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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Here Are Three New Food Joints Coming to Montgomery County
The Philadelphia region is opening an abundance of new restaurants across the culinary spectrum, bringing delectable dishes to tempt area…
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Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted…
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Clean-Up Day from Hobart’s Run/Pottstown Religious Cluster Left Area Looking Heavenly
Hobart’s Run routinely supports cleanups in its western Montgomery County focus area. The scope of these efforts can range from…
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Elkins Park Singer Earns Four-Out-of-Four Coaches’ Chair-Turns on ‘The Voice’
NariYella, a 20-year-old Elkins Park singer with a powerful vocal ability, caught the interest of all four coach-judges on the…
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Sports Apparel Supplier Fanatics, with Its Multiple Montgomery County Ties, Becomes NHL Jersey Outfitter
The National Hockey League (NHL) has chosen Fanatics, the sports apparel and gear supplier with deep Montgomery County roots, as…
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Seven Montco Experiences to Put a Spring into Your Step
The vernal equinox — Mar. 20 — is in the rear-view mirror, and the area is already on Daylight Savings…
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King of Prussia Mall Gains New Draw: Add Zombie Apocalypse Survival to the Shopping and Dining
Anyone who thinks of King of Prussia Mall merely in terms of its shopping, dining, and socializing advantages can now…
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How a ‘Queen’-Branded Craft Beer from *King* of Prussia Got a Statewide Recommendation
Spring 2023 may be sputtering along, but Steve Vassalotti of radio station 92.5 XTU is already looking forward to the…
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Ardmore Facility Plays Role in Pair of Teenage Athletes’ International Success
Blake Gilman and Julia Epps got their ice-dancing skills as sharp as their skates at the Philadelphia Skating Club and…
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North Penn Special Ed Professional Leaves Bangladesh Homeland But Continues to Advocate There
North Penn High School teacher Syeda Mirza left her home in Bangladesh at age 21, with her education career already…
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Pa. Robotics Teams Seeking Champ Status Must First Roll through Montgomery County
A Mar. 4–5 robotics competition at Hatboro-Horsham High School saw a district winner battle its way to the next level.…
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Niche Analysis of 17,000+ Communities Nationwide Rates Two Montco Notables in the Top Five
Niche has issued its 2023 best places to live list, notably bestowing bragging rights to two Montgomery County communities among…
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Chestnut Hill Hospital’s New Owners Are Successfully Nursing It Back to Operational Health
Chestnut Hill Hospital — under new ownership — is showing signs of renewal. John George covered the progress in the…
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Montgomery County Author Shows an Eagle’s Triumph Not Wholly Related to Football
Will the One-Winged Eagle, a 2017 children’s book from Montgomery County author Jimmy Curran, continues furthering a compelling message: Anything…
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Branden Sisca’s Alma Mater Ensures Fallen Trooper Isn’t Forgotten
In advance of the Mar. 21, 2023, anniversary of the I-95 accident that took Trooper Branden Sicsa, his high school…
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This Lancaster County Community Rates on Statewide List of Richest ‘Cities’
HomeStacks, a Raleigh, North Carolina, data analysis firm — which presents statistics in “bite-sized” piece, hence the name — has…
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This Montgomery County Community Rates No. 2 on Statewide List of Richest ‘Cities’
HomeStacks, a Raleigh, N.C., data analysis firm — presenter of statistics in “bite-sized” piece, hence the name — has analyzed…
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8 Candidates Across 2 Parties Seek 4 Primary Ballot Slots to Fill 3 Open Montgomery County Commissioner Seats
Vacancies on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners are drawing bipartisan interest. The window to toss a hat into the…
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