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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 t...

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 ...

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 Awarded Grants to Support Crisis Services and Student Assistance Programs

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