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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Alex Palumbo and MontComedy Bring Laughs to Skippack’s Dutch Tavern
Montgomery County’s stand-up scene is on the rise, and Alex Palumbo is helping lead the charge. The comedian hosts MontComedy, a monthly showcase at the…
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Montgomery County Launches Agventure 2025: A Bingo Game for Farm Fun
Montgomery County wants its residents to put down their pens and pencils and pick up a pumpkin, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. Now through…
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Conshohocken’s Idle Steel Mill Property Draws a Bidding War for ‘Generational’ Opportunity
Cleveland-Cliffs, Conshohocken’s former steel mill, is up for grabs and drawing a lot of attention, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The riverfront property…
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Working to Protect Your Drinking Water Supply for Future Generations
Most people don’t often think about their drinking water supply. And frankly, that’s the way it should be. You turn on your tap, start your…
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PECO Awards More Than $200,000 to 20 Local Projects Improving Open Spaces
PECO recently honored the 20 municipalities and nonprofit organizations selected earlier this year as recipients of the 2025 PECO Green Region Open Space Program. The…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart,…
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Delaware County Leadership Profile: Chris Heffernan, CEO, dlivrd
Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, a Horsham-based last-mile delivery and logistics firm that connects restaurants around the world with independent local drivers for on-demand meal…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes…
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Gouldsburger’s Bold Flavors Coming to Ardmore This September
Gouldsburger’s is known for serving delicious classics with a gourmet twist, which has secured it a loyal following. The new franchise will be operated by…
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Glenside’s Moonlight Diner Shines Bright with Breakfast Done Right
The Moonlight Diner, tucked unassumingly in Glenside, might not scream for attention, but it doesn’t have to, writes Claire Allard for Family Destinations Guide. Regulars…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Expands Oleg Cassini Brand into Eyewear
King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal is giving its best-selling brand a stylish new outlook, the company announced in a press release. The national bridal retailer…
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Plymouth Meeting Office Building Sells for $5.2M, One-Third of 2018 Price
FLD Group of Eatontown, New Jersey, and New York’s Adjmi family has acquired the Plymouth Meeting office building at 2250 Hickory Road for $5.2 million,…
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Tower Health to Lay Off Staff at All Facilities, Including Pottstown, Phoenixville
Tower Health announced layoffs of around 50 employees, affecting all of the health system’s locations, including Pottstown Hospital in Montgomery County and Phoenixville Hospital in…
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Delaware County’s Desirable Communities Actually Show Slow Growth
Several desirable communities in Delaware County—Media Borough, Swarthmore, Rose Valley, Upper Providence, and Nether Providence, have actually grown less than 1 percent between 2023 and…
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Pennsylvanians Push Limits with Increasingly Creative, Crass Vanity Plates – And Keep Hitting Roadblocks
Pennsylvanians are becoming more creative, and often more crass, with their ideas for vanity plates, but the state keeps saying no, writes Isaac Avilucea for…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles from its main campus, writes…
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Why King of Prussia Is Still a Top U.S. Mall in 2025
In a retail climate where many malls have shuttered or stagnated, the King of Prussia Mall is bucking the trend and redefining what a mall…
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Montco Leaders Announce Over $4M in Funding. Where is it All Going?
Montgomery County leaders approved more than $4 million in new contracts last week, reports Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The bulk of the funds will…
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