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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Baederwood Shoppes in Jenkintown Sells for Second Time in As Many Years
Regency Centers has acquired an 80 percent stake in Baederwood Shoppes on the Fairway in Jenkintown, which is anchored by…
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Abington Friends School Strives to Inspire Authentic, Transformative Experiential Learning
At Abington Friends School one day a few years ago, some teachers surveyed the 50 acre campus and suggested how…
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MCCC Celebrates Its 55th Commencement with Three Drive-in Ceremonies in Blue Bell
With three drive-in ceremonies, Montgomery County Community College’s 55th Commencement was a full celebratory day for the Class of 2022…
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After Completing Disney College Program, Jenkintown’s Manor College Graduate Sets Sights on the Sports World
Shawn Wood grew up in Northeast Philadelphia and never lived on his own. Then he got accepted into the Disney…
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On National Caterer Appreciation Day, Celebrate One of the Best in Montgomery County: Curds & Whey
Davida Berger learned everything about owning your own business from her mother Asna, an entrepreneur long before the term took…
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Hobart’s Run Hosts Successful Pottstown Neighborhood Summit
Entire communities benefit when organizations work together to create affordable housing such as the Beech Street Factory lofts at 341…
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beMarketing’s Brandon Rost of Norristown Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2022 40 Under 40 List
Founder and CEO of the marketing conglomerate of companies beBrandz, Brandon Rost was honored recently as one of Philadelphia Business…
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King of Prussia Mall Stands Tall Among the Biggest Malls to Shop at in the USA
One of the largest malls in the country to shop at is in Montgomery County, writes Unindita Bhatia for The…
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NMHC Names Fort Washington Company One of the Largest Multifamily Developers in the U.S.
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Apartment Living®, which is a rental division of Toll Brothers, Inc. is the nation’s leading builder…
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Full of Hand-Made Goods and Vintage Finds, Flourishing Main Line Market Returns
Clover Market, which originally started on the Main Line, will pop up in Kennett Square on June 5. It is…
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COVID-19 Cases Rising Again in Montgomery County
At a Montgomery County Commissioners meeting recently, they have found the latest data is showing COVID-19 cases rising again in…
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Legal Matters: Your Child’s High School Graduation Can Affect Your Child Support
By Liz Billies Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer, is almost here. While it certainly ushers in more BBQs and…
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Montco Integrate for Good Candidate Accepted Into PECO Energy Force Ambassador Program
Integrate for Good is thrilled to share that their candidate, Varun Parakala, was accepted into the PECO Energy Force Ambassador…
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MCCC Invites Applications for Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper Position in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper position. The Part-time Casual Summer Groundskeeper is a…
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Just In: Montgomery County Moves to CDC High COVID-19 Community Level, Urges the Public to Take Precautions
Today the Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced the County is now in the CDC-defined “high” level of community…
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Lower Merion Approves Preliminary Plan for Mixed-Use Building Along North Side of Lancaster Avenue
Lower Merion officials have approved the preliminary plan for the development of a mixed-use building on Lancaster Avenue in Haverford,…
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Philly Non-Sports Card Show Returns to Oaks Expo Center on Sat & Sun
The Philly Non-Sports Card Show will return to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks on May 21-22. The show…
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To the Shore! New OurBus Route to Connect King of Prussia with Jersey Shore
A new bus route, offered by OurBus, will connect King of Prussia and Philadelphia with Jersey Shore hotspots, such as…
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