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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King of Prussia’s Highly Anticipated Netflix House: What to Expect
The highly anticipated Netflix House in King of Prussia Mall is set to open later this year, and the first wave of attractions has been…
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Philadelphia Phillies Owner John Middleton Shares His Other Great Passion
Bryn Mawr resident John Middleton is known as the Phillies owner with World Series-sized ambitions, but he and his wife have another passion, writes Peter…
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A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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IKEA Plans to Expand Philadelphia Area Footprint with New Store Formats
IKEA, with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, is planning to expand its Greater Philadelphia footprint with new format stores, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Opens Autism Institute with Colossal Donation
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has made a landmark $50 million donation to create the Lurie Autism Institute, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Investing in Kids, One Meal at a Time: Penn Community Bank Champions Summer Nutrition Effort
Penn Community Bank is proud to sponsor St. Luke’s Summer Meals Program for the seventh consecutive year. Since its inception, the program addresses food insecurity from Allentown…
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Joseph’s Catering Property in Horsham Becoming Self-Storage Facility
A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for…
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How King of Prussia’s BARK U Became the Ultimate Dog Destination with Help from Firstrust Bank
Dog kennels are traditionally known to be a stressful — even frightening — environment for dogs. Ten years ago, Christine Egbert, a certified dog trainer…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of First-to-Philly Retailers
The King of Prussia Mall is stepping up its shopper experience, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Already one of the largest retail destinations in…
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Inexpensive or Free Summer Activities in Greater Philadelphia
Whether you’re looking for outdoor activities for the kids or ways to cool off in the air conditioning, the Greater Philadelphia area offers a wide…
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Sprouts Farmers Market Growing Pennsylvania Footprint with Montgomeryville Location
Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding its Pennsylvania footprint with a new Montgomeryville location, which marks its second store in Montgomery County – joining its existing…
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Colleen Wolfe Talks NFL Stardom, Hoagies, and Her Montco Roots
Colleen Wolfe may be thriving in Los Angeles with her NFL Network position and a new spot on Roku, but the Montco native is still…
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King of Prussia’s Victus Sports Unveils $800 Limited-Edition Phillie Phanatic Bats
Victus Sports in King of Prussia recently unveiled limited-edition Phillie Phanatic bats, each priced at $799.99, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Plymouth Meeting Mall Adds STEM Center and Kid-Focused Fun
The Plymouth Meeting Mall has children in mind as it embraces the trend of transforming traditional retail spaces into immersive destinations. Two new tenants are…
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Out of Options, One Manor College Grad Fought Back and Found Purpose
Tears rolled down Yorlenny Vaca Lazo’s cheeks as her fingers, trembling with emotion, shakily typed out the email. She had had enough. Years of abuse,…
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Work Begins on Toll Brothers’ Royersford Development Featuring 30 Homes Starting at $1 Million
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has begun site work on its Royersford development, which will feature 30 single-family homes that will start at $1 million, writes…
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Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia to Open King of Prussia Surgery Center
Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn Medicine and other providers to open an ambulatory surgery center in King of Prussia, writes Harold Brubaker…
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