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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August 12th COVID-19 Update: Over 550 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 562 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (August 4-10th) bringing the total number of confirmed positive…
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Montgomery County Mall Put Up for Sale, Expected to Sell for Estimated $50M
After being foreclosed on and put in receivership, Montgomery Mall has now been put up for sale and is expected…
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Two More Santander Branches in Montgomery County Shuttered
Two Santander Bank branches in Montgomery County have closed recently as the subsidiary of Spain’s Santander Group continues to focus…
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Due to Foreclosure, Simon Property Group Loses a Montgomery County Mall
In another sign of the financial woes plaguing shopping malls, the Montgomery Mall was foreclosed on earlier this month. The…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Pastor Carolyn C. Cavaness
Carolyn C. Cavaness is the Pastor at Bethel AME Church of Ardmore, and her proudest professional accomplishment is keeping my…
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Are You Paying Attention? See How Many Distracted Drivers Get Cited in Montgomery County
Are you a distracted driver? Montgomery County took the top spot among the counties with the most distracted drivers with…
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See How Widespread Identity Theft is in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has had the highest number of identity theft cases in Pennsylvania over the last five years, according to…
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Substantial Community Spread of COVID-19 Recorded in Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Nearby Counties
According to the CDC, a substantial community spread of COVID-19 has been recorded in Philadelphia and three of its surrounding…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks in Animal Abuse Cases Since Libre’s Law Took Effect
Montgomery County is among the top ten counties with the highest number of animal abuse cases, according to a new…
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Pennsylvania Senate Race Adds Another Local Contender to Mix
Eric Orts, a University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business professor, is the latest local contender to join the Democratic…
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With Pandemic Woes in Its Rear-View Mirror, Colmar’s Dorman Products Sees Record 2Q21 in Automotive Aftermarket
The second quarter of 2021 was extremely successful for Dorman Products, Inc., in Colmar, according to a release on the…
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See How Montgomery County Ranked Among Best Places for Small Business Owners
SmartAsset viewed and updated data to find the best places for small business owners in the United States of America.…
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Tower Health Decides Against Sale, Pivots Toward Alliance with Penn Medicine
Financially troubled Tower Health, the owner of Pottstown hospitals, along with Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, has decided to withdraw…
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Montgomery County Revises COVID-19 School Recommendations, Releases New Masking Guidance
Following the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has…
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Hospital Honor Roll: Three Montgomery County Hospitals Are Among Best in Region
Three Montgomery County hospitals have been ranked among the twenty best hospitals in the Philadelphia region by U.S. News &…
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Popular Suburbs in Montgomery County Seeing Red-Hot Seller’s Market
Montgomery County is currently seeing a red-hot housing market, with homes receiving several offers within days of being put up…
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East Norriton-based Gambone Group Unloads Portfolio of 43 Industrial Buildings in Montco for $210M
Taking advantage of the market that is putting the prices for warehouse and flex properties at unprecedented levels, Gambone Group…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: John Freitas
John Freitas is the SVP, Director of Customer Experience at Huntingdon Valley Bank, and his proudest professional accomplishment is leading…
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