Posted on: December 16, 2016
A Code Blue Declaration Extension has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016 through 9:00am on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 16, 2016
The Montgomery County Commissioners approved $1 million for the second cycle of the Montco 2040 Implementation Grant Program.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2016
Twelve dads, who collectively owed $152,297.12 in child support arrearages for 18 children, were arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies on December 14, 2016 during an overnight sweep.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 15, 2016
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners today passed a $409.5 million 2017 budget in support of core County functions and dedicated funding for Montgomery County Community College.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 14, 2016
A Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9:00pm on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 through 12:00pm on Saturday, December 17, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2016
The holiday party season is in full swing, and Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny has been working closely with other agencies to get drunk and drugged drivers off of the road.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 12, 2016
Explore Lorimer Park, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area) during an Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 8:30am to look for winter resident birds.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2016
The Montgomery County Commissioners today announced that the Knight Road Bridge over the Green Lane Reservoir in Upper Hanover Township will re-open on Saturday, December 10, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 8, 2016
A Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9:00pm on Thursday, December 8, 2016 through 9:00am on Monday, December 12, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2016
Learn about holiday decorations from the colonial era and make a mini-wreath and mistletoe “kissing ball” in a workshop led by Museum Educator, Lynn Symborski, at Pottsgrove Manor on Sunday, December 18, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2016
Revel in the spirit of the season at historic Pottsgrove Manor with the annual “Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight” open house on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00pm to 8:00pm and enjoy the beauty of the manor lit by candlelight and bedecked with greenery.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: December 5, 2016
Tired of plastic holiday decorations? Join the staff at Norristown Farm Park for their traditional natural ornament program on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 30, 2016
Take a “first look” at weather during a Winds and Weather program at Norristown Farm Park on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2016
A statement from Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Elections, regarding today’s decision to postpone certification of the Montgomery County general election results.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2016
Learn about reindeer adaptations and the differences between reindeer, caribou, elk, and local white-tailed deer during the Reindeer Guide for Kids program at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2016
Experience an historic Pennsylvania German winter season celebration at the Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester on Saturday, December 3, 2016 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 28, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host two “Holiday Craft Workshops” on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 10:00am and 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 22, 2016
Go on a “Hibernation Hunt” at Norristown Farm Park on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2016
Make a holiday wreath that will last for seasons to come using natural materials such as grapevine, pinecones, nuts, and flower pods at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host a Waterfowl Watch program on Saturday, November 26, 2016 beginning at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 21, 2016
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor between Friday, November 25, 2016 and Sunday, January 8, 2017 for a glimpse of colonial life during the holiday season.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 17, 2016
By unanimous vote, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh was elected Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners at the Thursday Board of Commissioners meeting. Arkoosh will be the first female Chair in the County Board’s history.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2016
Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny and Chief Deputy T. Michael Beaty commended employees for their life-saving and customer service efforts during a commendation ceremony at noon in the courthouse.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 16, 2016
Two females and seven male parents were arrested by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies on November 16, 2016 during an overnight sweep of parents who had failed to pay child support or show up for domestic relations hearings.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 15, 2016
The season’s inspiration awaits those who enter the Pennypacker mansion this holiday season. Holiday tours begin Tuesday, November 22, 2016 and go through Sunday, January 8, 2017.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2016
Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece from autumn’s bounty at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, November 20, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2016
Lower Perkiomen Valley Park is hosting Holiday Crafts on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 12:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 14, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host two holiday craft programs on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 10:00am and 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2016
To commemorate Veterans Day, Sheriff and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Sean P. Kilkenny recorded his military discharge in the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds office, and received a free veterans ID merchant discount card.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 10, 2016
Five outstanding projects and their creators and an exceptional leader and advocate of open space planning and preservation in Montgomery County were honored at the Montgomery Awards ceremony sponsored by the Montgomery County Planning Commission.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2016
Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 10:00am and meet the wild turkeys that call the park home.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 8, 2016
Gobble wobble season is here. Head to Norristown Farm Park on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 1:00pm to learn about the bird around which the Thanksgiving holiday revolves.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2016
Explore Lorimer Park, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area) during the Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 8:30am.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2016
Walk with the park naturalist during an “Owl Prowl” at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at 4:00pm to look and listen for the owls of the Farm Park.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 7, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host a field trip to tour the Muhlenberg College Vertebrate Museum on Saturday, November 12, 2016. Participants will carpool from the Green Lane Park Office departing at 9am. The museum tour will begin at 10am.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2016
How can American Diabetes Month make a difference? People can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and encourage others to make healthy changes. Here are just a few ideas from the Montgomery County Health Department.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 4, 2016
Campaign signs are popping up around Montgomery County reminding residents to cast their votes on November 8th. After the excitement of Election Day, what happens to all of those signs? In Montgomery County, they can be recycled!
