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Amidst Pandemic, Local Libraries Played Key Role in Helping People Get Through Lockdown
When coronavirus first started spreading throughout the region, nearby Chester County’s libraries were flooded with people looking for books to…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person…
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Montco Residents Without Email or Internet Access Can Now Pre-register for COVID-19 Vaccine by Phone
Montgomery County residents who do not have an email address or internet access are now able to pre-register for the…
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Montgomery County Small Businesses Will Get Another Chance to Receive Economic Relief Through New Hospitality Industry Recovery Program
Local small businesses will get another chance to receive economic relief through the MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program,…
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Montgomery County Switching to Individualized COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment Links to Prevent Line-Jumpers
Montgomery County is planning to start sending individualized appointment links next week to people eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine…
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Two Montgomery County Lawyers at the Center of Impeachment Universe
With area lawyers on both sides, Montgomery County is firmly at the heart of former President Donald Trump’s second impeachment…
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MCCC, Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County to Kick-Off Partnership with MLK Day Virtual Town Hall
Montgomery County Community College and the Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County have joined forces in a…
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Old Montco Newspaper Boxes Find New Purpose—Holding Marijuana Pardon Applications
As newspapers in print form continue to decline, old newspaper boxes in Montgomery County are finding new purposes, including holding…
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Montco Father Fighting to Reverse State Policy That Leaves Autistic Children Without Access to Treatment
Montgomery County’s Drew Friedman is leading the charge to reverse new state policy that will leave his 5-year-old son Ari…
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Norristown Baseball Legend Tommy Lasorda Dies at 93
Baseball ambassador Tommy Lasorda, the Norristown native who steered the Los Angeles Dodgers to World Series victories, has died. He…
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Having Once Served a Niche Population, Pair of Private Online Schools Sees Enrollment Surge
A pair of private online schools based in neighboring Chester County that used to primarily serve a niche population has…
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Montco Election Costs to Surpass Originally Budgeted Amount by $2M
The 2020 election is the most expensive one ever in Montgomery County and will surpass the originally budgeted $3.5 million…
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How Montco Delivered More Democratic Presidential Votes Than Almost Any Other PA County
Once known as a GOP stronghold, Montgomery County has this year delivered more Democratic presidential votes than almost any other…
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Local Hospitals Plans for Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines to Their Staff As Soon As They Become Available
Local health systems, including Einstein Medical and Jefferson Health, are preparing plans for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to their…
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Renting Currently Provides Bigger Bang for Your Buck Than Buying Home in Philly Area
A new study by the Real Estate Initiative at Florida Atlantic University has found that using your savings for renting…
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Montco and Other Philadelphia Suburbs Helped Biden Achieve Victory in PA
Philadelphia suburbs, including Montgomery County, played a key role in helping Biden archive an essential victory in Pennsylvania and with…
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Montco Intensifies Efforts to Hire Young People as Poll Workers for Election Day
Following staffing problems that hampered the state’s primary election, Montgomery County is intensifying efforts to hire poll workers for the…
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COVID-19 Alert App for Pennsylvania Arriving Next Month
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is planning to release a COVID-19 exposure notification app next month to help with contact…
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