Outdoors
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The Truth is Out There! Many Spied “Unexplained Sightings” During COVID-19 Quarantine
U.S. national intelligence officials are currently preparing a Congressional report on unexplained sightings in the sky. Cassie Miller looked (up) at the issue from an in-state perspective for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Butch Witkowski, founder-director of the UFO Research Center of Pennsylvania, said local unexplained sightings are relatively common. Since January 2021, 49 Pennsylvanians logged UFO sightings on the National UFO Reporting Center‘s state report index. One person in New Hanover,…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s history while staying outside in gorgeous nature, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. is the site of the six-month hiatus in 1777 where thirteen disorganized, separate fighting forces, transformed into one army. “It was a difficult…
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New York Times: Wayne’s Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects Display Do-It-Yourself Rain Gardens
Being stuck at home has provided homeowners with the time to notice things they may otherwise have missed, writes Margaret Roach for The New York Times. These discoveries could include noticing a spot where rainwater runs off the roof too fast and is ending up in the basement or water rushing down the driveway that…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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Giraffes, Bald Eagles Welcomed Cheltenham High School Students at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown for Outdoor Prom Celebration
Like many other schools in the region, Cheltenham High School decided to forego a more traditional prom venue due to COVID-19 protocols and opted instead for an outdoor prom at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, writes Heather Khalifa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meanwhile students were more than happy to embrace the change of location, enjoying…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Plans Street Fest in the Borough, Change of Venue
The spectacular Fourth of July fireworks organized by the all-volunteer Pottstown GoFourth! committee will be back this year as the Borough of Pottstown and visiting neighbors gather to celebrate Independence Day with a Street Fest! The pyrotechnics show will begin in Memorial Park at 9 p.m., produced by International Fireworks and sponsored by Precision…
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The Flower Show is Back With New Location, Celebrating Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital
This year’s Flower Show celebrates Philadelphia as America’s Garden Capital. With 37 public gardens located within 30 miles, the Greater Philadelphia region has more gardens in close proximity than anywhere else on the continent. All 37 gardens will be in attendance within a group offering an exhibit booth and free garden passports for garden visitors…
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Volunteer Gardeners Get Their Hands Dirty and Beautify Jenkintown’s Meadowbrook Farm
Amateur gardeners, those who have retired or who do not have a garden of their own to work in, are getting their hands dirty volunteering at Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown, writes Alejandro Alvarez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHS Meadowbrook Farm is a free public garden where visitors can spend hours walking among beautiful, unique plant life against a backdrop…
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See Where Montco’s Mosquitos Rank in Our Area
If you were planning on spending a lot of time outside this summer, better stock up on mosquito repellants since Philadelphia has once again found its place on Orkin’s Top 50 Mosquito Cities List, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. The City of Brotherly love ranked 12th on the national pest control leader’s list for…
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Make it a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend in Montco
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer during Memorial Day weekend in Montgomery County, PA! We’ve all been waiting for Memorial Day: a long weekend and the official start of summer. Book your weekend getaway in Montgomery County, PA and let us take care of planning your trip with our top things to do over Memorial…
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Montco Tourist Attractions Saw Drop in Visitors During Pandemic, But Not As Much as Neighboring Counties
Montgomery County tourist attractions have seen a drop in visitors over the last year due to COVID-19-related closures and social distancing restrictions limiting the number of people that can be present on site, writes Sharon Oliver for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Valley Forge National Historical Park saw a drop in visits of 10.93 percent in…
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Something Worth Tweeting? Montgomery County Among Ten Best Pennsylvania Sites for Birdwatchers
Montgomery County is among the ten best counties in Pennsylvania for birdwatchers, according to eBird, the online database of bird observations. The site allows bird enthusiasts (and other volunteers) all around the globe to submit data on the birds they see at any location. Montgomery County ranked ninth in the Keystone State based on the…
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Spotted! Di Bruno Bros. Partners with Nottingham-area Winery to Help Fund Spotted Lanternfly Research
Di Bruno Bros. has released a new wine made with help of Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham, and sales will help fund spotted lanternfly research, writes Allie Miller for PhillyVoice. Last week, the specialty food store introduced its second original wine in a collaborative series titled Di Bruno Bros. & Friends that launched in…
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Chlorine Shortage Threatens Summer Pool Parties in Montgomery County
Being stuck at a home has triggered a backlog of orders for swimming pools, with a scarcity of chlorine. But now, a shortage of chlorine tablets may limit summer plans to swim in your own backyard, writes Mat Petrillo for CBS Local. At Leslie’s Pool Supplies in Montgomeryville, they can only allow customers to buy…
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‘Crush the Commonwealth’ Takes Bikers on Ride From Pittsburgh through Montco with No Prizes, Few Rules
The Crush the Commonwealth ride gets bikers to jump on their bicycles and pedal their way from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia – passing through Montgomery County on the way – with no prizes as incentives and very few rules, writes Buffy Gorrilla for the WHYY. The event prides itself on having “No” as its keyword. “No…
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Mmm Crunchy! Want a Unique Snack This Summer? Try a Cicada Snack
If you are looking for a unique snack to add to your menu this summer, take advantage of the upcoming emergence of cicadas after their 17-year slumber for a Cicada Snack, writes Kari Sonde for The Washington Post. While insect-eating is not that popular in the United States, local advocates have been promoting this unusual…
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Quite the Feet: Journalist’s 320-Mile Stroll from D.C. to New York Passes Through Valley Forge
On his way to rediscovering America one step at a time, Neil King, the former Wall Street Journal global economics editor, stopped in Valley Forge, writes Lisa Scheid for the Daily Local News. King started his journey on March 29. He is walking between Washington, D.C., and New York City, covering hundreds of miles on…
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International Paddling Film Festival Returns to Pottstown at Drive-in Movie Theater
The Schuylkill River Greenways National Heritage Area is bringing the Paddling Film Festival to the Montco for the second year in a row. It will be an outdoor and physically distant drive-in theater experience at The Sunnybrook Ballroom on May 6 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Schuylkill River Greenways invites area residents to celebrate the…
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