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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Act II Playhouse Kicks Off 2024-25 Season with ‘Divinely Outrageous’ Comedy
Act II Playhouse’s latest production, An Act of God, by David Javerbaum and starring three-time Barrymore Award-winner Tony Braithwaite as…
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Montco’s Famous Duo Hall & Oates Returning to Philadelphia Area – But Separately
Hall & Oates, one of the most famous duos from Montgomery County, are returning to the Philadelphia area, but not…
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Two Athletes From Merion and Cheltenham Recall 1972 Munich Olympics and Attack on Israeli Team
Ahead of this year’s Paris Games, Donald Cohan and Jim Moroney, two athletes with Montgomery County ties, recalled the 1972…
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Tony Laguda Formal Wear in Ambler Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Tony Laguda Formal Wear, the family-owned business in Ambler, celebrated its 50th anniversary last week, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.…
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Lansdale Student Putting Her Skills on National Stage at USA Football’s Junior International Cup
Tessa Wieloch, a Lansdale student-athlete, is preparing to showcase her skills on the national stage at USA Football’s Junior International…
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WCU Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Philadelphia Region
For the third consecutive year, West Chester University (WCU) has been recognized with the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia Award. The…
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Montgomery County Community College Faculty Awards: Douglas Vardakas
Douglas Vardakas will be the first to admit he’s someone who likes to have goals. The Physics Instructor at Montgomery County Community…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands Pennsylvania Holdings with Major Acquisition
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties has significantly expanded its presence in Pennsylvania by acquiring a multifamily portfolio totaling 3,434 units, writes Paul…
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Using His Social Media Experience, Wyndmoor Teen Starts Successful Business
Asher Dahlgren, a junior at Springfield Township High School, decided to turn his social media prowess into a successful business,…
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Ambler-Based Phenom Continues to Expand with Acquisition of India’s Tydy
Ambler-based Phenom has continued to expand with the recent acquisition of Tydy, an India-based company focusing on human resources preboarding…
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Montgomery County Dining Scene Is Set to Welcome Two Culinary Newcomers
The ever-shifting array of the Montgomery County dining scene will see some new arrivals over the next handful of months,…
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See Which Montco Towns Are Among Best Places to Live on the East Coast
Montgomery County is home to two towns that are among the best places to live on the East Coast, writes…
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Bucks-Mont Pride Festival Brings People Together to Celebrate Each Other
The Abington community once again showed its pride during the Bucks-Mont Pride Festival, organized by The Welcome Project PA, writes…
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Penn Community Bank Welcomes New Commercial Banking Team Leader Zac Collins
Zac Collins has joined Penn Community Bank as SVP – Commercial Banking Team Leader, bringing his 30 years of industry…
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Microsoft Alum, Montco Resident Bringing Anchored Tiny Homes Franchise to Region
Mario Mascioli, a Microsoft alum and former tech executive who lives in Montgomery County, plans to open an Anchored Tiny…
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Moselem Springs Golf Club Among Nation’s Hidden Gems
Moselem Springs Golf Club, located just north of Montgomery County, has earned its place among the hidden gems of golf…
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Longtime Doctor Leonard Bachman of Bryn Mawr Remembered for Public Health Advocacy
Leonard Bachman, formerly of Bryn Mawr, a former Pennsylvania secretary of health, retired U.S. Public Health Service officer, and former…
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Experience the Magic of the Philadelphia Folk Festival as a First-Time Attendee
The Philadelphia Folk Festival welcomes new attendees and four additional performers to its iconic grounds at the Old Pool Farm.…
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