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2016
Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny and local domestic violence agencies are deepening their relationship, in an effort to better serve the increasing need for domestic violence victim services.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 3, 2016
The Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas granted an extension to the Montgomery County Board of Elections for receipt of absentee ballots in the 2016 General Election. The Court granted the extension of the deadline to Tuesday, November 8 at 8:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: November 1, 2016
In an effort to save lives, Drug Addiction oVerdose Education, Inc. is teaming up with MCHD and the County Drug and Alcohol Program to provide a free Narcan Training and Kit Distribution Session from 7-9PM on Monday, November 7 at Pottstown Borough Hall.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2016
Learn about the fascinating world of white-tails from Park Ranger Tim Wilson at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at 4:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold an “Owl Prowl” on Saturday, November 5, 2016 beginning at 7:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2016
The Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites will conduct a one day (controlled), antlerless deer hunt at the Norristown Farm Park on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Hunter registrations begin November 1, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 31, 2016
Veterans Community Network, Veterans Coalition, Harleysville and Touchstone Veterans Outreach, Perkasie are hanging 22 sets of dog tags on “witting trees” in a public remembrance of the estimated 22 veterans who take their lives by suicide every day.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2016
Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny and Chief Deputy T. Michael Beaty welcomed two new deputies during a swearing-in ceremony at the courthouse in Norristown.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 28, 2016
The Department of Public Safety was informed by Verizon that 9-1-1 service in Montgomery County was fully restored at 5:18am this morning.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2016
The Department of Public Safety has been informed that a contractor struck a conduit containing communications lines and that is causing the degraded service for landline 9-1-1 calls coming into Montgomery County’s Emergency Communications Center.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 27, 2016
The Department of Public Safety has been alerted that a cable providing phone service in this area has been cut and that is causing degraded service for 9-1-1 calls coming into Montgomery County’s Emergency Communications Center.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 25, 2016
Montgomery County Board of Elections is expecting more than 30,000 absentee ballot applications for the 2016 general election. To meet this unprecedented demand, the office of Voter Services will be expanding hours for walk-in absentee ballot applications
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2016
Learn about colonial hospitality at historic Pottsgrove Manor on Saturday, November 5, 2016 and Sunday, November 6, 2016 during “At The Table With Mrs. Potts: A Georgian Dining Experience.”
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2016
Come on a “Fall Migration Bird Walk” at Norristown Farm Park on Friday, November 4, 2016 at 8:30am.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2016
Green Lane Park is requiring all private boats be removed from the park’s Walt Road Day Use Area by no later than Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 24, 2016
Join Environmental Education Specialist, Ruth King, on a twilight spooky hike at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 6:30pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 19, 2016
Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny’s deputies arrested nine offenders wanted for various assault charges, child endangerment and nonpayment of child support, during an overnight raid, as part of the 14th Annual National Family Violence Apprehension Detail.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2016
Halloween is just around the corner. Scared of black cats, spiders, bats, and owls? Come out and learn about these creatures of the night at Norristown Farm Park on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 18, 2016
Capture some of the vibrant gold of autumn at a Potpourri of Pods program at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at 1:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2016
The Montgomery County Commissioners, in conjunction with Shred One Security Corp., will be sponsoring a free community paper shredding event on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 9:00am to noon, rain or shine, at Lower Merion Transfer Station.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2016
Enjoy autumn at historic Pottsgrove Manor with “An Apple a Day, the Colonial Way” on Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 17, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will hold a “Fall Foliage Ramble” hike on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 10:00am.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2016
Explore Lorimer Park and the Bethayres Swamp, an official Audubon IBA (Important Bird Area) during Audubon Bird Town Bird Walks at Lorimer Park on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 and Sunday, October 23, 2016, both at 8:30am.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2016
Come out to Norristown Farm Park on Monday, October 17, 2016 at 1:00pm for the opportunity to learn about the changing seasons.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 13, 2016
Come out to Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, October 16, 2016 at 2:00pm to create a scarecrow!
