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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‘The Goldbergs’ Exits ABC on May 3, Taking Its Jenkintown Nostalgia with It
After 10 seasons, ABC has announced that its Jenkintown-centric sitcom The Goldbergs is ending. The May 3 final episode was…
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Four New Restaurants Deepen Montco Culinary Scene — And There’s One More on the Way
If the run of new restaurant openings in Montgomery County is any indication, patrons are as hungry as ever to…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s…
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Two Montgomery County Firms Made Forbes’ Best Large Employers List, One at No. 1
Two companies with significant Montgomery County presence found their place among the top 100 on Forbes’ 2022 list of America’s…
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This Montgomery County Brewery Has Some of the Best Beers in Pennsylvania
There’s an abundance of breweries scattered across the state, and some call Montgomery County home. With the germination of beer…
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Perkiomen School Basketball Player Takes One Step Backward to Take Two Steps Forward
Thomas Haugh, a basketball forward for Perkiomen School, received an ability-based invitation to play for the Pennsburg prep school. As…
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Median Home Sales Price in Philadelphia Region Continues to Drop
Homebuyers in the Philadelphia region can finally breathe a little easier as the metro area’s home sales price went down…
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MCCC Hosts 9th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Students from 16 high schools from Montgomery, Berks, and Chester counties will be sharing their talents at Montgomery County Community…
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Brand-Loyal Royersford Sandwich Fan Brings Nevada Chain Back East — and Now to North Wales
Royersford resident Chris Shimer was such a fan of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a fast-casual brand, that he returned it to…
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Jenkintown Woman’s Philly Vintage Store Is an Homage to Civil Rights Movement
Montgomery County’s Kimberly McGlonn wears many hats. She’s a professor at Drexel University, a Jenkintown councilwoman, a traveler, and an…
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State’s Tourism Office Touts a Pair of Montco Businesses in Honor of Black History Month
Visit PA, marking Black History Month and supporting Black-owned businesses, has searched the state and arrived at two recommendable commercial…
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Hatboro-Based Machining Company Brings 1940s Building to 2023 Standards
KMM Group, Ltd., a Montgomery County machining and grinding company, has reached the final stage of the renovation of its…
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Ken Frasier, Former Chairman/CEO of Lansdale’s Merck, Joins California Healthcare Tech Firm’s BoD
North Philadelphia-native Ken Frasier, former Chairman and CEO of Merck (with a Montgomery County presence in Lansdale and West Point),…
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Montgomery County Medical Experts Seek to Pump Up Local Heart Health Stats
As Feb.’s American Heart Month closes, Montgomery County’s medical officials are using its waning days to keep heart health in…
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Money Magazine Recognizes Montco Site as ‘Best Place to Live,’ Beating Even a Community in Hawaii
Money magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Live in 2022–2023 includes only one Pennsylvania locale. And it’s not perhaps…
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New Netflix Competition Show Features Conshohocken Contestant — Or Maybe That’s Miami?
The Feb. 14 Netflix premier of Perfect Match, a relationship-based reality show, features a Montgomery County native as a contestant.…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Health Advocate Named Customer Service Organization of the Year
Health Advocate, a proponent and navigator for patient care, has earned a 2023 all-star award from the National Customer Service…
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Protestors Cite Miley Cyrus in Effort to Stop Penn Valley Developer’s ’76 Place’
Chinatown residents and businesspeople held a rally to reiterate objections to a Penn Valley billionaire’s plan for 76 Place, a…
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