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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Nirvana Indian Bistro Brings Delicious Ethnic Cuisine to Bryn Mawr
Nirvana Indian Bistro, led by restaurateur Nabin Chhantyal, serves delicious ethnic cuisine at its newest location in Bryn Mawr, writes Ed Williams for the Main…
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JP Orleans to Bring Riverfront Community to King of Prussia
Conshohocken-based JP Orleans is planning to develop a 119-unit residential community on a premier 18-acre parcel along the Schuylkill River in King of Prussia, writes…
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Hatboro Bakery Serves Cookies with a Side of Politics
Lochel’s Bakery in Hatboro has once again brought back its Election Cookies, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The local tradition adds a fun twist…
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New Penn Valley Proposal Has Big Plans for Small Retail
A new office building with ground-floor retail space may soon be constructed along Montgomery Avenue in Penn Valley, Lower Merion, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main…
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A Young Blue Jay Brings an Adult Work Ethic to Fall Semester at Manor College
Samantha Santos works with a drive uncommon for a 17-year-old girl. It is the sort of work ethic that led Santos to graduate from Penn…
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Appeals to Norristown Democrats
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Norristown Democrats, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The first Presidential Debate between VP Kamala Harris and former President…
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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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