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2017 Press Releases

Posted on: June 8, 2017

Fourth Annual "Daring Dad" Scavenger Hunt at Norristown Farm Park

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Bring dad to Norristown Farm Park this Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 2:00 pm for a challenging nature scavenger hunt. He’ll have to follow a series of clues to find the items or answer questions.

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Other News in 2017 Press Releases

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Code Blue Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: December 29, 2017
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Code Blue Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 26, 2017
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Montco Adopts $403.4 Million Budget with No Real Estate Tax Rate Increase

Posted on: December 14, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: December 14, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 12, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: December 8, 2017
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Phase 3 of Lafayette Street Extension Project Breaks Ground

Posted on: December 8, 2017
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PA Awards More Than $12.6M in Grants to Montco and Municipalities

Posted on: November 22, 2017
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Montgomery County Health and Human Services Warns of Restaurant Inspection Scam

Posted on: November 21, 2017
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2017 Montgomery Awards

Posted on: November 16, 2017
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Dept. Public Safety Partners with Simon's Fund to launch "The Easiest Scholarship Ever"

Posted on: November 13, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: November 9, 2017
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Montgomery County Announces 2017 Campaign Sign Recycling Program

Posted on: November 1, 2017
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Controlled Deer Hunt Scheduled for the Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: October 31, 2017
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Montco Offers Event and New Guidebook Focused on Townhouse Design

Posted on: October 23, 2017
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Officials Announce 4 Percent Decrease in Accidental Drug-Related Deaths in Montgomery County

Posted on: October 17, 2017
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Office of Drug and Alcohol Announces the Drug and Alcohol Prevention Project: A Mini Grant Project

Posted on: October 10, 2017
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Two County Bridges Closing

Posted on: October 6, 2017
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Commissioners Celebrate New Mural in Schwenksville

Posted on: October 2, 2017
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Montgomery County Municipalities Awarded $5.2 Million for Traffic Signal Improvements

Posted on: September 29, 2017
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Montco Receives Outlook Upgrade and Maintains Solid Bond Rating

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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2017-2018 Montgomery County Health Department Flu Clinic Schedule

Posted on: September 26, 2017
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Montgomery County Launches Smart911 Program

Posted on: September 25, 2017
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Montgomery County Wins Diamond Award for Providing Commuting Alternatives

Posted on: September 20, 2017
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Montgomery County Officials and Veterans Groups Observe POW/MIA Day

Posted on: September 15, 2017
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Montco and Norristown Celebrate PARK(ing) Day

Posted on: September 13, 2017
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Montgomery County Moves Forward on 19 Bridge Projects, Introduces Interactive Bridge Map

Posted on: September 7, 2017
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Rescheduled: Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Providence Township

Posted on: September 8, 2017
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Fall Migration Bird Walk at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: September 5, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Lower Moreland Township

Posted on: August 31, 2017
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Incredible Insects at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: August 29, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Pottstown Borough

Posted on: August 28, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Royersford Borough, Limerick and Upper Providence

Posted on: August 28, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Providence Township

Posted on: August 25, 2017
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The Eastern Coyote at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: August 24, 2017
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“Code Red” Hot Weather Health Warning

Posted on: August 22, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Horsham and Montgomery Townships

Posted on: August 21, 2017
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Montgomery County Health Department Distribution of Free Potassium Iodide Tablets on August 24, 2017

Posted on: August 15, 2017
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Child Welfare Needs Based Plan and Budget Hearing Rescheduled

Posted on: August 15, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Norristown Municipality, Montgomery County

Posted on: August 14, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Hatboro Borough and Upper Moreland Township

Posted on: August 14, 2017
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Green Lane Park Hosts “Bugs and Blooms – a Photography Outing”

Posted on: August 9, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Abington Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: July 28, 2017
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Valley Green Road Bridge Closed

Posted on: July 25, 2017
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Adult Mosquito Spraying in Selected Areas of Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County

Posted on: July 20, 2017
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"Code Red" Hot Weather Health Warning

Posted on: July 20, 2017
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Cosby Trial Expenses Total $219,100

Posted on: July 13, 2017
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Planning Commission Releases Countywide Survey on Bicycling in Montco

