Community Interest Links


Useful links to community information websites . . .

Cultural, Entertainment, Lodging & Travel Resources

Information on Area Diversions including attractions and tours, gardens, historic sites and museums, recreation and shopping, a calendar of events, dining, lodging, Conference Centers, Convention Centers, Events, and getting here:  www.valleyforge.org

Learn about all the great places to see and things to do while visiting Philadelphia:  www.pcvb.org

Learn about the Philadelphia area plus great information for college students:  www.gophila.com

PA’s tourism gateway featuring information on nature and outdoor activities, arts and entertainment, historic places, accommodations, and dining.  Includes a special section for kids and an online reservation system. Visit:  www.experiencepa.com

Government Information

At the Electronic Bill Room, you can view the status of legislation before the PA General Assembly:  www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/billroom.htm

The League of Women Voters of Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown is a non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation in government. Visit the League’s website at:  pa.lwv.org

A guide to Community & Government in the Montgomery County area:  Montgomery County Spot

Human Services

For information on how to connect to agencies in Montgomery county offering human services, visit:  www.montcoworks.org

Newspapers

Dong-A Daily News: The only Korean-American daily newspaper in the Delaware Valley.  www.dongusa.com
Jewish Exponent: Weekly newspaper serving the Jewish community since 1887.  www.jewishexponent.com
The Intelligencer: Published daily and Sunday.  www.phillyburbs.com
Montgomery Newspapers: 16 weekly community newspapers and commercial printing.  www.montgomerynews.com
Philadelphia Business Journal:  www.philadelphia.bizjournals.com
Trend Midweek:  www.montgomerycountymidweek.com

Transportation Resources

For information on Route 309 construction, visit PA Route 309:  www.309online.com

         For information on SEPTA Routes, visit:  www.septa.org

The mission of the GVFTMA (Greater Valley Forge Transportation Management Association) is to offer a forum in which the business community and municipal, county, and state officials can collectively work on transportation issues affecting the Greater Valley Forge area. A goal of GVFTMA is to enhance mobility and safety through the reduction of congestion and pollution. The GVFTMA helps to promote the area’s orderly growth, sustain its quality of life and ensure its continued economic vitality. In order to provide better commuter alternatives to organizations and their employees, GVFTMA assists with the development of suburban transportation solutions where alternatives to driving do not always exist. Visit the GVFTMA at:  www.gvftma.com

The Partnership TMA (Transportation Management Association) of Montgomery County is a non-profit organization committed to proactively seeking solutions to transportation challenges through collaboration with area businesses and municipalities. Visit the Partnership TMA at:  www.ptma-mc.org