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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Elmwood Park Zoo’s Construction Project Has Advanced Enough to Readmit Visitors Safely
Elmwood Park Zoo has been in something of a hibernation for the past 90 days or so. Not that the…
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This Montco Community Is So Safe, Residents Have Only a One-in-170 Chance of Being Victimized by Crime
PropertyClub, a New York City residential real estate rental firm, has examined Pennsylvania crime statistics to determine the state’s safest…
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CHOP CEO: KoP Model, Caring for Children ‘Close to Where They Live,’ Is Replicable
Citing the success of the King of Prussia location for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), CEO Madeline Bell said its…
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Ambler Restaurant Becomes Connecting Point for Mar. 22 Working Moms (WoMo) Event
The WoMo Network and Elysium Marketing Group, the Montgomery County provider of marketing strategy and creative, has organized a Mar.…
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Remembering a Visionary Episcopal Bishop with Multiple Montgomery County Roots
Frank T. Griswold III, former Episcopal Church presiding bishop, passed at age 85. He spent much time in Montgomery County,…
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Provision of Another Public Service Returns to Norristown from Its COVID-19 Cancellation
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is resuming its annual deer herd culling project for 2023. The 6abc digital staff reported…
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The Disney License for Broadway’s ‘Frozen’: Company Finally ‘Let It Go,’ North Penn H.S. Has Picked It Up
Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical is no longer playing in New York City. But local fans will want to know…
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Green Lawn Fertilizing Puts Down Strategic Roots in North Wales
At a Mar. 14 ribbon cutting, Green Lawn Fertilizing opened a new office in North Wales. The new site is…
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Treat Yourself to Montco’s Best Breakfasts, From Royersford to Wynnewood
In a world full of change, there’s one constant that stays the same in Montgomery County: places serving great breakfasts.…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Augments Fall Hunger Drive with Online, Spring Edition
To help Montgomery County food pantries and soup kitchens recover from exhausting resources over the holidays and prepare stock for…
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Upper Dublin Math Whiz Nails It Again in 2023 Oscar-Pick Pools
Upper Dublin resident Ben Zauzmer has done it again. The Montgomery County numbers-cruncher has used his prodigious analytical skills to…
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John Accardi Growing CraveBox — the Popular Snack Box You See on Amazon — In North Wales
After dropping out of a Ph.D. program at Georgetown University in 2014 to pursue entrepreneurship, John Accardi started CraveBox, a company that curates…
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Not Irish; Not Potatoes; Nonetheless, These Candies Are a Montco Seasonal Sweet to Dig Into
Irish Potatoes — the rolled confections of coconut, cream cheese, and cinnamon — are in great demand in the run-up…
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Searching for the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Pub? In Montco, You’re in Luck
The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find…
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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater…
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Souderton Pharma-Service Company Invests $65 Million in Expansion for Supply-Chain Improvements
Pharmaceutical service provider Almac Group has announced an expansion of its North American headquarters in Souderton. Harold Brubaker, in the…
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Washington Post: Montgomery County Politics Are True Turf Wars
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s rout over Doug Mastriano was no surprise when it was predicted using voter polling data. But might…
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Montgomery County’s St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Celebrations Make Neighboring Communities Green with Envy
Given its multicultural culinary excellence, top-rated brewing scene, and ability to embrace numerous ethnic heritages, Montgomery County is a great…
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