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2016
The sixth and final 2016 recycling date for the collection of household hazardous waste sponsored by Montgomery County will take place Sunday, October 16, 2016 at Lower Merion Transfer Station between 9:00am and 3:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2016
Come to Upper Schuylkill Valley Park on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 6:30pm for a moonlit tour of the animals at the park.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 12, 2016
Head to Green Lane Park on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 5:00pm and enter the world of the amazing aquatic rodent, the beaver.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Pennypacker Mills hosts the annual All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Visit the historic Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to learn about seasonal changes on this 18th century farm and how plans were interrupted when it served as Gen. Washington’s temporary headquarters.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 11, 2016
Come on a “Fall Migration Bird Walk” at Norristown Farm Park on Friday, October 14, 2016 at 8:30am and join park staff to explore different areas of the park in search of resident and migrating birds.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny will be expanding his legal role to help fill an increased need for pro bono child advocates.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Join a park ranger in an effort to remove invasive plants from the park by volunteering for an animal habitat restoration project at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, October 9, 2016 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host Cheri Heimbach of Baywing Falconry for a special program featuring live birds of prey on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: October 4, 2016
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 1:00pm for a talk entitled “Grist for the Mill.”
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: September 28, 2016
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties, now totaling 158 farms. The farm was preserved under the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Program.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: September 27, 2016
The County Commissioners joined American Gold Star Mothers and the families of 17 Montgomery County veterans who gave their lives in service to the country at a ceremony to honor these veterans and replace their banners on the Courthouse Plaza.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2016
Head to Lorimer Park for the annual mushroom walk on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at 2:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: September 26, 2016
The 2016-2017 flu season is just around the corner and the Montgomery County Health Department is gearing up to offer this year’s flu vaccine at clinics throughout the county.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 15, 2016
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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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 11, 2016
Ursinus College continues to take proactive measures in conjunction with Montgomery County Health Department officials to investigate and address an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on campus.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Ursinus College has voluntarily closed the cafeteria and snack bar allowing Montgomery County Health Department officials to continue gathering information regarding the cluster of gastrointestinal illness on campus.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 10, 2016
Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) is currently investigating an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness associated with students from Ursinus College.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 9, 2016
A Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9:00pm on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 through 9:00am on Monday, February 15, 2016.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2016
The Montgomery County Division of Parks, Trails, and Historic Sites will be hosting a free, one-day, Trail Stewardship Workshop on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:30am to 4:30pm in the classroom building at Pennypacker Mills.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2016
Explore Lorimer Park and the Bethayres Swamp on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 8:30am during an Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2016
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host a program entitled “Animal Tracks and Signs” on Saturday, February 13, 2016 beginning at 1:00pm. Join the staff at GLP for this indoor/outdoor program and learn to read and interpret wildlife signs.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 8, 2016
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor on Saturday, February 13, 2016 between 11:00am and 3:00pm for demonstrations of open-hearth cooking during the program “Valentine’s Day The Colonial Way.”
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 7, 2016
MCHD officials have identified and interviewed the two men who came to the aid of a young girl who was being attacked by a rabid raccoon Thursday in Lower Merion. Both men are safe from contracting rabies.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 6, 2016
MCHD officials are requesting that an unidentified male Good Samaritan, who came to the aid of a young girl being attacked by a rabid raccoon on Thursday in Lower Merion, come forward and identify himself, because he may have been exposed to rabies.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 4, 2016
The Montgomery County Commissioners today at their bi-weekly meeting delivered their 2016 report on the State of the County.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 3, 2016
Montgomery County Sheriff Sean P. Kilkenny announced that sheriff’s deputies arrested 11 deadbeat parents, who owed $126,218.63 in child support arrearages for 16 children, during an overnight sweep on Wednesday, February 3, 2016
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2016
Join the park naturalist at Norristown Farm Park on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 2:00pm in a search of the wild signs of animals that remain active in winter.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: February 1, 2016
Make a gift from the heart this year at Pennypacker Mills’ Valentines Workshop for Kids on Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 10:00am to 12:00pm.
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2016 Press Releases
Posted on: January 29, 2016
The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration has issued the following warning to Americans about scam artists posing as IRS agents.
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2016 Press Releases