Category: Local Government

$5000 Montco Grant now available for local Caterers, Food Trucks, and Restaurants

MONTCOSTRONG has announced its 2021 Restaurant Grant Program. Making available up to $5000-$10,000 for local Caterers, Food Trucks, and Restaurants, Deli's, Bakeries, & other For-profit Food Service entities. The application window for this program will open at approximately Noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 and close at approximately Noon on Friday, January 8, 2021.  This program is a … Continue reading $5000 Montco Grant now available for local Caterers, Food Trucks, and Restaurants

Stay At Home order Extended and PA Schools Closed Indefinitely says Governor Wolf

Just Announced - Monday March 30th, Gov. Tom Wolf has extended the Stay-at-Home order in Pennsylvania for 26 counties, including Montgomery County through April 30 to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Non-essential businesses and PA Schools are closed indefinitely, and will only reopen when it is deemed safe, said Governor Wolf.  Photo by Anna … Continue reading Stay At Home order Extended and PA Schools Closed Indefinitely says Governor Wolf

Norristown Area School District obtains waiver to feed students during school closures through grab-and-go meals distribution

Norristown Area School District Meal Distribution during School Closure Mar 14, 2020 The Pennsylvania Department of Education has obtained a waiver from the federal government for school districts to provide meal service to students during school closure related to the Coronavirus.  "I am very pleased to inform you that late Friday evening we received approval … Continue reading Norristown Area School District obtains waiver to feed students during school closures through grab-and-go meals distribution

Wolf Administration Announces Start of Construction to Reconstruct Markley Street (U.S. 202 South)

Press Releases Posted on: January 9, 2020 PennDOT - District 6 News The Wolf Administration announced today that work will begin on Monday, January 13, on a project to reconstruct and improve Markley Street (U.S. 202 South) and its intersections between Main Street and Elm Street in Norristown, Montgomery County. “This project will complete improvements … Continue reading Wolf Administration Announces Start of Construction to Reconstruct Markley Street (U.S. 202 South)

“Our Vote, Our Voice” Woman of Color led discussion forum to be held in Norristown on May 15th

Though women of color have historically shown up at the polls and have worked hard to help candidates win elections, there are rarely forums that center their voices and prioritize their concerns. Our Vote, Our Voice is a panel discussion that aims to explore the issues that matter to women of color voters who live … Continue reading “Our Vote, Our Voice” Woman of Color led discussion forum to be held in Norristown on May 15th