• See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Counties in Pennsylvania

    See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Counties in Pennsylvania

    While the growth of the U.S. population has slowed to a crawl, coming in at just 0.35 percent from 2019 to 2020, some pockets of the country are still recording a steady increase in residents, with Montgomery County in Pennsylvania among them, according to a recently released report by Stacker. To determine the fastest-growing counties…

  • Montgomery Bar Association Announces High School Mock Trial Competition: Sign Up Today

    Montgomery Bar Association Announces High School Mock Trial Competition: Sign Up Today

    The Montgomery Bar Association is looking for volunteers to serve as jurors or timekeepers during the upcoming Montgomery County High School Mock Trial Competition. Trials will be held virtually and begin next week and you do not need to be an attorney to volunteer Both MBA members and non-members can quickly and easily register to…

  • Join Us for Digital Marketing Live! on Jan. 28-30 to Help Your Business Thrive in an Online World

    Join Us for Digital Marketing Live! on Jan. 28-30 to Help Your Business Thrive in an Online World

    So much has changed as a result of the pandemic, but the shift to online purchases, virtual meetings and events, and contactless service was happening even before COVID-19 arrived. Many local businesses that rely on foot traffic, referrals, in-person networking, and face-to-face sales calls have been struggling to adapt, and some are wondering if their business…

  • Here’s Every Amazing Thing You Can Do This January in Montgomery County

    Here’s Every Amazing Thing You Can Do This January in Montgomery County

    January, the month of fresh starts and setting your sights on goals of all sizes. Make the most of your new year by getting out to see what’s happening across Montgomery County! From amazing shopping and miles of trails to top-quality restaurants and dozens of avenues of entertainment, there’s no shortage of awesome things to…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Montco Board of Commissioners Predict Improved Tourism in 2022

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Montco Board of Commissioners Predict Improved Tourism in 2022

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is feeling optimistic about tourism for 2022. After meeting with the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners last week for its annual presentation, the board showed that tourism is on the rise, writes Gregory Purcell for WFMZ. “We expect 2022 to return to the 2019 level of consumer travel,”…

  • Montgomery County, Its Neighbors Have Among the Most Polluted Waterways

    Montgomery County, Its Neighbors Have Among the Most Polluted Waterways

    According to a new report by the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, Montgomery County, along with the majority of Southeastern Pennsylvania, have among the most polluted waterways in the Keystone State, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, 2,398 more miles of the state’s streams have been designated as impaired over the last two…

  • Montgomery County-area Homeowners Quickly Building Wealth in Current Housing Market

    Montgomery County-area Homeowners Quickly Building Wealth in Current Housing Market

    While aspiring buyers are finding the current housing market challenging around Montgomery County, homeowners are enjoying the increasing values of their homes, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the majority of families, owning property is currently the primary way to build wealth. In the Philadelphia metropolitan area and around the collar counties, a…

  • Montgomery County Hospitals Experiencing Strain Due to Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Omicron Variant

    Montgomery County Hospitals Experiencing Strain Due to Rapid Spread of COVID-19 Omicron Variant

    Montgomery County officials have joined with area hospital leadership to provide an update on the current COVID-19 surge, and they are reporting their hospital systems are strained due to the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. During a virtual briefing, leaders stressed that residents should not come to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing, only…

  • Montgomery Bar Association Finds Its New President in Main Line Family Lawyer Sarinia M. Feinman

    Montgomery Bar Association Finds Its New President in Main Line Family Lawyer Sarinia M. Feinman

    As of January 7, 2022, Sarinia Feinman, of Vetrano Vetrano & Feinman, took on the role of President of the Montgomery Bar Association. Sarinia Feinman was sworn in as the 137th President of the MBA during the association’s annual business luncheon last week. She was surrounded by the Judges of the Montgomery County Bench, her…

  • Legal Matters: For 2022, Add Estate Planning To Your “To Do” List

    Legal Matters: For 2022, Add Estate Planning To Your “To Do” List

    By Jack Dooley The new year is a fresh start and a time to make resolutions. It’s also a perfect opportunity to think about the people, places, and causes that matter most to you. While it’s natural not to want to think about our mortality, the process does not need to be somber. Estate planning and…

  • Two Montco Companies Among Philadelphia Area Startups to Watch in 2022

    Two Montco Companies Among Philadelphia Area Startups to Watch in 2022

    Two Montgomery County companies have made the list of thirteen Philadelphia-area startups to watch in 2022, writes Kennedy Rose for The Business Journals. Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes was founded in 2018. Its AI-based platform uses security systems its clients install and video analytics to detect firearms. The startup managed to raise a $20.9 million Series A in…

  • Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Mall’s PREIT Reports Strong Sales During Holiday Season and Unveils 2022 Strategy

    Plymouth Meeting Mall and Willow Grove Mall’s PREIT Reports Strong Sales During Holiday Season and Unveils 2022 Strategy

    PREIT, otherwise known as the Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, has announced its sales report with a focus on traffic during the holiday season. They’ve also updated their strategic initiatives for the new year, reports Khyathi Dalal for Seeking Alpha. After announcing a meaningful increase in shopper traffic over the holiday season last year, PREIT…

  • Montgomery County’s Fun Winter Itinerary: Local Parks, Restaurants, Hotels, and More

    Montgomery County’s Fun Winter Itinerary: Local Parks, Restaurants, Hotels, and More

    Fun for travelers and locals alike, Montco’s state parks are wonderful places to spend your winter. Depending on the area, they offer sledding and skiing hills, flat ground for cross country skiing, hiking forests, and beautiful views for selfies. You can check the state parks’ winter report on how much snow and ice is available…

  • Montgomery County’s Integrate for Good Launches Founder’s Circle

    Montgomery County’s Integrate for Good Launches Founder’s Circle

    This year, Montgomery County nonprofit Integrate for Good is débuting a new way of thanking supporters for joining them in building a more inclusive community: the Founder’s Circle. It not only offers people a new avenue for building professional connections but also enables donors to see up-close how their support changes the lives of young people…

  • The DripBar Sets Its Sight on Montgomery County for Future Locations

    The DripBar Sets Its Sight on Montgomery County for Future Locations

    The DripBar, a liquid IV franchise based in Warwick, Rhode Island, will open a Center City location in the next few months and is eying Mongomery and Philadelphia counties for a total of 11 locations, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The DripBar offers 18 IV drips that, according to the company, can…

  • Montgomery County’s Integrate For Good is Hiring in 2022

    Montgomery County’s Integrate For Good is Hiring in 2022

    Integrate for Good is growing their incredible team in 2022!  Marketing Coordinator  Are you an excellent communicator? Do you love to capture the power of social media? We are looking to hire a part-time Marketing Coordinator to work 15 hours per week in partnership with our marketing team. Resource Development Assistant Do you love research and writing?…

  • Montco Sees Turnpike Toll Rates Rise 5% for 2022

    Montco Sees Turnpike Toll Rates Rise 5% for 2022

    The Pennsylvania Turnpike sees somewhere around 500,000 drivers who traverse it every day. As we start the new year, it’s probably uprising for many to hear that the toll rates are rising by 5% in 2022 across the entire system except for the Southern Beltway west of Pittsburgh, writes Joe Zlomenk for The Sanatoga Post.…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches “Member Minute”

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches “Member Minute”

    Via video each month, the VFTCB will be sharing quick and relevant topics to its members and social media followers. Topics include member features, social media trends, helpful stats, and HQ tips. The video is hosted by Rachel Riley, VFTCB’s Associate Vice President of Communications, and other VFTCB staff members. Social media tips and data…