Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties. The Mashintonio #2 Farm was preserved on June 1, 2017. This 90-acre grain farm is located on Hoffmansville Road in New Hanover Township. This newest farm brings the total to 159 farms and 9,351 acres preserved under the Montgomery County [...]
Montgomery and Berks Counties have been central to the car industry for decades, employing residents of the cities and surrounding small towns. Pottstown first came to be known as the cruising capital of the East Coast in the 1950s and held on to the title for many years. In the 1960s, hundreds would line the [...]
By Betsy Natter Photo credit: https://funefarmtoo.com/camps School is out and kids are ready for summer fun. It is often a challenge for parents to fill their childrens’ long summer days with activities that keep them active, learning and engaged with others instead of absorbed with the TV or electronic devices. And while Montgomery [...]
By Betsy Natter Three Montgomery County agencies have partnered to sponsor the 2nd annual Montgomery County Trail Challenge, an outdoor initiative to encourage residents to get outdoors and explore the community via the county’s vast network of trails and parks. The County Health Department in cooperation with the County Planning Commission (MCPC), and the Parks, [...]
Kick off Memorial Day weekend at Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park with the season’s first free outdoor concert featuring the Red Hill Band on Saturday, May 27, 2017 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Bring a blanket or chair! The Red Hill band, organized in 1900 with only 22 members, is among the oldest active concert [...]
By Betsy Natter Calling all dog lovers to Green Lane Park! Join in on the fun and learning during the 15th annual dog walk and education event hosted by John DeBella and the staff at WMGK on Sat. May 6 from 11 am to 3 pm. The event’s purpose is to educate current and future [...]
Attention cigar aficionados! The Philly Cigar Festival debuts Sunday, October 29th, featuring 30 of the finest premium cigar manufacturers in the world like Alec Bradley, Cuban Stock Cigars, Miami Cigar & Company, Padrón, and Rocky Patel. Head to the Norco Fairgrounds (144 West Schuylkill Road, Pottstown, PA) for a day full of fat stogies, drinks, food, and fun at the BIGGEST [...]
King of Prussia Town Center, Montgomery County’s groundbreaking experiential outdoor center, will come to life this spring and summer with a selection of free, fun, family-friendly events. Live @ Town Center: Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:30pm Beginning in April and running through August, every third Wednesday, live music entertainers will perform from 6:30-8:30pm on the green [...]
Calling all who want to celebrate and save our dear Earth! The 28th annual NarbEarth Day will be held on Saturday April 22nd, from noon to 4 p.m. Come connect with the EPA, Clean Air Council and Citizens Climate Lobby, as well as local groups such as GMO Free PA, Providence Animal Center and Roughwood Seed Collection. Walk over or ride [...]
Montgomery County’s Green Lane Park will host an “Earth Day Workday” program in the park on Saturday, April 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join staff as we celebrate Earth Day with a day of service in the park. We will continue our ongoing battle to eliminate invasive plants from along the Perkiomen Trail. [...]