Posted on: July 7, 2017
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PulsePoint App Assists in Life-Saving Measures in Limerick Township

Posted on: July 7, 2017
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Montco Sheriff Honors Outgoing Chief, Swears in New Chief

Posted on: July 7, 2017
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Honey Bees at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: June 30, 2017
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Junior Naturalist Camp 2017 - Norristown Farm Park & Lorimer Park

Posted on: June 29, 2017
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Four Trail Projects in Montco Awarded DVRPC Funding

Posted on: June 29, 2017
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Animal Habitat Walk at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: June 28, 2017
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Another Farm Permanently Preserved in Montgomery County

Posted on: June 16, 2017
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Montgomery County Names New Solicitor

Posted on: June 15, 2017
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Housing Units Built in Montco Reach Highest Number in 10 Years

Posted on: June 15, 2017
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Point-in-Time Count of Homeless Down 33% in Montgomery County

Posted on: June 15, 2017
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Offers Event Focused on the Village at Valley Forge

Posted on: June 12, 2017
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Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

Posted on: June 9, 2017
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Knee Deep in the Creek at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: June 8, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: June 8, 2017
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Statement on Climate Action Efforts

Posted on: June 7, 2017
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Montgomery County Bond Sale to Yield More Than $1.6 Million in Budgetary Savings

Posted on: June 1, 2017
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Montgomery County Commissioners Announce New Program to Save Lives

Posted on: May 24, 2017
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Montco Maintains Solid Bond Rating

Posted on: May 19, 2017
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Conversations with Commissioners Event in Conshohocken

Posted on: May 30, 2017
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Offers Two Workshops for Public Input on Bicycling in Montco

Posted on: May 17, 2017
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Montgomery County Commissioners Celebrate 32nd Annual Senior Games

Posted on: May 12, 2017
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Montgomery County Municipalities Receive More Than $5 Million in Grants from PennDOT

Posted on: May 12, 2017
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Mother’s Day Spring Crafts at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: May 10, 2017
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Native Plant Sale at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: May 9, 2017
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Construction to Begin on New Portion of Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown

Posted on: May 5, 2017
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Thirteen Municipalities Receive Montco 2040 Implementation Grants from Montgomery County

Posted on: May 4, 2017
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Montco Launches 2nd Annual Trail Challenge

Posted on: May 4, 2017
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Montgomery County Commissioners Celebrate Centenarians at Luncheon

Posted on: May 3, 2017
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Montco Commissioners Sponsor Free Community Paper Shredding Event in Harleysville

Posted on: May 1, 2017
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Montgomery County Celebrates Arbor Day with Free Trees from PECO

Posted on: April 28, 2017
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Fetters Mill Bridge Closed

Posted on: April 27, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: April 27, 2017
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Come to the Fair! Pottsgrove Manor to host Annual Colonial Mayfair Event

Posted on: April 27, 2017
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Night Life Program at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: April 27, 2017
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'May Day' at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: April 27, 2017
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Montgomery County Releases 2016 Naloxone Data

Posted on: April 20, 2017
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Montco Housing Market Surges on 2.9 Percent Median Price Increase in 2016

Posted on: April 19, 2017
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Montgomery County Health Department Announces Rabies Clinic Dates

Posted on: April 17, 2017
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Montco Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event Slated for Saturday, April 22, 2017

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Volunteers Wanted for Animal Habitat Restoration at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Annual Sheep Shearing Program at the Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Green Lane Park Hosts “Earth Day Workday in the Park”

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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A Howling Good Birthday Bash at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Earth Day Everyday at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Advice from the Montgomery County Health Department at the Start of the 2017 Mosquito Season

Posted on: April 12, 2017
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Montgomery County Commissioners recognize Public Health Week

Posted on: April 6, 2017
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Eco-Egg Hunt at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: April 3, 2017
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Orienteering for All Ages at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: April 3, 2017
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Easter Workshop at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: April 3, 2017
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Orienteering for Beginners at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: April 3, 2017
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Montgomery County Ranked #1 in a Number of Health Measures in New Report

