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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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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Delaware County Leadership: Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer, Independence Blue Cross
Mike Vennera, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy, Technology, and Operations Officer of Independence Blue Cross (IBX), spoke with DELCO Today about his childhood in…
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SEPTA Eyes 170-Unit Housing Development at Ambler Station
SEPTA has officially put out a call for developers to reimagine 3.4 acres next to Ambler train station for residential development, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Lower Merion’s Growth Outpaces Region Amid Affordability Crunch
Lower Merion is experiencing yet another population upswing, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest census estimates, the township added 455…
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King of Prussia’s Highly Anticipated Netflix House: What to Expect
The highly anticipated Netflix House in King of Prussia Mall is set to open later this year, and the first wave of attractions has been…
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Bryn Mawr’s John Middleton, Phillies Owner, Shares His Other Great Passion
Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton is known as the Phillies owner with World Series-sized ambitions, but he and his wife have another passion, writes Peter…
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King of Prussia Mall Nears Deal to Transform Vacant JCPenney into New Experiences
Big changes are on the horizon for King of Prussia Mall as it moves closer to filling the long-vacant former JCPenney space, Emma Dooling for…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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How King of Prussia’s BARK U Became the Ultimate Dog Destination with Help from Firstrust Bank
Dog kennels are traditionally known to be a stressful — even frightening — environment for dogs. Ten years ago, Christine Egbert, a certified dog trainer…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for…
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Inexpensive or Free Summer Activities in Greater Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities for the kids or ways to cool off in the air conditioning, the Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in…
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Parkview Tower in King of Prussia Heads to Sheriff’s Sale with Over $27M in Debt
Parkview Tower in King of Prussia, owned by West Conshohocken-based real estate firm Keystone, is scheduled to go to sheriff’s sale, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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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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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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In the Wake of Tragedy, Souderton High School Students Take Project R U OK? to the Capital
After a classmate’s failed suicide attempt, Souderton High School’s Thomas Fedesco knew something had to be done. The high school senior brought his concerns to…
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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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