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Explore the events of the Northwest and eastern Montgomery County! From traditional NW autumn fare to special America 250 themed events...it's all here in our Explore listings. (250 events are highlighted in red)
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5/6/34
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In Philadelphia from 1964 to 1968, dramatic societal changes were underway, radical changes that centered on the contentious issues of racial justice and equality.
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by Jeff Meade
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10/29/26
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Ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, the Local invited several candidates running for local and federal offices to answer questions submitted by Northwest Philadelphia organizations.
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by Tommy Tucker and Maggie Dougherty
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10/28/26
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State Sen. Art Haywood is running for reelection in Pennsylvania State Senate District 4 as a Democrat.
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10/28/26
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Len Lear hit it out of the ballpark with the Jamie Polson story. Polson, a local musician, wrote a vulnerable song about suicide called “I’m Glad You’re Here.”
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10/15/26
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The Friends of the Cresheim Trail (FOCT) is hosting a festival at the end of the month to celebrate a new trail in the works.
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by Abby Weiss
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10/15/26
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The Historical Society of Montgomery County invites everyone to a free afternoon of music, tours of a historic cemetery, discussions of Civil War life and more.
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10/8/26
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Jumpstart, a real estate financing and education company founded by local developer Ken Weinstein, has expanded its loan program to Montgomery County.
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by Tommy Tucker
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10/8/26
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Montgomery County is developing an ambitious new plan to advance its environmental goals.
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by Abby Weiss
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10/7/26
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I hate yard sales. I get irked just thinking about strangers buying entire tabletops of my memories for a measly few bucks. My partner, however, loves yard sales. They represent all that’s good …
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by H.R. Drumond
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9/17/26
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When it comes to birds, Troy Bynum is a raven fanatic. When he starts to talk about birds, he is bound to keep talking owl day. But he does not simply parrot things he has heard about birds.
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by Len Lear
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9/17/26
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Each year, hundreds of cyclists take part in the Scenic Schuylkill Century Recreational Bicycle Rides.
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9/10/26
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As a passionate animal lover, I have always had an attraction to works of art depicting nature and animals. Fortunately for me, in my job at the Local I have been introduced to many talented local …
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by Len Lear
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9/10/26
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For me, there is no better time of year than fall. The best autumn days are those that combine the fading warmth of summer gone, with the cooler nights foreshadowing winter yet to come.
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by H.R. Drumond
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9/3/26
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PECO Energy Company is seeking to build two major power lines in Montgomery County, a project that has been flagged by people who closely monitor data center development.
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by Abby Weiss
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9/2/26
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No doubt about it: Northwest residents are a well-caffeinated bunch! And they are passionate about their favorite spots.
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by The Local Foodie Team
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8/27/26
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“Let the Sunshine In” was a popular song from the hit musical “Hair” way back in 1969. But don’t be surprised if you hear that catchy tune being reprised by Springfield Township’s Board of Commissioners.
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by Robert Calandra
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8/20/26
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Over the past few weeks, many readers have notified us that the mailed copy of the Local has arrived late or, in some cases, not at all. We want to let you know that we are on this!
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8/20/26
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Rabbi Bob Alper, who will be performing Saturday, Aug. 22, at The Stagecrafters Theater in Chestnut Hill, is never at a loss for a punchline.
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by Len Lear
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8/20/26
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The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors on Aug. 13 rejected a developer’s plans to build an AI data center campus bigger than the King of Prussia Mall or Philadelphia International Airport.
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by Abby Weiss
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8/18/26
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