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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56 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Total Now 161,284
As of Friday Oct. 2, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,161 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state,…
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Kathy Barnette is First Black Woman to Run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Fourth District
Republican congressional candidate Kathy Barnette is the first black woman to run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s fourth district that encompasses…
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Montco Successfully Balanced Security and Usability When Switching to Remote Work
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Montgomery County government had to maintain a balance between security and usability while attempting a…
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39 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montco, State Total Now 160,123
As of Thursday Oct. 1, The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,156 new positive cases of COVID-19 across the state,…
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Lower Merion School District Starts Gradual Return of Students to Classrooms
With Montgomery County incident and positivity rates creating a window of opportunity, Lower Merion School District has decided to begin…
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33 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Wednesday Sept 30, Montgomery County reported 33 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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46 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Tuesday Sept 29, Montgomery County reported 46 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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31 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Monday Sept 28, Montgomery County reported 31 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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29 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 25, Montgomery County reported 29 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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Lower Merion School District Turns to Substitute Teachers to Fill Vacancies for In-Person Instruction
The Lower Merion School District is relying on substitute teachers to fill any vacancies as it prepares to bring some…
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31 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Sept 24, Montgomery County reported 31 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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42 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Wednesday Sept 23, Montgomery County reported 42 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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Local Couple Takes Trump Merchandise on Road to Northern Parts of State
After being unable to rent a space for their stand in Montgomery County, Dan and Pat Kintner have temporarily transplanted…
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U.S. News & World Report: Montgomery County Healthiest County in Pennsylvania, One of Top 200 in the US
Montgomery County has placed among the 500 healthiest counties in the nation and is the highest-ranked county in the Philadelphia…
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27 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Tuesday Sept 22, Montgomery County reported 27 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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Montco Preparing for Influx of Mail Ballots in 2020 Election by Purchasing Equipment
After a 2019 law that allows every Pennsylvania resident to vote by mail, Montgomery County is preparing for the influx…
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36 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Monday Sept 21, Montgomery County reported 36 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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61 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 18, Montgomery County reported 61 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The…
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