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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Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record
Manor College junior Immanuel Roach became Manor College’s all-time leading points scorer. He broke the record of 1,202 set by…
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MCCC to Host 59th Annual Blue Bell Student Art Exhibition Apr. 8-30
Beautiful works of art that fully capture the level of creativity and talent among Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Fine Arts students…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise…
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Horsham Welcomes New Indoor Pickleball Destination
Pickleball’s rapid rise continues in Montgomery County, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The BuxMont Pickleball Club will celebrate the grand…
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Historic Ambler Building Set for Fresh Start With Two New Concepts
A hospitality veteran from Upper Dublin is taking over the location of Ambler’s former Gypsy Blu, according to Emma Dooling…
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Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington
Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart,…
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Lender Puts Willow Grove Park Mall on Market Following Matured $170M Debt
The majority of Willow Grove Park Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the region, has been put on…
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First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $1.525M Colonial Estate in Lower Gwynedd Township
Listed at $1,525,000, this stately Colonial tucked within the Village at Trewellyn enclave in Lower Gwynedd Township offers a blend…
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Jenkintown Sisters Stand With Ukrainian Amputee Veteran
In Jenkintown, faith and friendship are helping a wounded soldier rebuild his life, writes Chris Herlinger for National Catholic Reporter.…
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Vonnie Gros, Ursinus College Alum Who Coached U.S. Field Hockey to Olympic Bronze, Dies at 90
Vonnie Gros, the Ursinus College alum who coached the United States women’s field hockey team to an Olympic bronze medal,…
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Agnes Irwin Student Earns National Volunteer Award for Birthday Cake Project
A Bryn Mawr teenager who started baking birthday cakes for children in need has earned national recognition for her growing…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite
Act II Playhouse will soon welcome its latest production, Say Goodnight, Gracie by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony…
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From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, where headlines often focus on automation replacing workers, Blue Komodo is building something…
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Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.
Montgomery County is home to two of the oldest bars in the nation still operating. Erin Elizabeth covered the distinction…
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Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a…
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Montco Woman Shares Eating Disorder Recovery Story to Dispel Harmful Myths
Montgomery County’s Brooke Buscio has shared her eating disorder recovery story as part of a new Renfrew Center campaign to…
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Inside Peter Chang’s Expanding Culinary Footprint in King of Prussia
Few Chinese chefs in America command the kind of loyalty and reverence that Peter Chang does, writes Craig LaBan for…
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