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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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Perky Little Charmer in Perkiomenville
873 Kulp Road in Perkiomenville is three bedrooms, two baths, and a wonderful outdoor pool all bundled together in a…
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Local Garden and Flower Shops Are Ideal for Green-Thumbed Patrons to Dig into Merchandise, Resources, Information
Spring is the season for appreciating the ever-greening landscape, and Montgomery County is blooming with garden and flower shops that…
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Governor Shapiro Visits Renovated Senior Center in Roslyn; Details Plan to ‘Put More Money Back in People’s Pockets’
Governor Josh Shapiro recently visited Salem Senior Center in Roslyn, which officially opened this week, according to a staff report…
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District Vision for City Avenue: ‘People Believe It’s Just a Road; We’re Going to Change That’
Participants at a recent roundtable on the future of City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd outlined a bold vision for a…
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Norristown Police Sergeant Enters Next Phase of Career: Protect, Serve, Relax
Norristown Police Sgt. Bill Tims retired this week after nearly four decades of protecting and serving residents of Norristown, wrote…
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Gladwyne’s Marisa Magnatta of the Preston & Steve Show Celebrates Two Decades at WMMR
Gladwyne’s Marisa Magnatta, the radio producer and gal-about-town, is celebrating two decades at WMMR, which is half her life. Victor…
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Hatfield Mother and Son Find Sweet Success in Baklava Bakery, Using Recipe from ‘Yia Yia’ (Grandmom)
A family business, far from a flaky idea, has a Montgomery County mother and son launching a Hatfield venture. Yia…
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Garden of Health Food Bank Breaks Ground on New Produce Farm in Hatfield
Garden of Health, Inc. Food Bank held its community groundbreaking ceremony for a new eight-acre fruit and vegetable farm on…
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Officials Seek Input on Norristown Community Facilities Project
Montgomery County officials are holding meetings and conducting surveys with the community to best assess how to spend the $7…
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Gwynedd Mercy University’s Commencement Weekend Celebrates the Class of 2023
Gwynedd Mercy University’s graduate and undergraduate Class of 2023 was celebrated at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks over…
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Pottstown’s 2023 GoFourth! Event on July 4 Invites Locals to Volunteer to Make It a Sparkling Success
Plans for Pottstown’s 2023 GoFourth! celebration — the community’s yearly, day-long July 4 party — are coming together. Already planning…
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22 Percent of Top-Priced Homes in 2022 Were Listings for Montgomery County Addresses
Philadelphia Magazine used a HomExpert Market Report from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach to assess 2022 home prices in…
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Spring Chill Ebbs; Rain Recedes: It’s Time to Eat Outside in Montgomery County
Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with an outdoor dining trip…
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Tight Squeeze on Available Inventory Has Pushed Main Line Home Prices Up Almost 37 Percent
Owing to a tight squeeze on inventory, home prices on the Main Line have gone up by close to 37…
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Envision Physician Services to Release 162 Conshohocken Workers This Summer
Envision Physician Services, a Nashville-based national medical group that employs physicians who work in hospitals and other sites owned by…
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Men Don Fancy Footwear in Collegeville to Benefit Shelter for At-Risk Women
A one-mile walk in Collegeville had area men in some nontraditional — but thematically significant — footwear. The event was…
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First-Ever Spring Freedom from Hunger Drive from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Raises 32k Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s first-ever Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive in March surpassed its goal of raising…
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NBC’s ‘Today’ Interviews Montgomery County-centric Mom-Daughter Snack Entrepreneurs
Charisse McGill and her daughter, Madison — the Montgomery County–centric entrepreneurial duo behind the mega-popular snack food French Toast Bites…
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