All Aboard the Perkiomen Railroad! 🚂 Visit our new exhibit at Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville, created in collaboration with the Perkiomen Railroad Historical Society. The free exhibit will be available through January 12, 2025. More details: https://brnw.ch/21wLKhm.
Montgomery County, PA
Government Administration
Norristown, Pennsylvania 5,203 followers
Montgomery County, Pa—one of the most diverse, historic, and economically vibrant counties in America.
About us
Montgomery County is the third largest county in Pennsylvania. With just under 800,000 people living in its 487 square miles, Montgomery County is home to scores of major employers in pharmaceuticals, banking, manufacturing, healthcare and education. The Montgomery County government and the services it provides to its residents is a reflection of the county itself – large, diversified, sophisticated and efficient. With a $385 million budget and close to 2,400 employees, Montgomery County provides a wide range of services serving social needs, business development, employee training, recreational opportunities, public safety, court services and roads and bridges. The county provides and coordinates social services in innovative and efficient ways through several departments including the Office of Children and Youth, Developmental Disabilities, and Aging and Adult Services. Montgomery County maintains 75 miles of roads and 133 bridges; has developed over 60 miles of multi-use trails throughout the county; and cares for seven county parks and five historic sites. Montgomery County also boasts an award-winning Department of Public Safety, which includes the only internationally accredited emergency dispatch center (911) in Pennsylvania. The dispatch center handles 770,000 calls a year; it handles 1,900 dispatches a day; and, over one million radio transmissions a week. The county government provides many other services to its residents, and the county, itself, is home to a wide range of recreational, cultural and artistic outlets. It is served by an excellent public transportation system and its proximity to Philadelphia adds a great deal more to the quality of life in Montgomery County.
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www.montgomerycountypa.gov
External link for Montgomery County, PA
- Industry
- Government Administration
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Norristown, Pennsylvania
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- Government Agency
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Primary
425 Swede St
Norristown, Pennsylvania 19401, US
Employees at Montgomery County, PA
Updates
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Five Montgomery County Deputy Sheriffs have recently been awarded the FBI Medal for Meritorious Achievement during a special ceremony at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The individuals were recognized for selfless and heroic acts during an explosives training incident in 2022. We commend their actions in the midst of this difficult and dangerous situation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e8deXCxK
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Montgomery County has taken a strategic step toward boosting revenue from grants and foundational partnerships with the launch of a Grants and Development Office! Joining the County to spearhead these efforts is Jasmine Leatherberry, an experienced grants and compliance professional. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKgxHGmh
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The Montgomery County, PA Department of Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the approval of new members to the Senior Services Advisory Council. This dedicated group of individuals will play a vital role in shaping policies and programs that impact the well-being of older residents in Montgomery County. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecH7SwVZ
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Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Being a poll worker is a great way to ensure elections are accessible, transparent and secure. Interested? Learn more about how you can become a poll worker here in #MontcoPA: https://lnkd.in/ezBrZwdt
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Time is running out to apply for our new Commission for LGBTQIA+ Affairs! Commission members will be vital resources, advocates & advisors on issues & opportunities facing #LGBTQIA+ communities in #MontcoPA. August 3 is the last day to apply. https://lnkd.in/dtRmEhvJ
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Deadline Extended! Take the Montgomery County Planning Commission survey for the Airy Street Prison redevelopment project by August 16: https://lnkd.in/d8mqaxrH Learn about the project, view the map and key facts, and fill out a brief survey to share your ideas for the future of the site.
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Congratulations to the new leadership team of our first Food Policy Council! 🥪 Over 8,000 #MontcoPA residents, including children, don’t have enough food to eat. Working with the members, the leadership team will provide strategic guidance and direction in creating a more equitable and sustained food system by increasing food production, strengthening food systems, reducing waste, and tackling food insecurity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eM6KATnr
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Signed. Sealed. Delivered. PA's new budget is a bipartisan effort that includes substantial investments in our Commonwealth's main streets, classrooms and communities. Kudos to our leadership in Harrisburg for working together to drive meaningful growth and progress across Pennsylvania! Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e7676R6A