 47-year-old Chris Wiley, a Huntingdon Valley teacher, his longstanding friendship with colleague Phyllis Procopio feels more like family. Kellie Patrick Gates chronicled the deep connection for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair works together at George Washington High School in Philadelphia. But their link runs deeper than that. The 75-year-old Procopio worked at Rush Middle…
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Farm-Turned Brewery in Gilbertsville is a Family Affair
A new brewery in Gilbertsville will be taking over a 35-acre farm. Josh and Brett Firely will be running the show at Sunset Hill Brewing, but not without help from the family. The brothers told BreweriesinPA in an interview that Brett oversees brewing and Josh handles the taproom. Josh’s wife Steph is the accountant and…
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