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2016 Press Releases

Posted on: February 15, 2016

02/15/16 Cause of Ursinus Illnesses Identified

The Montgomery County Health Department today announced that the cause of the illness that sickened over 200 students, faculty, and staff at Ursinus College over the past week is a Norovirus.

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Other News in 2016 Press Releases

“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: December 16, 2016
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Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program Offers $1 Million in 2017 Cycle

Posted on: December 16, 2016
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Twelve Deadbeat Parents Arrested In Overnight Child Support Raid

Posted on: December 15, 2016
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Montco Passes $409.5 Million Budget

Posted on: December 15, 2016

“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 14, 2016
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Weeklong Multi-County Sheriff’s Office DUI Sweep Yields 15 arrests

Posted on: December 12, 2016
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: December 12, 2016

Knight Road Bridge to Re-Open Saturday, December 10, 2016

Posted on: December 8, 2016

“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 8, 2016

“Colonial Wreaths and Kissing Balls” Holiday Workshop at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: December 5, 2016

Visit Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight

Posted on: December 5, 2016
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Natural Ornaments at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: December 5, 2016
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Winds and Weather at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 30, 2016
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Montgomery County Board of Elections Postpones Certification of Results

Posted on: November 28, 2016
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Reindeer Guide for Kids at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 28, 2016

Candlelight Tour at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: November 28, 2016

Green Lane Park to Host “More Holiday Craft Workshops”

Posted on: November 28, 2016
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Hibernation Hunt at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 22, 2016
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Holiday Wreaths at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 21, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Waterfowl Watch”

Posted on: November 21, 2016

Holiday Tours at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: November 21, 2016
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Valerie Arkoosh Elected Chair of Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: November 17, 2016
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Sheriff’s Office Commendations Recognize Employees For Heroic Efforts And Customer Service

Posted on: November 16, 2016
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Nine Deadbeat Parents Arrested In Overnight Raid

Posted on: November 16, 2016

Holiday Magic Comes to Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: November 15, 2016
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Thanksgiving Centerpieces at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 14, 2016

Holiday Crafts at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: November 14, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Holiday Craft Workshops”

Posted on: November 14, 2016
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Sheriff And Recorder Of Deeds Partner To Bring Awareness To Veterans Discount ID Program

Posted on: November 10, 2016
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Five Outstanding Projects and an Exceptional Leader in Open Space Planning Receive Montgomery Awards

Posted on: November 10, 2016

Terrific Turkeys at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Posted on: November 8, 2016
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Turkey Tales at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 8, 2016
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: November 7, 2016
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Owl Prowl at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: November 7, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Natural History Road Trip – Muhlenberg College”

Posted on: November 7, 2016
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Information about American Diabetes Month from the Montgomery County Health Department

Posted on: November 4, 2016
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Montgomery County Announces 2016 Campaign Sign Recycling Program

Posted on: November 4, 2016
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Sheriff’s Office, Laurel House, And Women’s Center Partner For Greater Domestic Violence Awareness

Posted on: November 3, 2016
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Court Extends Deadline to Receive Absentee Ballots in Montgomery County

Posted on: November 3, 2016
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Free Narcan Training/Kit Distribution Coming to Pottstown and Surrounding Areas

Posted on: November 1, 2016
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White-Tailed Deer at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 31, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Owl Prowl”

Posted on: October 31, 2016

Controlled Deer Hunt Scheduled for the Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 31, 2016

22ADAY Veteran Suicides We Have To Ask WHY?

