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Friday, June 28

SUV driver killed in tractor-trailer collision on Route 422 Friday morning

The accident occurred around 6 a.m. and shut down both directions of the highway.

Top adventure experiences to do over the Fourth of July holiday on the Jersey Shore

If you're on the hunt for something adventurous to do at the Jersey Shore, you'll have plenty of intriguing options …

Best things to do with your family over 4th of July week at the Jersey Shore

For families, there are a ton of things to do July 1-7 that are sure to delight everyone from the …

16 festivals and events to attend this Fourth of July Week on the Jersey Shore

Looking for a fun and unique event to attend this Fourth of July week? Check out these top 16 happenings, …

At The Shore: Fourth of July music, theater, shows

From Kesha and Willie Nelson to The Little Mermaid and Puppy Pals, there’s an event for everyone.

Playcrafters presents ’13 the Musical’ in Skippack

The coming-of-age musical comedy-drama about eighth grade opened on Broadway in 2008.

Rep. Ciresi bill to outlaw early termination fees for deceased people on its way to Governor’s desk

Once signed into law, bill will require that written notice along with a copy of a death certificate be provided …

Collegeville BMW driver charged in hit-and-run sideswiping incident in Trappe

Police said the accident occurred the afternoon of June 18.

Variety – The Children’s Charity participates in Fishing for Kids in Ocean City, NJ

Individuals with disabilities enjoyed a carefree day with family courtesy of Yacht Club, Marlin and Tuna Club.

Fast action sought in Pennsylvania on 220-page marijuana bill

Legislators pushing a bipartisan bill to legalize recreational marijuana warn that, without action, neighboring states will supply the drug — …

Thursday, June 27

Congresswoman Dean, USDA Deputy Secretary Torres tour Spring Mountain to highlight rural clean energy investment

Under the federal Inflation Reduction Act, the year-round skiing facility received a $670,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant …

Man cited for speeding in two-vehicle crash on Skippack Pike

The accident occurred in a 35 mph zone, police said.

A big education fight stands in the way of a Pa. budget deal

With the PA budget deadline approaching, lawmakers have found common ground on taxes, permitting, and college. But crucially, they’re far …

Pennypacker Mills to host Victorian-era game day

Visit Pennypacker Mills this July for an old-fashioned baseball game and 1800s game day!

Wednesday, June 26

Rescue of the Week: Credence, a 6-month-old Corgi Poodle

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Credence, a 6-month-old Corgi Poodle, as their featured rescue of the …

SCORE Bucks County offers wide variety of July businss webinars

Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million aspiring entrepreneurs.

Montgomery County issues anti-discrimination proclamation

Montgomery County officials took a strong stance against discrimination earlier this month by issuing a proclamation.

Credit card ‘swipe fees’ could decrease under new Pa. bill, but banks hate the idea

A bill that would slightly reduce credit card ‘swipe fees’ is moving quickly through the Pa. legislature, but while merchants …

Tuesday, June 25

Nonprofit Historic Trappe historical society announces new curator

Historic Trappe is dedicated to preserving and conserving the stories of the people, places and events that shaped Trappe Borough.

'Teenage Dirtbag' hitmakers Wheatus headlining Feline Frenzy Music Festival fundraiser

The event will be in September in Quakertown at the Univest Performance Center.

Overcoming imposter syndrome subject of Chamber event Wednesday morning

Are you a well-educated and high-performing individual, but remain anxious and think you are a fraud? This workshop is for …

Man charged with stealing more than $225K in cash during Worcester Super Bowl party

The victim knew the alleged thief, police said.

Disabled vet pay excluded from state aid limits

Disabled veterans in Pennsylvania no longer have to claim their monthly benefits as income when applying for state aid programs.

Monday, June 24

Skippack Pharmacy saying 'Thank You' to community with 5th Anniversary party June 28

The event will be held at the Montgomery County 4-H Center.

Your Way Home Montco receives $800K grant from PA Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund

The grant signifies a significant investment in addressing homelessness and promoting affordable housing within Montgomery County.

Voices, Hearts & Hands: Pennsylvania's beacon for the lost

A Bucks County nonprofit organization has become a beacon of hope for those who have vanished into the shadowy ether …

Man charged with DUI, driving on suspended license in April Trappe Borough crash

The defendant was uninjured in the crash.

Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining

Advocates for legal cannabis say they're closer than ever to success, citing allies in both parties.

Montgomery County Art and Prose of Freedom Contest winners announced

The creative talents of several Montgomery County students were on display Tuesday as winners of the Montgomery County Art and …

Saturday, June 22

Montco to distribute free potassium iodide tablets and Narcan kits

Distribution events will take place June 27 and July 25.

