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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![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20970%20550'%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers on…
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Four Montco Towns Rank Among Top 50 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Montgomery County towns ranked among the top fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according to a recently released report…
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President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Named to Philadelphia’s Power 100
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including a dozen educational workshops for…
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This Unique Tavern Is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique…
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Black Bears in Bucks and Montgomery Counties Spared from Hunting Season’s Toll
Black bears in Bucks County can breathe a sigh of relief. Out of all the 2,920 that were hunted down across Keystone State, none…
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery County, writes Kalena Thomhave for…
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Planned Solar Energy Farm in Bristol Expected to Save Bucks County Over $560K Annually
Bucks County commissioners approved engineering services for a planned solar energy farm in Bristol, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. Bucks County General Services…
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Penn Community Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity Build Project
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recently supported Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s current build project at the site of…
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Montco Native Bradley Cooper Reportedly Eyes Engagement with Supermodel Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, filmmaker, and Jenkintown-native, Bradley Cooper is reportedly considering popping the question to girlfriend Gigi Hadid, writes Fluerine Tideman for Marie Claire Magazine. …
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them…
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Hymie’s Deli Reubens Named the Best in the Country
Hymie’s Deli, Merion Station, is in the spotlight for its top-notch Reuben. Mashed.com’s Trevor Carlson calls it one of “the absolute best Reuben sandwiches in…
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PROTECS Opens Innovation Center in Building Leased to Warminster’s Arbutus Headquarters
Life sciences real estate company PROTECS is acquiring a 35,000-square-foot research and development lab facility in Warminster. The building is the latest edition of…
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Bucks County Community College To Host Recovery & Mental Health Community Resource Fair on March 9
The Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) at Bucks County Community College is hosting a free Recovery & Mental Health Community Resource Fair on Saturday, March 9 from 11…
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Homeowners in the Philadelphia Area Stay in Their Homes Longer Than Most Other Cities
Homeowners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area are staying in their homes longer than in most other cities and the country as a whole, writes Michaelle…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living a glitzier life as the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them…
![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://bucksco.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg.webp)
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