Montgomery County 2023 General Election Certification Rescheduled for December 4

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Board of Elections will meet to certify the 2023 General Election on Monday, December 4 at 12:15 p.m.

The certification, which had originally been scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, was postponed due to a ru...

Montgomery County Opens Bridge 177 in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA—Today, Montgomery County Commissioners Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. and Jamila H. Winder officially opened Bridge 177 in Norristown. The bridge, which carries Sterigere Street over Stony Creek in Norristown, primarily serves a...

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON AT MONTCO PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES WITH CRAFT WORKSHOPS, TOURS & MORE!

NORRISTOWN, PA—Celebrate the sights, sounds, and tastes of 18th century historic holiday traditions at select Montgomery County Parks, Trails and Historic Sites. Visitors can experience craft-making, historic guided tours, music, games, shopping ...

COME TO GREEN LANE PARK FOR SEASONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THIS DECEMBER

GREEN LANE, PA—Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park is pleased to announce the seasonal and educational programs it will be hosting in December.

Holiday Craft Workshops

Saturday, December 2 and December 9

10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Participants can choose from s...

PETER WENTZ FARMSTEAD TO HOLD HISTORIC CANDLELIGHT EVENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

LANSDALE, PA—Come spend a lovely winter’s eve at the Peter Wentz Farmstead during our annual Candlelight Event on Saturday, December 2 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Lit only by candles, visitors will see what life would have looked like on a d...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ISSUES CODE BLUE COLD WEATHER DECLARATION FOR NOVEMBER 27 - 30, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ISSUES CODE BLUE COLD WEATHER DECLARATION FOR NOVEMBER 24 - 25, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of fore...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY GENERAL ELECTION CERTIFICATION POSTPONED DUE TO COURT RULING

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Board of Elections is postponing the certification of the 2023 General Election due to yesterday’s ruling of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. 

The election certificatio...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ISSUES CODE BLUE COLD WEATHER DECLARATION FOR NOVEMBER 20 - 21, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from...

FIVE OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND AN EXCEPTIONAL ADVOCATE RECEIVE 2023 MONTGOMERY AWARDS

NORRISTOWN, PA – Five outstanding projects and their creators and a dedicated lifelong advocate of open space preservation were honored at a Montgomery Awards celebration in the Schultz Community Center of Meadowood Senior Living. This annual program, spo...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RELEASES PROPOSED 2024 BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Commissioners earlier today released the Proposed 2024 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2024-2028). This budget maintains the County’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while ensuring delivery ...

POTTSGROVE MANOR CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON IN HISTORIC STYLE

POTTSTOWN, PA—Join in the historic traditions of the holiday season at Pottsgrove Manor with holiday-themed guided tours and at the Frost Fair special event.  

Twelfth Night Tours 

Friday, November 24 to Friday, January 7 during ...

GET IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT AT PENNYPACKER MILLS

Schwenksville, PA—This winter, visit Pennypacker Mills to experience free, family-friendly tours that celebrate the holiday season! Located at 5 Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, PA, Pennypacker Mills is an immersive Colonial revival mansion that offers vis...

Montco Orphans’ Court and Office of Children and Youth to Host National Adoption Day Celebration

NORRISTOWN, PA—Join the Montgomery County Orphans’ Court and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Children and Youth for a celebration of National Adoption Day on Friday, Nov. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Montgomery County Courthouse, Cour...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN YARD SIGN RECYCLING SITES

NORRISTOWN, PA –?The? Montgomery County Recycling Office?is reminding residents that the drop-off recycling program for campaign yard signs will be running again this year from Wednesday, November 8 until Monday, November 13. Instead of putting yard signs...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY REQUESTS POSTPONEMENT OF REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATION FOR AIRY STREET PRISON

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that they have requested Norristown Council postpone its review of the county’s permit application for the Airy Street Prison. 

“Montgomery County prides itself on listening to the...

MONTCO PRESENTS 15 LANSDALE SMALL BUSINESSES WITH CHECK FOR $242,088 IN PANDEMIC RECOVERY FUNDS

LANSDALE, PA—On Thursday, November 2, Montgomery County Commissioners Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. and Jamila H. Winder presented a large check of $242,088 to a group of 15 small business in Lansdale as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). &a...

PETER WENTZ FARMSTEAD HOSTS HARVEST FESTIVAL ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Lansdale, PA—For a colonial farm family like the Wentzes, the fall harvest was the most important time of the year. Winters were harsh and with no access to modern day conveniences like refrigerators, grocery stores, or delivery services, early ...

OFFICE OF THE CORONER'S ANNOUNCEMENT ON I-476 CRASH

NORRISTOWN, PA—Around 12:30 p.m. on October 21, 2023, the Montgomery County Coroner's Office was dispatched to a multiple-vehicle crash with intense fire on I-476 northbound, near mile marker 26, in Worcester Township. The vehicles invo...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION OFFERS PUBLIC EVENT ON SUPPORTING MUNICIPAL LAND STEWARDSHIP

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites the public to attend an event on municipal land stewardship and management on Monday, October 30, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Schwenksville Borough Hall, located at 300 M...

SCHUYLKILL RIVER PASSENGER RAIL AUTHORITY TO HOST IN-PERSON MEETING ON OCTOBER 23

POTTSTOWN, PA—The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) invites members of the media and the public to join for an in-person board meeting on Monday, October 23 at 3 p.m. at North Hall 202, Montgomery County Community College, 16 East High Str...

THREE MUNICIPAL PROJECTS RECEIVE MONTCO TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM GRANTS

NORRISTOWN, PA—Today, the Montgomery County Commissioners announced that three projects across the County will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program grants for the 2023 selection cycle. These grants are part of the sixth round for the program, ...

MONTCO CLERK OF COURTS AND U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE HOSTED REENTRY SIMULATION

NORRISTOWN, PA—On September 28, 2023, dozens of Montgomery County employees and partners gathered in the Public Safety Training Campus in Conshohocken for an afternoon designed to simulate what life is like as a resident returning home from inca...

