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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16-Year-Old CEO Makes Social Media Work for Your Business
Asher Dahlgren turns 16 this month, but his activities and demeanor carry him beyond his years. “Everybody thinks I’m older for some reason,” he said.…
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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway line. Asha Prihar wrote about…
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Opinion: Business Leaders Need to Begin Thinking of Housing, Public Transportation, as Workforce Issues
Since assuming the position of President of the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry (CCCBI) in 2022, I have had the opportunity to travel…
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Comcast’s Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular Finds New Home at FDR Park
The annual Comcast Spectacor’s “Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular presented by Dietz & Watson” will move from Montgomery County to FDR Park in South Philadelphia for its…
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Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank Associates Volunteer Across the Region for Inaugural ‘We Stand for Service Day’
Nearly 1,200 WSFS Bank associates volunteered across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region on June 14 as part of the bank’s first-ever “We Stand for…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
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Hearings Regarding Roosevelt Boulevard Subway to Take Place Following I-95 Collapse
Following the collapse of a part of I-95, officials from Philadelphia are looking back at plans for a long-proposed subway line. Asha Prihar wrote about…
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Traffic Congestion on Schuylkill Expressway Can Be a Good Thing if You Are a Billboard Advertiser
Advertisers are looking to take advantage of traffic congestion in the area, including on the Schuylkill Expressway, a freeway through southern Montgomery County and Philadelphia,…
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Overbrook Teacher Honored for Excellence; Gift Will Fund Update to School Library
Overbrook High School principal Kahlila Johnson is being honored for her work, as reported by KYW Newsradio’s Mike DeNardo. Johnson is being awarded $20,000 for…
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Hatboro Animal Lover Wants Horses Removed from Philadelphia Tourist Experience; See Her Proposed Alternative
Janet White, animal advocate and Hatboro resident, has long sought to remove carriage horses from the streets of Philadelphia. She recognizes their tourism appeal; however,…
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