Posted on: October 31, 2016
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Montco Sheriff Swears In New Deputies

Posted on: October 28, 2016
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9-1-1 Service Fully Restored

Posted on: October 28, 2016
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9-1-1 Service Issues Update

Posted on: October 27, 2016
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9-1-1 Service Issues

Posted on: October 27, 2016

Montgomery County Expands Office Hours to Receive Absentee Ballot Applications

Posted on: October 25, 2016

Cooking Workshop and Demonstration at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: October 24, 2016
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Fall Migration Bird Walk at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 24, 2016

Green Lane Park’s Boat Storage Closing for the Season

Posted on: October 24, 2016
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Twilight Spooky Hike at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 24, 2016
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Montco Sheriff Arrests Nine Domestic Violence Offenders And Deadbeat Parents In Overnight Sweep

Posted on: October 19, 2016
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Halloween Crafts at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 18, 2016
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Potpourri of Pods at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 18, 2016
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Montco Commissioners Sponsor Free Community Paper Shredding Event in Penn Valley

Posted on: October 17, 2016

“An Apple a Day, the Colonial Way” at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: October 17, 2016

Fall Foliage Ramble at Green Lane Park

Posted on: October 17, 2016
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walks at Lorimer Park

Posted on: October 13, 2016
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Colors of Nature at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 13, 2016
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Scarecrow Making at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 13, 2016
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Montco Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Slated for Sunday, October 16, 2016

Posted on: October 12, 2016

By The Light of the Moon at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Posted on: October 12, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Leave it to Beavers” Program

Posted on: October 12, 2016

All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: October 11, 2016

Seasonal Life on the Farm at the Historic Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: October 11, 2016
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Fall Migration Bird Walk at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 11, 2016
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Sheriff Kilkenny Calls On Local Attorneys To Provide Pro Bono Legal Child Advocate Services

Posted on: October 4, 2016
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Volunteers Wanted for Animal Habitat Restoration at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 4, 2016

Green Lane Park Hosts “Flight of the Falcon” Program with Live Birds

Posted on: October 4, 2016

Grist Mill Lecture at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: October 4, 2016
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Another Farm Permanently Preserved in Montgomery County

Posted on: September 28, 2016

Montco Commissioners Join American Gold Star Mothers in Replacement of “Hometown Heroes” Banners

Posted on: September 27, 2016
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Wild Mushrooms at Lorimer Park

Posted on: September 26, 2016
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Spread the Word, Not the Flu: 2016-2017 Montgomery County Health Department Flu Clinics Schedule

Posted on: September 26, 2016
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Seven Deadbeat Parents Arrested In Overnight Raid

Posted on: September 21, 2016

Victorian Tea: Life at an Edwardian Manor at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: September 20, 2016
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Native American Day at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: September 20, 2016

The 6th Annual Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival at Green Lane Park

Posted on: September 20, 2016
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Norristown Municipality, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 20, 2016

02/11/16 UPDATE: MCHD Investigation of Stomach Illness at Ursinus College

Posted on: February 11, 2016

02/10/16 UPDATE: Ursinus College Voluntarily Closes Cafeteria

Posted on: February 10, 2016

02/10/16 MCHD Investigating Outbreak of Stomach Illness at Ursinus College

Posted on: February 10, 2016

02/09/16 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: February 9, 2016

02/08/16 Montgomery County Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites Hosting Free Trail Stewardship Workshop

Posted on: February 8, 2016

02/08/16 Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: February 8, 2016

02/08/16 Green Lane Park Hosts “Animal Tracks and Signs” Program

Posted on: February 8, 2016

02/08/16 Valentine’s Day Cooking Demonstrations at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: February 8, 2016

02/07/16 Montco Public Health Officials Find Good Samaritans; They Are Safe From Rabies

Posted on: February 7, 2016

02/06/16 Montco Public Health Officials Seeking Good Samaritan Who May Have Been Exposed To Rabies

Posted on: February 6, 2016

02/04/16 State of the County Report

Posted on: February 4, 2016

02/03/16 Ten Males, One Female Arrested In Overnight Deadbeat Sweep By Montco Sheriff’s Office

Posted on: February 3, 2016

02/01/16 Scats and Tracks at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: February 1, 2016

02/01/16 Pennypacker Mills Offers a Valentines Craft Workshop for Kids

Posted on: February 1, 2016

01/29/16 Beware Of IRS Impersonators This Tax Season

Posted on: January 29, 2016