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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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Recovers from Terrorist Attack, Mourns Fallen Friend
The Lansdale native and football star Ryan Quigley who was injured in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack, is out of the hospital but still…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College in Collegeville received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with New Hope’s Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about New Hope resident Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each county in southeastern Pennsylvania. Part…
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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua…
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IBX Foundation’s Support of Local Health Centers Strengthens Region’s Healthcare Safety Net
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — first established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty — play a crucial role…
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Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188 pounds of food ($12,849). “We…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. The program honors local teachers throughout…
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Nudy’s Cafe Opening 15th Location in Glen Mills as Chain Expands
Nudy’s Cafe, operating as a breakfast and lunch venue for 46 years, is opening its 15th location in Glen Mills, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia…
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Bryn Mawr Mother of Son Serving Life Sentence, Named Volunteer of the Year by Pennsylvania Prison Society
Virginia Wyne Hammond, a Bryn Mawr family therapist whose son is serving a life sentence for murder, has been honored as Volunteer of the Year…
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Kohl’s to Close 27 Stores, Including One in Montgomery County
In an effort to prevent bankruptcy, Kohl’s is planning on closing 27 underperforming stores by April 2025, including one in Montgomery County, writes Kelly Tyko…
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Abandoned Hollywood Mansion Owned By Phillies Owner’s Son Covered in Graffiti
An abandoned Los Angeles mansion owned by the Philadelphia Phillies owner and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton’s son has been blanketed in graffiti, writes Allie…
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