MARCH WITH REVOLUTIONARY WAR CONTINENTAL ARMY SOLDIERS AND LEARN ABOUT MILITARY CAMP LIFE

Lansdale, PA—This October, experience two unique opportunities to relive a soldier’s life in the Revolutionary War at Pete Wentz Farmstead from the PA State Regiment, in honor of troops that served this area.  

When General Geo...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS SHARES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTION

NORRISTOWN, PA—Today, the Montgomery County Board of Elections releases upcoming deadlines, information, and request for volunteers for the 2023 election cycle. 

“We are proud to work with nearly 2,800 Montgomery Count...

MONTCO BREAKS GROUND ON SECTION B OF THE RIDGE PIKE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP

NORRISTOWN, PA—Montgomery County officials broke ground today on Section B of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project from Belvoir Road to Chemical Road in Plymouth Township.  

Section B will be a full-depth roadway reconstr...

PA DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAMS SECRETARY DR. LATIKA DAVIS-JONES VISITS MONTGOMERY COUNTY

NORRISTOWN, PA—Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) Secretary Dr. Latika Davis-Jones visited Montgomery County as part of her ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose crises affecting communities across the Commo...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS TO HOST REENTRY SIMULATION

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Clerk of Courts, in collaboration with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Montgomery County Reentry Initiative, and hosted b...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY MAINTAINS TRIPLE-A BOND RATING FOR SIXTH YEAR

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that Montgomery County has received the highest bond rating—Aaa with a stable outlook—from Moody’s Investors Service for the sixth year in ...

GET FREE FLU & COVID VACCINES AT MONTGOMERY COUNTY COMMUNITY VACCINATION CLINICS

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH) encourages all residents 6 months of age and older to get their annual flu shot and the new COVID-19 vacci...

FROM HOME TO MILITARY HEADQUARTERS: “GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON IN WORCESTER”

LANSDALE, PA—What did it feel like to have General George Washington live in your home?  

You don’t have to go back in time to find the answer. This fall, “From Home to Headquarters: Washington in Worcester”...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH WITH PA CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICER NORMAN BRISTOL

NORRISTOWN, PA—Montgomery County invites the public to hear from Norman Bristol Colón, Pennsylvania's Chief Diversity Officer, to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the transformative impact that Hispanic and Latinx people have had in the U.S. &nbs...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA AWARDED CDC GRANT TO BOLSTER OVERDOSE PREVENTION

Norristown, PA—Montgomery County has been selected as a recipient of a $4.4 million, 5-year cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The grant represents a transforma...

Mosquito Spraying in Whitpain Township on September 19, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Whitpain Township officials, will be adultici...

PETER WENTZ FARM CIVIL WAR REENACTMENTS HIGHLIGHT MILITARY AND CIVILIAN LIFE ASPECTS

LANSDALE, PA—Next weekend, Peter Wentz Farmstead will host Civil War reenactments highlighting the effects of the war from military and civilian aspects, during a two-day event.  

Visitors will witness artillery demonstrations f...

JOIN THE FALL FUN AT PENNYPACKER MILLS

Schwenksville, PA—This October, visit Pennypacker Mills to experience two free, family-friendly events and celebrate the history of Halloween. Located at 5 Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, PA, Pennypacker Mills is an immersive Colonial revival ma...

MONTGOMERY COUNTY OBSERVES SUICIDE PREVENTION WEEK

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County honors this week, Sept. 10 - 16, 2023, as Suicide Prevention Week. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)., 49,449 people died by suicide in 2022 nationwide.

This year, the Montgomery ...

FREE IN-PERSON CAR SEAT CHECK OFFERED DURING NATIONAL CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services?Office of Public Health?(OPH) is participating in Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Week from Sept. 17-23, 2023. The week is dedicated to helping parents and caregi...

MONTCOWORKS HOSTS CAREER CONNECTIONS FAIR

NORRISTOWN, PA— MontcoWorks, Montgomery County’s local workforce development board, will host the PA CareerLink® Montgomery County Career Connections Fair on Thursday, Sept. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hea...

Montgomery County's Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is Extended to September 7, 2023 at 8 p.m.

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts fro...

Public Input Sought for Green Lane Park Master Plan Update

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites has announced a series of public meetings and other interactive public feedback tools to inform the master plan update for Green Lane Park. All interested cit...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for September 5 - 6, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

Montgomery County Announces New Position to Enhance County’s Food System

Norristown, PA – Montgomery County is excited to announce the addition of a new role within the Department of Health and Human Services. Sam Applefield has joined the county as the Food Policy Program Coordinator as of August 14, 2023.

“The addition of thi...

Mosquito Spraying around Norristown Farm Park on September 6, 2023

Norristown, PA—The Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Municipality of Norristown, East Norriton and We...

Montgomery County's Workforce Development Board Receives $45K to Support Digital Literacy

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County’s Department of Commerce is pleased to announce that MontcoWorks, Montgomery County’s local workforce development board, received $45,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to support...

Mosquito Spraying in Plymouth Township on August 31, 2023

Norristown, PA—The Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Plymouth Township officials, will be adulticiding (spra...

Learn How to Explore Your Local History at Pottsgrove Manor

POTTSTOWN, PA – Unearth the resources available across Montgomery County at Pottsgrove Manor as we welcome Jeanne Sorg, Recorder of Deeds for Montgomery County, for a presentation on the ways their office can help residents discover prop...

Green Lane Park Hosts Educational Programs and Events for September 2023

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County's Green Lane Park will host two free environmental educational programs this September.

Tree ID Made Easy

Don't know a beech from a birch tree? Join us for "Tree ID Made Easy."...

Montco Invites Public to Open House on Section B of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) will be hosting a public open house for Section B (Belvoir Road to Chemical Road) of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project on September 7, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:...

Montgomery County HHS Partners with New Hanover Township on New “Traffic Garden” to Help Kids Learn

NEW HANOVER, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Public Health (OPH) in collaboration with New Hanover Township, invites the public to the grand opening of the Traffic Garden, a fun and educational haven for...

