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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City Ave District To Host Seasonal Farmers Market in Bala Cynwyd Opening June 4
The City Ave District Farmers Market is set to open its 2022 season on Saturday, June 4. The market will take place in the parking…
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A New Invasive Pest Has Arrived in Montgomery County, and It’s Not the Spotted Lanternfly
The invasive New Zealand mudsnail, which was present in Pennsylvania in only four bodies of water until recently, has spread rapidly in the past several…
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Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune
Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, writes Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son…
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Mortgage Woes: See How Much Deeper Delco Homeowners Will Have to Pay
Better ask for a raise because it will take 17% more income this year to make that monthly mortgage payment, according to a new Redfin…
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Baby in Womb “Flips Off” Pottstown Mom-To-Be During Ultrasound
Seeing your baby during an ultrasound is a new mom’s great joy, but this mom-to-be saw her baby doing something unexpected, reports Ben Cost for…
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Choose The Right Fireplace For Your Home With Hometown Hearth at New Showroom in Media
As springtime arrives here in the Northeast, many homeowners are beginning their spring cleaning and getting ready for time spent outdoors this summer. Believe it…
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King of Prussia District Hosts 8th Annual Dining & Shopping Week Benefitting Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia
KOP Restaurant Week & KOP Shops for CHOP, April 4-10, features lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus at fine dining restaurants, donation days, and deals from…
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Springfield Malls’ PREIT Releases KPMG as Auditor After 2 Decades
PREIT has dismissed their auditor KPMG, and has brought on a new accounting firm, says the Securities and Exchange Commission. Natalie Kostelni reports the latest…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Sells 150-Acre Property for $31.5 Million in Montgomery County
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced that an affiliate of Beacon Capital Partners, LLC purchased a 150-acre piece of property that sits adjacent to the University’s Main…
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Delaware County Leadership: Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank
Mary Ann Messmer, SVP, Head of Private Banking at Meridian Bank, spoke with BUCKSCO.Today about growing up in Blue Bell as the daughter of a…
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Development Deal Will Cause Norristown State Hospital Campus Residents to Lose Their Home & Services
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in…
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DeSales University Student is One of World’s Best Axe Throwers
Tyler Seidel, a sophomore at DeSales University, quickly rose to the top of the ranks in axe throwing after picking up the hobby as a…
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Development Deal Will Cause Norristown State Hospital Campus Residents to Lose Their Home & Services
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and support services in June in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bob McGowan, Chief Operating Officer at Peddler’s Village
Bob McGowan, the COO of Peddler’s Village, the Delaware Valley’s top tourist destination in 2020, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia…
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Delaware 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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Main Line Today Restaurant Week Kicks Off TOMORROW with Dozens of Restaurants in Montgomery County
Main Line Today and Today Media is excited to announce the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week running February 21st through March 6th, 2022. The…























