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Jumpstart MontCo loan program launches to tackle housing affordability

NORRISTOWN — A new tool in the toolbox is working toward fixing the affordable housing crisis in Montgomery County as officials emphasize the importance of home development. Jumpstart MontCo, an offshoot of Jumpstart Philly, an initiative aiming to offer loans to smaller developers in Montgomery County, was launched last week outside a property in Norristown.

Montgomery County, PA · 1d
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Don’t Toss It: 8 Montgomery County Repair Shops Worth Knowing

A worn-out heel, a stopped watch, and a lamp with a stubborn switch could all send you to the same. street. Cricket Avenue is home to a cobbler, a watch and clock shop, and a lamp shop. Elsewhere in Montgomery County, specialists repair everything from guitars to sewing machines. If...

Montgomery County, PA · 21h
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Montgomery County breaks ground on mausoleum for its unclaimed dead

For decades a Montgomery County Coroner’s Office storage room has served as the final resting place for the dead that no one wanted. Nearly 300 rectangle boxes containing the cremated remains of unclaimed individuals, including four miscarried or stillborn children and four nameless people, with nowhere to go. The oldest unclaimed remains are a local man who died in 1988. According to Montgomery County coroner data, a record 61 people went unclaimed last year. As of August, 29 people had gone unclaimed this year. Do you recognize a name here? Bucks and Montgomery counties have hundreds of unclaimed dead Dr. Janine Darby learned about the unclaimed dead numbers while attending a 2023 ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new coroner offices in Eagleville. While touring the center, she found the room where the cremated remains of those whose deaths had been investigated by the coroner’s office were stored. It bothered her. A lot.“This was not a dignified resting place,” Darby said. When she took over as county coroner in January 2024, she made it a priority to fix it. Two years later, Montgomery County has broken ground for what will be one of only a handful of permanent final resting places for

Montgomery County, PA · 3h

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Community raising funds to support family involved in Skippack crash

Community members are raising money to help support a family involved in a crash in Skippack Sunday. A man and his 2-year-old daughter were reportedly struck by a car on 4002 Skippack Pike in Skippack Township on Sunday, Nov. 8 at around 5:17 p.m., according to police. Police said a vehicle was traveling east on Pennsylvania Route 73 while the man, carrying his daughter, and his wife were walking across the crosswalk. The vehicle failed to stop and yield to the pedestrians, striking the man and child, police said.

Skippack, PA · 2d
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Haverford’s unique school spirit

Athletics are a major part of Haverford’s community, and nothing is more representative of that than raw student engagement. Nearly every week, sporting events draw dozens, sometimes hundreds of students cheering on their peers. But at what point does cheering go too far?. For many students, athletic school spirit...

Haverford, PA · 1d

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Mystery spill leaves Amazon packages scattered on Montgomery County road

Several overturned delivery bins filled with Amazon packages were found spilled along West Germantown Pike in Plymouth Township. At least six or seven large containers were scattered on the side of the road, though it remains unclear how the packages ended up there or whether they fell from a passing delivery truck. No delivery drivers or company officials were immediately seen at the scene as questions remain over how the load was lost and whether local orders will be delayed.

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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Jones’ Craft & Decor set to have grand opening at Montgomery Mall this weekend

Jones’ Craft & Decor will celebrate its second anniversary of new ownership with a new home. This weekend, the family-owned business will welcome customers to its new location at the Montgomery Mall on the lower level near Gertrude Hawk Chocolates. The official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m.

