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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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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Fort Washinton’s Toll Brothers Scores Seven Gold Awards in Industry’s Top Competition
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is once again earning national recognition for its luxury home designs, according to a press release.…
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Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds Scores Major Brand Partnership with IKEA
Families spending their weekends at Conshohocken’s Proving Grounds will soon have a new place to recharge between games. BASE Sports…
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With Bala Cynwyd Saks Closing, Stylist Artur Kirsh Moves to Narberth
Following the announced closure of the Bala Cynwyd Saks, hair stylist Artur Kirsh is set to open a new Artur…
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Veteran Banker Ron Donchez Joins Trusted Land Transfer as Lehigh Valley President
Longtime commercial banking executive and Bethlehem resident, Ron Donchez, has joined commercial title company Trusted Land Transfer as its Lehigh…
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MCCC Public Speaking Students Incorporate Science on a Sphere into Speeches
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Communication Studies students on the Pottstown Campus incorporated an out of this world visual aid…
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QNB-Victory Bank Merger Moves Forward After Shareholder Vote
Shareholders of Quakertown-based QNB Corp. and The Victory Bancorp in Limerick have voted in favor of a proposed merger, clearing…
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Inside Souderton’s Iconic Chocolate Maker Ahead of America 250
Souderton-based Asher’s Chocolate Co. is one of Pennsylvania’s longest-running family businesses, writes CBS News. The fifth-generation company began more than…
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Vacant King of Prussia Office Building Could Make Way for Amazon Warehouse
Amazon plans on tearing down a vacant 260,000-square-foot office building in King of Prussia and then construct a new 99,300-square-foot…
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Main Line Health Posts $8.7 Million Operating Profit, Boosted by Patient Volume Increase
Main Line Health has posted strong increases in revenue and patient visits, resulting in an $8.7 million operating profit for…
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Second Major Project Near Ambler SEPTA Station Moves Forward
Another mixed-use development is gaining traction in Ambler, according to Paul Shwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. SEPTA has recommended…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reopens Feb. 28; Spring Season Begins with Expanded March Schedule
Elmwood Park Zoo will officially reopen to the public beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, and Sunday, Mar. 1, welcoming guests back…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and mission-driven team, with open roles such as…
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Main Line Landmark Gets New Mission Under Local Investor
A historic Bryn Mawr building is getting a new purpose, rooted in education, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business…
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Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore
A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The…
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Local Investors Pay Nearly $10M for Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville
Local investors have purchased the 105-room Staybridge Suites Philadelphia-Montgomeryville in North Wales for $9.89 million, writes Emma Dooling for the…
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InductEV Deal Expands Global Reach From King of Prussia
A King of Prussia electric vehicle company remains in Montco as it enters a new chapter, writes Sarah Huffman for…
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Texas Roadhouse Eyes Willow Grove After Carrabba’s Closure
A restaurant shakeup is unfolding in Willow Grove, reports James Evenden for The Sun. Carrabba’s Italian Grill has officially closed…
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