Students Received Cash Awards and the Attorney General Hosted a Pizza Party for Entire Ninth-Grade to Celebrate! The Office of Attorney General's Education and Outreach Unit challenged ninth-graders across the entire Commonwealth to create a short video Public Service Announcement (PSA) containing an antidrug message that would appeal to their peers. The Abington Junior High [...]
By Betsy Natter The holidays are fast approaching and the kids will soon be home for winter break. Once the excitement of new toys is over and they’re done playing with the boxes too, it will be time to head out for some family fun. Whether just for your family or out-of-town guests, now’s the [...]
by Edie Weinstein Your 2016 Holiday Guide is sponsored by BKZ Consulting Partners, LLC, a veteran-owned credit card processing provider based in North Wales. BKZ manages and maintains relationships with the best processing and merchant services companies in the United States and delivers that expertise to local businesses. First-hand experience of the strengths and weaknesses [...]
McKinley Elementary School has a long tradition of community service and giving back to the local and broader area communities. Over the past ten years, McKinley students and staff have collaborated with Mr. Richard Stoudt, a retired Abington School District bus driver who plays the role of “Chuckles the Clown” for his “Bears that Care” [...]
Did you miss the chance to enroll you kids in dance lessons earlier this year? As we approach the mid-way point of the 2016 - 2017 academic year, parents get a second chance to enroll their kids in character-building activities, like the dozens of class offering from Edge Dance Company in Jenkintown. Whether mom and dad are seeking a place for their [...]
By Betsy Natter Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate the holiday season with the train enthusiast in your family? Enjoy holiday splendor and the magic of Christmas by visiting one of Montgomery County’s railway venues this month. Seasonal decorations, lights, and riding the rails with Santa will delight young and old alike. [...]
The Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA Pageant will be held December 2nd, 3rd and 4th, at the Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Int’l Airport Hotel, and one of the contestant’s in this year’s competition is Lauren Ann Moser of Blue Bell, Whitpain Township. Miss Pennsylvania Teen USA will go on to represent the state in the national Miss [...]
Bring the family and join Upper Merion Parks and Recreation as they Light Up the Holiday season. At 6:30pm on Friday December 2, 2016 at the Upper Merion Township Building Freedom Hall (175 W. Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia), the community is invited to the official Tree Lighting ceremony where Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on [...]
By Betsy Natter The end of the year is fast approaching, but there is always lots to do in Montgomery County. Before the holiday season gets too hectic enjoy some time locally at one or more of these community events taking place during the first two weeks in December. Holiday Theater Byers Choice – A [...]
By Betsy Natter With more of a chill in the air you may not think about wandering out into one of Montgomery County’s many parks to spend an afternoon. But in preparation for the holiday season, many sites are holding workshops and open houses to help everyone get ready. Enjoy a candlelit tour, make a [...]
