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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:
Chester County has the highest rate of organ donation designations per registered drivers in the region, as PennDOT continues its efforts to save lives by…
Chester County ranks among the Top 10 counties in Pennsylvania with the most students at Penn State’s main campus, as it currently has 3…
As part of their partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted a flag-football game with Special Olympics athletes from Chester and Montgomery…
Elmwood Park Zoo, the first zoo in the nation to be named a Certified Autism Center, is yet another step closer to achieving its multi…
With no fix forthcoming from state lawmakers, suburban school districts continue to impose annual tax hikes on property owners that drastically outstrip earnings growth, writes…
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
By Joe Barron
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced plans Tuesday for a full-service, inpatient medical center in King of Prussia — its first outside…
National Park Service crews used a prescribed fire burn at Valley Forge National Historical Park, along the border between Chester and Montgomery counties, to control…
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well…
A third area code for the region, 445, has officially been placed into service for new phone numbers coming out of Philadelphia, as well as…
Devon resident Chrissy Houlahan is one of three suburban Philadelphia women, all first-time Democrats running for office, who are featured on the cover of…
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be…
Chester County is home to three of the 25 Most Expensive Private Schools in Pennsylvania, writes Candy Woodall for the Harrisburg Patriot-News.
The yearly…
A $189 million deal between Talen Energy and New Jersey Resources will convert the oil pipeline that runs through the Philadelphia suburbs to deliver natural…
The Downingtown Area School District and Chester County Intermediate Unit teamed up this year to host Downingtown Educational Technology Conference (DETC17), with the theme of…
The Downingtown STEM Academy ranks second among high schools in Greater Philadelphia with the highest percentage of students scoring advanced on the Keystone Exams, according…
Emmet Robinson, the founder of Malvern’s King Street Recording, believes the road to success lies in continuously reinventing yourself, writes Erin Arvedlund for the…
Gamers flocked to the region over the weekend, drawn by the $65,000 prize pool during an eSports event at Sun Center Studios in Aston…
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