Free Potassium Iodide Tablets to be Distributed on August 17, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) is participating in the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Annual Free Potassium Iodide Distribution on August 17, 2023. MCOPH will provide fre...

Norristown Farm Park Accepting Applications for Annual Fall Archery Deer Hunt

NORRISTOWN, PA – With Norristown Farm Park housing more than three times the number of deer than the land can sustain, park officials have announced they will hold their annual regulated archery deer hunt throughout October.  

Hu...

Montgomery County Unveils Contemporary $9.5 Million Coroner’s Office Building

EAGLEVILLE, PA - Montgomery County today celebrated the opening of its new contemporary coroner’s office building. The new facility represents a significant upgrade from the space the County had rented since the mid-1990s. The $9.5 million state...

Montgomery County's Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is Extended to July 29, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

One Case of Measles Reported in Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) is currently investigating a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated Montgomery County child.

MCOPH investigators are completing contact t...

Green Lane Park Hosts Educational Programs and Events for August 2023

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County's Green Lane Park will host two free environmental educational programs in August 2023.

Incredible Insects

Come out and learn about our six-legged insect neighbors and their amazing adaptions for survival. Join us...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for July 27 - 28, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

Montco Planning Commission to Present on Transit-Oriented Development at APA PA

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) will present “Planning for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) – A Way to Transform your Community" on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. ...

Montco Planning Commission Offers Free Webinar Highlighting Historic Preservation Opportunities

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is hosting a free lunchtime webinar focused on historic preservation opportunities. The event is scheduled for July 26, 2023, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is...

America250 PA Montgomery County Launches Photo Contest to Celebrate County’s Rich History

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has launched a photo contest of its historic sites in the lead up to America's 250th Anniversary and Semiquincentennial in July 2026.

The contest is open to all Montgomery County residents, including a ...

Enjoy Some Good Old Fashioned Fun on Victorian Game Day at Pennypacker Mills

NORRISTOWN, PA – Enjoy some good old fashioned early 19th century fun at a free Victorian Era Game Day. The games will take place on Sunday, August 6, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pennypacker Mills, 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, Pennsylvania...

Theodore Roosevelt Returns in Reenactment for Pennypacker Mills' Porch Performance Series

NORRISTOWN, PA – Pennypacker Mills will present the life and times of Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, the youngest and 26th President of the United States, during its outdoor Porch Performance Series.

President Roosevelt viewed himself as a...

Montgomery County Commissioners Name 25-Year HR Executive Catherine Creel Halen as Chief Human Resou

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Montgomery County Commissioners have hired Catherine (Katie) Halen, an executive with 25 years of human resources experience in the healthcare industry, as the County’s new Chief Human Resources Officer.

H...

Fun Local June Events at Montco Parks & Historic Sites

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites invites the public to attend upcoming events. These events are family friendly and are low or no cost to attend, reservations are recommended. 

Pennypacker Mil...

Former State Rep. Brian Sims Among Expert Panelists in Montco Inclusive Leadership Webinar

NORRISTOWN, PA — As part of its series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Montgomery County is inviting anyone interested in learning how to better understand their coworkers’ differences and recognize their own biases to attend...

Montgomery County Commissioners Appoint Christine Lora County Public Defenders Chief

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Montgomery County Commissioners today approved the appointment of Christine P. Lora, Esq. as Chief of the County’s Public Defender Office. The hiring marks the culmination of a three-year process that has brought s...

Montgomery County Announces 2023 Juneteenth Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County and community organizations are hosting several events over the next week to celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. Although the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, it was n...

Celebrate Juneteenth at Peter Wentz Farmstead, June 17 - 18, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – Join the Peter Wentz Farmstead on June 17 - 18, 2023, in observation of Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black enslaved people in America. 

Learn about the journeys of enslaved people seeking the...

Emergency Rental & Utility Assistance Program Distributed $100M in Funds

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has now distributed more than $100 million in emergency rental and utility assistance to about 8,300 households in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Montgomery County’s Office of Ho...

Montgomery County to Extend Emergency Sheltering Due to Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County officials released the following statement regarding emergency sheltering from wildfire smoke and poor air quality for individuals experiencing homelessness:

"In response to the p...

Montgomery County Statement on Emergency Sheltering Due to Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County officials released the following statement regarding emergency sheltering from wildfire smoke and poor air quality for individuals experiencing homelessness .

"In response to the wildfire smoke and ...

2023 Point-In-Time Count Shows Fewer Homeless in Montco Than Last Year But More Living Outside

NORRISTOWN, PA – The 2023 Point-In-Time (PIT) Count has identified more than 350 individuals sleeping in the County’s emergency shelters, transitional housing sites, or outdoors. This figure marks a 37% decrease from the 2022 PIT Count, which bal...

Pottsgrove Manor Highlights History with Back-to-Back Events this June

POTTSTOWN, PA – June is jampacked with historic happenings at Pottsgrove Manor! Uncover the stories of historic Black communities in the French Creek region at the Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 17. Come back the following weekend to be a part o...

Enrollment now open for Peter Wentz Farmstead – Colonial Camp 2023

LANSDALE, PA – Have you ever dreamed of traveling into the past? Well, we may not have a time machine, but we’ve got the next best thing. Join us this summer for the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Colonial Camp, where you can step b...

Montgomery County Awards $2.5M in Montco 2040 Implementation Grants

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners today announced that 15 projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants, totaling nearly $2,500,00. As it has in the previous seven years of the program, the county conti...

Deadline Extended for 2023 Montgomery Awards Nominations

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) has extended the 2023 Montgomery Awards Call for Entries to May 15, 2023. MCPC is looking for projects and individuals/organizations that represent the best in site design...

Norristown Residents Asked to Provide Input on Future Community Facility

NORRISTOWN, PA – As part of its ongoing public engagement, the Montgomery County Recovery Office is seeking input from Norristown residents on plans to create a community gathering space. $7 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds are allocate...

