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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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh…
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Upper Dublin Planning Commission Advances BET Investment’s Promenade Proposal
The Upper Dublin Planning Commission voted to recommend advancing BET Investments mixed-use development proposal for the Prudential tract, writes Linda…
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Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties Expands into Kentucky
Conshohocken’s Morgan Properties, the nation’s largest private owner of multi-family communities, has expanded into Kentucky, reports the company. The $39…
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IBX Foundation’s Support of Local Health Centers Strengthens Region’s Healthcare Safety Net
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — first established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s War on Poverty…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring for several professional staff positions assigned to work in schools, in the home, and in the community…
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Education Software Breach Hits Lower Merion School District
The Lower Merion School District is among those that have been impacted by a nationwide breach of the education software…
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Norfolk Southern Partners with Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society to Restore Classic Locomotive
Norfolk Southern aids Souderton’s Railroad & Industrial Preservation Society with a $10,000 grant to restore the Alco S2 No. 611,…
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Upper Providence Native Joshua Fleisher Talks Production of Latin Kings Gang Member Documentary
Upper Providence native Joshua Fleisher recently helped produce the documentary Touched by Darkness: The Life and Times of Krazy Kenny,…
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John James Audubon Center: Where Birds and History Meet
The John James Audubon Center is the perfect place for bird aficionados to learn more of the many winged creatures…
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Nominate Your Favorite Teacher for Citadel Heart of Learning Award Before Tomorrow’s Deadline
Tomorrow, Jan. 15, is the deadline to nominate a teacher for Citadel Credit Union’s prestigious Citadel Heart of Learning Awards program.…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188…
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Healthcare Company Accolade, With Significant Montco Presence, to be Acquired in Cash Deal
Healthcare company Accolade, which has a significant Montgomery County presence, is being acquired by Transcarent in a cash deal worth…
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Big 2024 Endowment Gains for Colleges in Montgomery County
There were widespread 2024 endowment gains, some with hundreds of millions in investment returns, for colleges and universities in the…
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King of Prussia’s XyloCor Therapeutics Raises $67.5 Million to Advance Gene Therapy
King of Prussia-based XyloCor Therapeutics has managed to raise $67.5 million in Series B financing to advance its gene therapy…
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SCORE’s Green Thumb Aids in Financing, Pricing Plan for ‘Foodscaping’ Business
Mike Bennett discovered the benefits of backyard growing organically. While touring with his band, Apple Juice Jones, Bennett dined on…
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Limerick Community Park’s $1.3 Million Expansion Opens Early
Workers are nearing completion of a $1.3 million expansion of Limerick Community Park, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury.…
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Harcum College Partners for Registered Behavioral Technician Certificate at No Cost
Harcum College is partnering with Chester County Economic Development Council for the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally funded workforce training program…
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Paris Baguette, Popular Bakery Cafe Concept, Coming to Dresher
Paris Baguette, the popular bakery café with over 4,000 locations worldwide, is opening in Dresher on Jan. 18, writes Marilyn…
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