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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Montgomery County Officials Outline 2025 Plans Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
At the recent State of Montgomery County event, Commissioners Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, and Tom DiBello marked their first year…
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Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main Revives Historic Firehouse with Modern Luxury
Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main blends modern design with rich local history, writes Jennifer Durrant for Hospitality Net. The boutique…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three…
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New Toll Brothers Community Brings 54 Homes to Collegeville on Former Farm Site
Toll Brothers has launched Hearthfield, a new 54-home luxury community in Collegeville, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Provides Commentary for Pitt Basketball Broadcast
Governor Josh Shapiro provided live commentary for 93.7 The Fan’s broadcast of the Pitt–Syracuse men’s basketball game last night at…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie’s $185M Investment in Eagles Yields 35-Fold Return
Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie acquired the Philadelphia Eagles in 1994 for $185 million, writes Eric McConnell for Yahoo Finance. “Thirty-one…
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Hatboro-Horsham Students Honor Teacher’s Late Sister Through Acts of Kindness
When Kristina Ulmer, an English teacher at Hatboro-Horsham High School, lost her sister Kate Amodei in a tragic 2014 car…
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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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Mennonite Heritage Center to Host ‘Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop’ Mar. 8
Hear the birdsong break through the waning days of winter! Celebrate spring with the Fanciful Fraktur Bird workshop at the…
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MCCC Partners with Thomas Jefferson University to Expand Academic Offerings to Alumni
Thomas Jefferson University and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) have developed an exciting new partnership that will provide reduced tuition,…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster…
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Buried History Uncovered in Rosemont—But It’s Going Back Underground
A contractor renovating Ashbridge House in Rosemont recently uncovered a 200-year-old underground cistern while working on the $5 million project,…
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Some Eagles Fans Opt to Watch Eagles Parade from Warm Comfort of Regal King of Prussia Movie Theater
A group of Eagles fans who could not make it downtown for the parade instead joined others at the Regal…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Scores Big with Latest Throwback Furniture Line
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has struck gold with the latest throwback furniture line,…
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Penn Valley Couple Begin New Chapter Together – at 90!
A Penn Valley couple in their 90s are embarking on a new chapter of life together, a journey that began…
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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Joins the Eagles at the Super Bowl Parade
Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley never expected to be part of the Eagles’ Super Bowl parade, but the team made sure he…
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Bryn Mawr Home Gets New Life with Artful, Elegant Renovation
After over 40 years in their Bryn Mawr home, a couple sought a transformation blending modern style with traditional charm,…
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