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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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. …
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Plans for Apartment Complex Near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Moving Forward
Plans to construct over 400 apartments near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd have advanced with Houston developer Hanover’s recent $21.3…
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KOP’s Qlik Primed for Growth with $1 Billion from Foreign Investors
Backed by a reported $1 billion investment from a Middle Eastern fund, King of Prussia’s Qlik plans on fueling growth…
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The Sanatoga Green Projects Gets Approval for Major Residential Development
The Sanatoga Green project just received preliminary approval from the Lower Pottsgrove Commissioners to add 200 apartments and two restaurants…
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Norristown’s 10U Bengals Team Gets Council Support for Trip to Nationals in Florida
A heartfelt appeal from Norristown parent Almyra Taylor at Tuesday’s municipal council meeting secured crucial support for the Norristown Youth…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Cracks the List of Top 100 Golf Courses in the US
Philadelphia Cricket Club’s Wissahickon Course in Flourtown made the Top 100 course in the US, according to Golf. The private…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Lower Gwynedd
A gorgeous colonial home on 0.92 attractive acres with four bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for…
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Penn Community Bank Survey Reveals Rising Service Needs, Debuts Giving Tuesday Grants
Penn Community Bank recently released findings from its community needs assessment which surveyed dozens of nonprofit organizations across its five-county…
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Two Promising Montco Health Startups Join University City Capital Readiness Cohort
Two Montgomery County health tech startups have been selected for the University City Science Center’s sixth Capital Readiness cohort. The…
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Bradley Cooper Shares What He Learned From Rejection
Abington native Bradley Cooper, known for Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, shared a poignant story about a rejection early…
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Check Out These Must-See December Events in Montco
The Philadelphia region is brimming with exciting activities this holiday season, including several must-see events that are coming up in…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in…
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Pennridge High School’s Gifted Program Assists NASA in Drop Tower Challenge
Two teams from Perkasie’s Pennridge High School’s gifted program will assist NASA with zero-gravity research, writes The Reporter. The teams…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff are used in schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged…
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Collegeville Italian Bakery Brings Back Its ‘Pizza with a Purpose’ Program for Tenth Year
For the tenth straight year, Collegeville Italian Bakery made sure that working first responders were well fed during Thanksgiving, writes…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Business Workshops in December
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for…
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Michael Lane Ushers in Bold Approach to Innovation at SEI in Oaks
Oaks’ SEI Investments tapped into outside talent when it appointed Michael Lane as executive vice president and head of asset…
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