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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Plymouth Meeting’s Charlie Packman, Renowned Strength Coach, Remembered
Plymouth Meeting’s Charlie Packman, retired owner of Charlie Packman’s Personal Fitness Center in Ambler and former strength coach at the…
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Conshohocken’s Pitcairn Makes First Acquistion in Their 102-Year History
Conshohocken’s Pitcairn, the ultra-high-net-worth family investment management company completed its first acquisition in its 102-year history, writes Jeff Blumenthal for…
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Tower Health Inches Toward Profit, Pottstown Still Catching Up
Tower Health is inching closer to profitability, but Pottstown and Phoenixville hospitals are still in the red, writes John George…
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Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center to Reopen with Cool New Features
After months of renovations, the Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center will officially return, writes Justin Heinz for the Patch. The center…
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Colton Book is First in St. Joseph’s University History to Record 100 Strikeouts in One Season
Since transferring to St. Joseph’s University in the fall, Colton Book has achieved an impressive milestone: he became the first…
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Eagleville’s BeWell Designs Clothes for Life with Crohn’s Disease
Eagleville resident Amanda Phillips drew from her experience with Crohn’s disease to design a line of adaptive clothes for patients…
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Pottstown Commemorates Memorial Day with Parade and Reflection at Memorial Park
Pottstown will commemorate Memorial Day with a community parade and remembrance ceremony on Monday, May 26. The parade will begin…
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IKEA Plans for Expansion Beyond Conshohocken With New Format
IKEA is ramping up its stateside growth, writes Gabe Hauari for USA Today The Swedish home furnishings brand—with its US…
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BET Investments Champions Suburban Retail and Mixed-Use Development
Michael Markman, President of Dresher-based BET Investments, sees retail as being in an exceptionally strong position within the current landscape…
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La Salle College High School’s Joey O’Brien Tops 2025 Prospect List
Joey O’Brien, a defensive back and wide receiver from Wyndmoor’s La Salle College High School, is the state’s No. 1…
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The Rabbit Hole Set to Open in Conshohocken, Inviting Locals to Sip, Snack, and Stay Curious
The Rabbit Hole, a whimsical new wine bar and small-plates concept, is preparing to open in Conshohocken—and it’s anything but…
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MONTCO 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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Conshohocken-Based Boomi Supercharges Business with Build-Your-Own AI Agents
Conshohocken-based tech firm Boomi is making it easier than ever for businesses to bring artificial intelligence (AI) into their everyday…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Dir. of Nursing Operations Finds Joy in Other Nurses Success
Mary Lance-Smith, director of nursing operations at Bryn Mawr Hospital, keeps a sign in her office that sums up why…
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Grammy-Nominated Japanese Breakfast Comes Back Home to Philadelphia
Michelle Zauner brought her band, Japanese Breakfast, back to where it all began, writes Dan DeLuca for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Found Inspiration from Christian Bale
Jenkintown native Bradley Cooper found inspiration from an unexpected source, writes Aimee Ferrier for Far Out. In this case, it…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Today’s Primary Election
Montgomery County voters will head to the polls today, May 20, to weigh in on a range of local and…
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