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 Life Sciences Company Starts 2024 Strong with Influx of Cash from Public Stock Offering
Life science companies in the Philadelphia region saw a return of interest in sector investors during the first two months…
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Move Over March Madness, an Ambler Brewing Company Is Bringing Back March Mildness
Forest & Main Brewing, an Ambler-based brewery, is bringing a UK and Seattle tradition back to Philadelphia this March, writes…
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A Montgomery County Official Shares Ideas for Protecting Voting Rights at the White House
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija recently attended a voting rights roundtable at the White House to share strategies for improving…
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Tower Health Is Closing Two Urgent Care Locations, Including One in Oaks
Tower Health is undergoing some strategic consolidation of its urgent care locations to streamline the health system’s operations, writes WFMZ…
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A New Lansdale Traffic Study Will Identify Streets Being Used as Shortcuts
Lansdale has approved a traffic study to determine which side streets are used as shortcuts by drivers, writes Dan Sokil…
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Don’t Miss the Opening of Babas Chicken & Brews in Audubon This Morning
Three brothers are sharing their grandfather’s special hot chicken recipe with Montgomery County at their new Audubon restaurant, writes Brianna…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta…
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The Mennonite Heritage Center Will Host a ‘Women in Service’ Event Mar. 23
Retired Swarthmore College Archivist Anne Yoder and the Mennonite Heritage Center’s Educational Curator Regina Wenger invite the community for a…
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Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores, Will the Willow Grove Park Mall Location Be One of Them?
Macy’s new strategic vision, “A Bold New Chapter,” calls for the closing of 150 stores to prioritize the other 350…
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New Federal Funding Will Help Accelerate Superfund Site Clean-up in Montgomery County
Contaminated private wells are still a major health concern in Montgomery County near the Baghurst Drive and Salford Quarry superfund…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Announces Its 2024 Leadership Team
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority reelected Chester County Commissioner Marian Moskowitz as vice chairman as part of the authority’s…
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Arnold’s Entertainment Center to Debut Arnold’s Camp Awesome Summer 2024
This summer, Arnold’s Entertainment Center will debut a brand-new summer day camp to serve families in the Oaks, Phoenixville, King…
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President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Named to Philadelphia’s Power 100
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal…
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A New Ardmore Zero Proof Bottle Shop Offers a Different Type of Intoxicating Experience
Wallace Dry Goods in Ardmore wants to be the community hotspot for people looking for non-alcoholic fun, writes Nydia Han…
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Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr Offers Modern Italian Cuisine, But Steak Is Still Its True Star
Fiore Rosso in Bryn Mawr offers modern Italian cuisine, but the steak is without a doubt its biggest star on…
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Merion’s Hymie’s Delicatessen Reopens Weeks After Flooding Shut It Down
Longtime patrons of Hymie’s Delicatessen in Merion have been going through withdrawal these last few weeks while their favorite restaurant…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including…
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Two Montco Creators Among Ten Local Designers to Watch During Philly Fashion Week
Two Montgomery County creators are among the ten Philadelphia-area clothing and accessories designers to watch during Philly Fashion Week, writes…
![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://montco.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg)
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