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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Inside The Station Doylestown: Why Three Restaurateurs Bet on Doylestown’s Historic Freight House
For more than a century, the old Reading Company freight house on Ashland Street sat beside the Doylestown train station doing what freight houses do:…
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The 10 Most Expensive Places to Live in Bucks County Right Now
From stone farmhouses to riverfront estates, Bucks County has always sold a particular idea of the good life—and the current housing market reflects that. The…
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6 Montgomery County Day Trips That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
A memorable getaway does not require airfare or a hotel reservation. Sometimes a change of scenery and an unhurried meal are enough to make an…
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One Year Later, Audubon Customers See Safer, More Reliable Water
One year after acquiring the Audubon water system, Pennsylvania American Water has completed major infrastructure and water quality improvements that are delivering safer, more reliable…
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Why King of Prussia Keeps Winning Major Employers
For decades, King of Prussia was best known for its mall, its highway access, and its sprawling office parks. But the Montgomery County community has…
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Bucks County Leadership: Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President, Meridian Bank
Chris Godshall, Senior Vice President of Commercial Lending at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Hatfield Township as the son of…
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From West Chester to the Tower Theater and The Spectrum: How the Delaware Valley Helped Make Bruce Springsteen Famous
In October 1972, a little-known 23-years old musician from New Jersey took the stage at what was then known as West Chester State College and…
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Black Bear Sightings in Delaware County: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security…
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Bristol Waterfront Home With Delaware River Views Lists for $1.189M
This Bristol gem, listed at $1,189,000. delivers the kind of Bucks County setting most buyers only dream about: a stately historic residence where the Delaware…
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Wealthiest Towns in Bucks County: Upper Makefield, Solebury Lead Pennsylvania Rankings
Bucks County is home to some of Pennsylvania’s wealthiest zip codes, and the numbers back it up, writes Chris Ullery for Bucks County Courier Times.…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Is Coming. Here’s Why People Are Buying Tickets Now
Imagine spending an afternoon racing friends through a 900-foot obstacle course, dancing to a live DJ inside the world’s largest bounce house, and diving into…
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Montgomery County Leads the Region on the 2026 Fortune 500 List
Montgomery County has three companies on the 2026 Fortune 500, and one of them ranks among the ten largest corporations in the entire country, writes…
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From Small Town Bucks County to the World Stage: How Quakertown Shaped Sabrina Carpenter
Global pop success usually starts in the same places. Los Angeles. New York. Industry pipelines. Sabrina Carpenter started in Quakertown. That matters. Quakertown is not…
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PECO Supports 17 Area Municipalities, Nonprofits to Advance Community Environmental Projects
Communities across the region will soon see new trees planted, trails improved, parks revitalized, and natural habitats restored thanks to a new round of funding…
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Oxford Valley Mall Isn’t Dead. It’s Becoming Bucks County’s Next Town Center.
Walk through Oxford Valley Mall on a Tuesday afternoon and something becomes obvious pretty quickly: this place is not what it used to be. Storefronts…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 in Scholarships to 18 High School Seniors
In a powerful celebration of leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to serving their communities, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank awarded $360,000 in scholarships…
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