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2013 Press Releases

Posted on: April 8, 2013

04/08/13 Annual Sheep Shearing Program at the Wentz Farmstead

Visit the historic Peter Wentz Farmstead on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 10:00am to 3:00pm to experience the annual shearing of the sheep and activities typical of spring on a colonial Pennsylvania German farm.

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12/30/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 30, 2013

12/23/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 23, 2013

12/19/13 Montco Adopts Budget

Posted on: December 19, 2013

12/18/13 Montco Sheriff and DRO Honor Chief Deputy, Deadbeat Roundup Team, and Others

Posted on: December 18, 2013

12/17/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: December 17, 2013

12/16/13 Pennypacker Mills Wallpaper Workshop

Posted on: December 16, 2013

12/13/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host Spinning Demonstrations

Posted on: December 13, 2013

12/13/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: December 13, 2013

12/09/13 Pennypacker Mills Victorian Christmas Open House

Posted on: December 9, 2013

12/09/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 9, 2013

12/06/13 National Influenza Vaccination Week

Posted on: December 6, 2013

12/06/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 6, 2013

12/05/13 Montco Sheriff and D.A. Promote Leadership for Women in Law Enforcement

Posted on: December 5, 2013

12/02/13 Visit Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight

Posted on: December 2, 2013

12/02/13 Candlelight Tour at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: December 2, 2013

12/02/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “Waterfowl Watch”

Posted on: December 2, 2013

11/29/13 World AIDS Day 2013 – Getting to Zero

Posted on: November 29, 2013

11/27/13 Shapiro Urges Prime Minister Netanyahu to Keep Israeli Consulate in Philadelphia Open

Posted on: November 27, 2013

11/26/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: November 26, 2013

11/26/13 Green Lane Park Hosts Waterfowl Watch

Posted on: November 26, 2013

11/26/13 Holiday Tours at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: November 26, 2013

11/26/13 Pennypacker Mills Holiday Tours

Posted on: November 26, 2013

11/22/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: November 22, 2013

11/20/13 Green Lane Park to Host “Winsome Woodland Critters” Workshop

Posted on: November 20, 2013

11/19/2013 Montco, Bucks Planning Commissions to Hold Joint Meeting

Posted on: November 19, 2013

11/19/13 Terrific Turkeys

Posted on: November 19, 2013

11/19/13 Final Montgomery County Health Department Flu Clinic

Posted on: November 19, 2013

11/15/13 MCSD and DRO Sweep Nets 37 Deadbeat Parents in 72 Hours

Posted on: November 15, 2013

11/15/13 Holiday Food Safety Tips from the Montgomery County Health Department

Posted on: November 15, 2013

11/14/13 Montco to Hold Public Hearings on Human Services Plan

Posted on: November 14, 2013

11/13/13 Five Outstanding Projects in Montgomery County Receive 2013 Montgomery Awards

Posted on: November 13, 2013

11/12/13 “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: November 12, 2013

11/12/13 MCSD and DRO Conduct Unannounced Raid on Deadbeat Parents

Posted on: November 12, 2013

11/12/13 Green Lane Park to Host Holiday Craft Workshop Double Feature

Posted on: November 12, 2013

11/12/13 Veterans to Be Honored at Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: November 12, 2013

11/08/13 Montco Honors Veterans

Posted on: November 8, 2013

11/07/13 Shapiro to Take Part in Thinkfest

Posted on: November 7, 2013

11/05/13 Vintage Cars at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: November 5, 2013

10/31/13 Controlled Deer Hunt Scheduled for the Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 31, 2013

10/30/13 Montgomery County Announces 3rd Annual Campaign Sign Recycling Program

Posted on: October 30, 2013

10/30/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host Lecture by Dan Graham

Posted on: October 30, 2013

10/25/13 Fetters Mill Bridge Closed

Posted on: October 25, 2013

10/22/13 Montco Commissioners Sponsor Paper Shredding Event in Ardmore

Posted on: October 22, 2013

10/22/13 Location Change to Stormwater Management Seminar

Posted on: October 22, 2013

10/18/13 Montco Sheriff and County Commissioners Introduce New Prisoner Bus

Posted on: October 18, 2013

10/16/13 Montco Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Slated for Sunday, October 20, 2013

