Montco EMT Dies While On Duty: 'This Is A Tremendous Loss'

First responders recounted details of what happened as their EMT loaded a patient onto a stretcher.

6 Pathways to Find Meaning as You Age

Friends and family change, physical abilities change, goals change – life changes.

Where To Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2022 In The Perkiomen Valley Area

New Year's Eve is just around the corner. Celebrate in style with your choice of events near Perkiomen and across the local region.

Man Charged With 175 Felony Child Porn Counts: Montco DA

John Mulgrew, 24, is charged with possessing videos purporting to show young teens engaged in various sex acts.

Ursinus In Montco First Liberal Arts School To Sign Wellness Charter

The international pact promotes well-being on college campuses by integrating health into all aspects of campus culture.

Volunteer Montco Deputy Fire Chief Retires From Flight Medic Day Job

John Bolger helped see the Trappe Fire Company through the loss of its chief, Branden Sisca, a state trooper who died in the line of duty.

Christmas, Hanukkah Events In Perkiomen Valley: Light Displays & More

There are various ways to welcome in the festive holiday season, and some of those could be found right here in Montgomery County.

Where To See Santa Near The Perkiomen Valley This Christmas Season

After COVID-19 restrictions these past couple of years kept Santa in hibernation, the big man in red is back and ready to see the kiddos.

Firefighters Battle Greenhouse Blaze In Montco On Thanksgiving Eve

The fire broke out at Meng Road Greenhouses in Lower Frederick Township on Wednesday.

Where To Buy Or Cut Your Own Christmas Tree In The Perkiomen Valley

With the holiday season fast approaching, Montgomery County has a number of locations offering fresh Christmas trees.

Multiple Fire Calls Draw Out Montco Volunteers On Same Day

The Trappe Fire Co. was kept busy Monday. The volunteer department recently received $1 million to help construct a new firehouse.

Loaded Gun Found In Montco Resident's Bag At Philly Airport

The TSA discovered the .380 caliber handgun loaded with seven rounds on Saturday at a security checkpoint.

Live Burn Drill Conducted By Montco And Delco Volunteer Firefighters

A volunteer Montco fire department joined a Delaware County counterpart in practicing their skills in a live fire scenario last week.

Perkiomen Valley Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving Day 2022

See a list of eateries that are serving on Thanksgiving. Drop a comment below if we missed any local spots that will be open on the holiday.

$1 Million To Help With Construction Of New Montco Firehouse

The Trappe Fire Co. will be able to use the funding to build a brand-new fire department facility. The department lost its chief this year.

What To Know About Voting In The Perkiomen Valley: Election 2022

The 2022 general election is just around the corner. Patch has all the information you need before heading to the polls.

Security Team Expanded At Perkiomen Valley School District

The Perkiomen Valley School District has added contracted security guards to schools to help with districtwide safety operations.

'honeygrow' To Open Two New Locations In Montgomery County

The new 'honeygrow' locations will be in Collegeville and Plymouth Meeting.

Baby Smothering Case Proceeds In Montco With Not Guilty Plea: Reports

David Moyer, 24, of Trappe, faces third-degree murder charges in connection with the February death of his infant child.

There's Still Time To Catch Fall Festivals Near The Perkiomen Valley

Fall is not over yet, folks. In fact, it just begun. Check out some cool fall festivals and happenings in and around the Perkiomen Valley.

Know 2022 Pumpkin Prices Near Perkiomen Valley Before Heading Out

Finding the best fall pumpkin at a field in or near the Perkiomen Valley could come at an increased cost this year.

$50K State Grant To Perkiomen Township Fire Company

The funding will help the volunteer organization purchase thermal imaging equipment and study planned upgrades to the firehouse.

Opioid Pushing Pharmacist Owner From Montco Gets Federal Prison Time

Mitchell Spivack, 63, of Collegeville, Pa., is the longtime owner of Veree Pharmacy in Philadelphia's Fox Chase neighborhood.

Where To Pick A Pumpkin Near Perkiomen Valley

Pumpkin season is almost here. Find out where to get the pick of the patch near Perkiomen Valley.

Cat Gets Stuck, Then Freed, From Montco Driver's Undercarriage

The cat got stuck up underneath of a Montgomery County driver's vehicle. It has since found a new home.

Bomb Blast Injured PA Trooper Released From Hospital

The state trooper was one of five law enforcement personnel injured when a bomb placed for a training in Montco prematurely detonated.

Bomb Training That Went Awry In Montco Still Under Investigation

One of the injured, a Pennsylvania state trooper, suffered shrapnel wounds to his chest. He continues to be hospitalized for treatment.

Injuries From Bomb Blast During Training 'Significant,' But Not Deadly

Five people were injured when a bomb was inadvertently detonated during a law enforcement training in Montgomery County on Thursday.

3 Deputies Injured When Bomb Explodes At Montco Prison During Training

Officials said a bomb detonated during an FBI and ATF-led training at SCI Phoenix in Skippack Township, Montgomery County Thursday.

'Make Hybrid And Electric Vehicles More Affordable' In PA: Lawmaker

A state representative from Montgomery County is behind a package of bills designed to increase affordability for electric and hybrid cars.

Roundabout Road Project Begins Wednesday In Central Montgomery County

PennDOT crews are constructing a roundabout in Upper Salford Township to improve traffic flow and safety.

Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival​ Returns September 24

The 11th annual Upper Perkiomen Bird and Wildlife Festival is coming up, with opportunities to see live animals and learn about nature.

Some Far-Right Books From Montco Publishers Dropped By Amazon

Amazon still sells other Antelope Hill publications, like a translation of “A New Nobility of Blood and Soil” by SS officer Richard Darré.

Pick Of The Patch: Where To Find A Pumpkin Near Perkiomen Valley

Fall is almost here. Find out where to pick pumpkins and enjoy hay rides, corn mazes, and other activities around Montgomery County.

Fallen Fire Chief Remembered By Montco Department Five Years Later

Former Perkiomen Township Fire Chief John Moran, Sr. died at 71 years of age back on Aug. 29, 2017. He is remembered fondly.

PA Labor Secretary Tours Montco To Promote Job Growth, Industry

Pennsylvania Labor Secretary Jennifer Berrier was in Montgomery County late last week, touring businesses alongside a local state rep.

Man Pleads Guilty In Connection With Montco Woman's Fatal Overdose

Ryan Noonan, 25, of Collegeville, admitted his role in supplying fentanyl to an Upper Merion woman who ended up dying of an overdose.

Doug Mastriano Campaign Stops At Montco Roofing Business

The visit Tuesday to Jurin Roofing in Pennsburg was part of an ongoing tour to communities across southeastern Pennsylvania.

House Bill Would Rename Montco Road For Fallen PA State Trooper

The legislation authored by two Montco state lawmakers would designate part of Main Street in Trappe the Trooper Branden Sisca Highway.

Prison For Man Who Set Fire To Estranged Wife's Montco House

Ravi Kumar Bellapu, 44, of Collegeville, was given time behind bars after he pleaded guilty in connection with an arson incident.