Welcome to the city of Montgomery, and Sycamore Township, subjects of the Enquirer's latest Great Neighborhood special section.

Montgomery, population about 10,000, is the best of both worlds - historic and suburban. When people think of the city, they think of ribs at the Montgomery Inn, quaint storefronts of the Heritage District and the Universalist Church (circa 1837), at Montgomery and Remington roads.

Surrounding Sycamore Township, population about 20,000, is old, too, but not until after World War II did it start booming as a suburban community. Now it is also the home of Kenwood Towne Centre and a number of major companies scattered throughout the community.

Come travel with us as we take you on a tour of these two Great Neighborhoods.

These burbs exude charm, dynamism Township getting a young influx Bike patrol reaches 10th anniversary Sycamore Twp. residents give police a hand Montgomery savors relations with France Bethesda North grows with a $29M project Urban Search and Rescue team calls Sycamore home COMMUNITY GUIDE Information on demographics and helpful community contacts and links. Important numbers:  • Government & city officials  • Utilities  • Police/Fire  • Schools More community information:  • Show these communities on a map  • Realtor listings  • Classified home listings  • Find a restaurant  • Search for a car PEOPLE & PLACES Find out what makes Montgomery and Sycamore Township great from the people who live there. Families from different cultures see Sycamore schools as inclusive Who says suburbs are not hip? Check out Montgomery Montgomery Inn serves up ribs with passion, dedication Fine eating, from steaks to ethnic fare Good Shepherd parish attracts bountiful flock American history reflected Favorite colors are green, green, green Postcards from Montgomery and Sycamore Township:  • Gate of Heaven Cemetery  • Village Tavern  • Aglamesis Bros. Ice Cream  • Bechtold Park and Lodge  • Burning Desires Cigar Bar  • Pfeiffer Park  • Pipkin's Fruit and Vegetable Market HISTORY 'Historian of Montgomery' made a difference Montgomery history always on display Heritage District's triangle a focus SCHOOLS Religious freedom abounds in schools New building a highlight of superintendent's fall Montgomery school directory SPORTS & RECREATION Moeller's sports successes set pace for other schools TriHealth Fitness Pavilion is gem for gym rats Parks are a short walk or ride away ARTS Arts group involved in community's beautification plan New concerts, changes have orchestra upbeat BUSINESS A jewelry store on every corner Towne Centre gets major makeover Business Notes Business Quiz