Unidentified burglar attempted to access secure high voltage area at Worcester PECO substation

The incident was captured on surveillance camera, police said.

MCCC Municipal Police Academy celebrates 24 graduating cadets

Seven cadets were hired or received conditional offers upon completion of the program.

Friday, June 21

Montgomery County issues Code Red hot weather emergency for the weekend

Code Red Hot Weather Health Warnings are issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index …

Lower Providence man gets state prison sentence for attempting to meet up with 14-year-old girl for sex

The defendant was arrested during an undercover operation where detectives posed as a girl on social media.

As community crowds local pools during heat wave, hydration remains paramount

With the heat index forecast to hit triple digits, people have started summer cooling off.

The Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College is where human connection meets fine art, especially for the Latino community

An exhibition on Mexican photographer Enrique Bostelmann is now open.

Perkiomen Valley Middle School West assistant principal accepts job at North Penn School District

North Penn made the announcement this week of its new staff.

Thieves steal airline miles online belonging to Skippack man, then buy tickets, police say

The incident occurred between May 28 and May 31.

Policy committee wrestles with tax burden and the local/state divide

From education to housing to economic growth, Republican legislators return to the local and state tax burden as the issue …

Thursday, June 20

Pickup truck driver hits maintenance shed at Salford park before fleeing scene

The incident occurred the evening of June 13.

Rep. Scheuren, policy committee host third in series of hearings on historic tax cuts

The bill would return $3 billion to the people of Pa. by reducing the Personal Income Tax rate from 3.07% …

General admission tickets remain for Saturday's 13th annual Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival

The four-hour event features live music, food vendors and more than 40 brewers.

Montgomery County Community College’s recent graduates are filling workforce needs in high-priority careers

In May, MCCC graduated 1,345 students with the vast majority receiving degrees in high-priority occupation areas.

Red Cross recommends 3 steps to stay safe and cool as temperatures soar

Extreme heat can be deadly, but you can take steps to stay safe.

Wednesday, June 19

Montgomery County hosts 3rd annual Juneteenth flag raising Tuesday morning

Ceremony gathered County residents of all ages for African American history reflection and celebration.

Montgomery County launches new online toolkit for affordable housing

Tools to align municipalities, County partners, and developers on local housing priorities.

Perkiomen father accused of fracturing 2-month-old son's skull has all charges held for trial

The infant's mother is in prison for up to 60 years for hitting and killing two Pennsylvania State Police troopers …

Pennsylvania’s education reform recap

Both legislative chambers left town this week after advancing sweeping educational reforms likely to wind up – in some form …

Tuesday, June 18

SUV rolls onto roof in aftermath of multiple-vehicle crash on 422E Tuesday afternoon

Both directions of Route 422 were reduced to one lane each.

Propane tank explodes, shed burns to ground in Lower Providence fire

The fire occurred Monday afternoon on Nancy Lane.

Montgomery County seeks bids to replace bridges

Items published on Montgomery County Purchasing Department website.

Man charged with stealing FedEx packages containing smartphones from porches in Skippack, Worcester

The incidents occurred in November 2023, police said.

PA Auditor General finds no errors in Lower Frederick Fire Relief Association compliance audit

The reports were released last week by the department.

Montgomery County authorizes $2.6 million to preserve historic mill

Nine-item package totals $4 million, with emphasis on Assets & Infrastructure projects.

$19.8M federal remediation contract awarded for Salford Quarry Superfund cleanup

The site has been used as a dump for a myriad of waste over the past 70 years.

Monday, June 17

Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County awards local leaders at 'A Celebration of Community' event

Laurel House's executive director, the former North Wales Area Libary director and a Lower Gwynedd Police sergeant were a few …

Skippack residents victims of recent money scams

One incident involved a scammer posing as a utility company.

Lower Salford husband and wife charged with insurance fraud in alleged $11K double recovery claim attempt

Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General claims the couple teamed up in an alleged attempt to make a double recovery …

Gen. Winfield Scott Hancock the subject of July Montgomery Cemetery walking tour

The Civil War general is the namesake of Hancock Street in the North Penn area.

Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.

Friday, June 14

No audit of state housing finance agency since time of USSR

Though state housing agencies have seen failure, malfeasance, and money gone missing across the nation, it’s been ages since Pennsylvania’s …

PA State Police at Skippack nab fugitive on the run for 21 years for alleged vehicular homicide

Police captured the Reading resident the weekend of June 8-9, police said.

Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. in Skippack offering free beer for a year to one lucky dad in radio contest

The brewery on West Skippack Pike has partnered with 92.5 XTU for a Father's Day contest.

Boardroom Spirits Co-owner Chef Robert Irvine signing bottles of his vodka, gin in Quakertown Saturday

In 2021, Boardroom and Irvine unveiled Irvine's Spirits, which includes Irvine's Vodka and Irvine's American Dry Gin.

PennDOT construction to affect traffic at Upper Salford roundabout next week

Motorists are advised to allow extra time when traveling through the work area because backups and delays will occur.

‘The Bachelor’ star and Collegeville native living it up ‘New Girl’ style with fiancée in NOLA

Joey Graziadei proposed to fiancee Kelsey Anderson on the Season 28 finale.

Festivals, flag raising: Montgomery County to celebrate Juneteenth

Juneteenth Celebration, Juneteenth Cometh & Juneteenth Jubilee Street Festival planned over next few days.

Thursday, June 13

Driver hits bumper of stopped car in Trappe Borough, flees scene in hit-and-run, police say

Police said the driver whose car was hit was uninjured.

Well Crafted is gearing up for 2nd annual Monger Fest Block Party

The party will take place outdoors, before moving the party inside the Lansdale location.

Montgomery County names new deputy chief operating officer

The former director of the County’s Department of Health and Human Services joins the current DCOO in overseeing day-to-day operations …

Rescue of the Week: Henderson, a 2-year-old Hound mix.

Home At Last Dog Rescue is excited to introduce Henderson, a two-year-old Hound mix, as their featured rescue of the …

Driver runs stop sign, flees scene in Upper Hanover hit-and-run

The incident occurred on Kutztown Road.

Wednesday, June 12

PHOTOS: Methacton High School Class of 2024 Commencement

More than 360 seniors turned tassels and entered the real world Tuesday night.

Bird flu HPAI outbreak that has jumped species to cows not a concern for Merrymead Farm owners

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, H5N1 Type A bird flu has been confirmed in 66 dairy herds in …

Man pleads guilty to stabbing death of estranged wife in Wyndmoor, gets life in prison

Elizabeth Shea, 57, owned Lucky Dogz Pet Daycare Center in Wyndmoor, Springfield Township.

Make Music Upper Perk coming June 21

The rain or shine event features music at 21 venues in the region.

Lower Providence Police warn of 'uptick' in mobile phone carrier package thefts

Collegeville Borough Police issued a similar warning to resident last month.

Bucks County teenager Geyahna Medwatz missing nearly three months, last seen in southwest Philly

The case is making national news, as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children featured her on "On Patrol: …

Cyber charter changes that could save public schools $530M may be in this year’s budget

Some lawmakers hope that the legislature will finally reach a consensus on how to update Pennsylvania’s charter school law.

Tuesday, June 11

Secret opioid cash meetings criticized by Pa. lawmaker after Spotlight PA and WESA reporting

The board is responsible for oversight of the state’s opioid settlement money, which is expected to exceed $1 billion.

PHOTOS: Perkiomen Valley High School Class of 2024 Commencement

The high school honored its 55th graduating class Friday night.

Perk Valley grad helps lead University of Tampa women's lacrosse to national championship

The Spartans attained their first-ever NCAA Divison II national championship last month.

Souderton grad awarded scholarship to Automotive Training Center

A Perkiomen Valley High School senior was also awarded a scholarship, the school announced last week.

Collegeville sprint car champion one of 23 racing during six-night championship series this week

The United States Auto Club Eastern Storm Sprint Car National Championship series kicks off Tuesday at Grandview Speedway.

Methacton, Perkiomen School seniors awarded National Merit Scholarships

Another round of college-sponsored scholarship winners will be announced in July.

Two men convicted of first-degree murder in gunshot slaying of Lower Providence man on Schuylkill River Trail

All three were friends, police said, and there is no motive in the slaying.

Monday, June 10

Horsham man charged with murder over alleged racial slur

A Hatboro business owner has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of a tenant after …

Perkiomen Valley School Board expected to approve 2.6% tax hike to help cover $2M deficit in budget

A vote on the $132 miillion 2024-25 budget is scheduled for Monday.

Pass the Mic Emo Night bringing third encore to Troubles End Brewing

The free-to-enter rock show started in April.

Ambler Savings Bank donates to Methacton metalwork lab and planetarium upgrade

Ambler Savings Bank proudly announces its donation of $45,000 to Methacton’s Arcola Intermediate School.

