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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 b...

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. 

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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...