Montgomery County News

A man went to a pharmacy and a pizza shop in Pottstown and a grocery store in West Pottsgrove Township and tried robbing the places with his fingers in the shape of a gun, police said.

It isn't always easy, but if you have the right tools in your hand, you can find a decent seasonal job.

A Lansdale political action committee that identifies itself as nonpartisan has received thousands in contributions from the county Democratic organization, and has failed to file required documentation for its activities during the primary election cycle, according to county officials.

A fire destroyed a two-story barn and a small cottage in Douglass Township, Montgomery County, officials said Saturday.

Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County commissioners and a rising Democratic star, will bypass 2014 races for governor and Congress already congested with ambitious pols and instead launch his own political action committee to try to influence campaigns and issues around the state.

The Huntingdon Valley Library, located at 625 Red Lion Road in Huntingdon Valley, will host the Old York Road Historical Society on Saturday, from 2 - 4 p.m. The historical society will give a presentation titled, "Travels through Eastern Montgomery County: A Postcard tour circa 1910." The event will take the form of a Powerpoint slide-show ... (more)

The national average for self-serve gas has increased for 10 straight days to the highest price in more than a month, according to AAA's Fuel Gauge Report.

A Bridgeport man wanted on a Montgomery County warrant for failure to appear at a formal arraignment on a loitering and prowling charge was nabbed by Whitpain Township Police during a traffic stop, police said.

Five indecent exposure incidents have been reported to authorities between April 6 and May 12 in Lower Providence or Upper Providence townships.

The public is invited to the annual Memorial Day Observance, taking place at the historic Montgomery Cemetery , located at One Hartranft Ave.

Pennypacker Mills , located at 5 Halderman Road in Schwenksville, will hold its 2013 Civil War Reunion on two dates in June: Saturday, June 1 : 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, June 2 : 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year, the Civil War Reunion is commemorating the 150 th Anniversary of the Civil War, and will have many new presenters, performers and Civil war ... (more)

Cast Your Vote Before May 28 For Pottsgrove's New Look It's exercise in brand-building is done, and now three choices for a new logo and statement of "culture and aspirations" in the Pottsgrove School District have been unveiled.

An alleged Philadelphia heroin dealer whose criminal rap sheet dates back to 1999 had his day in Hatboro District Court postponed.

Exercise. Environment. Fun. The day is intended to really combine them all. The Montgomery County Commissioners along with the Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Authority will team up to bring National Bike To Work Day to Montgomery County.

Joy Pollock, a member of the Rydal-Meadowbrook Civic Association , has been an Abington resident for a little over ten years.

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a hit and run that injured a mother and her five-year-old twins in Montgomery County late last month.

Police have not yet declared success in solving the May 5 murder of Pottsgrove High School graduate Kareem Ali Borowy, but they reportedly have arrested a Philadelphia man on allegations he lied to them during their investigation of the 19-year-old's violent death.

West Norristown will be holding its annual Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 18 on the grounds of the Norristown Area High School .

They should have a say, too. And for once, a local fundraiser and event will feature the four-legged members of our families.

It costs, on average, $2,110 more to get a CT scan in Chester County than in Philadelphia of Montgomery County.