The rich architecture of Montgomery County dates back as far as the early 1700s and continues to remain central to our landscape. We invite you to explore the past, present and future through these dramatic buildings and historical collections.

Rediscovering the Schuylkill River Trail

Have you ever thought about digging your bike out of the garage only to get discouraged that there are no nearby routes free of cars and traffic lights? Or perhaps a stroll with the family along a quaint, tree-covered path that runs alongside a gentle river? You might be surprised to learn that there is such a path, and it’s a lot closer than you think.

Local Venues, Local Bands, National Attention

Big sound is coming from a small record label out of Schwenksville, PA, and for the past few years, it’s been garnering attention nationwide. Dr. Dog, a Philadelphia-based rock group (don’t be confused by the name, it isn’t hip-hop music this group performs; the band’s style has been compared with that of The Beach Boys and the Beatles) will release its fifth album this summer through the local studio Park the Van Records. 

Passed Up or Present?

Let me start off by saying I was wrong. (Amazing what you can learn in six months of marriage.) I was planning a jaunt to Skippack, in search of the perfect birthday gift for my BFP (Beloved Female Perspective) and when I found the village on the map, I had some serious doubts about how worthwhile this trip would be. I mean, the main part of town barely covered a few paltry miles of road— how interesting could it be? I figured that this would be a quick trip—an hour at most—followed by me running to the same old soulless mall stores, not to mention trying to find a way to fill up an entire article with something that would hold valued readers’ interest. 

Just as the colors of nature shift from the bleak, somber tones of winter to the invigorating colors of spring, so, too, do the shades of fashion. This is the season of metamorphosis, as we shed winter coats and accessories and move toward airier fabrics and lighter looks. This month, Lifestyle Magazine has teamed up with Saks Fifth Avenue and the Morris Arboretum to bring you the season’s most classic, wearable styles.

Travel Tips for the Perfect Vacations

It was a travel nightmare. 

I’d flown to Rome with a dear friend. The plan was simple: Spend three weeks touring the Italian countryside. We were meeting her cousin—whom I imagined to be similar to my pal in temperament—and the three of us were going to have the time of our lives.

Two Montgomery County Boroughs are Banking on Public Arts

During the past several years, Norristown has undergone major surgery. Most noticeably, DeKalb and Main streets have received hefty face-lifts, thanks to the work of the Norristown Economic Revitalization Strategy, initiated by Norristown’s Department of Planning and Municipal Development. 

Dynamic and Daring, Local Architects and Interior Designers Reveal Their Secrets to Success

There is no more tangible expression of your personality and lifestyle than your surroundings. Get to know six diverse and exceptional local design experts as they share their philosophies, design fantasies and tips to help you bring out your true colors. 

Steps Montgomery County is Taking to Have Safer Schools

Every morning, Jordan Malerman takes a yellow school bus to Bala Cynwyd Middle School. But one day last month, one daily ride became a gruesome reminder of the violence and bullying that has accelerated in schools all across the nation, when a knife was discovered taped to the bus’s back door.  It was a shocking revelation to kids who journey together everyday: Was the knife that of a stranger or was it placed there by a fellow student? 

The Real Deal – Sincere Over Stylish

2008 brings more than just a new calendar to the look of your home – there’s a whole new attitude to go with it. If you have plans to update, innovate and renovate your home this year, there are a lot of new and exciting options available to you. Home design experts are predicting new trends, from simple and sincere looks with understated finishes and natural materials, to more formal with rich woods featuring intricate scrollwork, subtle prints, and warm finishes for metals. Other areas expected to come to the forefront include hidden functions – practical features that aren’t apparent until they are needed, such as pop-up televisions and hidden compartments that surprise and delight.