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MONTGOMERY COUNTY ISSUES CODE BLUE COLD WEATHER DECLARATION FOR December 6 - 7, 2023

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

MONTCO INVITES PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON CROSS COUNTY TRAIL ALIGNMENTS IN PLYMOUTH AND WHITEMARSH

NORRISTOWN, PA—The Montgomery County Planning Commission (MCPC), in partnership with its technical engineering consultant team led by NV5, has completed a draft study on the feasibility of completing the Cross County Trail in Plymouth and Whitem...

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...