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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Wawa Continues Montgomery County Expansion with New East Norriton Store
Wawa is continuing its Montgomery County expansion with the recent opening of its latest location in East Norriton Township, writes…
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Bring Your Appetite: These Montco Eateries Are Part of Main Line Today Restaurant Week
Main Line Today Restaurant Week is returning for the third year, and several Montgomery County eateries have signed on to…
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WSFS Bank’s Candice Caruso Named One of the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2023 Women of Influence
Candice Caruso, Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, has been named one of the Philadelphia…
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New Trends in Montgomery County Offer a Fresh Take on Classic Home Design
If you are looking to freshen up your home with a new look, you won’t want to miss these new…
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3 Montco Golf Courses Rank Among the Top Courses in Pennsylvania
LINKS Magazine recently ranked the best golf courses in Pennsylvania and three Montgomery County courses made the Top 10 list.…
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Norristown Forum Explores Fate of Former Montgomery County Prison
A forum was held recently in Norristown to discuss the preservation of the former Montgomery County prison, writes Kevin Riordan…
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LuminoCity Is Bringing its Wonderland of Lights to Montco this Winter
LuminoCity Festival will be lighting up the holiday season this year when it brings its wonderland of light sculptures and…
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Access Birding Founder Stops by Montco to Assess Wissahickon Trails
Freya McGregor, an Australia native and founder of Access Birding, a consulting and training service, stopped by Montgomery County last…
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Montgomery County Officials Urge Vaccines as Respiratory Illness Season Begins
Montgomery County officials are working to combat respiratory illnesses this season, writes Rachel Ravina for The Pottstown Mercury. Last…
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After Renovating Home in Bala, Family Enjoys Modern Home in Penn Valley
After renovating a classic stucco Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, Paul and Lauren Lipowicz got antsy, and ventured out into…
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Pickleball Is Becoming More Popular, Get Your Dink on At One of These Local Courts
Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation and there is no indication that its popularity is going…
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8 New Breweries Opening Soon in Philadelphia Region Including in Montco
Pennsylvania continues to be a leading area for the craft brewing industry, writes Emma Dooling in the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Shares Spike After Positive FDA Reception on Groundbreaking Treatment
Plymouth Meeting biotech company Inovio’s innovations are paying off. Amid positive feedback from the FDA on an experimental respiratory disease…
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As Election Day Nears in Montgomery County, Here’s What You Need to Know
Election Day is around the corner, and as deadlines approach, Montgomery County residents can get tapped into their nearest ballot…
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Weavers Way Co-op in Ambler Still Fights Hunger Despite Closure of Community Fridge
Although the Weavers Way Co-op community refrigerator in Ambler has closed its doors, the member-run grocery store is still finding…
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Montgomery Township Is the Next in the County to Ban Single Use Plastic
As more people in the region become concerned about the impact of environmental waste, more townships are banning single use…
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‘The Wall That Heals’ Is Coming to Upper Providence Township
The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile education center, is…
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‘Please Don’t Expect This from All Officers’: Montco Officer Makes Special Delivery
It is not every day that a Montgomery County police officer gets asked to transport a large snake, but when…
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