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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Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally caught a break, writes Aubrey…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with BUCKSCO Today about his childhood in…
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Lower Merion’s Growth Outpaces Region Amid Affordability Crunch
Lower Merion is experiencing yet another population upswing, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest census estimates, the township added 455…
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Willow Grove’s At Home Store Remains Open Amid National Bankruptcy
Willow Grove’s At Home location remains open amidst 26 locations set to close as the Texas-based home decor chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reports…
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SEPTA Eyes 170-Unit Housing Development at Ambler Station
SEPTA has officially put out a call for developers to reimagine 3.4 acres next to Ambler train station for residential development, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Pottstown’s Fête en Blanc Rolls Out Luxury White Car Sponsorsip
Pottstown’s chicest event of the year is offering a brand-new way to shine. As Fête en Blanc Pottstown returns for its 8th annual celebration on…
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King of Prussia’s Highly Anticipated Netflix House: What to Expect
The highly anticipated Netflix House in King of Prussia Mall is set to open later this year, and the first wave of attractions has been…
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MaGerk’s Pub & Grill Set to Open Soon in Langhorne’s Summit Square
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill is expected to open in Langhorne’s Summit Square by the end of January, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier…
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$2.75 Million UV Disinfection Upgrade Underway at Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant
Pennsylvania American Water has started an ultraviolet (UV) light disinfection system upgrade at its Royersford Wastewater Treatment Plant in Montgomery County. Work on the $2.75 million…
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Investing in Kids, One Meal at a Time: Penn Community Bank Champions Summer Nutrition Effort
Penn Community Bank is proud to sponsor St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program for the seventh consecutive year. Since its inception, the program addresses food insecurity from Allentown…
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Redeemer Health Says Recovery is Underway Despite Credit Downgrade
Abington’s Redeemer Health just had its credit rating downgraded by Fitch Ratings, a sign that the health system is still under serious financial stress, writes…
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How King of Prussia’s BARK U Became the Ultimate Dog Destination with Help from Firstrust Bank
Dog kennels are traditionally known to be a stressful — even frightening — environment for dogs. Ten years ago, Christine Egbert, a certified dog trainer…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Inexpensive or Free Summer Activities in Greater Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities for the kids or ways to cool off in the air conditioning, the Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in…
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Parkview Tower in King of Prussia Heads to Sheriff’s Sale with Over $27M in Debt
Parkview Tower in King of Prussia, owned by West Conshohocken-based real estate firm Keystone, is scheduled to go to sheriff’s sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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