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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Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia
Big Daddy Ray loves rollerskating so much, he travels all the way to Northeast Philadelphia from Norristown, reports Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The…
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Norristown Area School District Receives Grant to Improve Schools
Norristown Area School District receives over $84,000 in state funding, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the…
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Wreck-it Room Chain iSmash Preparing New Location in Downingtown
Rage room chain iSmash is expanding in the Philadelphia region with two development deals, with one at an as yet undisclosed Downingtown location, writes Emma…
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Move Over eBay, IKEA Enters the Secondhand Furniture Market
IKEA is making moves in the online second hand market, reports ESG News. The company, which has its US headquarters in Conshohocken, launched a pre-owned peer-to-peer platform.…
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Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go
Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry ATM is the second of…
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year,…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the…
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Ardmore’s Venezuelan Restaurant Autana Won’t Be Gone for Long
Ardmore’s Autana has closed its doors for good, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s not the end for the Venezuelan family behind…
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King of Prussia Company Billionaire Sells Mansion with Staggering Price Tag
The billionaire founder of King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, Alan B. Miller sold his Florida vacation home for a pretty penny, reports Brian Bandell…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church…
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South Philly Comedian Chip Chantry Releases Debut Comedy Special
Chip Chantry, a South Philadelphia-based teacher-turned comedian, has released his debut comedy special titled, Move Closer, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over his…
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Lansdale Native Searches For, Finds the Voice of SEPTA, A 73-year-old Fellow Commuter
Lansdale native Jesse Bernstein asks the question commuters across the Philadelphia area want to know: “Who’s the man behind the voice of SEPTA?” Michelle Myers…
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As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is…
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Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on…
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Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students…
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These Five Montco Gen Zers Among 13 Talented Overachievers Doing Big Things in Philly Suburbs
Five Montgomery County Gen Z’ers have found their place among the 13 talented overachievers doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for…
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Comes to Collect on Unpaid Tolls
The PA Turnpike Commission is looking to collect on unpaid toll bills, reports Alyshia Hercules of MSN. Last fiscal year, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which dissects…
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