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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A Musical Duo Turned Love Story Begun in Abington’s Vintage Bar and Grill
What started as jam sessions at Vintage Bar and Grill in Abington became the start of something extraordinary, writes Shaun…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and…
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An Important Part of Montco History Will Be Displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution
Montgomery County played an important role in the American Revolution and that history will be celebrated at an upcoming exhibition…
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St. Joseph’s Men’s Tennis Doubles Pairing Makes School History
Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy, hailing from different continents, are making history at St. Joseph’s University as a doubles team…
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Final Tribute: Norristown’s Rich Tornetta Plans to Add Pierre Robert’s Portrait to Restored Van
Rich Tornetta, a Norristown native, plans to add a final tribute to Minerva, the iconic Volkswagen RV cherished by the…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive,…
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King of Prussia District Receives William Penn Foundation Grant for Gulph Road Connector Trail Project
King of Prussia Business Improvement District Inc. has been awarded an Environment and Public Space grant from the William Penn…
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Historic Hatboro Mill Reborn as Concordance Ferments Brewpub
A new brewpub is breathing fresh life into a Montco building that once supplied George Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora To Expand US Pharmaceutical Distribution With $1B Investment
Conshohocken-based Cencora is planning to expand its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States with a $1 billion investment through…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event
Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello sported an apron and joined culinary students at Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute on Oct. 28…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Most Wonderful Time: A Comedy Cabaret, just in time for the holiday…
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Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point
A once-polluted industrial site in Pottstown has been reborn as Cross Street Park, turning what was once a brownfield into…
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Legal Action Emerges at Discovery Labs as MLP Ventures Pursues $1B Refinancing
Innovation 411, the centerpiece of King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs campus, is now at the center of a legal standoff,…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley
A gorgeous contemporary home on 0.68 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Plays the Hero at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan takes the spotlight in Qatar, writes MLS Soccer. The 16-year-old scored the game-winning goal in his…
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MCCC Computer Networking Major Receives Chime Workforce Scholarship
A Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) student has been selected as a recipient of a national scholarship. Computer Networking major Massimiliano Simon received the…
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