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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Telford Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday at Twin Woods Golf Course in Hatfield
Pearl Atwood, a Telford resident, celebrated her 100th birthday at Twin Woods Golf Course in Hatfield, where she has played…
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Gilbertsville Man Lands Record Catch On First Time Fishing
On his first ever fishing trip in Maryland last month, Dominic Vuotto, of Gilbertsville, landed a record 21.3-pound blueline tilefish,…
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Greystar Plans 205 Apartments at Former King of Prussia Office Site
National apartment developer, Greystar, is eyeing another major project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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The Fulton Brings Connaughtown’s Irish Roots to Life Just Outside of Conshohocken
The Fulton, Conshohocken’s newest Irish tavern, is already making a name for itself in the historic Connaughtown neighborhood, writes Ben…
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Merck’s Oral Cholesterol Therapy Offers Easier Alternative to Injections
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with multiple locations across Montco, is reporting success with a new oral cholesterol drug, according to…
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The Wardrobe to Celebrate Grand Opening in Norristown
The Wardrobe, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating clothing insecurity, is coming to Norristown, the organization announced in a press release.…
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Conshohocken-Based Skanska Helps Big Tech Build the Future
Skanska USA Building, one of the nation’s largest general contractors, sees a strong future in data centers, writes Joseph N.…
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Developer Warns of Montco Housing Strain Despite Soaring Costs
Andrew Kaye, former president of the Home Builders Association of Montgomery County who now leads a residential development company operating…
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Study Finds MontCo Summers Are Stretching Weeks Longer
Summer is sticking around in Montgomery County, according to Kasha Patel and Naema Ahmed from the Washington Post. A new…
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These Two Montgomery County Towns Are Ranked the Best Places to Live If You’re 55 or Older
Insider Monkey just released a list of Pennsylvania’s best towns for residents age 55 and over. Two of its recommended…
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King of Prussia Office Complex Defies Market Trends With $68M Sale
An office property near the King of Prussia Mall has bucked regional real estate trends, selling for more than it…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Helps Union II to Playoff Spot
Norristown native Cavan Sullivan continues to show why he’s one of the most exciting young talents in U.S. soccer, writes…
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First Bank House of the Week: $1.5M Ambler Dream Home Near Top Upper Dublin Schools
Listed at $1,500,000, this standout residence at 434 Meetinghouse Road in Ambler combines location, space, and thoughtful updates, according to…
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Merion Park’s David Corenswet to Reprise Role of Superman
David Corenswet, who grew up in Merion Park, will reprise his role as Superman in Man of Tomorrow, the sequel…
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Baby Sloth Newest Addition to Elmwood Park Zoo Family
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown last week added its newest and smallest member, a baby two-toed sloth born to the…
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MCCC to Host ‘The Second City 65th Anniversary Show’ Oct. 2
A salute to more than six decades of world-class comedy is making a pit stop at Montgomery County Community College…
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Viva Padel & Pickleball Club to Open First Suburban Indoor Club in Flourtown
Viva Padel & Pickleball Club, which opened its first outdoor site in Philadelphia three months ago, plans on launching its…
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Bridgeport Pushes Back Against Proposal to Close Sole District Court
Bridgeport could lose its only district court, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The courthouse at Fourth and Mill…
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