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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Norristown Chamber ends first year with Elmwood Park Zoo holiday mixer
There are some Christmas wishes that can’t fit under the tree. Not everything is as easy to wrap as a…
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5 Wits opens with a bang at Plymouth Meeting Mall
Montgomery County dignitaries welcomed a unique entertainment destination to Plymouth Meeting Mall at a recent ribbon-cutting and VIP reception. 5…
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Five Saints Distilling joins Keystone Craft Spirits Trail
In 2011, Governor Tom Corbett approved new legislation changing sections of the liquor code and approving Limited Distillery Licenses. This granted license…
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Montco tops in suburban office leasing
Montco natives have driven past empty corporate centers for years, but that is all changing for the better. The office…
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Spring-Ford Area High School donates $10K to Camp Rainbow
Camp Rainbow Inc. is the beneficiary of a $10,000 contribution, thanks to recent fundraising efforts at Spring-Ford Area High School.…
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Montco leads Philadelphia region with 8 wealthiest zipcodes
A recent Philadelphia Business Journal listed the top 25 wealthiest zip codes. Montgomery County led the way with 8 and…
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Montco native Lisa Salters roaming MNF sidelines
If you ask ESPN reporter Lisa Salters whom she aspired to be growing up in King of Prussia in the…
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Moody’s upgrades Montgomery County’s outlook to ‘positive’
Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded Montgomery County’s outlook to “positive” and has reaffirmed its Aa1 bond rating. The report noted…
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Pottstown Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that…
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VFTCB Announces Date, Location for Annual Membership Luncheon
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has announced the date for its Annual Luncheon, which will take place on…
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GoPuff’s Delivery Service Expands Into Montgomery County
GoPuff, the on-demand delivery service that provides refreshments all night long, has expanded into Montgomery County, writes Jordan McBride for…
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Democratic Primaries Promise a Fierce Fight for the Mostly Republican 7th District
The number of Democratic candidates running in primaries for predominantly Republican 7th District in Pennsylvania will make it a fierce…
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Montgomery County Pays Philly’s Top Average Wage
Montgomery County workers continue to enjoy the Philadelphia metro area’s top average wage, and it’s rising at a healthy clip.…
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Wall Street Journal: Today’s Jobs Offer More Flexibility, Fewer Benefits
Work expectations and job security have shifted significantly over the last two generations, giving today’s workers more flexibility and control…
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Direct from the Farm: A Guide to Buying Local in Montco
Farms are not only an important part of the culture, history, and beauty of Montgomery County. They are a crucial…
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Nike American Open Weightlifting Event to Return to Montgomery County in 2018
USA Weightlifting, the sport’s national sanctioning body, has announced that the Nike American Open Series 2 powered by Rogue…
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Montco Residents Have Choice of Two Obamacare Insurers as Marketplace Shrinks
The drastic decline of insurance company participation in Obamacare since 2015 will continue into 2018, and while suburban Philadelphia residents…
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Three Montco Colleges Land on Money’s Top 500 Best Colleges For Your Money
Three Montgomery County colleges are on the top 500 in the ‘Best Colleges For Your Money’ list on Time’s Money.…
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