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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Montgomery County Has Five of the Top 10 Hottest Housing Markets in the Region
Five Montgomery County towns have been recognized among the hottest housing markets in the Philadelphia region, reports Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…
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IKEA Completes Small Home Project to Help Combat Affordable Housing Crisis
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, alongside WestEast Design Group & Social Impact Studio, has completed a 365 sq ft Small Home for Towne Twin Village, San…
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Oliver Heating & Cooling Gets Boost from Firstrust Bank and Eagles as Winner of Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have announced that Oliver Heating & Cooling is the winner of the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new program…
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WSJ: Amazon Pilots Innovative Grocery Model at Plymouth Meeting Whole Foods
Plymouth Meeting’s Whole Foods is testing an innovative grocery format for Amazon, blending online offerings with in-person shopping reports Liz Young for the Wall Street…
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TikTok Star Loren Gray Shares the Struggles of Owning a 300-year-old Pennsylvania Farmhouse
TikTok star and Pottstown native Loren Gray has shared insights into her life since moving into a 300-year-old, formerly abandoned farmhouse in Pennsylvania, writes Marianne…
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Penncrest Grad Coach Gregg Downer Continues to Steer Lower Merion Boys’ Basketball to Success
For over three decades, Coach Gregg Downer, a former player at Penncrest High School in Media, has steered Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team…
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Election Cyberattacks Stopped in Their Tracks By Montgomery County’s IT Department
Montgomery County successfully defended against over 1 million election cyberattack attempts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija reported that approximately…
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Chow Down at the Top Seven Best Diners in Montgomery County
Ah, diners. Does anything else evoke a more nostalgic feel of good food and fun with family and friends? Montgomery County has an abundance of…
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Toll Brothers’ Collegeville Homes to be Among Largest in Philadelphia Region
Toll Brothers, the Fort Washington-based luxury homebuilder, is developing 55 high-end homes on 57 acres in Collegeville, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Bryn Mawr Native Kat Dennings is a Voice for Those Who Suffer from Migraines
Actress and Bryn Mawr native Kat Dennings uses her platform to advocate for those who suffer from migraines, reports Cathy Cassata for Heathline. Known for…
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Delaware County Leadership: Tom DiBello, Commissioner, Montgomery County
Tom DiBello, Montgomery County Commissioner, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Hazleton, where he enjoyed playing youth sports and inherited an impressive work…
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Two Montgomery County Executives Join Phillies Ownership Group as Limited Partners
Phillies CEO and Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton recently announced that two Montgomery County executives would join the team’s ownership group. The Phillies welcome Mitchell…
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According to Philadelphia Magazine, Here are the Best Jewish Delis in Montgomery County
As a sandwich-obsessed region with a significant Jewish community, the Philadelphia area is full of excellent Jewish delis. Two of the best are close to…
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BET Investments Plan Major Developments in Conshohocken
BET Investments recently acquired the 16-acre Conshohocken Ridge Corporate Center for $17 million, reports Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to…
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Eagles Stars Play Merion Golf Course with President Obama, Discussing Leadership and Talking Trash
Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club hosted a memorable day of golf for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, and former…
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Trader Joe’s to Open New King of Prussia Location By Year’s End
Trader Joe’s is planning to open the doors on its new King of Prussia location by the end of the year, writes Justin Heinze for…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise money…
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Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders
Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law enforcement officers from Chester County,…
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