8th Annual Montco Trail Challenge Returns This Weekend

NORRISTOWN, PA – This weekend Montgomery County will celebrate the return of the Montco Trail Challenge for its eighth year. This annual family-friendly program encourages participants to track their visits to select Montgomery County trails to ...

Recommendations for 2023 Mosquito Season from the Montgomery County Office of Public Health

NORRISTOWN, PA – With the onset of warmer weather, mosquito season is starting and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (MCOPH) has steps residents can take to protect themselves from spreading mos...

County Announces 12 Secure Ballot Drop-Off Box Locations & Satellite Offices for May 16

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Board of Elections announced it will install 12 secure ballot drop-off boxes throughout the County to help voters meet the May 16 Primary Election deadline. Completed mail-in ballots and absentee ballots may be...

Local Historical Sites Announce May and June Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites invites the public to attend upcoming events hosted at its historic sites in May and June. These events are family friendly and are low or no cost to attend, reservations are r...

Montgomery County Celebrates National Community Development Week

NORRISTOWN, PA – Through a recent proclamation, the Montgomery County Commissioners have recognized April 10-14, 2023, as National Community Development Week. The National Community Development Act was passed through bipartisan legislation in 19...

Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Releases 2023 Paving Schedule

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Department has released details on its 2023 repaving program. Annual resurfacing operations will begin on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, and are expected to last through April. All work schedu...

Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Events Start April 29

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County sponsored household hazardous waste collection events will begin on April 29, 2023. The events are by appointment only and pre-registration is required. No televisions, electronics or applianc...

SRPRA submits application to FRA’s Corridor Identification and Development Program

READING, PA — The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) has taken the next big step toward restoring intercity passenger rail service between Reading and Philadelphia by applying for the Federal Railroad Administration’s Co...

Montgomery County Planning Commission Seeks Nominations for 2023 Montgomery Awards

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) is looking for projects and individuals/organizations that represent the best in site design, environmental stewardship, and planning advocacy in Montgomery County and invites the...

Public Input Sought for Green Lane Park Master Plan Update

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites has announced a series of public meetings and other interactive public feedback tools to inform the master plan update for Green Lane Park. All interested citizens are invited ...

Norristown Farm Park to Conduct Deer Cull

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Park, Trails, and Historic Sites have announced it will conduct a deer cull at Norristown Farm Park. The cull will be held during the month of March in coordination with state and federal agencies. 

Cul...

Montgomery County Opens New Chester Valley Trail Extension

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners joined with other local officials today to cut the ribbon on the Chester Valley Trail Extension, a 3.8-mile extension of the Chester Valley Trail. This newly completed extension links the exis...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue for March 13 - 15, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Wea...

Emergency Road Closure Announced for Gerryville Pike in Marlboro Township

UPDATE: Gerryville Pike was been reopened to traffic on Friday, March 17, 2023.

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County Roads & Bridges have announced the emergency closure of Gerryville Pike between Upper Ridge Road and Hoppenville Road ...

Local Historical Sites Offer Hands-on Programs this Spring

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites invites the public to attend upcoming events hosted at its historic sites this spring. These events are family friendly and are low or no cost to attend, reservations are recommended.&am...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue for March 7 - 9, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Wea...

Montgomery County Announces Search for Chief of Human Resources

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County, Pennsylvania is accepting nominations, inquiries, and applications for an innovative, and strategic leader with well-honed Human Resources (HR) expertise, and a commitment to customer-focused excellence in ord...

Lane Closures Begin March 8 for Ridge Pike Improvement Project

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission announced today that starting Wednesday, March 8, 2023, single lane road closures will be in effect on Ridge Pike. The lane closure will be in effect from Pine Ridge Road through Northwe...

Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Developers Encouraged to Apply for Homelessness Reduction Grants

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has opened applications for community development, housing development, and nonprofits and homeless servic...

Montgomery County to Begin Replacement Project of Mill Creek Road Bridge in Lower Merion Township

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Roads and Bridges announced today that construction will begin on Monday, March 6, 2023, to replace the Mill Creek Bridge (County Bridge 6), which has been closed since September 2021 due to severe damage cause...

Public Invited to Open House on Progress of Cross County Trail West

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), in partnership with its consultant team led by NV5, has been studying the feasibility of completing the Cross County Trail in Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships and has announced ...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue for February 24 - 25, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Wea...

Montgomery County to Begin Replacement of Sterigere Street Bridge in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Roads and Bridges announced today that construction will begin on Monday, March 6, 2023 for a project to replace the Sterigere Street Bridge (Bridge 177). This project will improve mobility and safety on Sterig...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue for February 17 - 18, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Servi...

Montgomery County Announces Tamra Williams as Director of Health and Human Services

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners have announced the appointment of Dr. Tamra Williams as Director of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) after conducting a national search. Dr. Williams will le...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue for February 1 - 5, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Servi...

Montgomery County Courts Appoint Jamila H. Winder to Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas has voted to appoint Jamila H. Winder, of East Norriton, to fill the vacancy on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners. In a historic appointment, Ms. Winder will serve as the first female...

Montgomery County Accepting Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Applications

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) seeks applications for the 2023 cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program. This program provides funds to municipalities to make targeted physical improvements that achieve prog...

Montgomery County to Host Black History Month Program

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County’s Black History Month Committee invites the community to attend a four-week long virtual series of panel discussions for Black History Month. This year’s program will focus on the national t...

Montgomery County Invites Public to Comment on Draft County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission has announced the proposed draft update to the Montgomery County 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan is available for public review and comment. The update, scheduled to be completed in 2023, will continu...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” for January 23 - 24, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Wea...

Registration is Open for Spring Master Naturalist Training Course at Norristown Farm Park

NORRISTOWN, PA – Norristown Farm Park, in partnership with nonprofit Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, will host a volunteer Master Naturalist Training Course where Montgomery County residents can learn more about nature and support conservation e...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” for January 13 - 16, 2023

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Servi...

Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Announces Process to Fill Commissioner Vacancy

NORRISTOWN, PA – President Judge Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio, having been formally advised that Commissioner Chair Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh has resigned her position as Montgomery County Commissioner effective January 17, 2023, hereby directs that anyone int...

Montgomery County Courts and Offices Will Close at Noon

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County officials announced all Courts, facilities, and government offices will close at Noon today, December 23, 2022, due to inclement weather.

Montgomery County asks that drivers use caution if they have to drive and...

Montgomery County Issues Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration for December 23-27, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of fore...

Montgomery County Finance Department Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Tax Assistance

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Finance Department is reminding county homeowners and renters that they may be eligible for tax assistance to defer or reduce their county tax, property tax, or rent payments.

This week, December 19-23, 2022...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for December 16 - 20, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Montgomery County “Code Blue” Extended to December 15, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Montgomery County “Code Blue” Extended to December 14, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Pennypacker Mills Presents: Traveling on the Perkiomen Railroad

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – On Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 1 p.m., guests are invited to Pennypacker Mills for a free, in-depth presentation on the Perkiomen Railroad, presented by Steve Mallon, President of the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society....

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for December 12 - 13, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for December 9 - 10, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Montgomery County Seeks Public Input on New County Comprehensive Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites everyone to take part in the planning for the county’s upcoming 2050 comprehensive plan. The plan, Montco 2050: A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World, will g...

County Workforce Development Boards Receive Grant to Better Serve LGBTQIA+ Job Seekers

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board (MontcoWorks), in partnership with the Delaware County Workforce Development Board, announced they have received an LGBTQIA+ Support Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Lab...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for November 30 - December 1, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Local Historic Homes Offer Holiday Tours & Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites invites the public to attend upcoming holiday events and tours hosted at its historic sites throughout the remainder of November and December. These events are family friendly ...

Montgomery County “Code Blue” Extended to November 22, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts...

Montgomery County Releases Proposed 2023 Budget and Capital Improvement Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners have released the proposed 2023 Budget and Five-year Capital Improvement Plan. This budget continues the County’s commitment to the highest quality delivery of services to constituen...

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for November 17 - 21, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a r...

Five Outstanding Projects and an Exceptional Advocate Receive 2022 Montgomery Awards

NORRISTOWN, PA – Five outstanding projects and their creators and a dedicated advocate of promoting good planning and design through historic preservation, land conservation, and livable and walkable communities were honored yesterday at a Montgomery Awar...

Montgomery County to Host National Adoption Day Celebration

NORRISTOWN, PA – National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States. More than 123,000 children in the United States foster care system are waiting to be adopte...

Green Lane Park Announces November Educational Programs

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host three educational programs in November.

Holiday Craft WorkshopSaturday November 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.Participants can choose from several craft projects including a holiday centerpiec...

Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for Input on County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission is hosting a virtual webinar on the County’s hazard mitigation plan on Thursday, November 17, 2022, from 4 to 5 p.m. Meeting participants will hear a progress report on the 202...

County Encourages Participation in Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

NORRISTOWN, PA – November 12-20, 2022, is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, a national initiative to shine a spotlight on the problems of hunger and homelessness and organize local communities to take action. 

Organizations in Mont...

Public Webinars Planned for National Apprenticeship Week

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Workforce Development Board, MontcoWorks, in partnership with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board, announces a special National Apprenticeship Week webinar for career seekers of all ages as well as...

Montgomery County Reminds Media of Photography Rules for Polling Places

NORRISTOWN, PA – Ahead of tomorrow’s General Election, Montgomery County Voter Services is reminding members of the media that photography is prohibited in Montgomery County polling places.

The Pennsylvania Election Code limits access t...

Montgomery County Announces Campaign Yard Sign Recycling Sites

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Recycling Office reminds residents that the drop-off recycling program for campaign yard signs will begin after the 2022 General Election starting on November 9, 2022. 

Plastic campaign signs and me...

Cross County Trail West Feasibility Study Open House Planned for November 17

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), in partnership with its consultant team led by NV5, has initiated work on studying the feasibility of completing the Cross County Trail in Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships. The ...

Pottsgrove Manor Welcomes Dan Graham to Share Iron History

POTTSTOWN, PA – Iron researcher and author, Dan Graham, presents on the historic origins of the Pennsylvania iron industry, through the story of Thomas Rutter this Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 1 p.m., at Pottsgrove Manor.

Before the Potts family became t...

SRPRA Formalizes Agreement with Transportation for America

READING, PA — The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) voted unanimously at its meeting on October 24, 2022, to approve an agreement with Smart Growth America through their Transportation for America (T4A)...

Swamp Pike Bridge in New Hanover Township Reopens Ahead of Schedule

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Department announced today that the Swamp Pike Bridge in New Hanover Township has reopened approximately one month ahead of schedule.

The original bridge located at the New Hanover Squ...

Public Invited to Trail Junction Center Open House in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA – The public is invited to stop by during an open house for the Trail Junction Center, located at Lafayette and DeKalb Streets in Norristown, this Saturday, October 22, 2022, between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Join us to learn about this ...

Five Municipal Projects Receive Montgomery County Transportation Program Grants

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that five projects across the county will receive Montgomery County Transportation Program (CTP) grants for the 2022 funding cycle. These grants are part of the fifth round for...

Green Lane Park to Host Fall Foliage Ramble on October 29

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host a “Fall Foliage Ramble” on Saturday, October 29, 2022, beginning at 1 p.m. Join us for a stroll on the beautiful Blue Trail as we investigate the wonder...

County Announces Secure Ballot Drop Box Locations & Satellite Offices for November 8 Election

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County Board of Elections announced today it will install 12 secure ballot drop-off boxes and satellite offices throughout the County to help voters meet the November 8 General Election dead...

Public Invited to Share Priorities for New Montgomery County Comprehensive Plan

NORRISTOWN, PA — The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites the public to join county staff for a brief presentation to kick off the planning process for Montco 2050: A Comprehensive Plan for a Changing World. This will be the coun...

