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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Montco’s First Black Chair, Jamila Winder, Visits Penn Wynne Elementary
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County’s first Black chair, recently visited students at Penn Wynne Elementary School for Black History Month, writes…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville
At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter…
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Main Line Health Appoints New Leader for Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood’s Lankenau Medical Center has a new leader, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Anna Michelle Brandt…
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Interest in Neuroscience Booms at Bryn Mawr, Reflecting National Trend
Interest in neuroscience is growing nationwide and locally, with Bryn Mawr College seeing neuroscience majors nearly double since the program…
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Cheltenham Township Founders Day Celebration Set for March 8 at Historic Elkins Estate
Cheltenham Township will celebrate its roots this Sunday with a Founders Day Celebration at the historic Elkins Estate in Elkins…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Reinvents Itself With AI and Streaming Series
Three years after filing for bankruptcy, King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is reinventing itself with AI-fueled personalization and a new…
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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin says the future of sports fandom runs through Fanatics, writes Erich Richter for The New…
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Netflix House Becomes the Star Tenant in King of Prussia Mall Sale
One of the most talked-about new attractions at King of Prussia Mall is now doubling as a real-estate selling point,…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail,…
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Redemption Night: Friends’ Central Tops Westtown for PAISAA Crown
Wynnewood basketball had a championship night to remember, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Friends’ Central School captured its…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Makes History with The Union
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan continues to rewrite the record books, writes Dan Gelston for The Associated Press. The 16-year-old midfielder…
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Telford’s Rising Sun Inn Has Great Food and Stories of Liberty Bells and Prohibition
The Rising Sun Inn in Telford offers an eclectic American-inspired menu and creative drinks, but its real draw may be…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in…
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Lansdale Twin Sisters Honor Late Field Hockey Advocate Gretta Ehret with Penn State Season Dedication
Lansdale twins Kerry and Riley O’Donnell, sophomores at Penn State, are dedicating this season to late field hockey advocate Gretta…
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WSJ: How a Bala Cynwyd Financial Services Firm Hopes to Turn Sports Betting into Big Business
A Bala Cynwyd–based financial powerhouse is blending finance, sports, and data-driven betting in the prediction markets, writes Kevin T. Dugan…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly…
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Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School Merge to Form Unified Pre-K–12 School
Barrack Hebrew Academy and Perelman Day School are joining to create the region’s only independent Jewish pre-K through 12th-grade day…
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