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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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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Custom Golf Club Fitter Opens New Location in King of Prussia
Golf club manufacturer and apparel retailer PXG has recently opened a facility in King of Prussia that allows customers to get fitted and test out…
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Nappen & Associates Expands Its Portfolio in New Britain Township
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates, is proud to announce the kickoff of its latest speculative building. Commencing Spring 2022, Nappen will be…
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Christmas Spiders? Jenkintown’s Manor College Explains This Ukrainian Holiday Tradition
Learn more about the Ukrainian Holiday Tradition involving Christmas spiders Have you ever wondered why some Ukrainian families place jeweled spiders on their Christmas trees?…
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Perkiomen School: Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers
Anxiety in teenagers is a concern in a world in which COVID-19 is still dominant. A raging pandemic led nearly everyone to experience levels of…
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Pennsylvania Museums Reunited with Stolen Artifacts After 50 Years
This past Friday, six Pennsylvania museums were reunited with a variety of firearms that had been stolen by a man during heists that sometimes would…
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PA Senate Candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz Would Rather Have His First Name Left Off the Ballot
Mehmet Oz, Montgomery County Pennsylvania Senate candidate better known as television personality Dr. Oz, does not want to be referred to by his real first…
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Boardroom Spirits Releases Delicious Seasonal Nocino
Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller, announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28 percent ABV, $39.99, 750 ml), as…
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Pennsylvania’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dish Isn’t Mashed Potatoes or Green Bean Casserole
Pennsylvania’s favorite Thanksgiving side dish isn’t baked potatoes. Nor is it green bean casserole. And it’s not that gooey ambrosia that Aunt Nancy brings every…
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Johnson & Johnson to Separate Into Two Businesses
Johnson & Johnson will separate into two public companies, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One company will focus on consumer health products,…
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