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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Hatfield’s Clemens Food Group Welcomes Gov. Wolf for Tour of Its New Facility
Governor Tom Wolf visited Hatfield-based Clemens Food Group to tour the construction of the company’s new facility, according to an item on the Pennsylvania Governorship…
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Despite No Formal Announcement (Yet), Abington’s Josh Shapiro Is Presumptive Democratic Nomination for Governor
Abington’s Josh Shapiro has managed to achieve something that is virtually unprecedented in modern Pennsylvania Democratic politics, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He…
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Bucks County Leadership: Mark Dischell, Partner, Dischell Bartle Dooley
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Nearby Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York.…
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National Weather Service: EF-1 Tornado That Ripped Through Bucks County Had a Long Wind-up Before It Threw Its Punch
Bucks County has had a rough summer weather-wise. This week’s remnants of Hurricane Ida were bad enough. But the damage associated with her came atop…
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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Freddie Mitchell Comes Up Empty-Handed After Ida Rescue
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, whose house is up on stilts along the Schuylkill River, was in good spirits as he spoke with FOX29’s…
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Ka-Ching! Bucks County Ranks Highly Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Bucks County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data…
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Troubled Montgomery Mall in North Wales Seeks a Buyer That Can Handle the $50M Price Tag
After being foreclosed on and put in receivership, Montgomery Mall has now been put up for sale and is expected to sell for an estimated…
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Bellinis for Everybody! Local Inn’s Brunch Rated One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the numerous food choices: sweet, savory, both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released…
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Science behind the Statuettes: Upper Dublin Mathematician Correctly Calculates Oscar Winners
An Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, native watched Sunday night’s Oscar with special interest, reports Alicia VItarelli for 6abc. Ben Zauzmer designed a unique method to…
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M. Night Shyamalan Prowls the Area Filming 3rd Season of “Servant”
M. Night Shyamalan’s Servant is being filmed in Philadelphia this week for its third season. The first two seasons of the Apple TV series were…
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Arbor Hill Estate in Fort Washington Once Priced at $30M Sells to Local Developer for $5.6M
Arbor Hill estate, formerly owned by ex-Advanta bank chief executive Dennis Alter, has been sold for $5.6 million to Sal Paone, a Montgomery County home…
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Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District Proved To Be Competitive Among Philadelphia Suburbs
Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which includes the entire of Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County, turned out to be the most competitive among Philadelphia’s…
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Former Montgomery County Special Prosecutor Announces Candidacy for Bucks County DA
Antonetta Stancu, a former special prosecutor in Montgomery County, has announced her candidacy for Bucks County District Attorney, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Seeing ‘Blue Shift’ Toward Biden as Mail-In Ballots Continue to Be Counted
Joe Biden’s lead in the Philadelphia suburbs continues to grow as mail-in ballots continue to be counted by election officials, writes Andrew Seidman for The…
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Warehouse Rental Availabilities with Montgomeryville’s Nappen & Associates
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, has announced its latest warehouse rental availabilities to all prospective businesses. Nappen…
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Kathy Barnette is First Black Woman to Run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s Fourth District
Republican congressional candidate Kathy Barnette is the first black woman to run for Congress in Pennsylvania’s fourth district that encompasses the majority of Montgomery County,…
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Rents for Premium Apartments and Condo Rentals in Delaware Valley Continue to Rise
Prices for premium apartments and condo rentals in the area are continuing to rise, forcing many transient workers who come to the Philadelphia region to…
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