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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Collegeville-based Superior Tube Celebrating Its 90th Year in Business
Collegeville-based Superior Tube is celebrating its 90th anniversary, according to a staff report from The Tube and Pipe Journal. The…
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Foxlane Homes Proposes 43-Townhome Project for Glenside
Cheltenham Township has received a proposal from Foxlane Homes to develop 43 townhomes on Willow Grove Avenue in Glenside, writes…
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Glenside Native Brings Philly Spirit to Portland with ‘Lombard House’ Sports Bar
Glenside native Brian Koch is the owner of Lombard House, a Philly bar in Portland where Eagles fans can enjoy…
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The ‘Downtown Then and Now Exhibit’ Showcases Montco’s Small-Town Evolution
The Historical Society of Montgomery County is hosting the “Downtown Then & Now” Exhibit, highlighting holiday shopping throughout the years…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming Stone-front Craftsman in Collegeville
A charming stone-front craftsman home on 0.5 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available…
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Penn Community Bank Matches $10,000 in Donations to Support Local Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank recently completed a successful matched-giving campaign with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (HFHMDC), providing…
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St. Joe’s Lists its University of the Sciences Properties for Individual Sale
Saint Joseph’s University has listed five former University of the Sciences (USciences) properties for sale, reports Ryan Mulligan for the…
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Will Jeff Yass Get Trump to Keep his Word on TikTok?
With a U.S. TikTok ban looming, some speculate that Donald Trump’s return to the presidency might offer the app a…
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How Does the Life Expectancy in Montgomery County Compare to the Rest of PA?
Life expectancy in the United States has climbed by nearly seven years over the past half-century, writes Stacker. It rose…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Cuts Ribbon on New PFAS Treatment System at Hatboro Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania recently cut the ribbon on its new PFAS treatment system at its Hatboro well station, ensuring 13,000 people…
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Friends of the Freight House Closer than Ever to Restoring Local Landmark
Lansdale’s historic Freight House is closer to its long-planned revival thanks to Friends of the Freight House, writes Dan Sokil…
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Perkiomen Creek Nominated for Pennsylvania River of the Year
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) invites locals to vote for the 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year,…
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The Third ‘A Philly Special Christmas’ Album Breaks Record
The third installment of the Eagles charity album, A Philly Special Christmas Party, recorded in Conshohocken, is breaking records with…
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Montgomery County’s Population Trend Bucks Statewide Average
While Pennsylvania’s population struggles to grow, Montgomery County stands out with a 1% increase from 2022 to 2023, bucking the…
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VISTA Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff are used in schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged…
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JP Orleans to Bring Riverfront Community to King of Prussia
Conshohocken-based JP Orleans is planning to develop a 119-unit residential community on a premier 18-acre parcel along the Schuylkill River…
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Montgomery County’s Gail Weilheimer Appointed Federal Judge
Montgomery County Common Pleas Judge Gail Weilheimer has been confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
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Blue Bell’s Unisys Goes In-House for New CEO, Michael Thomson
Unisys COO Michael Thomson will take over for Peter Altabef in April as CEO and president, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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