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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Montco Restaurant Scene About To Become Even Richer
A mix of new eateries will open in Montgomery County over the summer, enriching an already thriving restaurant scene and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Rambler in Collegeville
A picturesque rambler home set on 1.84 acres with four bedrooms and three bathrooms is available for sale in Collegeville.…
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These Are Some of the Best Ice Cream Shops in Montgomery County
From soft-serve to ice cream sandwiches and gigantic sundaes, there are numerous places to eat cold, pure dairy treats in…
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Community Support Could Secure $200 Million for Trail Development in Greater Philadelphia
More trails to walk, run, ride, and enjoy could be coming to the Greater Philadelphia region soon, thanks to potential…
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Montgomery County Community College’s Recent Graduates To Fill Workforce Needs
Community college graduates continue to fill workforce needs in their communities, and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is a notable…
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SCORE Mentors Assist Client in Commercializing Software Program
As a fluent Spanish and English speaker, the late William R. Martin began interpreting at a young age. The son…
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New Pickleball Facilities Coming This Summer to Hatboro and Lansdale
More pickleball is coming to Montgomery County this summer with the opening of two new Dill Dinkers indoor pickleball locations,…
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Simone Collins Runs Unconventional Campaign in Montgomery County
Republican Simone Collins, who has gone viral with her husband Malcolm for their pronatalist lifestyle, is hoping to defeat Rep.…
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Cheltenham’s Rue Landau Is First Openly Gay Person to Be Elected to Philadelphia City Council
Cheltenham native Rue Landau made history this November when she became the first openly gay person elected to Philadelphia City…
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Longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based Redeemer Health Set to Retire in July
Michael B. Laign, the longtime CEO of Montgomery County-based health system Redeemer Health, is retiring next month, writes John George…
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Wynnewood-Based Alex’s Lemonade Stand Celebrates 20 Years of Lemonade Days
Wynnewood-based Alex’s Lemonade Stand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lemonade Days, the family-friendly fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, writes…
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Two Private Gardens in Bryn Mawr and Chestnut Hill Among Most Beautiful in Region
While the Philadelphia region is home to one of the largest gardens nationwide with its bounty of lively public plots,…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Promotes All-Female Team to Lead Marketing Efforts
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has made staffing and leadership promotions to the organization’s marketing team. Rachel…
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King of Prussia Hotel Going On Auction With $3.5M Starting Bid
A King of Prussia hotel with 129 keys is heading to auction and it has a starting bid of $3.5…
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Montgomery County Mom Pleads for Minority Bone Marrow Donors
Vivian Cheng Larson is a 44-year-old Montgomery County mom with a rambunctious 3-year-old named Chase who is looking for minority…
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Pottstown Rumble Returns to Montgomery County Jun. 21-23
The world’s largest grass doubles volleyball tournament is coming to Montgomery County this summer. Pottstown Rumble, established in 1991, is…
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Philadelphia Flyers Rally Behind Two Montco Girls Advocating to Save New Hanover Ball Hockey Rink
Two 11-year-old Montgomery County girls have been advocating fiercely to save the New Hanover ball hockey outdoor rink, and the…
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Fitch Ratings Downgrades Redeemer Health’s Credit Rating By Two Notches
Redeemer Health in Meadowbrook received a two-notch credit downgrade from Fitch Ratings earlier this week, bringing it down from BB+…
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