Montgomery County
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While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an uptick over the same period, write Oona Goodin-Smith and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County’s population increased from 856,541 to 868,742 from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023. That represents a change…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not together, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In the 1980s, Hall and Oates enjoyed a massively successful musical marriage with hits such as “Maneater” and “Private Eyes.” But four decades later, their relationship is on…
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These Two Montgomery County Towns Have the Best Restaurant Scenes in the Philadelphia Region
The Philadelphia region is a gastronomic delight, and two Montgomery County towns stand out with their exceptional dining options, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Ambler: A Culinary and Cultural Hub Ambler’s seven-block stretch of Butler Avenue, extending from the Ambler Regional Rail station, is perfect for date nights and culinary adventures. …
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These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and include the Montgomery County neighborhoods of Wynnewood (No. 295), Merion Station (No. 309) and Narberth (No. 347).writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from…
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New Pickleball Facilities Coming This Summer to Hatboro and Lansdale
More pickleball is coming to Montgomery County this summer with the opening of two new Dill Dinkers indoor pickleball locations, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. A new facility on 330 S. Warminister Road in Hatboro will have 19 courts with fences, an event space a ball machine, pro shop and an advanced reservation system for…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Montgomery County at These Local Restaurants
With summer nearly here, it is a prime time to start enjoying al fresco dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and comfortable outside seating along with delicious food, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Great American Pub in Conshohocken offers seating at the Skytop Garden on a first-come, first-served basis.…
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Two Montco Routes Among 20 Best Scenic Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Two Montgomery County bike routes are among the twenty best scenic trails in the Philadelphia region that are guaranteed to meet all of your biking needs, writes Bailey King for the Philadelphia Magazine. Perkiomen Trail is perfect for bike enthusiasts who are looking for a day-long ride. The path is mostly between ten and twelve…
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Reassess & Make Changes: Improve Your Business, Football Team, LinkedIn
Eagles! E-A-G-L-E-S! Eagles! That’s the football team we are talking about. Although we could be talking about any football team, in this case, we are talking about my home team in the land of the brotherly shove. You ask why we are talking about football now? It’s June! It’s not football season! When I woke…
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New Study at Willow Grove Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Looks At Potential ‘Forever Chemicals’ and Disease Link
In 2011, the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency confirmed toxic chemicals were in the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove’s groundwater and eventually in the drinking water supply for the base and surrounding neighborhoods. Those chemicals – per and polyfluoroalkyl substances – are commonly known as “forever chemicals” because…
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Hall & Oates, One of Montco’s Most Famous Duos Is Clashing, and It’s in Court
One of Montgomery County’s most famous duos, Hall & Oates, is on the outs, and it seems to be serious as Hall is taking Oates to court, write Patrick Rapa and Sandy Hingston for the Philadelphia Magazine. Daryl Hall, who grew up near Pottstown, and John Oates, a North Wales native, have eight platinum records…
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Wall Street Journal: England’s Richest Soccer Club Locks Down Norristown Teen Cavan Sullivan
Manchester City, the richest club in England, recently locked down Norristown’s 14-year-old Cavan Sullivan, who can join the team as soon as he turns 18, writes Joshua Robinson for The Wall Street Journal. For now, the soccer wunderkind will continue to train with his hometown club, the Philadelphia Union. If all goes well, he is…
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One Local Trail Is Among Six Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania
The eastern part of the state features several great bike trails that are suitable for all skill levels, including one that Montgomery County residents can enjoy every day, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. In fact, the Schuylkill River Trail is one of the six great bike trails in Eastern Pennsylvania. It is the result…
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Toll Brothers Working on 11 Projects with Over 1,600 Total Units in Philadelphia Region
As low inventory continues to be a major problem for the Philadelphia housing market and prospective buyers, Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers is making a major push in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder has been snatching up land in the suburbs and is currently working on eleven projects…
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From Graveside Sprints to State Championships: The Inspiring Track Journey of Jade Sanders
The first thing you might notice about Jade Sanders ’24 is her impeccable posture. Her back is straight, her shoulders back — her arms folded in front of her or by her side. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. You can tell immediately that she is in control of every movement of…
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Crooked Eye Brewery To Open Inside Chalfont’s Fusion Kitchen
Montgomery County’s Crooked Eye Brewery now has a presence inside the Kitchen Fusion restaurant located in the New Britain Village Square Shopping Center in Chalfont, Bucks County, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The collaboration, which began Saturday, May 4, will feature eight Crooked Eye brews on tap, a guest tap, Pennsylvania wines, spirits and ciders,…
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Montgomery County Register of Wills Clears $100M in Backlogs
Montgomery County Register of Wills Tina Lawson announced last week that her office has cleared a $100 million backlog of inheritance checks and tax returns, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A news release that referred to a “whirlwind first 100 days in office” for Lawson, a Democrat who started serving in January, said…









