Posted on: March 29, 2017
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Baby Bunnies at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Walks at Lorimer Park

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Spring Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants at Lorimer Park

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Spring Scavenger Hunt at Upper Schuylkill Valley Park

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Montgomery County Planning Commission Releases 2016 Annual Report

Posted on: March 20, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: March 22, 2017
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Montgomery County Public Defender Recognizes First Herbert Morris Making the Difference Award Winne

Posted on: March 17, 2017
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Prescription Overdose Awareness Billboard Winner Honored by Commissioners

Posted on: March 16, 2017
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Deadlines for Filing Petition Challenges and Drawing for Ballot Position Have Changed

Posted on: March 14, 2017
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Montco Courts and Government Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, March 14

Posted on: March 13, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Punch Needle Craft Workshop at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: March 11, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walks at Lorimer Park

Posted on: March 13, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: March 10, 2017
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Spring Things at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 11, 2017
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How to Preserve Your Old Photographs & Paper Ephemera at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: March 8, 2017
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Signs of Spring at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 8, 2017
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Waterfowl Watch at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 8, 2017
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Full Moon Walk at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 7, 2017
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Bluebird Box Building at Lower Perkiomen Valley Park

Posted on: March 7, 2017
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Waterfowl Watch at Green Lane Park

Posted on: March 6, 2017
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Green Lane Park To Open 2017 Boat Quarantine Registration

Posted on: March 6, 2017
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Teeny Tiny Hike for Tots at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 6, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: March 2, 2017
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Sprinter, the Fifth Season hosted at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: March 1, 2017
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Maple Sugar Magic at Green Lane Park

Posted on: February 27, 2017
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Exhibit Opening at Pottsgrove Manor—Meet Ben Franklin!

Posted on: February 23, 2017
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Stitch to Learn, Learn to Stitch at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: February 22, 2017

Registration Now Open for Fourth Annual Event ManuFest 2017

Posted on: February 16, 2017
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Sugar Maple Trees at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: February 15, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: February 15, 2017
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Winter Chores at the Peter Wentz Farmstead

Posted on: February 15, 2017
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Green Lane Park Hosts “Cabin Fever Hike”

Posted on: February 13, 2017
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Rocks Big and Small at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: February 13, 2017
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Montgomery County Health Department to replace Potassium Iodide Tablets for 2015 expiration dates

Posted on: February 13, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: February 10, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: February 8, 2017
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“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: February 2, 2017

Pottsgrove Manor to Host Paper Marbling Workshop

Posted on: January 30, 2017

Valentines Workshop for Kids at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: January 30, 2017
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Montgomery County Officials Recognize National Day of Rememberance

Posted on: January 27, 2017
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Montgomery County Sponsors Keep Farming in Montgomery County

Posted on: January 27, 2017
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Groundhog Day at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: January 25, 2017
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Montgomery County Courts Appoint Ken Lawrence To Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Posted on: January 23, 2017
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Shadows of the Past at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: January 23, 2017

Central Perkiomen Valley Park Hosts “Winter Tree ID Made Easy”

Posted on: January 23, 2017
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Nature Detectives at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: January 18, 2017

Gallery Talk: “Samuel W. Pennypacker (1842-1916) His Living Legacy” at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: January 17, 2017
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Cross-Country Ski Clinic at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: January 17, 2017

Green Lane Park Hosts “Out and About on the Perkiomen Trail”

Posted on: January 17, 2017
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Six Deadbeat Parents Arrested In Overnight Child Support Raid

Posted on: January 11, 2017
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Audubon Bird Town Bird Walk at Lorimer Park

Posted on: January 10, 2017
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Researching Your Old House Workshop at Pennypacker Mills

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Montgomery County Invites Public to Meeting On Swamp Creek Greenway and Sunrise Trail Study

Posted on: January 9, 2017
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Little Hoots Children’s Nature Program at Norristown Farm Park

Posted on: January 9, 2017

Montgomery County Commissioner Vacancy

Posted on: January 6, 2017

Montgomery County Drug Treatment Court Holds Accreditation Ceremony and 90th Graduation

Posted on: January 4, 2017

“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Posted on: January 4, 2017