A new book celebrating the beautiful barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania is hitting the shelves. The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania: Architecture & Preservation, Built 1750–1900 by Gregory D. Huber features barn design, construction, dating, and use of barns with a diversity of architectural forms. For anyone who has ever admired a barn on an old country lane, [...]
DIY Network is searching for current or soon-to-be owners of historic, stone homes in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester County, Pennsylvania. A home renovation show is now casting outgoing and fun homeownerswho have a historic, stone house that is in need of some restoration work in a few rooms. For example, do you have a [...]
By Betsy Natter Sat. April 22 is Earth Day 2017 and while many organizations sponsor special educational events and project days, recycling and care of the environment is a year-round task. Montgomery County residents can do their part by participating in a variety of recycling programs over the next several months. County sponsored events will [...]
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. [...]
By Betsy Natter It seems that every January people evaluate their relationship with food. Weight loss centers and fitness clubs run sign-up specials. Calorie counting apps get downloaded to phones and grocery stores have reduced prices on Special K and other low calorie food options. Some people want to lose weight, but others simply vow [...]
James Freeman, COO of Colonial Marble & Granite We asked locals to nominate Montgomery County’s most influential people – men and women who are shaping the community, influencing their industries, and making a difference. Dozens of amazing stories were submitted about passionate and committed locals. At Montco Happening, we salute all those who wake up every morning with [...]
Visit historic Pottsgrove Manor between Friday, November 25, 2016 and Sunday, January 8, 2017 for a glimpse of colonial life during the holiday season. With the museum’s annual “Twelfth Night Tours,” visitors of all ages can enjoy a guided tour of ironmaster John Potts’ elegant 1752 Georgian manor house, decorated with greenery for Yuletide. Along [...]
Brandywine Living 1405 North Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025 (215) 591-4000 WINNER: SENIOR CARE Brandywine Living at Dresher Estates thanks the residents of Montgomery Country for voting them the best Senior Living Community, we are proud to be a part of your community! Residents at Dresher Estates know how to have fun! Escapades…for Life! offers an abundance [...]
When dining out becomes more than just satisfying your appetite. When the destination offers a culinary experience founded on creativity, passion and knowledge. When you walk through the doors and are welcomed like family, that's when you'll find yourself sitting inside the exquisite dining room of Jenkintown's Forcella Restaurant. Offering our residents a vibrant new [...]
#Photos #UpperMerion A beautiful morning picture of the old schoolhouse A photo posted by Liz & Pink (chiefx340 ) (@chiefx340) on Apr 15, 2016 at 5:07am PDT Home to the 1,300-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park, picturesque parks or trails, the shopping paradise that is the King of Prussia Mall, and leading business institutions like Lockheed Martin and GlaxoSmithKline, [...]
