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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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway…
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Montco Households Received Over $100M in Federal COVID Relief Rental, Utility Assistance
Households in Montgomery County have received over $100 million in rental and utility assistance funding over the last two years,…
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Esteemed Guide Deems Philadelphia One of World’s Top Tourist Destinations
From its art and history to its dining scene and cultural effervescence — and everything in between — Philadelphia is,…
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Ambler Savings Bank Rated 5-Stars by Bauer Financial for Strength and Stability
BauerFinancial, Inc. has announced that Ambler Savings Bank has once again earned its top (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability. Having earned Bauer’s…
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Skyrocketing Rental Costs Are Forcing Montco Families to Skip the Jersey Shore
Families across Montgomery County and the entire region are opting to forgo Jersey Shore vacations this summer, in some cases…
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Drexel and Salus Universities Agree to Combine Strengths in Health Sciences Education
At a ceremonial signing on June 13, 2023, Drexel University and Salus University formalized a merger agreement approved by the…
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Stuart Weitzman Debuts New Store Concept at King of Prussia Mall
Stuart Weitzman, a luxury women’s shoe store, recently debuted its brand-new store concept at its King of Prussia location, writes…
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Where to Celebrate Juneteenth in Montgomery County
Montgomery County proudly honors and celebrates Juneteenth, a national holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in…
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West Conshohocken Is Home to One of Best-paying Biopharma Companies in Country
One Montgomery County company found its place on the list of seven best-paying biopharma companies in the nation where workers…
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Pool Players Compete in King of Prussia at World Qualifiers
Pool players around the Delaware Valley descended on King of Prussia this weekend for a high-stakes competition. The American Poolplayers…
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New Montgomery County Police Program Assists Special Needs Drivers with Stressful Traffic Stops
Montgomery County officials recently announced a new “Blue Envelope Program” to help special needs drivers when they have on-the-road interaction…
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The Lower Gwynedd Business Association Continues to Promote Commerce in the Area
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County has a long history of supporting businesses in the Montgomery County area. …
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Montgomery County Couple Share Nearly Six Decades of Love Together
Montgomery County couple Dave and Sharren Filan, who met while in college at Temple Ambler, have spent nearly six decades…
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Fortune 500: AmerisourceBergen No Longer One of Top Ten Largest Companies
The Philadelphia region is no longer home to one of the ten largest companies in America after Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen dropped…
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Norristown Track Great’s Scholarship Fund Hit the Ground Running
Not long before he died of brain cancer in 2020, Ron Livers, a Norristown track and field great who was…
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New Mural Installations Celebrate Montgomery County’s Iconic Landmarks
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has installed two new murals at Philadelphia Premium Outlets in Limerick. The murals…
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This Montco Eatery Serves Favorite Ice Cream for Region’s South Asian Community
Montgomery County is home to one of the few eateries in the Philadelphia region that serve kulfi, a favorite ice…
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Celebrate Pride Month in Montgomery County with These Events
Montgomery County welcomes you to show off your pride this June 2023 with its LGBTQ+ friendly events, businesses, and residents.…
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