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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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit…
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North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the…
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Kobe Bryant’s Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Her Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his…
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MCCC Alumni Association Board of Directors Reveals New Executive Team
The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Alumni Association Board of Directors recently named the newest members of its Executive Committee. Matthew Riddick…
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Five Montgomery County Companies Ranked Among America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes
Forbes ranks seventeen companies in the Philadelphia area on their list of best companies to employ women with five of…
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Trader Joe’s to Open New King of Prussia Location By Year’s End
Trader Joe’s is planning to open the doors on its new King of Prussia location by the end of the…
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Local Collective Fuels Live Music Scene Across Montgomery County and Beyond
Rising Sun Presents is helping power the live music scene around Montgomery County, the Main Line, and beyond, writes Hobart…
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First Bank House of the Week: Custom Old-World Tudor in Lafayette Hill
A charming custom-built Tudor-style home on 0.79 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Debuts ‘Sure Splash’ Program
Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities company, is helping more families be safe and sure while they enjoy the water this…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Numerous Business Webinars in August
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer nearly a dozen Augusts…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity…
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Upper Dublin’s Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination
Gov. Josh Shapiro, who lives in Upper Dublin and is being touted as the best candidate for the Vice President…
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Montgomery County Athletes Ready to Shine at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Several standout athletes from Montgomery County will represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the next two…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights…
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Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as…
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Valley Forge Tourism Receives DMAP Designation at Destinations International’s Annual Convention
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) was awarded the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) designation by Destinations International…
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Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to…
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