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 Your Pennsylvania American Water Bill is Put to Work for Montgomery County
In March, Pennsylvania American Water agreed to step in and purchase the Towamencin Municipal Authority’s wastewater system after a Florida-based…
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Beef Tongue Tacos? Beef Heart Tartare? New Restaurant Near Montco Border Uses Every Part of the Steer
A new restaurant that sits just beyond Montgomery County’s western border and occupies a building that predates the Civil War…
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David’s Bridal to Divorce Itself of 9,000 Employees across Multiple Sites
In a filing with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, leaders at David’s Bridal announced plans to terminate more…
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The Vision of Philadelphia Architect — Who Once Proposed Inner-City Viaducts — Lives on in Montco
Architect Louis Isadore Kahn may not be familiar, but many distinct designs of the Estonian native remain standing locally, almost…
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Overbrook Teacher Honored for Excellence; Gift Will Fund Update to School Library
Overbrook High School principal Kahlila Johnson is being honored for her work, as reported by KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo. Johnson…
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Spread Bagelry to Raise Brand Profile in Montgomery County
Spread Bagelry is looking to continue its spread its brand presence with additional expansion. Maggie Mancini reported the plans in…
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Area Home Sales: Second-Largest Activity Decline Was in Montgomery County
A continuously low inventory in the Philadelphia area is causing home prices to continue growing, despite a sharp decline in…
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Elkins Park-based Salus University Explores Affiliation with Drexel
Salus University in Elkins Park has signed a non-binding letter of intent with Drexel University to explore an affiliation between…
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What Does Spring Bring? Bright, Blossoming Business on the Main Line
Carolyn O’Halloran, in Savvy Main Line, reports two Main Line refreshes designed to keep the commercial-residential scene vivid and growing.…
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New King of Prussia Store Will Lean into Leather; Fret Not: It’s More Couture than Kink
Penn Leather owner-operator Felix Fermin has announced he’s leaving his Harrisburg site to join the fashion array at King of…
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Pottstown Tree House Makes Statewide List of Unique Accommodations
The Philly Glamping Tree House — a one-of-a-kind overnight experience in Pottstown — has been named one of only eight…
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PennDOT on 2023 Montgomery County Roadwork: Projects Starting, Finishing, and Ongoing
PennDOT has issued a project update on Montgomery County roadwork; the status report is a mixed-bag of relief for commuters…
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‘Little Mack,’ Vintage Fire Truck, Comes Home to Cheltenham
“Little Mack,” a vintage firetruck, is back at its Cheltenham Fire Company home, reported Ryan Genova in the Glenside Local.…
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King of Prussia Maker of Orthopedic Dog Beds Earns ‘Preferred Product’ Designation
Big Barker, the King of Prussia manufacturer of orthopedic dog beds, has earned third-party industry recognition of its product’s efficacy…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the…
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How an Ancient, Frozen Chunk of Schwenksville Dirt Ended Up in a One-of-a-Kind Detroit Museum
Detroit resident Stefany Anne Golberg operates the Huckleberry Explorer’s Club, a museum in her home. Among its offbeat, unusual items…
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Wyndmoor Couple, with Advice from Backyard Eats, Nets Bumper Crop of Taste and Health Benefits
Philadelphia-based Backyard Eats helped Jeff and Liz Podraza of Wyndmoor build a home vegetable garden, reported Zoe Greenberg for The…
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Conshohocken Sports Complex Hosts Quadball; Name’s Unfamiliar, But You All Know What It Is
The Proving Grounds — Conshohcken’s outdoor sports complex — hosted Pa.’s first Big-Ten U.S. Quadball tournament. The competition’s centerpiece may…
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