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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Explore Pennsylvania’s Top Winter Getaways: Skiing, Snow Tubing, and More
Ready to experience Pennsylvania’s magical winter? From exciting outdoor adventures like snow tubing and cross-country skiing to a number of holiday events and horse-drawn carriage…
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Increased Coyote Sightings Reported Across Montgomery County
Montgomery County officials are alerting the public to an increase in coyote sightings, reports Annie McCormick for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Officials have come from Lansdale…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar…
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Pennridge High School’s Gifted Program Assists NASA in Drop Tower Challenge
Two teams from Perkasie’s Pennridge High School’s gifted program will assist NASA with zero-gravity research, writes The Reporter. The teams will participate in the 2025…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the Philadelphia Citizen. Though he has…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect…
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Trader Joe’s-Anchored Shoppes at English Village in North Wales Changes Hands
CBRE announced the sale of The Shoppes at English Village, a prominent 103,325-square-foot, Trader Joe’s-anchored shopping center in North Wales, reports Linda Lindner for ROI-NJ. …
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See Where Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Oldest Homes
There’s a certain charm about owning and living in a pre-World War II home, with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and ornate details,…
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Montco Residents Turn to Professionals for Holiday Lighting
As the holiday season approaches, Montgomery County homeowners like Greg Bowden and Suzanne Taylor are turning to professional services to brighten their homes with festive…
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Some Vintage IKEA Furniture With Resale Stickers that will Shock
Typically, heirloom furniture refers to decades-old antiques, but some vintage IKEA furniture proves to be just as valuable, writes Dawn Allcot for MSN. For instance,…
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Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack Welcomes Dozens of Rescue Dogs from Bahamas
Dozens of dogs rescued from the Bahamas were flown to Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack, where they are being cared for as they await to find…
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This Woman-Led Montgomeryville Company is a Family-Owned Business Award Honoree
Karla Trotman’s journey to leading Electro Soft, a contract manufacturing company, began at her family’s kitchen table in Ambler. Lisa Dukart highlights Trotman’s journey to…
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Nomination Period Opens for 24th Annual Citadel Heart of Learning Awards
Citadel Credit Union has officially opened the nomination period for its 24-year Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program. It will remain open through Jan. 15. The program honors local…
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King of Prussia Mall Ranked as Top Mall in Nation for Holiday Shopping
If you’re looking to get a jump on holiday shopping, head out to King of Prussia. The King of Prussia Mall has recently been ranked…
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Two Dogs Compete in The National Dog Show’s First Smile-Off
The National Dog Show press preview in Oaks brought laughter with its first-ever “smile-off” contest between the Lancashire heeler and Samoyed, writes Stephanie Farr for…
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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John…
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