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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Get Your Cheesesteak Fix Right Here in Montgomery County
Are you craving a mouthwatering cheesesteak right now, but don’t want to trek into Philly to get one? While Philadelphia…
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The OMNIA Group Architects Take New Hope by Storm
The OMNIA Group Architects, founded in 1993, has an extensive and wide range of portfolio builds in both residential and…
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Montgomery County Rescue Team Teaches Drivers How to Safely Escape a Flood
The Montgomery County Urban Search and Rescue Team recently demonstrated to drivers what to do during floods, writes Kim Hudson…
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Over 20 Montgomery County Companies Made Top 100 Largest Philadelphia Area Public Companies List
Montgomery County represented well in the latest ranking of the largest Philadelphia Area Public Companies. Todd Romero researched the companies…
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Food Insecurity Was the Fifth Most Pressing Need in Lower Merion Township in 2022
Lower Merion Township is one of Montgomery County’s wealthiest areas, but even residents there worry about having enough food to…
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Montgomery County Pharma Company Aims to Have First FDA-Approved Drug for This Silent Disease
Currently there is no U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medicine for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also referred to as NASH. NASH is…
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Record Number of Forever Homes Were Found at Mega Adoption Event in Oaks
Over the holiday weekend, a record number of families brought home a new addition to the family after visiting the…
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Montgomery County Approves Tax Plan for Bridgeport Redevelopment Project
A Montgomery County redevelopment project is getting a tax boost. A Tax Increment Financing Plan was unanimously approved by county…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches ‘Montco History Passport’
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has launched the “Montco History Passport”, a free, gamified program that aims to…
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Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1 Million Plymouth Township System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Plymouth Township, Montgomery…
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Folds of Honor Provides Life-Changing Scholarships for Families of Those Who Served
Folds of Honor is committed to their mission of helping the families of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice…
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King of Prussia-based Helping Hands Family in Talks to Take Over Delco Autism Care Centers
King of Prussia-based Helping Hands Family is currently in talks to take over two ABA2Day Delaware County care centers that…
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Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Park Is Pennsylvania’s Grandest Historic Mansion
The grandest historic mansion in Pennsylvania can be found in Montgomery County, write Grant Suneson and John Harrington for Newsbreak.…
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Two Montgomery County Startups Secure Millions in Roundup Funding
Two Montgomery County startups secured millions of dollars in a roundup of fundraising. Ambler-based Nexteon Technologies is an aviation tech…
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Here’s Where to Get Delicious Dumplings in Montgomery County
Who can resist the doughy goodness of a dumpling? The delicious pockets of juicy pork or chicken or vegetables are…
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Here Are Some of the Top Places to Tee Off in Montgomery County
It’s summertime and that means planning some fun trips, right? If you love to play golf, one of these Montgomery…
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Pennsylvania American Water to Begin $1 Million Norristown System Upgrade
Pennsylvania American Water has begun construction to replace a third of a mile of water main in Norristown, Montgomery County,…
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Examining the Local Ties to the Titanic’s Second Tragedy
More than 100 years since it sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on its maiden voyage, the Titanic’s…
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