On blight, Pennsylvania officials lack capacity, property owners lack clarity

Property blight is a common problem across Pennsylvania, but municipal leaders struggle to build the capacity to deal with it.

Saturday, June 8

PennDOT announces US 422 construction to begin Sunday in Lower Providence

The road improvement projects will continue through June 14.

Friday, June 7

Police investigating duct tape restraint incident at kids' sleepover

Police said a 12-year-old boy reported the harassment to police in May.

'Piecemeal' PA Turnpike NE Extension widening project coming to Quakertown, Lehigh Valley, as project hits final phase

The 12-mile stretch from Quakertown to Route 22 is the final phase of the widening project.

PennDOT schedules virtual public meeting on Skippack Pike bridge replacement for June 13

PennDOT said the project will be completed in three phases, forcing traffic to one lane in each direction.

Legislators lambaste Game Commission over transparency, paper checks

The Game Commission has faced weeks of criticism since former Executive Director Bryan Burhans resigned after his business relationships with …

Redesigned envelope leads to fewer rejected mail ballots, but a new type of error sticks out

Election officials said Pennsylvania’s redesigned mail ballot envelope was a success, but state data points to a new type of …

Thursday, June 6

Monday night's Elastic Karma concert canceled in Collegeville Borough

The next concert is July 11 with Bigg Romeo.

Photos: North Montco Senior Recognition Night 2024

North Montco Technical Career Center held their annual Senior Recognition Night on Tuesday, honoring graduating students from five area high …

Police seek ID of two thieves who stole alcoholic drinks from Wawa

The incidents occurred the afternoon of May 26, police said.

Montgomery County raises 2024 Pride flag

Officials came together on Monday to raise the Pride flag, commemorating Pride Month in Montgomery County.

Vehicle towed and deer killed following Friday evening crash on Big Road

The accident occurred along the 3500 block of Big Road/Route 73, police said.

Local solar program proposed in Pennsylvania

One Erie County legislator says he’s reintroducing legislation to bridge the gap for renters and homeowners unable to invest in …

MCCC invites businesses to its annual Business Roundtable

June 12 event will include update on Pa’s 10-year economic development strategy.

Wednesday, June 5

Woman crashed into light post at Perk Valley Middle School West while texting, police say

The incident occurred along the school's driveway.

Ribbon cut for Elmwood Park Zoo welcome center and Frank and Paige Engro Veterinary Hospital

Hundreds celebrated the completion of the Elmwood Park Zoo’s first phase of development as officials on Friday cut the ribbon …

Pennsylvania bill targets artificial intelligence election deep fakes

Artificially generated impersonations of political candidates may soon violate state law.

MCCC celebrates the achievements of the Gateway to College graduates

Twenty-three students from nine different school entities proudly received their high school diplomas on May 22 after completing the Gateway …

Tuesday, June 4

Motorcyclist in critical condition in ICU following Monday afternoon crash

The accident occurred shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Black Rock Road.

Limerick man injured in motorcycle crash on Black Rock Road Monday evening

The intersection in Upper Providence Township was closed through 8 p.m.

Schwenksville’s ‘Music in the Meadow’ summer concert series kicks off June 19

BSA Troop 105 will sell food and drinks at each free concert.

Lower Frederick supervisors swear in Narke as new police officer

The public welcomed a new member of the force to their town.

Police seeking ID of driver of Jeep who hit mailbox on Riverside Drive last month

Police said the incident was captured on camera.

Pennsylvania’s 2024 Ice Cream Trail begins at Merrymead Farm in Worcester

Agriculture secretary spotlights agriculture, economic & tourism efforts during Montgomery County visit.

Weed identification and management workshop Saturday at 4H Center

There is no charge for the event.

Pennypacker Mills hosting trio of family events to celebrate Juneteenth, Pollinator Week

All events are family-friendly and free, with a suggested donation of $2.

Monday, June 3

Emergency personnel on scene of motorcycle accident in Upper Providence Monday afternoon

The accident occurred around 2:20 p.m. Monday.

Rescue of the Week: Betsy, a 10-year-old Pitbull

Envi Rescue Sanctuary in Lansdale is excited to introduce Betsy, a 10-year-old Pitbull, as their featured rescue of the week.

Saturday, June 1

Montco officials, local dignataries holding 6th annual Pride flag raising ceremony Monday

The event is hosted and coordinated through Montgomery County's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Social safety net eats up 42% of state budget – No. 1 in the nation

The number of Pennsylvanians receiving food stamps and Medicaid has ballooned compared to a generation ago.