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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IBX Teams Up with National Fitness Campaign to Bring Free Outdoor Fitness Centers to Region
Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are now collaborating to increase access to free outdoor fitness options in communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Municipalities, schools,…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for…
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop on Thursday, February 1, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.…
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Bryn Athyn College Axes All Sports Programs Citing Budget Constraints
Bryn Athyn College announced Thursday that it will discontinue all sports programs at the end of the academic year, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch.…
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SPS Tenchnologies Continues Monitoring After Fire, Finds No Threats to Public Health
A month after a massive four-alarm fire tore through the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown, the company says ongoing air and water monitoring shows no…
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Upper Dublin High School Girls Swim Team Captures PIAA 3A Swimming Championship
The Upper Dublin High School girls swim team won the PIAA Girls Championship hosted at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium last weekend, reports Bob Kelly for…
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North Penn Captures First State Hockey Title with Electrifying Third-Period Rally
History was made Saturday afternoon as the North Penn ice hockey team captured its first-ever Pennsylvania State High School Hockey championship, writes Mike Cabrey for…
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Danny McBride Shares How He Landed New Hope’s Bradley Cooper for ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Final Season
New Hope resident Bradley Cooper needed just a little convincing to make a surprise appearance in the fourth and final season of The Righteous Gemstones,…
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Bucks County Community College’s Career Services to Host Community Job Fair April 3
Bucks County Community College, which has been helping people find their passion for more than 60 years, invites the public to a free Community Job Fair on Thursday,…
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Ardmore’s Tired Hands Rebrands Original Brewpub with New Name & Cocktails
Big changes are brewing in Ardmore’s Tired Hands, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The brewing company has reimagined its original BrewCafé, now…
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Fate of 125-Year-Old Bryn Mawr Home Hangs in the Balance as Lower Merion Debates Preservation
A 125-year-old Bryn Mawr home with deep ties to women’s and LGBTQ+ history is at risk as Lower Merion Township debates its fate, writes Kyle…
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Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill
MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last…
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Montco’s Alderfer Eggs to Pay Steep Fine Over Misleading ‘Free Roaming’ Labels
A Montgomery County egg producer has agreed to pay $287,500 to settle a class-action lawsuit over allegedly misleading labels on its egg cartons, writes Abraham…
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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to March 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank…
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Discovery Channel’s ‘Filthy Fortunes’ Helps Woman Tackle Cluttered Pottstown Property
The new Discovery Channel show Filthy Fortunes helped Barbra Levan clear out the sprawling, cluttered property in Pottstown inherited from her father, uncovering valuables and…
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Giant Food Store Coming Soon to Jenkintown – Here’s What to Expect
Jenkintown is about to get a fresh new shopping option, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Giant Food Stores prepares to open its first location…
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