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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DeSales University Chair of Economics and Professor Authors Book Linking Obesity, Income Inequality, and Poverty
Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat is a professor and the Chair of Economics at DeSales University where she teaches numerous courses in economics and finance for…
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Classroom Culinarians: Two Former Phila. School Principals Open Elkins Park Restaurant
After long dreaming about owning their own restaurant together, this past December Dr. Maya Johnstone and Dr. Kala Johnstone opened FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park…
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PREIT, Owner of Willow Grove Mall, Announces Core Sales of Over $600 Per Square Foot
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Willow Grove Mall, closed 2021 on a high note with core mall rolling 12-month sales traversing…
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King of Prussia Mall’s Simon Property Group Sees Great Returns from Its Bet on Brick-and-Mortar
Simon Property Group, the King of Prussia Mall owner, has had an amazing year thanks to its bet on brick-and-mortar amid the growth of online…
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Legal Matters: Social Media is Not Your Friend
By Inna G. Materese Whether or not social media is a positive or negative force in our modern society is a question for philosophers and…
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CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact
At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare disease researchers…
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A Lasting Legacy: Twenty Years After Tragedy, DeSales University Student Daniel Gallagher Continues to Inspire
From the beach near his hometown of Middletown, New Jersey, Daniel Gallagher ’00, had a clear view of the New York City skyline. Several neighbors…
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DeSales University Upcoming One Credit Class: Managing Change — Define Your Role and Responsibilities in Leading
Course Objectives This one-credit class, Managing Change, explores and trains leaders on how to introduce change, overcome resistance to change, and facilitate open and honest…
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Lansdale Catholic Female Athletes Tackle Philadelphia Eagles’ New Flag Football League
Philadelphia Eagles launched a new girls’ flag football league last week and Lansdale Catholic High School is among the 15 participants, according to a staff…
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Manor College in Jenkintown Names Mother Josaphat Award Recipient, the College’s Highest Honor
Jared Downing, of Collingswood, NJ, and a sophomore at Manor College has been named the 2022 Mother Josaphat Medal Award Recipient. The Mother Josaphat Medal…
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King of Prussia-Based Banana Loca’s Shark Tank Appearance Has TikTok Gnashing Its Teeth
King of Prussia-based company Banana Loca first appeared on Shark Tank this past December and secured a deal with sharks Kevin O’Leary and Mark Cuban.…
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Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm Hotel Explains How the Pineapple Became the Universal Symbol of Hospitality
Rich in flavor (and history), the pineapple ultimately became the universal symbol of generous hospitality and warm welcome. The staff at Normandy Farm, Blue Bell,…
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Fake News: What It Is, How to Spot It, and The Future of Media in Montgomery County
by Garrett McKenzie ’24, Perkiomen School Fake news: a term that is seemingly becoming more common and that is being used to describe more and…
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Opens Second Inpatient Hospital in King of Prussia
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) just opened its second inpatient hospital in King of Prussia, the Middleman Family Pavilion. Built with families in mind,…
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Fort Washington-based CMO Launches Journal My Health, Comprehensive App for People with Chronic Illness
Tracey Welson-Rossman, chief marketing officer for Fort Washington-based Chariot Solutions and founder of nonprofit TechGirlz, has launched Journal My Health, a comprehensive app that helps…
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Penn Medicine Gene Therapy Doctor Signs Deal with Center for Breakthrough Medicines in King of Prussia
University of Pennsylvania Professor James Wilson recently signed a five-year renewable deal on behalf of his gene therapy lab to license its manufacturing process to…
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Sears Closes Willow Grove Park Location, Leaving PA Without Full-line Stores
The Sears location at the Willow Grove Park shopping center is closing, leaving Pennsylvania with no full-line stores of the one-time undisputed retail king, writes…
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Wegmans in Montgomery Mall to Go Up for Sale
The Wegmans in the Montgomery Mall has recently been put up for sale, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its “for sale” sign…
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