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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Perkiomen School: Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers
Anxiety in teenagers is a concern in a world where COVID-19 is still dominant. A raging pandemic led nearly everyone to experience levels of worry,…
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Nappen & Associates Expands its Portfolio in Bucks County
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates, is proud to announce the kickoff of its latest speculative building. Commencing Spring 2022, Nappen will be…
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Cheesecake Factory to Permanently Close Its Grand Lux Café in King of Prussia Mall
Grand Lux Café, a King of Prussia Mall restaurant owned by The Cheesecake Factory, will close its doors permanently next year after more than six…
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Norristown beMarketing Founder & CEO Brandon Rost Named 2021 Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Montgomery County native, Brandon Rost, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County to be named…
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Don’t Miss the Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular in Montco Now Until Jan. 2
A new, dazzling, outdoor holiday light experience is now at The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks until Jan. 2. “Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular presented…
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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of The Delaware Valley, and One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of breakfast AND lunch. Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released its best-of…
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Avon Grove, Phoenixville, Coatesville School Districts Relieved After Hospitals’ Bid for Tax Exemptions Denied
A Chester County judge denied Tower Health’s application for property tax exemptions on Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Tips for Buyers and Sellers in This Sizzling Chesco Housing Market
If you’re buying or selling a home in this current real estate housing market, you know that it is a “seller’s market” in Chester County…
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Chester County Leadership: Mark Dischell, Partner, Dischell Bartle Dooley
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a beach house that overlooked the…
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Looking to Redo Your Kitchen on a Budget? Turn to the Team at Let’s Face It
When David Cerami started his kitchen and bathroom remodeling business 38 years ago, there was no such thing as cabinet refacing. Today, Let’s Face It…
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Former Eagles Wide Receiver Freddie Mitchell Comes Up Empty-Handed After Ida Rescue
Former Eagles wide receiver Freddie Mitchell, whose house is up on stilts along the Schuylkill River, was in good spirits as he spoke with FOX29’s…
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Swimply Marvelous! Homeowners in Chester County Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out In-Ground Pools
In the run-up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck.…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading-to-New York Line Would Run Through Chester County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York…
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Due to Foreclosure, Simon Property Group Loses a Mall in Montgomery County
In another sign of the financial woes plaguing shopping malls, the Montgomery Mall was foreclosed on earlier this month. The owners were Simon Property Group,…
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Local Inn’s Brunch Rated One of America’s Best
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of breakfast AND lunch — you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open…
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Philadelphia’s Signature Sandwich: Hoagie or Cheesesteak?
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true king of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The…
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Bellinis for Everyone! Local Inn’s Brunch Rated One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the numerous food choices: sweet, savory, both! Open Table, the online restaurant reservation resource, has released…
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Hopes for Norristown’s Revival Grow as Montco Breaks Ground on $415 Million Justice Center
Ground has been broken on the new Montgomery County Justice Center, a landmark project for the Municipality of Norristown. The three main aspects of the…
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