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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How a Couple Took Montgomery County Educations to Nearly a Quarter Century of Las Vegas Politics
Atop a Montgomery County–centered past, Oscar and Carolyn Goodman led Las Vegas politics for nearly a quarter century. Tricia Kean’s…
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Jefferson Health Expands Inpatient Rehabilitation Services at Its Elkins Park Site
Jefferson Health has announced plans to repurpose its 60-bed Elkins Park hospital into a site solely providing physical rehabilitation care.…
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Wells Fargo’s Conshohocken Office Gets Familiar Face
Wells Fargo’s Conshohocken’s office will be seeing a new face. After serving as the executive Upstate New York and Eastern…
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North Wales Preschoolers Spot Opportunity to Help Local Environment with Ladybug Release
As part of their Earth Day 2023 celebration, students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool, North Wales, released 2,000 ladybugs to serve…
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Jewish Federation Wants Out of the Landlord Business, Puts Three Montgomery County CRE Properties Up for Sale
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is shedding real-estate assets, including three Montgomery County campuses. Paul Schwedelson reported the initiative…
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Linfield Cleaning Business Keeps Cancer Patients Homes Squeaky Clean
A Linfield cleaning service is helping cancer patients have a clean home without harmful chemicals. The Natural Clean Queen was…
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Montgomery County Travelers Can Hop to Delaware Airport for a Cheap Beach Getaway
Montgomery County travelers can benefit from the expansion of Avelo Airlines in Delaware. The Houston-based airline operates out of Wilmington…
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YouTube Host Tours Interior of St. Gabriel Hall in Audubon; Now You Can, Too
Many Montgomery County residents and visitors to its western neighborhoods have undoubtedly seen the imposing, maroon, Audubon structure that is…
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When It Comes to Excellent Garden Suppliers, Montgomery County Is Blooming with Them
Late April is ideal timing to get the backyard garden in shape by visiting one of the area’s garden suppliers.…
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Forbes Ranks U.S. Companies for Diversity; See Which Montco Firms Emerged as Notable
Forbes partnered with Statista — a platform in Germany that provides company insights — to assess diversity, equity, and inclusion…
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In Anniversary Mode, Joseph Ambler Inn Owner Recalls First Impression: ‘I’m Going to Buy It’
Throughout the balance of 2023, the Joseph Ambler Inn will mark 40 years of serving guests and hosting events in…
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Two North Penn High School Students Recognized with One of Nation’s Most Distinguished Scholarships
Two students from North Penn School District have been recognized for their hard work with one of the nation’s most…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area.…
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Local Panel Weighs in on Artificial Intelligence’s ChatGPT; Montco Natives Express Unease
Two Montgomery County residents were in a 14-person artificial intelligence (AI) demonstration designed to gauge reactions. Representing machine learning was…
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Pottstown Home Gardeners Invited to ‘Grow for It’ in 2023 Evaluation of Green-Thumb Skill
The April 28th registration opening of a Pottstown home garden contest is a chance for green-thumbed residents in western Montgomery…
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Lansdale Catholic High School Alum Named Next Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg
Bishop Timothy Senior — product of multiple Montgomery County connections — has been named by Pope Francis as the next…
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Tally of Regional Cancer Surgeries Shows One Montco Hospital Rating No. 5 for Procedure Volume
The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PHC4), a state agency devoted to containing healthcare costs, has tallied the number…
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Ardmore and Penn Wynne Bubble Tea Shops Float to the Top of Local Best-of List
As spring continues to unfold, summer-ish treats are beginning to tempt palates. Among them is bubble tea. Rising interest in…
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