Montgomery County Announces No-Cost Community Vaccination Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced seven upcoming community events starting tomorrow Thursday, October 6 for residents to get their annual flu shot and their bivalent COVID booster at no cost. 

“Respirator...

Montco StoryWalk® Announces Story Contest Winners

NORRISTOWN, PA - Just in time to celebrate its one-year anniversary, the Montco StoryWalk® has announced the winners of the first annual Montco StoryWalk® Story Contest. 

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH), Divis...

“Washington in Worcester” Exhibit Now Open at Peter Wentz Farmstead

LANSDALE, PA – The Peter Wentz Farmstead is pleased to announce the opening of its brand-new exhibit, “From Home to Headquarters: Washington in Worcester” running September 30 through November 29. Visitors are invited to go b...

Chair Arkoosh Highlights Federal Investments Coming to Montgomery County During White House Visit

NORRISTOWN, PA – Today Dr. Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners attended the Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania event at the White House. During her visit, Chair Arkoosh highlighted how the Bipartisan Infr...

Montgomery County Hosting Hiring Event for Correctional Officers in Eagleville

EAGLEVILLE, PA – The Montgomery County Correctional Facility and the Montgomery County Department of Human Resources are inviting interested candidates for the role of correctional officer to a walk-up hiring event on Saturday, October 15, 2022....

Pennypacker Mills Announces All Hallows’ Eve Fall Festival

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Join the fun on Saturday, October 15, from 1 to 4 p.m. as Pennypacker Mills celebrates Halloween with hayrides around the meadow, kid-crafts, pumpkin painting, hay pile jumping, a bean bag toss game, and seasonal refreshments...

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Appoints Thomas Frawley as Interim Executive Director

READING, PA – Members of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) voted unanimously yesterday to appoint Thomas E. Frawley, P.E. Esq, as Interim Executive Director for the SRPRA, effectively immediately.  

As Interim Executi...

Free In-Person Car Seat Checks Offered During National Child Passenger Safety Week

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health (OPH) is participating in Child Passenger Safety Week this week from September 18-24, 2022. The week is dedicated to helping parents and careg...

Montgomery County Announces Voting Telephone Town Hall

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Voter Services Office announced today that it will hold a Telephone Town Hall on September 28 at 6 p.m. to provide voters with the information they need to make their voice heard in this November’s General Election. &...

County Commissioners Allocate Additional $1.2 Million to Support Unhoused Population

NORRISTOWN, PA – During their board meeting yesterday, the Montgomery County Commissioners took action to allocate an additional $1.2 million dollars in funding to support the county’s unhoused population through increased street outre...

Update on Sheriff’s Deputies Injured at SCI Phoenix Training Exercise

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County is providing the following updates regarding this morning’s training exercise at SCI Phoenix.

Today, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MSCO) Bomb Squad participated in ...

Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival Returns to Green Lane Park

GREEN LANE, PA – Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host the 11th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival on Saturday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Visitors are invited to come to the park for a memorable day of ...

Mosquito Spraying in Lansdale Borough on September 14, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Lansdale Borough and Upper Gwynedd Township officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to contr...

Montgomery County Commerce Department Announces Virtual Economic Development Financing Forum

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commerce Department invites bankers, accountants, lawyers, and other interested partners to attend a virtual forum on the economic development finance tools available to support business growth and...

Pennypacker Mills to Host Edgar Allen Poe Porch Performance

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Visitors are invited to Pennypacker Mills on October 1, 2022 for this year’s final Porch Performance, Edgar Allen Poe: Readings from Virginia Poe. 

Actress Alisa Dupuy will portray Virginia Clemm Poe and tal...

County Announces Free Distribution of Potassium Iodide Tablets for Limerick Area Residents

NORRISTOWN, PA – On Thursday, September 15, 2022, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) will provide free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Montgomery County residents who live, work, or attend schools within a 10-mile radius of the...

Lane Closures Coming to Barren Hill Road on September 6

NORRISTOWN, PA – As part of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project, Barren Hill Road will have intermittent single lane closures on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Barren Hill Road betw...

Mosquito Spraying in Upper Providence Township on September 2, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Upper Providence Township officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosqu...

Mosquito Spraying in Ambler Borough on September 1, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Ambler Borough officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito populat...

Mosquito Spraying in West Pottsgrove Borough on August 31, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and West Pottsgrove Borough officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquit...

Peter Wentz Farmstead Announces Upcoming Civil War Themed Weekend

LANSDALE, PA – The Civil War is coming to the Peter Wentz Farmstead on September 17 and 18, 2022! Visitors are invited to experience how the War affected society from both a military and civilian perspective.

Battery F First Pennsylvania Light Artillery wi...

MontcoWorks Announces Fall Job Fair at Plymouth Meeting Mall

NORRISTOWN, PA – MontcoWorks and PA CareerLink® Montgomery County are partnering with the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County to hold a job fair and business expo at the Plymouth Meeting Mall on Tuesday October 11, 2022 fro...

Mosquito Spraying in Lower Moreland on August 24 and 25, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Lower Moreland Township officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adu...

Lutheran Road Bridge over Minister Creek in New Hanover Township Now Open

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Roads and Bridges Department announced today that Lutheran Road Bridge (#163) in New Hanover Township is now open to vehicular traffic for the start of the school year. 

Work was completed four months a...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 22

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 22, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in ef...

Mosquito Spraying in Norristown Municipality on August 17, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Office of Public Health (OPH), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and Norristown Municipality officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in se...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 15

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 15, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in ef...

Qi Gong Circle Installed Along Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health, in partnership with Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites and the Montgomery County Planning Commission, are proud to announce the creation of a Qi Gong Circle along the Schuylk...

