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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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Partners with King of Prussia Mall to Unveil Arts Montco Wall
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and King of Prussia Mall are proud to announce the debut of the first-ever…
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2 Montgomery County Women Are on a Mission to Revitalize Flax for Pennsylvania Linen Industry
Emma de Long of Kneehigh Farm in Pottstown and Heidi Barr, owner of Kitchen Garden Textiles, have joined forces to…
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Montgomery County School Districts Already Experiencing Shortage of Substitute Teachers
Upper Merion School District, like many school districts in the Philadelphia region, is already feeling the acute shortage of substitute…
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Spooky and Fun Halloween Events in Montgomery County
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board scared up a whole host of tricks and treats this Halloween season with…
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This Pennsylvania County Ranks Among Top 10 Places to Buy a House
To determine the ranking, Niche compared counties in the Keystone States using several relevant metrics, such as home values, property…
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Former Harleysville Group Headquarters Acquired by Malvern-Based Developer for $10.5 Million
Malvern-based E. Kahn Development has acquired the former Harleysville Group headquarters in Montgomery County. It bought the site from Broadstone…
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October 22nd COVID-19 Update: Over 300 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in Last Two Days
Montgomery County reported 303 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (October 21-22, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed…
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2020-2021 Digital Annual Report ‘Montco For All’ Highlights ‘A Year of Learning’
Montgomery County Community College recently published its digital 2020-2021 Annual Report “Montco For All.” The report highlights the “Year of Learning”…
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With Fewer Buyers, Buying a Home in Montco Might Be Easier, But Not Necessarily Cheaper
With many of the shoppers who snatched up a house during the spring and summer stampede now out of the…
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Household Finances: Do Montco Tenants Carry the Most Rent Debt?
Rent debt currently being borne by most Philadelphia suburban tenants is higher than national average, writes Taylor Allen for Yahoo…
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Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Montco Housing Market
If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a…
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Hatfield’s Clemens Food Group Welcomes Gov. Wolf for Tour of Its New Facility, Which Creates and Keeps Jobs in Montco
Governor Tom Wolf visited Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group to tour the construction of the company’s new facility, reports governor.pa.gov. The…
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Despite Still Not Having Announced His Run, Abington’s Josh Shapiro is Presumptive Democratic Nomination for Governor
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has managed to achieve something that is virtually unprecedented in modern Pennsylvania Democratic politics, writes Andrew Seidman…
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Montgomery County Food Drive Aimed at Helping Local Flood Victims
In Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, many victims of recent flooding are now food insecure, many of them for the very first…
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Seven Montgomery County School Districts Among 50 Best for Athletes in PA for 2022
To determine the 2022 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania for athletes, Niche analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Immigrant Student Pursues Dreams, Earns Opportunity Through MCCC
A toothache may have changed Sandrah Moyo’s life forever. Before moving to Schwenksville five years ago with her family, the 26-year-old was born and raised in Bulawayo,…
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Outstanding October Events and Fall Festivals Happening in Montgomery County
Ah, yes fall is here. The cooler weather brings fall festivals and events for all to enjoy right here in…
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Montco Milk Churned Into Exciting, Creative Cheeses at This Kensington Dairy
A Kensington fromager at Perrystead Dairy is making creative and exciting new cheeses using milk from Montgomery and Bucks counties,…
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