Posted on: October 16, 2013

10/16/13 Montco Health Department Flu Clinics Proving To Be Extremely Popular

Posted on: October 16, 2013

10/15/13 Basic Outdoor Photography and Video Production Workshop at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: October 15, 2013

10/15/13 All Hallow’s Eve Fall Festival at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: October 15, 2013

10/15/13 Fall Foliage Hike at Green Lane Park

Posted on: October 15, 2013

10/09/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host Open-Hearth Cooking Workshop

Posted on: October 9, 2013

10/10/13 MCHD Montgomery County Community College Drive-Thru Flu Clinic Moved Indoors

Posted on: October 10, 2013

10/10/13 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Posted on: October 10, 2013

10/09/13 Wonderful Wolves

Posted on: October 9, 2013

10/09/13 Montgomery County Offers Workshops and Seeks Public Input on New County Comprehensive Plan

Posted on: October 9, 2013

10/07/13 Seasonal Life on the Farm at the Historic Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: October 7, 2013

10/07/13 Green Lane Park to Host “Early Bird Walk”

Posted on: October 7, 2013

10/07/13 Montco Electronics Recycling Event Slated for Saturday, October 12, 2013

Posted on: October 7, 2013

10/01/13 An Evening of Bone Chilling Ghost Stories at Green Lane Park

Posted on: October 1, 2013

10/01/13 Taste a Bit of Chocolate History!

Posted on: October 1, 2013

10/01/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host Homeschool Day

Posted on: October 1, 2013

09/24/13 Montgomery County Health Department 2013 Influenza Immunization Clinic Information

Posted on: September 24, 2013

09/24/13 Montco Prison Employee Wins Pennsylvania’s Strongest Man Competition

Posted on: September 24, 2013

09/23/13 Montgomery County Commission on Women and Families Annual Awareness Event

Posted on: September 23, 2013

09/23/13 Green Lane Park to Host “Flying Hunters” Program Featuring Jack Hubley

Posted on: September 23, 2013

09/23/13 Meet Mother Goose!

Posted on: September 23, 2013

09/23/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Providence and Collegeville

Posted on: September 23, 2013

09/18/13 Montco to Hold First Preparedness Fair on Courthouse Grounds

Posted on: September 18, 2013

09/18/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Montgomery Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 18, 2013

09/18/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “Winged Wonders – Monarch Butterflies”

Posted on: September 18, 2013

09/18/13 Evening Concert at Green Lane Park

Posted on: September 18, 2013

09/16/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host American Heritage Chocolate Demonstration

Posted on: September 16, 2013

09/16/13 Meet the White-Tailed Deer at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Posted on: September 16, 2013

09/16/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Gwynedd Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 16, 2013

09/13/13 Commissioner Castor to be Featured on TV Crime Show

Posted on: September 13, 2013

09/12/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 12, 2013

09/12/13 MCHD Celebrates Child Passenger Safety Week with Booster Seat Giveaway

Posted on: September 12, 2013

09/11/13 Schuylkill River Bike Trail Closure

Posted on: September 11, 2013

09/11/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Montgomery Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 11, 2013

09/11/13 Montco Electronics Recycling Event Slated for Saturday, September 14

Posted on: September 11, 2013

09/09/13 Groundbreaking Marks Beginning Of Lafayette Street Corridor Construction

Posted on: September 9, 2013

09/09/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Abington Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 9, 2013

09/09/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: September 9, 2013

09/09/13 “The Other Guys: The Shays, Whiskey, and Fries Rebels as Founding Fathers” Talk

Posted on: September 9, 2013

09/09/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “Star Watch Program”

Posted on: September 9, 2013

09/06/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Conshohocken Borough and Plymouth Township

Posted on: September 6, 2013

09/03/13 ELDER ABUSE (Seminar): Building a Community Response

Posted on: September 5, 2013

08/30/13 Baywing Falconry Program at Green Lane Park

Posted on: August 30, 2013

08/30/13 Green Lane Park Features Celtic Music from “Tree”

Posted on: August 30, 2013

08/29/13 Montco Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Slated for Saturday, September 7

