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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New ‘Global Italian Marketplace’ Eataly Set to Open at King of Prussia Mall by Fall 2025
Eataly, the new “global Italian marketplace,” is set to open its doors at King of Prussia Mall by next fall, writes Justin Heinze for the…
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Roslyn’s Patricia O’Donnell Bakes Goods to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
Patricia O’Donnell makes and distributes delicious baked goods to people experiencing homelessness, writes Jon Caroulis for Billy Penn at WHYY. The Roslyn resident came up with…
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The Public Interest Law Center Fought to Bring More Funding to Norristown and Other School Districts
The Public Interest Law Center sued the state of Pennsylvania and won over an unconstitutional school funding system, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Conshohocken Real Estate Firm CenterSquare Has Big Plans for 2025
Conshohocken real estate firm CenterSquare Investment Management plans to expand its retail portfolio, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm plans to…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Major Greater Philadelphia Expansion Kicks Off with Ardmore Location in March
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to at least triple its Greater Philadelphia presence in the coming years, starting with an Ardmore location expected to…
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Temple University Grad Russell Bryant Sues Alma Mater For His Email Address
Worcester real estate attorney Russell Bryant is suing his alma mater, Temple University over its decision to deactivate alumni email accounts, reports Abraham Gutman for…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers…
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The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia
The Kibitz Room from Cherry Hill is expanding to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will occupy…
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New Warehouse Set to Break Ground in Souderton
A new 176,000-square-foot warehouse is coming to Souderton from Endurance Real Estate Group and Greystar-Thackeray, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 14-acre…
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Drones Flying Over Montgomery County are Nothing to Worry About According to Feds
Mysterious drone sightings have Montgomery County residents concerned, but federal officials stress there’s no cause for alarm, write Pierre Thomas, Kevin Shalvey, Lauren Peller, Arthur…
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Make No Mistake, Pittsburgh: Governor Josh Shapiro is a Birds Fan
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t shy about his sports loyalties, writes Gilian McGoldrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ahead of Sunday’s rare Eagles–Steelers matchup in Philadelphia,…
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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream…
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King of Prussia’s Netflix House is Just Part of the Streamer’s Plans for the Future
King of Prussia’s upcoming Netflix House is part of a larger transformation for the streamer into a broader entertainment powerhouse, writes Rebecca Stewart from Adweek.…
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Oh, DAM! The Manayunk Canal is Getting Ready to Reopen
On a brisk mid-September day, the Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) convened at the northern tip of Venice Island in Manayunk. Joined by the Younger Member…
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Drones Fly All Over the Montgomery County Sky
Drone sightings that initially started in the New Jersey sky has extended across the country, including in Montgomery County, writes Tony Di Domizio for The…
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Penn Community Bank Once Again Among America’s Best Regional Banks
Penn Community Bank has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions for 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. The annual ranking recognized top regional…
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Toll Brothers Breaks Record with Biggest Year in Company History
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers capped off its 2024 fiscal year with $10.6 billion in home sales revenue, marking the best year in its history, writes…
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