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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Montco Home To Three of America’s Wealthiest Citizens
Three Montgomery County residents are among the top 400 wealthiest Americans, according to the recently published The Forbes 400 list.…
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After Some Growing Pains and Voter Feedback, Montgomery County Prepares Improvements to New Paper Ballot System
Montgomery County is ready to implement several improvements to its new paper ballot system after its rocky initiation during the…
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Abington named to ‘Money’s’ 2019 Best Places to Live
“From cities to towns to neighborhoods, here’s where you should — and can afford to — settle down,” writes Shaina…
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History channel’s American Pickers coming to Chester County
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz from the popular television show American Pickers plan on visiting Chester County with their team…
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Short film by North Wales photographer aims to turn everyone into spotted lanternfly exterminators
A new, Halloween-ready short film by photographer Mike Allebach aims to get people in the mood to kill spotted lanternflies,…
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The Official Guide to Fall in Montgomery County
When the weather is cool and the leaves begin to turn, Valley Forge and Montgomery County truly come alive. Fall…
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Montgomery County Leadership – Ed Harris
Ed Harris, the Chief Marketing Officer at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, a private, non-profit membership organization which…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Oliver Bass, President, Natural Lands
Oliver Bass, the President of Natural Lands, a non-profit organization that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people…
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Six public Montco high schools make Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 40 list
Montgomery County is home to six of the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs, according to…
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame inducts five new coaches
Five coaches, with stellar records in five different sports, make up the latest class of inductees into the Montgomery County…
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Keystone Opportunity Center distributes over 400 backpacks to students
Every August, Keystone Opportunity Center turns its attention to students in need. With the help of businesses and individuals in…
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Donald Trump Jr. says his time at The Hill School in Pottstown helped him understand working class issues
In a recent speech at a rally for Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, Donald Trump Jr. recalled his time at The…
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Montco to host USA Ultimate Pro Championships
The USA Ultimate Pro Championships will bring together 30 of the nation’s top pro teams to Montgomery County for the…
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‘A Star is Born’ in Montgomery County
Bradley Cooper, a Montgomery county native, was named to Forbes’ list of highest-paid actors, making about $57 million since June…
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North Penn ‘Build a Backpack and School Supply Drive’ now underway
More and more families in the county need help each year in providing basic school supplies for their children. To…
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J.P. Mascaro & Sons awards $1 million for student scholarships, supplemental programming
Local solid waste service company J. P. Mascaro & Sons continued its long history of supporting educational programs and initiatives…
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Darnell “Speedy” Artis of Harlem Globetrotters coming home to play at MCCC
By Mark Schiele It will be a fun-filled homecoming for Darnell “Speedy” Artis when his Harlem Globetrotters basketball team plays…
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Dunkin’ awards $50,000 in academic scholarships to regional students
Dunkin’ and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees, in partnership with Scholarship America, today announced the recipients of its tenth annual Regional…
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