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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Slice of Lower Frederick Real Estate Creates Mystery for Township
A sliver of Lower Frederick real estate that does not seem to have an owner has created a real mystery for the township, writes Joe…
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Manor College Men’s Basketball Seeded Fifth in USCAA Division I Small College National Championship Tournament
The Manor College Men’s Basketball team (10-5 overall, 2-3 Eastern States Athletic Conference) are seeded fifth in the 2022 United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)…
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Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant’s Rarest Cards Fetches a Record $2Ms
One of the rarest Kobe Bryant cards sold last week for a record $2 million, making it the most expensive card ever sold of the…
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Tilly Mint’s Tea Room in Souderton: Warm in Beverages and Hospitality
Need a place to relax and forget your troubles? Need a hot cup of tea and warm scone? We’ve got just the place. Tilly Mint’s…
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DeSales MBA Program to Hold a Sample Class on March 3
DeSales MBA program is holding a Sample Class on March 3 at 6:00 pm on the Center Valley Campus. The Sample Class will begin with…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Reports Better-Than-Expected Quarterly Orders
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has reported better-than-expected quarterly orders thanks to strong demand for high-end homes that is not wavering as the pandemic continues for…
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Perkiomen School Graduate Dreams Up Printfresh Pajamas
Leo and Amy Voloshin are living the dream. Their co-owned pajama brand Printfresh, which sells at King of Prussia’s Anthropologie and other local outlets, has…
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Adam Sandler’s Netflix Movie ‘Hustle,’ Filmed at Manor College, Shines Spotlight on Philadelphia Region
The trailer for the new Adam Sandler movie Hustle, which prominently features Manor College, is out and it is packed with all things Philadelphia, writes…
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Bucks County Leadership: U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver of Berks…
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DeSales University Chair of Economics and Professor Authors Book Linking Obesity, Income Inequality, and Poverty
Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat is a professor and the Chair of Economics at DeSales University where she teaches numerous courses in economics and finance for…
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Classroom Culinarians: Two Former Phila. School Principals Open Elkins Park Restaurant
After long dreaming about owning their own restaurant together, this past December Dr. Maya Johnstone and Dr. Kala Johnstone opened FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park…
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PREIT, Owner of Willow Grove Mall, Announces Core Sales of Over $600 Per Square Foot
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of Willow Grove Mall, closed 2021 on a high note with core mall rolling 12-month sales traversing…
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King of Prussia Mall’s Simon Property Group Sees Great Returns from Its Bet on Brick-and-Mortar
Simon Property Group, the King of Prussia Mall owner, has had an amazing year thanks to its bet on brick-and-mortar amid the growth of online…
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Legal Matters: Social Media is Not Your Friend
By Inna G. Materese Whether or not social media is a positive or negative force in our modern society is a question for philosophers and…
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CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact
At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare disease researchers…
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A Lasting Legacy: Twenty Years After Tragedy, DeSales University Student Daniel Gallagher Continues to Inspire
From the beach near his hometown of Middletown, New Jersey, Daniel Gallagher ’00, had a clear view of the New York City skyline. Several neighbors…
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DeSales University Upcoming One Credit Class: Managing Change — Define Your Role and Responsibilities in Leading
Course Objectives This one-credit class, Managing Change, explores and trains leaders on how to introduce change, overcome resistance to change, and facilitate open and honest…
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Lansdale Catholic Female Athletes Tackle Philadelphia Eagles’ New Flag Football League
Philadelphia Eagles launched a new girls’ flag football league last week and Lansdale Catholic High School is among the 15 participants, according to a staff…
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