Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Among Top Five Counties for Economic Mobility Opportunities in PA
Montgomery County ranked among the top five counties in Pennsylvania where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility, according to a new report from Stacker. Economic mobility is an individual’s ability to move themselves and their families up the socioeconomic ladder throughout their lifetime. A recent analysis of economic mobility was performed by the…
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Three Montco Spots Among Region’s Fourteen Places with Best Tomato Pie
Three Montgomery County spots are among the fourteen places that make the best tomato pie in the Philadelphia region, write Kae Lani Palmisano and Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Carlino’s Market in Ardmore offers a delicious signature tomato pie with fresh basil scattered generously over an abundance of chunky tomato sauce that tops a…
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Act II Playhouse Announces 2024-2025 Season
Act II Playhouse Artistic Director Tony Braithwaite has released the slate of shows for the theatre’s 2024-2025 season following the first preview performance of It’s Only a Play. The six productions comprise Act II premieres and beloved favorites returning to the Playhouse. Subscriptions and discount rates are now available for all six productions. The season…
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Washington Post: Nearly Half of Polling Places Moved in Montgomery County For Passover Located in Synagogues
Some of Pennsylvania’s most populous counties, including Montgomery County, are relocating polling places out of synagogues and other Jewish buildings to avoid time conflicts with the first day of Passover, writes Mark Scolforo for The Washington Post. In Montgomery County, the most populous Philadelphia suburb, eight of the 17 polling places that were moved had…
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Here’s Pennsylvania’s 10 Richest Counties. See If Montgomery County Made the List
It may surprise you to learn that the Philadelphia Region is home to some of the wealthiest counties in the state, according to Lindsay Smith for the Centre Daily Times. With a median income of $99,361, Montgomery County is the third wealthiest county in Pennsylvania. Chester County came in at No. 1 with a median…
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Montco’s Best Sports Bars: Where To Watch Every College Basketball Game in Montgomery County
When it’s game time, we understand your cravings: wings, burgers, beer, and big screens. Indulge in the ultimate game-day experience with Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s curated selection of the finest sports bars in Montgomery County. City Works Eatery & Pour House City Works Eatery & Pour House is King of Prussia Town Center’s neighborhood bar.…
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Montgomery County’s Most Selective Colleges and Universities Getting Even Choosier
The most selective colleges and universities in the Philadelphia region are getting even choosier, including two in Montgomery County, which made the top ten list of the area’s most selective higher education institutions, write Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journals used data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Thy Geekdom Con Returns Memorial Day Weekend: Anime and Gaming Back at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
Thy Geekdom Con will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks) Halls A, B, D, and E on May 24-26. After hosting the convention for nine years, it has grown to over 170,000 square feet to accommodate the growing crowd it has drawn. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Halls strives to make…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of April Business Webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners through its April business webinars. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including creating a brand; avoiding…
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How Coaching Transformed One Leader’s Ability to Give Feedback
Have you ever heard a leader say, “I don’t like giving feedback”? Most of us do not like giving feedback much less getting it. However, when leading a team and being held accountable for your team’s performance, being able to provide feedback against performance expectations is crucial to your success. Over the years in my…
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Montgomery County Community College To Host Spring Open House Events
The spring season is the perfect time to make plans for the summer and fall by attending a Spring Open House at Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC invites prospective students and their families, as well as the community as a whole, to its three Spring Open House events in person at the Blue Bell…
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Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens Two New Montgomery County Locations
National chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is growing its Philadelphia region footprint with two new Montgomery County restaurants, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The one location at 70 Buckwalter Road in Royersford opened this week and another one at 200 Shoemaker Road in Pottstown is slated to open later this month. Chipotle also launched…
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Bucks County SCORE: Entrepreneur Builds Community Through Indoor Play Center
When her SCORE Bucks County mentor, Carl Rubin, told Ashleigh Hill, owner of The Barn Yard, that she was “one of the most passionate, organized people,” the entrepreneur strived to live up to the sentiment. Hill, of Hatfield, had already opened The Barn Yard, a 13,000-square-foot “imagination-based” Collegeville play area for kids ranging from crawling infants…
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Here’s Your Go-to Guide for the Most Decadent Pies Around Montgomery County
If you are attending any parties this spring, a delicious pie is always a great treat to bring with you, writes Kae Lani Palmisano and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are some of the best places to go for pie in and around Montgomery County. Pie and Plate Café at 43 N. Main…
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Montco Native Appointed Executive Director of The Pennsylvania Society
Heather Greenleaf, a Montgomery County native, is the new executive director of The Pennsylvania Society, according to City & State Pennsylvania. She replaced Julien Scranton at the beginning of March. Greenleaf previously was a project manager for Imagine Exhibitions before accepting her new role. She is also an author and spent time as a private…
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Did You Catch Montgomery County Native Bradley Cooper’s Cameo on ‘Abbott Elementary?’
Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper showed his Philly pride in an “Abbott Elementary” cameo during a special post-Oscars episode, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The episode aired right after the Academy Awards on Sunday. Cooper plays himself in the episode. A second grader brings him in for show-and-tell and all the teachers and students express…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches 10th Year of Freedom from Hunger Campaign with 2nd Spring Drive
To commemorate the 10th anniversaries of both the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) Freedom from Hunger Food Drive and the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN), the VFTCB will host its 2nd Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive in March and April. The total goal for the entire year will be $10,000 to mark the milestone, with the…
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Discover the Women-Owned Businesses in Montgomery County
March is Women’s History Month, and in Montgomery County, dozens of attractions celebrate women’s accomplishments past, present, and future. Montgomery County is home to a huge variety of businesses and attractions, many of which are proudly owned and operated by women of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind gift shop, a bakery filled with…
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