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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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among…
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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia to Open King of Prussia Surgery Center
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn Medicine and other providers to open an ambulatory surgery center in King of Prussia, writes Harold Brubaker…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Smartphones With “Wait Until 8th” Campaign
Over 300 Lower Merion families are saying no to smartphones – for now, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC Action News. The ‘Wait Until 8th’ movement,…
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Glenside Sculptor Casts Muhammad Ali Statue for Maine Town
A towering bronze tribute to Muhammad Ali, crafted by Glenside’s Zenos Frudakis is on its way to Lewiston, Maine, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The…
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Valley Forge Tourism Unveils New Website, Launches Bold Summer Campaign at 2025 Travel Rally
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) celebrated Montgomery County as a premier tourism destination during its 9th annual Travel Rally on May 27, which…
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Chester County Buys Downingtown’s Trestle Bridge from PennDOT for $1
Chester County now officially owns Downingtown’s historic Trestle Bridge, writes Mike Rellahan for The Daily Local News. On May 21, Chester County commissioners voted to…
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Merck’s West Point Presence Remains Strong Amid Riverside Closure
As Merck moves forward with plans to close their Riverside facility, the company remains committed to its West Point location and other sites, writes Nathan…
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Horsham’s Select Soccer Center Kicks Off $10M Upgrade
Select Soccer Center in Horsham has launched an expansion project worth more than $10 million, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 46,000-square-foot…
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Pennsylvania Launches ‘Turnpike TV’ to Demystify Turnpike Construction, Projects, and Planning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is pulling back the curtain on how—and why—it makes decisions that impact drivers, neighbors, and businesses across the Commonwealth. With the…
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Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park
Pottstown will commemorate Memorial Day with a community parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin at 10:00 AM on High…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Dir. of Nursing Operations Finds Joy in Other Nurses Success
Mary Lance-Smith, director of nursing operations at Bryn Mawr Hospital, keeps a sign in her office that sums up why she chose the profession: “I…
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This Montco City was Ranked Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania
Jenkintown has been recognized as the most livable city in Pennsylvania, according to a study by GOBankingRates, writes Logan DeLoye for Q102 Philly. The study…
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Lansdale Eyes 73-Home Development at Former Steel Site
A major housing proposal is in motion in Lansdale, where a local developer is eyeing a transformation of industrial land into a new residential community,…
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DVRPC Study: SEPTA Cuts Could Add 2 Million Miles of Driving in Philadelphia Area
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission recently released a study projecting that two million additional vehicle miles would be traveled daily in Philadelphia and the…
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Four Montgomery County Spots Among Region’s Best Sports Bars to Watch Phillies Games
With spring’s arrival, the Phillies are back in action, and outside Citizens Bank Park, local sports bars have become the go-to spots to catch every…
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Progress Continues in Pottstown: PAED Issues RFP for Pottstown’s Streetscape Design Plan
Pottstown is taking another bold step toward revitalization with the launch of a new Streetscape Plan and Design initiative aimed at transforming its Downtown, Western Gateway, and Circle of…
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Truist Championship at Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club Boosts Local Economy
Golf fans from around the world flocked to Flourtown’s Philadelphia Cricket Club for the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship, delivering a major economic boost to the…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley’s Eric Frey Named 2025 Top Lawyer in Montgomery County
Dischell Bartle Dooley Partner Eric Frey has been named a 2025 Top Lawyer in Montgomery County for General Law, Real Estate Law, and Municipal Law.…
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