Montgomery County
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail is Chugging Toward Approval
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is nearing the end of the first phase to restore train service between Philadelphia and Reading, reports Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. In a recent meeting, Executive Director Thomas Frawley announced he will submit the final service plan to the Federal Railroad Administration by Friday. This marks the…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Denied Cocktails Under New Liquor Law
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was ironically the first to be denied an alcoholic beverage under a new state law expanding access to canned cocktails, reports Elizabeth Crisp for The Hill. During an event at Rutter’s convenience store in Central PA, the 51-year-old Abington native tried to purchase Surfside tea and vodka but was refused because…
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Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little profanity to show how serious he is about making change, writes FOX 29 staff. He says simply he wants to “get sh— done.” During a recent press conference at the Johnstown YMCA, he gave a…
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Dysolve AI Helped Student Overcome Dyslexia, Go to College
East Greenville’s Truly Heft graduated from high school thanks to help from Dysolve AI, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. Heft struggled in high school due to a dyslexia diagnosis. The disability affects reading and writing comprehension making studying a difficult task for any student. After trying private tutors, Heft’s family discovered Dysolve AI. The software…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The estate land was purchased by the Lower Merion School District in 2019 with initial plans to build athletic fields for…
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Born to Fan: These Montco Families Celebrate Bruce Springsteen Together
For these Mongomery County natives, following Bruce Springsteen is a family tradition, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bruce Springsteen performed at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, and intergenerational superfans from all over flocked to South Philly to see him. With Bruce in town, Montco fans recall what the Boss means to their…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment System at Montgomery County Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. This is the fourth PFAS treatment facility that Aqua Pennsylvania has completed and placed into operation since 2018, all of which meet the new PFAS national drinking water standard. This new system removes PFAS from drinking water…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a new program, as reported by Hayden Thompson of WTAJ. The Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP) received a $20,000 grant from Keep America Beautiful to target cigarette waste at highway plazas and buildings across the state. …
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two weeks, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Ariana Ramsey, who will compete in Women’s Rugby Sevens, grew up in Bridgeport and attended Upper Merion High School. This will be her second appearance at…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based chain has been rapidly expanding and has opened ten locations in the Philadelphia region since May 2022, with six…
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Pocono Palace, Once One of the Favorite Honeymoon Spots in Pennsylvania, To Close Its Doors in May
Pocono Palace in East Stroudsburg, best known for its plastic hot tubs shaped like a champagne glass, will be closing its doors for good on May 2, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hotel was once synonymous with newlywed bliss in both the Philadelphia and New York City regions. It was founded by…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not together, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the 1980s, Hall and Oates enjoyed a massively successful musical marriage with hits such as “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” But four decades later, their relationship is on…
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Montgomery County is Home to 3 of the Fastest-Growing Towns in Pennsylvania
While most municipalities in Pennsylvania have seen their populations drop over the last three years, some have managed to grow, according to census population estimates. Montgomery County can lay claim to three of the 14 fastest-growing towns in Pennsylvania, writes Chris Ullery for PhillyBurbs. Worcester Township grew by 7.63 percent between 2020 and 2023, as…
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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub Ambler’s seven-block stretch of Butler Avenue, extending from the Ambler Regional Rail station, is perfect for date nights and culinary adventures. …
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Montgomery County Mom Pleads for Minority Bone Marrow Donors
Vivian Cheng Larson is a 44-year-old Montgomery County mom with a rambunctious 3-year-old named Chase who is looking for minority bone marrow donors. She’s a full-time health care professional battling acute myeloid leukemia, writes Heather Grubola for 6abc. For many, a bone marrow transplant is their best hope for a cure, but finding a match…
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Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The county has initiated the process of seeking federal approval for the project by submitting an Initial Consultation Document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It will…
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