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Weekend-long car show begins n MontCo
POTTSTOWN, Pa. -- A weekend-long car show is underway in Pottstown, Montgomery County. L'oe Show held a bike ride and brunch Friday morning. On Saturday, visitors can enjoy a car and coffee event, group meet-ups and more. The Main Show closes the weekend on Sunday. There will be prizes, special...
Montgomery County Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Montgomery County visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Ocean City leaders described a wild and raucous weekend...
Colony of honeybees take over Montgomery County school; 3 classrooms closed
A colony of honeybees has taken over class at North Penn High School in Lansdale."When pressured, they can and will sting. So in a classroom is not the place for honeybees," says beekeeper Craig MacCorkle.Up on the rooftop of a warehouse in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, there's an apiary belonging to Liberty Bell Beekeepers. A spot is waiting for the colony of honeybees that have been buzzing at North Penn High.Three classrooms have been shut off to students as a precaution after school started this week.Thousands of bees entered through a small hole in the school's facade and set up shop."Right...
Local Family Steps Up, Files Title IX Complaint Against Phoenixville Area School District
Kenzie Padilla, an all-American swimmer headed to Harvard, observed many discrepancies between girls' and boys' sports at her Phoenixville school. A Phoenixville family recently filed a complaint against the Phoenixville Area School District citing alleged disparities between the boys’ and girls’ teams, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail has been rated one of the most beautiful trails in the state. 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...
Two bridges in Cheltenham and Abington to be replaced, construction to begin this winter
Montgomery County officials approved a series of bids and request for proposals, among them the replacement of County Bridge No. 56, located along Rices Mill Road over the Tacony Creek in Cheltenham Township and County Bridge No. 44, located along Moredon Road over the Pennypack Creek in Abington Township, The Reporter said.
Early Child Care in Montco Gets Help with Massive Grant
Montgomery County issues grants to local early child care centers to help with staffing shortages. Montgomery County is offering big grants to early child care centers, reports Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The grants will help the more than 400 early child care centers across the county that have...
Experience the Big Apple Vibes in Montgomery County at Lederach Corner Store Piano Bar
Lederach Corner Store Piano Bar in Schwenksville is a perfect spot for date night, bringing a true New York City feel to Montgomery County. Lederach Corner Store Piano Bar in Schwenksville is a perfect spot for date night, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The popular spot that opened...
Souderton Area residents press for school board member to resign over social media posts
SOUDERTON — Tensions flared at the Souderton Area School Board meeting Thursday evening as residents sounded off on a string of objectionable social media posts by board member Bill Formica, with Formica resisting community demands to resign. “The motto of the Souderton Area School District is ‘Character Counts,’” said...
Doylestown Arts Festival Returns Next Weekend: Your Guide to the Event
DOYLESTOWN, PA—When the Doylestown Arts Festival comes back to town next weekend, the streets of Doylestown will be packed with 160-plus artists exhibiting their work. And while some of the artists will be familiar to people who have attended the event before, there will also be plenty of new faces—and new types of art—at this year’s event. Festival organizers say their goal is to give people attending the free two-day event, which runs Sept. 7-8, a mix of the familiar and the new. “We're looking to create a very similar experience that people have come to know...
Lansdale Historic Preservation Talks Could Center on Demo Permits for Commercial Properties
Talks are continuing about how Lansdale can preserve historic buildings around town, and at least one step could come soon. Council’s code committee voted ahead changes in demolition permits meant to preserve those buildings, while continuing talks on how to codify new rules for preservation. "As the conversation continues...
Montgomery County back-to-school supplies drive donates to Norristown Area School District
NORRISTOWN — It’s back-to-school season for thousands of children across Montgomery County and a massive school supplies delivery is working to ensure they’ll have the tools to succeed. Montgomery County held a back to school supplies drive earlier this month to help students in need. While students...
Rescheduled Frankie Valli Tribute Show Comes to Doylestown Wednesday Night
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Frankie Valli tribute show scheduled for early August will come to town this week (weather permitting), bringing tight harmonies and lots of choreographed dance moves to Doylestown’s summer music series on Wednesday night. The band Lights Out will play songs from Valli’s solo career and his time with the Four Seasons, as well as other music from that time period. Expect to hear songs like “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “My Eyes Adored You,” “Who Loves You,” and more at the show that was originally scheduled for Aug. 7.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
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