Posted on: August 29, 2013

08/29/13 PCN Spotlight on Montco Courthouse

Posted on: August 29, 2013

08/28/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 28, 2013

08/28/13 Montco to Hold Public Meeting on Fetters Mill Bridge

Posted on: August 28, 2013

08/28/13 Media Advisory

Posted on: August 28, 2013

08/26/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 26, 2013

08/26/13 MCSD Teaches Anti-Violence and Drug Resistance at GNPAL Youth Camp

Posted on: August 26, 2013

08/23/13 MCHD Reminds Holiday Travelers to Drive Safe This Labor Day

Posted on: August 23, 2013

08/22/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 22, 2013

08/21/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 21, 2013

08/20/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “Milkweed, Monarchs, and More” Program

Posted on: August 20, 2013

08/20/13 Butterfly Release Celebration

Posted on: August 20, 2013

08/19/13 History Adventures in the Summer

Posted on: August 19, 2013

08/19/13 MCHD Offers Rabies Vaccination Clinic at Third Annual Pottstown Pet Fair

Posted on: August 19, 2013

08/19/13 Moody’s Reaffirms Montco Bond Rating, Revises Outlook

Posted on: August 19, 2013

08/19/13 Immunization Information from the Montgomery County Health Department

Posted on: August 19, 2013

08/16/13 PennDOT Inspectors Close Arcola Road Bridge

Posted on: August 16, 2013

08/15/13 Montgomery County Launches New Mobile App: GoMontco

Posted on: August 15, 2013

08/13/13 Green Lane Park Features Raven Hill Blue Grass Concert

Posted on: August 13, 2013

08/13/13 Montco Recorder of Deeds Office Receives NACRC 2013 Land Records Best Practices Award

Posted on: August 13, 2013

08/12/13 Montco Electronics Recycling Event Slated for Sunday, August 18

Posted on: August 12, 2013

08/12/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of West Pottsgrove Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 12, 2013

08/08/13 - The Montgomery County Sheriff's Department Announces New Hires and a Departure

Posted on: August 8, 2013

08/08/13 Montgomery County Wins Award for Its New Website

Posted on: August 8, 2013

08/07/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Moreland Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 7, 2013

08/07/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Plymouth Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 7, 2013

08/06/13 Montco Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Slated for Sunday, August 11

Posted on: August 6, 2013

08/06/13 County Commissioners to Hold Public Meeting on the Status of the Arcola Road Bridge

Posted on: August 6, 2013

08/06/13 Green Lane Park to Host Butterflies and Dragonflies Program

Posted on: August 6, 2013

08/06/13 Ravishing Reptiles

Posted on: August 6, 2013

08/06/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Moreland Township and Hatboro Borough

Posted on: August 6, 2013

08/02/13 Montgomery County Health Department Distribution of Free Potassium Iodide Tablets

Posted on: August 2, 2013

08/01/13 Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 1, 2013

07/31/13 Commissioner Richards Testimony at PA House Democratic Policy Committee on Transportation

Posted on: July 31, 2013

07/30/13 Commr. Castor Testimony before PA House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Comm.

Posted on: July 30, 2013

07/30/13 Statement from Montgomery County Solicitor Ray McGarry

Posted on: July 30, 2013

07/25/13 Montco Office of Children and Youth and Juvenile Probation Office to Hold Public Hearing

Posted on: July 25, 2013

07/23/13 Shapiro and Richards Support Marriage Equality

Posted on: July 23, 2013

07/22/13 Pennypacker Mills Presents In The Good Old Summertime

Posted on: July 22, 2013

07/22/13 78th Army Band Concert at Green Lane Park Amphitheater

Posted on: July 22, 2013

07/22/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “Incredible Insects” Program

Posted on: July 22, 2013

07/18/13 Tips To Avoid West Nile Virus

Posted on: July 18, 2013

07/17/13 Pottsgrove Manor to Host Symposium on Colonial Iron Industry

Posted on: July 17, 2013

07/17/13 Courting Art Program to Dedicate Art Exhibit at Courthouse

Posted on: July 17, 2013

07/15/13 Zydeco-A-Go-Go Concert at Green Lane Park Amphitheater

Posted on: July 15, 2013

07/15/13 Amazing Amphibians

Posted on: July 15, 2013

07/15/13 “Code Red” Hot Weather Heat Warning

Posted on: July 15, 2013

07/10/13 Gallery Talk at Pennypacker Mills: Who’s Who Among Governors from Montgomery County

Posted on: July 10, 2013

07/10/13 All About Boomerangs

Posted on: July 10, 2013

07/10/13 Seasonal Farm Work to be Featured at the Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: July 10, 2013