Update: Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 8 with signal installation at Manor Road

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 8, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in eff...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for August 9, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

MontcoWorks Announces Free Training Courses for Careers in Technical Support and Digital Marketing

NORRISTOWN, PA – MontcoWorks and the Montgomery County Commerce Department are excited to announce a free training program for Montco residents seeking careers with two in-demand technology occupations. Facili...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for August 8, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 8

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 8, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in eff...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for August 4, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

New Outdoor StoryWalk® Now Installed at Pennypacker Mills

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Visitors are invited to visit Pennypacker Mills to experience a new StoryWalk® installed along its scenic grounds. The first book on display is “George Washington and the General’s Dog” a...

Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Announces Butterfly Celebration

ROYERSFORD, PA – The public is invited to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park on Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m. to Noon celebrate a beautiful little insect, the butterfly!

This annual program includes information on tagging, feeding, and raising butte...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of August 1

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, August 1, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in eff...

Montgomery County Announces Careers of Tomorrow Expo for Students, Seeks Supporters and Exhibitors

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commerce Department and MontcoWorks have announced an upcoming multi-industry career fair for Montgomery County students in grades 8 through 12 on Tuesday October 25, 2022 (note updated date) at the Greater...

Lane Closures Continue on Ridge Pike Week of July 25

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will continue on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue during the week of Monday, July 25, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in effe...

Nineteen Projects Receive Community Development Block Grant Funding from Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners today announced that nineteen projects in the county will receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The CDBG Program p...

Montgomery County Announces A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency for July 21, 2022

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of for...

Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Takes First Official Step to Restore Passenger Rail

READING, PA – Following its first meeting, the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) has submitted a letter of intent to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to restore passenger rail from Reading to Philadelphia. This initial procedural ...

Montgomery County Announces Sign-on Bonus for New Hires

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners in partnership with the Human Resources Department have announced a sign-on bonus for eligible roles at the County. This bonus is being offered to help recruit for critical roles with high vaca...

Montgomery County Releases Draft Recovery Plan

The Montgomery County Recovery Office has released the draft funding recommendations for use of $161.4 million in Pandemic Recovery Funds for public comment. The Draft Recovery Plan recommends investment into priorities identified by the communit...

Lane Closures to Begin on Ridge Pike Starting Week of July 18

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County has announced pre-construction activities will begin on Ridge Pike between Crescent Avenue and Northwestern Avenue starting on Monday, July 18, 2022. Single lane closures with flagging will be in effect from 9 ...

Visitors Invited to Learn About the Past this Summer at Pottsgrove Manor

POTTSTOWN, PA – Visitors of all ages are invited to take part in the games and amusements of colonial Pennsylvania and learn more about the museum with events at Pottsgrove Manor throughout the summer. 

18th Century Sports DaySaturday, J...

County Announces Road Closure for Upcoming Infrastructure Improvements in New Hanover Township

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County Roads and Bridges announced today that a detour will begin on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 on Swamp Pike between New Hanover Square Road and Ridge Pike. The detour is necessary to reconstruct the Swamp Pike Bridge (Bridge 166) ...

Montgomery County Launches National Search for Health and Human Services Director

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the third largest county in the Commonwealth, is seeking qualified applicants for its next Health and Human Services (HHS) Director.

The HHS Director is responsible for the coordination, developme...

Pennypacker Mills Announces Summer Happenings

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – The public is invited to Pennypacker Mills, the historic mansion home of former Pennsylvania Governor Samuel W. Pennypacker to attend upcoming summer programs at the historic site. 

Porch Performance: “Fire ...

Montgomery County Maintains Triple A Bond Rating for Fifth Year

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners announced today that Montgomery County has received the highest bond rating—Aaa with a stable outlook—from Moody’s Investors Service for the fifth year in a row.&...

Peter Wentz Farmstead Now Accepting Registrations for Kids Colonial Camp July 11-15, 2022

LANSDALE, PA –  Have you ever dreamed of traveling into the past? Well, we may not have a time machine, but we’ve got the next best thing. Join us this summer for the Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Colonial Camp, where you ...

Montgomery County Invites Public Feedback on Cross County Trail East Proposed Final Alignment

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), in partnership with its technical and engineering consultant, NV5, is nearing completion of its feasibility study of the easternmost segment of Montgomery County’s Cross County Trail. This...

Montgomery County Planning Commission Releases Return on Environment Study

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners has formally accepted a new county study, Return on Environment: The Economic Impact of Protected Open Space in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The study demonstrates how protected open space—...

Montgomery County Announces Juneteenth Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County and community organizations are hosting more than 20 upcoming events over the next week to celebrate Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. Although the Emancipation Proclamation took effect in 1863, it w...

Your Way Home Releases Preliminary Montgomery County 2022 Point-In-Time Count

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Housing and Community Development in collaboration with Your Way Home conducted the Annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. Over 100 volunteers assisted in the effort to accurately co...

Free Event on Strategies to Enhance Walking and Bicycling in Montgomery County Communities

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) and its event partner, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), invite the public to attend a free event focused on strategies to provide for and encourage walkin...

Montgomery County Announces Nominating Committee to Create Public Defender Advisory Board

NORRISTOWN, PA – In 2020, Montgomery County contracted with Temple University to identify issues and provide recommendations with regard to the best governance structure for its Office of the Public Defender. One of the primary recommendations o...

Pottsgrove Manor Invites Community to Two Juneteenth Programs

POTTSTOWN, PA – The public is invited to join Pottsgrove Manor for a Juneteenth Book Club and lecture on Saturday, June 18, 2022 to honor the history of the black experience in America.

Juneteenth Book Club Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to Noon&n...

Eighteen Projects Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants from Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Commissioners today announced that eighteen projects in the county will receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants. The new grants continue an exciting program aimed at implementing the county comprehensive ...

Montgomery County Moves to CDC High COVID-19 Community Level, Urges the Public to Take Precautions

NORRISTOWN, PA – Today the Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced the County is now in the CDC-defined “high” level of community transmission for COVID-19. The public is urged to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date with COVID-19 va...

Planning Commission Offering Free Public Webinars: “Hot Topics: Big Changes on a Small Scale”

The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC) invites the public to attend a free webinar focused on important and timely planning issues facing Montco communities. The webinar will take place on May 24, 2022 from 4 to 6 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is ...

