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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SCORE Bucks County Offers a Variety of July Business Webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County July webinars will offer more than…
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2 From Montgomery County Named to List of Pennsylvania’s Most Influential Millennials
Two millennials tied to Montgomery County were named to this year’s list of City & State Pennsylvania’s 40 Under 40,…
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Philadelphia Magazine Celebrates ‘Best of Philly’ Highlights Over Last 50 Years
Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. In…
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Montgomery County’s Emergency Crisis: Who Will Answer the Call?
Montgomery County is experiencing a critical decline in volunteer firefighters, with numbers dropping by 70 percent. This decline, coupled with…
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Montgomery County Community College Municipal Police Academy Celebrates 24 Graduating Cadets
Twenty-four Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Municipal Police Academy Cadets began their careers as newly minted officers recently, following the Program’s graduation…
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Megan Boni, Bryn Mawr Native and Popular TikToker, Talks Her Success
Megan Boni, a Bryn Mawr native and famous TikToker known as Girl On Couch, did not realize how much her…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Biscuit Lady Traded Her Corporate Job for New Life Making Amazing Biscuits
Tara Torrence decided to leave her job at a mortgage company and focus on something she knew she was great…
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J-Town Market Brings Iconic Empanadas and More to Jenkintown
J-Town Market and Eatery is a charming new establishment in Jenkintown that serves empanadas, fresh produce, and breakfast sandwiches, reports…
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Montco Man Selling Poconos Home with Heated, Olympic-Length Pool and Home Theater for $3.5M
Steven A. Saslow, a Montgomery County native, is selling his home near the Pocono Mountains with a heated indoor Olympic-length…
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Lower Merion’s Lizzy McAlpine to Return Home for Two Shows at Met Philly
Lower Merion native Lizzy McAlpine, the singer behind the viral hit “Ceilings”, is returning home next week for two shows…
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Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers Coming to Montgomeryville in Early 2025
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is preparing to open its latest location in Montgomeryville early next year, writes Tony Di Domizio…
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Schuylkill River Sojourn Sees Most Participants in Its 26-year History
Schuylkill River Sojourn, a 7-day, 112-mile river ride organized by Schuylkill River Greenways, recently recorded the highest number of participants…
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Newsweek Ranks Two Montgomery County Hospitals as Among Best Hospitals in U.S.
Two hospitals right here in Montgomery County are being recognized for providing quality healthcare by Newsweek. Main Line Health’s Lankenau…
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Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer
A mix of new eateries will open in Montgomery County over the summer, enriching an already thriving restaurant scene and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Rambler in Collegeville
A picturesque rambler home set on 1.84 acres with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville.…
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These Are Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
From soft-serve to ice cream sandwiches and gigantic sundaes, there are numerous places to eat cold, pure dairy treats in…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Recent Graduates To Fill Workforce Needs
Community college graduates continue to fill workforce needs in their communities, and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is a notable…
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