Montgomeryville, PA · 1d

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North Penn didn't want season to end the way it was headed | Exclusive

All seemed well right around the midway point of the season. Perennial-power North Penn , the reigning PIAA District One Class 6A champion, sat at 4-2 and seemed headed for another high seed in the district tournament. And why would anyone think any differently? The Knights ' two losses had come against Central York (District Three) and Central Bucks West , two of the top teams in the state, while in their four wins they'd only allowed 14 total points. Then things changed. "We lost three straight games (to Pennridge, CB East and CB South ) and we started to question ourselves," North Penn senior quarterback London Evans said. "We had a team meeting and talked about everything and just tried to get everybody on the same page. We knew we had a good football team, but we weren't showing it. And nobody wanted to see our season, especially for the seniors, end without making the playoffs." But in a blink 4-2 turned into 4-5 and the Knights had to win their regular-season finale against Abington to secure a district tournament berth. "We were fired up and ready for Abington," North Penn senior wide receiver/running back Sal Colella said. "You

Lansdale, PA · 1d

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SOL Football Forecast (11-10-26)

Photo provided courtesy of Michael Rice Photography. The good news (even if this isn’t a newspaper) for the Suburban One League is that 5 of the Elite 8 teams remaining in the PIAA 6A District One playoffs are members of the SOL. No. 2 Central Bucks West, No. 5...

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 2d

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Some Thoughts on Villanova Beating La Salle Inside of a Not-Full Finneran Pavilion

Nova beat La Salle 80 to 59 on Tuesday night at the Pavilion. The game was closer than the final score indicates. La Salle was down five at halftime and did a nice job hanging in there despite foul trouble keeping both Anthony Finkley and Rob Dockery off the floor. Nova didn’t play their best game, but had an eight-point lead with eight minutes remaining before they blew it open and went on a big run to cover the -20.5 spread.

Villanova, PA · 1d

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NBC10 interviewed two Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors about the 5k they organized for this Saturday

Plymouth Whitemarsh High School seniors Ethan Gold and Eliza Meersman have organized their second 5K run and walk to benefit Hand2Paw, which provides “paid internships working with rescue animals as a way to strengthen connection, compassion, and community for young adults from underrepresented communities, including those experiencing housing insecurity or foster care involvement.”

Plymouth Meeting, PA · 1d

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Doylestown’s Barn Nature Center on the Move to New Home

Poised to serve future generations, the Barn Nature Center‘s storied history is beginning a new chapter as it is set to move to scenic Peace Valley Park in New Britain Township. This community treasure currently serves as an animal sanctuary for re-homed exotic pets, environmental education center, and youth...

Doylestown, PA · 1d

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Harleysville Estate With 11 Generations of Rittenhouse Family History Is Up for Sale

A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has...

Harleysville, PA · 2d

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Ursinus College Secures More Than $10 Million in Projected Support for Student Scholarships

As Ursinus College prepares to select its milestone 10th cohort of Abele Scholars, the college and the Abele Family Foundation are beginning a new chapter in their partnership. Building on its longstanding support, which enabled Ursinus to launch the Abele Scholars Program in 2018, the foundation — established by Will...

Collegeville, PA · 1d

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RDS Automotive Group acquires Hill Buick GMC in Pennsylvania

RDS Automotive Group acquired Hill Buick GMC in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from the Hill family, which operated its dealership business for 35 years. Led by Robert DiStanislao and headquartered in Newtown Square, RDS adds the Buick and GMC franchises to its Philadelphia-area operations. Haig Partners served as the Hill family’s exclusive sell-side advisor.

Newtown Square, PA · 22h

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Lankenau Medical Center Wins First Gift of Life Award After 67% Jump in Organ Donors

Fifteen people became organ donors at Lankenau Medical Center during the latest award period. That is a 67 percent increase over the same period a year earlier. The jump helped the Wynnewood hospital earn its first Gift of Life Award. Gift of Life Donor Program and the Hospital and Healthsystem...

Wynnewood, PA · 1d

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National Dog Show 2026: Everything to Know

Plus, how it differs from the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Oaks, PA · 16h

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Montgomery County proposes 2027 budget with no county tax increase

The Montgomery County Commissioners Tuesday voted unanimously to propose a 2027 budget with no increase in county property taxes for the first time in several years. “This is a bipartisan budget with a simple bottom line: no proposed increase to county taxes. At a time when our residents are paying more for housing, transportation, childcare, healthcare, and everyday necessities, we have a responsibility to be just as disciplined with their tax dollars,” said Jamila H. Winder, commissioners’ chair.

Montgomery County, PA · 2d