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:
-
Curious About Winter Sowing? Montco 4-H Center to Host January Workshops
The Montgomery County 4-H Center will host two winter sowing workshops in January, reported Joe Zlomeck for The Sanatoga Post.…
-
Glenside Pub Crawl, Sidelined by Other Priorities in 2016, Returns
Chuck Dougherty’s idea for a mobile party that would travel from one Glenside watering hole to another started small. But…
-
Elkins Park’s FarmerJawn Agricultural Program Branches Out with West Chester Acreage
FarmerJawn Agriculture, an Elkins Park community-supported agriculture (CSA) entity, is adding 123 acres of Chester County fields to her array…
-
Hatboro School Board OKs Bids on New Middle School to Replace Its ‘Duck-and-Cover’ Eisenhower-Era One
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board voted unanimously to award bids for the construction of a new Keith Valley Middle School. Dino…
-
Raise a Glass to the 2022 Holidays with Plenty of Locally Crafted Potables That Pop
In the light of Hanukkah candles, the Christmas yule log, and Diwali fireworks, the winter holidays shine even brighter with…
-
Five Montco Museums and Cultural Sites Get the Green
Several Montco museums and cultural sites won big bucks. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission awarded three counties, including Montco,…
-
Montgomery County Leadership: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder, Elysium Marketing Group
Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close…
-
Abington Bachelorette Party Planner Scans Online Trends, Furthers One that Toasts the Bride-to-Be
Abington’s Bach to Basic is hopping on a tech bridal-party trend. The company, which plans multi-day luxury bachelorette parties, is…
-
PennDOT Crash Data Show that Variable Speed Limits Improves Montco Stretch of ‘Sure-Kill’ Expressway
A significant stretch of the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) — whose frequent crashes earned it the unfortunate nickname the “sure-kill Expressway”…
-
Local Attorney’s Immigration Advocacy Lands Her L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honor
A local lawyer is getting national recognition for her immigration advocacy nonprofit. Phoenixville attorney Rachel Rutter founded Project Libertad in…
-
Expansive and Expensive: Montco Realtor Lists Home Large Enough for an Olympic-Sized Indoor Pool
A tally of some of the top-drawer amenities inside Pa. estates includes things like wine cellars, saunas, elevators, and indoor…
-
Maryland Firm Acquires Lower Pottsgrove Medical Building
A private equity investor is shifting focus to healthcare buildings along the East Coast megapolis. And its next project is…
-
Former Horsham CRE Site Being Reimagined as Think-Tank Location for Healthcare Entrepreneurs
The Horsham site of a former mail order pharmacy is being redesigned as the Center for Diagnostic Discovery, an entrepreneurial…
-
Montco’s President Judge Broke Glass Ceiling; Now She’s Running for the Pa. Supreme Court
Montgomery County President Judge Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio has made historical accomplishments, and now she’s running for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court…
-
Spring Valley YMCA Spotlighting Ability Programs for Giving Tuesday Donations
In honor of Giving Tuesday, the Spring Valley YMCA in Royersford is asking for donations to support its Ability programming…
-
Montco Residents Could Soon Get Home Repair Assistance
A new state-wide program could help Montgomery County residents struggling to repair their homes. The Whole-Home Repairs Program is investing…
-
Red-to-Blue Flip of the Pa. House Came Down to Voters in Upper Dublin, Montgomeryville, Horsham, and Ambler
The recent win for Democrat Melissa Cerrato flipped a seat in the Commonwealth’s red-to-blue political spectrum. The majority-party shift resulted…
-
Aqua’s Montgomery County Creek Restoration Project Receives Environmental Award
Aqua Pennsylvania has received a 2022 Environmental Stewardship Award through the Montgomery Awards program for its Perkiomen Creek dam removals…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
