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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Lower Moreland High School Twins Lead Boys and Girls Tennis Teams to Victory
It started as a way to make their mom’s schedule easier but ended in a storybook finish for Lower Moreland High School twins Ava and…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are…
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Mayor Parker Tours Southwest Philadelphia’s Massive New Amazon Facility, Promotes It As ‘Anchor’
Mayor Cherelle Parker was recently joined by Amazon executives and representatives from ACANA, to tour the new Amazon facility in Southwest Philadelphia, writes Sherry Stone…
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Grand View Health Reports Largest Regional Operating Loss in Past Nine Months
Grand View Health, located in Sellersville, has reported the largest operating loss in the region during the nine-month period that ended March 31, writes Harold…
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Montco State Rep Greg Scott Wants to Shrink PA’s School Districts
Montgomery County State Rep. Greg Scott believes Pennsylvania’s 500 public school districts may be too many, writes Matthew Rink for Philly Burbs. Scott represents the…
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18 High School Seniors Receive $360,000 in Scholarships from Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank
In a powerful show of support for the next generation of changemakers, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank recently awarded $360,000 in scholarships to…
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Collegeville Office Buildings Sell to Globus Medical with Staggering Price Cut
Two office buildings in Collegeville have sold to Audubon-based Globus Medical for $6.2 million, marking an 81 percent drop in value since their last sale…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes…
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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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