07/09/13 MCHD, Montgomery County Commissioners, PennDOT, & Police to Host Aggressive Driving Presser

Posted on: July 9, 2013

07/08/13 Montgomery County Office of Children and Youth Presents Music for Kids’ Sake

Posted on: July 8, 2013

07/08/13 Planning Commission Board to Hear from Norristown Small Business Assistance Center

Posted on: July 8, 2013

07/08/13 New Data Show 2012 Nonresidential Construction Nearly Doubled Over Previous Year

Posted on: July 8, 2013

07/01/13 Exeter Community Band Concert at Green Lane Park Amphitheater

Posted on: July 1, 2013

06/28/13 20th Anniversary of 9-1-1 in Montgomery County

Posted on: June 28, 2013

06/26/13 MCSD AND DRO Announce Final Results of Child Support Amnesty Week and Roundup

Posted on: June 26, 2013

06/26/13 Evening Concert at Green Lane Park

Posted on: June 26, 2013

06/26/13 Hands-On Fun in the Pennypacker Mills 1900s History Center

Posted on: June 26, 2013

06/26/13 Green Lane Park to Host “Creek Critters” Program

Posted on: June 26, 2013

06/24/13 MCSD and DRO to Announce Final Results of Delinquent Child Support Amnesty Program

Posted on: June 24, 2013

06/21/13 National Mosquito Control Awareness Week is June 23-29, 2013

Posted on: June 21, 2013

06/20/13 MCSD and Patriotic Order Sons of America Honored Flag Day with Flag Retirement Box

Posted on: June 20, 2013

06/20/13 MCHD and Communities in Motion Announce Montgomery County Seat Belt Challenge Winners

Posted on: June 20, 2013

06/20/13 National HIV Testing Day

Posted on: June 20, 2013

06/19/13 Obtaining Copies of Deeds

Posted on: June 19, 2013

06/19/13 Orienteering for Beginners

Posted on: June 19, 2013

06/19/13 Family Fishing Program at Green Lane Park

Posted on: June 19, 2013

06/19/13 Meet the Mustelids

Posted on: June 19, 2013

06/18/13 Montco About to Launch Community Connections

Posted on: June 18, 2013

06/18/13 Reminder: Next Set of Montco Recycling Dates Approach

Posted on: June 18, 2013

06/18/13 Colonial Camp Fun at the Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: June 18, 2013

06/18/13 Montco One of America’s 50 Healthiest Counties for Kids

Posted on: June 18, 2013

06/13/13 Montco Prepares for Elder Abuse Conference

Posted on: June 13, 2013

06/13/2013 Montco to Open Additional Parking Garage This Weekend

Posted on: June 13, 2013

06/12/13 MCSD to Receive Flag Retirement Box from Patriotic Order Sons of America to Honor Flag Day

Posted on: June 12, 2013

06/12/13 Montgomery County to Expand Hours at Parking Garage to Accommodate U.S. Open Fans

Posted on: June 12, 2013

06/11/13 Montgomery County to Open Parking Garage for U.S. Open Fans Taking High Speed Line

Posted on: June 11, 2013

06/10/13 Montco Commissioners Vote to Participate in PA’s Human Services Block Grant Program

Posted on: June 10, 2013

06/07/13 Caring Parents Explain the Rewards of Foster Parenting in New Videos

Posted on: June 7, 2013

06/07/13 Green Lane Park Hosts “In Search of Bluebirds”

Posted on: June 7, 2013

06/07/13 Spring Cleaning Featured at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: June 7, 2013

06/07/13 Benjamin Franklin to Visit Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: June 7, 2013

06/05/13 Montco Sheriff’s Department Provides Free 9-1­-1 Cell Phones to Seniors in Need

Posted on: June 5, 2013

06/05/13 Montgomery County Commissioners Sponsor Paper Shredding Event at MCCC

Posted on: June 5, 2013

06/05/13 What is Rabies?

