Dozens of school districts across Pennsylvania will get a funding boost for a wide range of new construction projects, with attractive financing that will save hundreds of millions of dollars, Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today. Governor Rendell said 46 school districts will receive more than $600 million in bonds made possible through the...
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Regional Public Meeting When: Thursday June 10th, 7:00-8:30 PM Where: Montgomery County Community College, Western Campus Room: South Hall 101 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464 RSVP: FirstSuburbsProject@gmail.com or (267)977-9654 * High tax burdens * Declining infrastructure * Unbalanced housing policies * Inadequate municipal and school services Our older developed communities surrounding Philadelphia are facing...
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Warm evenings, gentle breezes and the cool sounds of local musicians set the stage for Norristown Farm Park’s annual summer concert series. The Montgomery County Commissioners and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania proudly announce the 8th Annual Summer Concert Series to be held at the Norristown Farm Park. “Summer has always been the perfect time...
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The Green Lane Loop Trail was completed by building 1.7 miles of new trail that took over a year to construct and cost $3 million, largely due to the need to build an underpass beneath Hill Road.  The entire cost of the project was paid for with federal transportation dollars.  It is now open...
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The Pottstown Herald Newspaper announced today the acquisition of a top newspaper domain name for the Pottstown Area. On June 7, 2010 we secured PottstownNewspaper.com This acquisition will allow us to capture more web traffic and type in traffic via Google, Yahoo, Bing and the other search engines. This will result in more people...
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The Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School in Norristown, Pa announced the graduation of the 2009-2010 high school class with 150 graduates from 43 counties in Pennsylvania. “Today is a special milestone in the lives of our graduates,” said Sheldon Thorpe, President of the Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School Board of Trustees and a pioneer PAVCS parent...
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The pole positions have been set for Sunday’s Gillette Fusion ProGlide 500 Presented by Target! Come out and see your favorite drivers battle for the checkered flag! The forecast for Sunday is still looking great! We are expecting sunshine with temperatures in the upper 60’s. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets, print at home,...
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After a little more than a year, the PA Sunshine Solar Rebate Program has proved immensely successful and popular, having enabled thousands of Pennsylvania homeowners and small businesses to lower their energy bills with the help of the sun’s power. Those projects are paying dividends for the state’s economy and putting people to work...
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The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Keystone Mercy Health Plan today announced that they have reached an agreement on the terms of a new, three year contract. Under the agreement, Keystone Mercy members will be able to continue using Children’s Hospital and its providers through June 30, 2013. The contract is effective July 1,...
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Immaculata University students who merit inclusion in the Spring 2010 Dean’s List are listed below. To attain Dean’s List status, a student must achieve a grade point average of a 3.7 on a scale of 4.0. Students in the Montgomery County area who made the list include: Angelica Webster ’10 of Pottstown, PA Christopher...
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An updated version of the state’s Health and Human Services Resource Guide is now online at www.health.state.pa.us under the quick links tab, Governor Edward G. Rendell said today. The guide summarizes information about available services and resources for all Pennsylvanians and provides contact information for more than 100 state programs. “We remain committed to...
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Devon Preparatory School recently presented several area middle school students with athletic awards during the annual Middle School Sports Banquet held in the school’s athletic facility. Students were honored with Most Valuable Player (MVP), Spirit and Sportsmanship Awards for Basketball, Baseball and Soccer. Those students honored include: BASKETBALL: Eighth Grader Zachary Schellenger of Coatesville...
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Governor Edward G. Rendell has signed an execution warrant for Jermont Cox, 39, who was convicted of the 1992 murder of Terence “T” Stewart in Philadelphia in retaliation for a drug-related robbery and carjacking. Cox was sentenced to death in April 1995. He is held at the State Correctional Institution at Graterford. His execution...
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The U.S. economy is showing signs of a turnaround, however the recession taught many Americans responsible spending habits that will stick with them years to come. Many families are implementing small everyday changes that will curb those small everyday costs that can really add up over time. Some of the best, simplest and most...
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Criminal charges have been filed against a Montgomery County waste water treatment plant operator for allegedly allowing untreated sewage to be discharged into Perkiomen Creek in Montgomery County and for submitting falsified reports to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). Corbett said that Michael Martin, 1451 Markley Road, Pennsburg, was the operator of...
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The Pennsylvania State Police placed 101 trucks and 75 commercial vehicle drivers out of service during a one-day statewide enforcement effort that focused on seat belt use and proper driver and vehicle documentation, Commissioner Frank E. Pawlowski said. “Operation SAFE, which stands for Seat Belt and Fatigue Enforcement, was conducted May 12 by members...
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Small town, big city, the suburbs or the country – no matter where you live, you’re part of a local community. Without realizing it, you can have a big impact on your community by the everyday choices that you make. And a thriving local community is good for everyone who lives there. Why You...
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You may be one of the millions of people making eco-friendly changes around your home, but have you thought about going green in the garage? Garages store more than just cars. They store paint and cleaning supplies, tools and lawn care equipment – all of which can pose environmental hazards. These tips from the...
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