Montgomery County
Montgomery County, or “Montco” as it’s colloquially known, is a vibrant blend of history, diversity, and modernity. The third-most populous county in Pennsylvania, Montgomery County is home to landmarks like Valley Forge National Historical Park and the King of Prussia Mall.
The county is not just a suburb of Philadelphia but a major employment center in its own right. With business parks in King of Prussia, Blue Bell, Lansdale, Fort Washington, and more, the county attracts workers from all over the region.
Montco is home to several colleges and universities, including Montgomery County Community College, Bryn Mawr College, and Penn State Abington.
Featuring a robust economy and rich educational and historical offerings, Montco is a dynamic place to live, work, study, shop, and play.
Explore our archive of nearly 300 stories about Montco’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Montco Historical Sites Offer Programs to Keep Boredom and the Winter Blahs at Bay
Oh, February. For having only 28 days, you sure can feel as if you’re six weeks in length. Thus far,…
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See Which Five Montco Elementary Schools Came Out on Top as Best in Pa. for 2023
Montgomery County is home to highly-ranked elementary schools. Niche recently released a list of the best public schools in the state…
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For Republicans, Figuring Out Suburbs Key to Winning Elections
Pennsylvania is rated among the swing states by pundits, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh standing as Democratic strongholds while rural Pennsylvania…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Royersford Carriage House It’s Easy to Get Carried Away Over
1004 Moscariello Lane, Royersford, is house conveniently situated near a number of community assets: Turtle Creek Golf Course, the Perkiomen…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Valentine’s Day-inspired Consumer Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slow travel period in the region, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
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Aqua Invests $2.95 Million in Main Replacement Projects in Upper Dublin, New Hanover Townships
Aqua Pennsylvania announced that it has invested $2.95 million in main replacement projects in Upper Dublin and New Hanover townships.…
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Flourtown Wawa Receives $5k Bonus for Selling Million-Dollar Pa. Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
A Flourtown Wawa received a $5,000 bonus for selling a scratch-off ticket to a lucky patron. The Wawa store at…
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Former Senator Andy Dinniman Raises $112,000 for Diversity Initiatives on Anniversary of Fredrick Douglass Speech
Former State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion…
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Montgomery County Utility Customers Jolted by Erroneous Bills from PPL Electric Utilities
Despite no snow, winter 2023 has been cold, raising expectations among Montgomery County’s PPL Electric Utilities users for higher bills.…
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Pa.’s Fourth Congressional District Makes Forbes Ranking for Key Household Metric in Montco
Pennsylvania’s 4th Congressional District, which encompasses the majority of Montgomery County, is one of the wealthiest in the nation, writes…
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King of Prussia Health System Makes National List for How Much It Spent on One Expense Alone
A nationwide assessment by Becker’s Hospital Review reveals one Montgomery County health system among the top United States payors for…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Coach Mondillo Earns Historic 500th Win
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Women’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Mondillo notched his 500th career win with an 84–83 thrilling overtime victory…
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Second December Sighting of Something in the Sky Puzzles Harleysville Resident
Montgomery County either had more than its share of UFO reports last month or residents perhaps celebrated the early holiday…
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First Black Female Commissioner: ‘I Haven’t Seen a Lot of People Who Look Like Me in Key Leadership Roles’
A Jan. 30 order from Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn Carluccio has appointed Jamila Winder to the Montgomery County Board…
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AT&T Public Safety Scholarships Available to Montgomery County Community College Students
AT&T Public Safety Scholarships now are available to assist Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy cadets. AT&T scholarships will…
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22 Residents Toss Hats into the Ring, Seeking to Join Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Local Democrats — 22 of them — have submitted their names and résumés in seeking to become the newest member…
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BET Investments Buys Property Next to Ambler SEPTA Station
A real estate company plentiful in Montgomery County developments is on to its next project. This time, BET Investments Inc.…
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North Penn School District Uses App to Assure Parents Their Kid’s School Bus Commutes Are Safe and Uneventful
North Penn School District is using an app called Here Comes the Bus to assure parents of their kids daily…
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