Posted on: June 5, 2013

06/04/2013 Ceremony to Commemorate State’s First Sheriff’s Department Re-Accreditation by Pa. Chiefs

Posted on: June 4, 2013

06/04/13 Spaces Still Available for Camp Salamander Day Camp at Norristown Farm Park & Lorimer Park

Posted on: June 4, 2013

05/30/13 Sheriff’s Dept. and DRO announce one-week amnesty program for delinquent child support

Posted on: May 30, 2013

05/29/13 Spaces Still Available for “Camp Salamander” Day Camp at Green Lane Park

Posted on: May 29, 2013

05/28/13 The Civil War Comes to Montgomery County at Historic Pennypacker Mills’ Civil War Reunion

Posted on: May 28, 2013

05/28/13 Media Alert: Amnesty Week

Posted on: May 28, 2013

05/24/13 Fishing Derby

Posted on: May 24, 2013

05/20/13 MCHD to Partner with the Norristown Borough Police Department To Promote Youth Helmet Usage

Posted on: May 20, 2013

05/16/13 Sheriff’s Department Offers Free Senior Crime Awareness Presentations

Posted on: May 16, 2013

05/16/13 Becker Appointed to State Electronic Recording Commission

Posted on: May 16, 2013

05/16/13 2nd Annual Bark! Bark! Bark! For Our Park!

Posted on: May 16, 2013

05/13/13 From Out the Fiery Furnace Performance at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: May 13, 2013

05/13/13 Central Perkiomen Valley Park to Host “Creek Critters” Program

Posted on: May 13, 2013

05/15/2013 Montgomery County Bomb Squad to be featured Wednesday on CBS 3 News

Posted on: May 15, 2013

05/13/13 New Exhibit at Historic Pennypacker Mills: Who’s Who Among Governors from Montgomery County

Posted on: May 13, 2013

05/09/13 Drinking Water Week

Posted on: May 9, 2013

05/08/13 Beautiful Local Birds at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: May 8, 2013

05/08/13 The Chickens at the Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: May 8, 2013

05/07/13 Second Montco Electronics Recycling Date Set for Saturday in Green Lane

Posted on: May 7, 2013

05/07/13 National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day

Posted on: May 7, 2013

05/07/13 Montgomery County Health Department Announces Rabies Clinic Dates

Posted on: May 7, 2013

05/02/13 Montco Names New Planning Director

Posted on: May 2, 2013

04/30/13 Shapiro Touts Montco Energy Savings Program to Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce

Posted on: April 30, 2013

04/29/13 Sheriff’s Department Seeks to Expand Anti-Violence Program

Posted on: April 29, 2013

04/29/13 A Special Mother’s Day Gift Idea…Design a One-of-a-Kind Scarf!

Posted on: April 29, 2013

04/29/13 MCHD Child Passenger Safety Program Offers Free Child Safety Seat Inspections

Posted on: April 29, 2013

04/23/13 “Come to the Fair!” – Annual Colonial May Fair at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: April 23, 2013

4/23/13 Green Lane Park to Host “Earlybird Walk”

Posted on: April 23, 2013

04/23/13 Meet The Beavers!

Posted on: April 23, 2013

04/18/13 First Quarter Report Shows Montco to Be On Firmer Fiscal Ground

Posted on: April 18, 2013

04/17/13 A Day of Celebration

Posted on: April 17, 2013

04/16/13 Summer 2013 Internship Opportunity at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: April 16, 2013

04/16/13 Celebrate Arbor Day at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: April 16, 2013

04/16/13 Fun with Fishing for Kids

Posted on: April 16, 2013

04/16/13 Baby Care 101 – Safe Sleep

Posted on: April 16, 2013

04/15/13 Green Lane Park Hosts Spring Beauties - The Wildflowers

Posted on: April 15, 2013

04/15/13 Revolutionary War Program at Pottsgrove Manor

Posted on: April 15, 2013

04/15/13 Montgomery County Health Department Urges Residents to Prepare for West Nile Virus Season

Posted on: April 15, 2013

04/12/13 Montgomery County Sets Dates for 2013 Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collection

Posted on: April 12, 2013

04/11/13 Montgomery County Prothonotary Administering the Oath of Allegiance

Posted on: April 11, 2013

03/13/13 Sheriff's Department Staff to Speak at 2013 Housing Fair

Posted on: April 10, 2013

04/08/13 Montgomery County Planning Commission Seeks Entries for 2013 Montgomery Awards

Posted on: April 8, 2013

04/04/13 Montgomery County Issues $55 Million in Bonds to Fund Major Infrastructure Projects

Posted on: April 4, 2013

04/05/13 Montgomery County reopens Fetter’s Mill Bridge

Posted on: April 6, 2013