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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500 Miles of Circuit Trails Redefine How Communities Connect Across Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey
On any given weekend, the Schuylkill River Trail hums with life — runners weaving past families on bikes, friends meeting at the water’s edge, and…
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Lawmakers Warn of “Health Care Desert” Risk After Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital
Layoffs at Pottstown Hospital are raising new concerns about access to medical care in western Montgomery County, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. The cuts…
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Top-Selling Karen Strid Team Makes Move to Compass from Berkshire Hathaway
Karen Strid has moved her top-selling Main Line team from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach to Compass, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Havertown Carpet Co. Scores Big as Winner of Firstrust Bank and Eagles’ Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles recently celebrated Havertown Carpet Co. as the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on uplifting…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maria Santangelo, CEO, Barclay Friends
Maria Santangelo, CEO of Barclay Friends, spoke with Delco Today about her journey from growing up in Norristown to leading one of the most respected…
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Pottstown Hospital Faces Cutbacks as Tower Health Tightens Operations
Tower Health announced plans to eliminate about 350 positions, roughly 3% of its workforce, and close select programs in an effort to remain financially stable,…
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King of Prussia Mall To Welcome Dick’s House of Sport in 2027
King of Prussia Mall is set to welcome a Dick’s House of Sport in 2027, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The new attraction…
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The Washington Post: See How Delaware County Ranks in Child Raising
Where is the best place in the United States to raise a child? The Washington Post ranked counties on a scale of 0 to 100…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates $100 Million to University Dedicated to Free Speech
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, is once again making headlines, this time in higher education, writes Jessica Priest for The Texas Tribune. The…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction in SNAP benefits due to…
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George Washington’s Former Headquarters in Fort Washington Hits Market for $3.295M
A historic home in Fort Washington that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War has hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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This Couple Has Biked Through 49 States but Always Returns to Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails Network
Fresh off a 622-mile cycling trip through Portugal, Manny and Marsha Menendez are already back riding on the trails — this time, their route is…
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Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating $30,000 to area food banks…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms of Chester County, and in…
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Creed’s Seafood & Steaks Brings Coastal-Class Dining to King of Prussia
In a landscape dominated by chain restaurants and fast-casual dining, Creed’s Seafood & Steaks in King of Prussia stands apart, writes Claire Allard for Family…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted as Citadel Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Heart of Learning Awards
As autumn settles across Greater Philadelphia, the season of gratitude extends beyond pumpkin patches and falling leaves and reaches into classrooms, where extraordinary educators are…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Celebrate 20 Years of Tree Plantings
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and Aqua Pennsylvania celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Trees for Watersheds grant program with a commemorative planting event at…
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Josh Shapiro Receives $1 Million in Security Upgrades at Montco Home After Arson Attack
Taxpayers are funding about $1 million in security upgrades at Governor Josh Shapiro’s private Montco home, writes Angela Couloumbis for Spotlight PA. This follows the…
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