Tag: Abington

Although Montgomery County tourism draws tend to center around its history — Valley Forge National Historical Park, for example — or shopping — at the nationally known King…

Nearly six decades ago, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., preached from the pulpit of Salem Baptist Church, which was at the time located in…

Glenn Sterner, an associate professor of criminal justice at Penn State Abington, was named Rural Health Hero of the Year for 2022 by Pennsylvania Office…

The number of roadside blue-gold markers — designating locales of historic or cultural significance — is increasing in Montgomery County. Scott LaMar listed the latest inclusions…

Abington’s Bach to Basic is hopping on a tech bridal-party trend. The company, which plans multi-day luxury bachelorette parties, is incorporating Venmo…

This QR code from DJS Associates, Abington, could be a lifesaver for children in a house fire.

The concept of “firefighter familiarity” is an effort…

Wednesday, Nov. 9, (the day after Election Day 2022), will surely dawn seeing some Montgomery County politicos who are elated … and others, not so much…

Ash Carter, an Abington native and Harvard professor with a degree in theoretical physics who served as Defense Secretary under the Obama administration, died of…

Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with MONTCO Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…

Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to MONTCO Today about his close relationship with his dad and how he learned to love…

Schools nationwide are upping the ante on the amenities — both scholastic and extracurricular — with which they aim to spark matriculations. Locally as well, private schools…

C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations…

Research performed by Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó that led to the development of COVID-19 vaccines netted the University of Pennsylvania nearly $1 billion in…

Pennsylvania is not adequately funding public education and it’s violating its constitution, states Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who also happens to be the…

After you’ve hiked through the Valley Forge National Historic Park or toured the Elmwood Park Zoo, your next outdoor adventure could be a nature…

There is nothing better than a beautiful June day to get out and play a round of golf! While golf is considered an individual sport…

Engineering students at Montgomery County Community College are working on a unique, environmentally friendly project that is set to benefit Colebrookdale Railroad and the community…

Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.

Rachel DiCerbo, an occupational…