Green Lane Park Summer Concert Series Sponsored by PECO Starts This Weekend

GREEN LANE, PA – Green Lane Park announced it will kick off its 2022 Summer Concert Series this weekend. Visitors are invited to attend these live open-air performances on Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Four concerts will be hosted throughout the...

Pennypacker Mills Announces June Events

SCHWENKSVILLE, PA – Looking for new and exciting events for the whole family to enjoy? Pennypacker Mills is the place! The following events will be held in June.

Meet Harriet TubmanSaturday, June 4 at 4 p.m. In celebration of Juneteenth,...

Montgomery County Office of Public Health Provides Recommendations for 2022 Mosquito Season

NORRISTOWN, PA – With the onset of warmer weather, mosquito season is starting and the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (MCOPH) has steps residents can take to protect themselves from spreading mosquito-borne disease.

Mosquito-borne disease can sp...

Montgomery County Announces Juneteenth Art and Prose of Freedom Contest

NORRISTOWN, PA – In anticipation of upcoming Juneteenth events across the county, Montgomery County announced plans to hold the inaugural Art and Prose of Freedom Contest. 

The theme for this year's contest is “What does freedom mean to you?” Stud...

7th Annual Montco Trail Challenge Returns

*This post has been updated to reflect the new kickoff date of June 4, 2022.

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County announced today the return of the Montco Trail Challenge for its seventh year. This annual family-friendly program encourages particip...

Montgomery County Breaks Ground on Ridge Pike Improvement Project

LAFAYETTE HILL, PA – Today Montgomery County officials broke ground on Section D of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project from Crescent Avenue to Philadelphia. 

Section D of the Ridge Pike Improvement Project, located in Whitemarsh and Springfield To...

Montgomery, Berks, and Chester Counties Authorize Creation of Passenger Rail Authority

NORRISTOWN, PA – The County Commissioners in Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties have authorized the creation of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority to oversee and implement the restoration of passenger rail service between Reading and Phila...

Trail Opening Joins Montgomery and Bucks County Trail Systems

NORRISTOWN, PA – Government officials representing Montgomery and Bucks counties joined regional community groups and trail enthusiasts Wednesday to celebrate the opening of a multi-use trail connecting the two counties.

County officials and planners cut t...

Montgomery County Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Events Start April 30

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County sponsored household hazardous waste collection events will begin on April 30, 2022. The events are by appointment only and pre-registration is required. No televisions, electronics or appliances are acc...

Montco Invites Public to Webinar on County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update April 25 and 26

Montco to Hold Ridge Pike Improvement Project Section D Construction Open House on April 25

Pottsgrove Manor to Welcome Spring at Annual Colonial Mayfair

Lower Perkiomen Valley Park Announces Upcoming Spring Events

OAKS, PA – The public is invited to join in the fun of springtime events at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park. Back by popular demand is Orienteering for Beginners and our Digital Scavenger Hunt. Each event will guarantee a great family outing to enjoy...

Peter Wentz Farmstead Announces Return of their Annual Sheep Shearing Day

Norristown Sprouts Community Garden Now Accepting Applications for Garden Plots

Montgomery County Seeks Centenarians for 13th Annual Celebration

Montgomery County to Hold Career Fair on April 6

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to March 29, 2022

Green Lane Park Announces April Events

Montgomery County Announces New Location for Willow Grove COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Pennypacker Mills Announces April Events

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for March 3 -4, 2022

Montgomery County Commissioners Vote to Consider Formation of Regional Rail Authority

Norristown Farm Park Announces March Events

NORRISTOWN, PA – Montgomery County's Norristown Farm Park has released their upcoming educational and family-friendly events scheduled for March.

Evening Bird WalkFriday, March 11, 6 p.m.Join us to explore species that are active in the evening hours. Sear...

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Now Hiring Deputies

Montgomery County to Update Masking Guidance to Align with New CDC Guidance

Montgomery County Commissioners Denounce Acts of Hate at Local Cemeteries

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to February 26, 2022

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for February 25 - 26, 2022

Pennypacker Mills Announces New Exhibit, Stereographing America: A 3-D History of Stereographs

Green Lane Park Announces February and March Events

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for February 19 - 21, 2022

Montgomery County Announces Upcoming Recovery Funding Town Halls

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to February 16, 2022

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for February 13 - 15, 2022

Montgomery County Announces New COVID-19 Testing Site in Lansdale

NORRISTOWN, PA – The Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced today it will open a new PCR COVID-19 testing site in Lansdale on Monday, February 14, 2022. The site will be located at 318 Pennbrook Parkway in the Station Square Shops and will op...

MontcoWorks Receives Grant to Connect High School Students with Local Industry

Pennypacker Mills to Host Talk on Philadelphia Immigrants

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for February 4 - 6, 2022

Montgomery County Receives Federal Grant to Prevent School Violence

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to February 1, 2022

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 28 - 31, 2022

Montgomery County Accepting Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Applications for 2022 Cycle

Montgomery County Announces First Flu-related Deaths

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 25 - 28, 2022

Norristown Farm Park Announces February Events

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 24, 2022

Pottsgrove Manor Announces Upcoming Winter Events

Montgomery County Office of Public Health Provides Update on Hepatitis A Outbreak

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 20 - 23, 2022

Montgomery County Joins with Area Hospitals to Provide COVID-19 Update

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to January 18, 2022

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 14 - 17, 2022

Montgomery County Now Hiring 9-1-1 Telecommunicators

EAGLEVILLE, PA –  The Montgomery County Department of Public Safety is now accepting applications for its next class of 9-1-1 Telecommunicator Trainees. 9-1-1 Telecommunicators receive calls for assistance from the public and d...

Montgomery County Extends “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration to January 12, 2022

Montgomery County Department of Public Health Issues Update on Hepatitis A Outbreak

Montgomery County Courts and Offices Will Open on Two Hour Delay

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 6 - 10, 2022

Commissioner Val Arkoosh Tests Positive for COVID-19

Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 2 - 4, 2022