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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April 28th COVID-19 Update: County Reports Lower Cases and Lower Hospitalizations in Montco and Across the State
Montgomery County reported lower cases of 163 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, bringing the…
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Norristown Families Living With Autism Are Organizing Meet-ups to Build Stronger Relationship with Law Enforcement
Montgomery County families of children with autism have been working hard on building a stronger relationship with the police, writes…
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Tiny Houses, Big Ideas: Bryn Mawr Trust Explains the Tiny House Movement
Many young adults today who want to own a home are having a difficult time doing so. With high student…
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Arbor Hill Estate in Fort Washington Once Priced at $30M Sells to Local Developer for $5.6M
Arbor Hill estate, formerly owned by ex-Advanta bank chief executive Dennis Alter, has been sold for $5.6 million to Sal…
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Four Montco Places Among 50 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania, Including One Township in the Top 10
Four Montgomery County places are among the 50 safest cities in Pennsylvania for 2021, writes Rebecca Edwards for SafeWise. To…
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April 22nd COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Nearly 200 New Cases; PA Reports 4,602 New Cases
Montgomery County reported 194 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, April 21th, 2021, bringing the total number of…
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APGA Tour Swinging Through Montgomery County in September Via Valley Forge Tourism Initiative
The APGA Tour, the professional golf circuit bringing greater diversity to the sport, will come to the northeastern United States for…
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Montgomery County Native M. Night Shyamalan Filming 3rd Season of ‘Servant’ in Delco and Center City
M. Night Shyamalan’s “Servant” is being filmed in Philadelphia this week for its third season. The Apple TV series has…
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Brood X Cicadas Invasion Will Yield a Stealthy Response from Mother Nature in Montco Communities
This year’s emerging crop of Brood X cicadas is about to yield another wildlife phenomena — one that may be as unwelcome as the bugs themselves,…
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April 20th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Increase in Hospitalizations, 4,577 New Cases Reported in PA
Montgomery County reported 190 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, April 20th, 2021, bringing the total number of…
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Pandemic Push Demands Amazon to Double its Number of Philadelphia-area Warehouses
Amazon has doubled its warehouses in the Philadelphia region during the pandemic. The e-commerce titan now has more than 50 area locations, write Jake Blumgart and Christian Hetrick…
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Tech Tips With Margaret: How Will Your Company Handle Remote Work After the Pandemic Ends?
While we’re all hoping for much of life to return to how it used to be after the pandemic ends,…
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Cha-Ching! Five Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes World’s Billionaires List
The new Forbes World’s Billionaires List is out and five Montgomery County residents found their place among the richest people…
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New Quarterly Report Provides Information on Large Construction Projects in Montgomery County
Montgomery County Planning Commission and the Montgomery County Commerce Department have released The Quarterly Construction Report, which informs the public…
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April 13th COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Numbers Rising, Over 600 New Positive Cases Reported
Pennsylvania Ranks 5th Among All 50 States For Total Doses Administered Yet Montgomery County Reports Hundreds of New Positive Cases…
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Virtual Pottstown Investors Conference Focuses on Diversity and Resilience
The Fourth Annual Pottstown Investors Conference sponsored by Hobart’s Run, The Hill School, Pottstown Area Industrial Development, Inc. (PAID), and…
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Montgomery County Pauses Use of J&J COVID-19 Vaccine
Per federal and state directives the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has announced it will pause the use…
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When Renting Apartments, See Which Montco Town Gets You the Best Bang (and the Most Space) for Your Buck
If you are looking to change apartments and to ensure you get the biggest bang for your buck, who has…
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