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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Riverfront Movie Night: Schuylkill River Greenways and AWE Fellowship To Present ‘The Parent Trap’ Jul. 24
Schuylkill River Greenways and their AWE fellow invite families to attend a free outdoor movie night on Jul. 24 featuring…
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Financial Empowerment Takes Center Stage at Grundy Library with State and Local Support
Staff, leadership, and stakeholders of the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library welcomed Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor during his “Be…
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Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival Set To Debut at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center Sept. 28-29
The Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival is set to make its grand debut at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in…
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Union Set To Protest Suburban Community’s Conversion Into Micro-hospital
The conversion of Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton, owned by Prime Healthcare Foundation, into a micro-hospital will become official…
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For Montgomery County Alternate GOP Delegate, Week of RNC Feels Heavier Than Expected
GOP delegates from Pennsylvania, including Drew Morrisroe, an alternate delegate from eastern Blue Bell, are prepared to welcome Trump at…
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Two Montgomery County Towns Are the Wealthiest in Pa., One’s Median Annual Income Is Nearly $350,000
Using U.S. Census Bureau and Redfin data, editors at Suburban 101 have listed Pennsylvania’s 10 richest towns, with two Montgomery…
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After Pregnant Montco Woman is Killed in Crash, Her Family Gives Back to Families of First Responders
On August 25, 2022, Montgomery County firefighter Jason Adams received what he thought was a routine call about an emergency…
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Nonprofit Second Wind Bicycles Transforms Transportation Access in Gilbertsville
The community-driven efforts of Second Wind Bicycles have resulted in hundreds of refurbished bicycles, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. …
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Profits Soar at Montgomery County Country Clubs Since Pandemic
Montgomery County country club profits surged during the pandemic, following a nationwide trend that saw revenues and expenses increase for…
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Ten Montgomery County Suburbs Rank Among Best in Philadelphia
Ten Montgomery County townships have found their place among the 25 best suburbs in Philadelphia, according to a recently released…
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First Bank House of the Week: Wonderful Family Colonial Home in Ambler
A wonderful colonial home on 2.23 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available…
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While Philadelphia Region Lost Population in Last Three Years, Montgomery County Recorded Uptick
While the eight-county Philadelphia region saw its population shrink by 0.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, Montgomery County recorded an…
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Montgomery County Community College International Computer Science Major Receives Statewide Honors
When Mercy Ifiegbu traveled to the United States away from her family living in Southern Africa, it was to pursue…
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Discover the True Value of Networking with the Business Partnership Network (BPN) of Montco
While most referral groups promise new business leads, the Business Partnership Network (BPN) of Montco offers much more than that.…
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Act II Playhouse Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with ‘Divinely Outrageous’ Comedy
Act II Playhouse’s latest production, An Act of God, by David Javerbaum and starring three-time Barrymore Award-winner Tony Braithwaite as…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not…
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Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972…
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Tony Laguda Formal Wear in Ambler Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Tony Laguda Formal Wear, the family-owned business in Ambler, celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.…
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