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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King of Prussia-Based Banana Loca Kitchen Gadget Goes Viral on TikTok and Shark Tank Fans Are Divided
King of Prussia-based company Banana Loca first appeared on Shark Tank this past December and secured a deal with sharks…
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Legal Matters: Understanding Workers’ Compensation Benefits
By Jonathan Young If you are injured on the job or sustain a work-related illness, you have recourse. The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation…
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Two Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School Students Advance as Finalists in National Merit Scholarship Program
Officials of the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation have informed two students of Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School that they have advanced to…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Gem That Looks Like a Fairytale in Heart of Narberth
A stunning Victorian home full of original character with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for…
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The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo is Back in Oaks, March 11-13, with Entertainment and Education
The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo returns March 11-13, 2022, with fur-flying entertainment, dog sporting competitions, and educational programs designed for…
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Hatboro K-9 Police Officer Not Expected to Recover From Bee Sting
Officer Ryan Allen suffered a bee sting last year, which led to a heart attack and then a serious brain…
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These 6 Montgomery County Towns Are Among the Most Walkable Philadelphia Suburbs
Walkable suburbs and neighborhoods are currently all the rage in the real estate world as developers rush to add foot-friendly…
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Penn Medicine CEO Talks Expansion Into Montgomery County with New Outpatient Center
Penn Medicine CEO Kevin Mahoney was part of a PBJ virtual event where they interviewed four leaders of Philadelphia-area health…
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YWCA Tri-County Area Holds YW Empowerment Sundays at MCCC Pottstown Campus
Building on its mission to eliminate racism and empower women, YWCA Tri-County Area’s Youth Empowerment Programs department (YEP) recently launched…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Blue…
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For CHOP CEO, New King of Prussia Hospital ‘Great Proof of Concept’
For Madeline Bell, president and CEO of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the new King of Prussia hospital that opened in…
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Montgomery County Entrepreneur’s Mentoring with SCORE Goes Full Circle
Denise Walsh went to college for dance and always dreamed of opening her own studio, to join other entrepreneurs. As…
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Eagleville Family Plans March Gala to Benefit Montco Cancer Respite Foundation
A chance meeting at a CEO networking event in 2000 established a chain of events that would change countless lives.…
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Abington Friends School Student is Awarded Full Scholarship to Boston College
Ajae’Lyn Price, 18, a talented student attending Abington Friends School, was recently awarded a full scholarship to Boston College through…
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La Salle University Alum Takes Over as New Head Coach of U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team
Cheryl Reeve, La Salle University alum, is the new head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Basketball Team, reports Lucy…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Sells 150-Acre Property for $31.5 Million in Montgomery County
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced that an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, LLC purchased a 150-acre piece of property that sits…
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King of Prussia’s Nordstrom Shares Soar as Customers Return to Rack Stores
Nordstrom Inc. shares have soared to more than 32% due to a faster-than-expected recovery at the company’s off-price Rack outlets…
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Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Hopes New Strategy Will Lead to Regulatory Approval for Its COVID-19 Vaccine
Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio is adopting a new strategy in the hopes of gaining regulatory approval for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate,…
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