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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Lucky Limerick Wawa Shopper Won $1M Lottery Jackpot
The $1 million lottery jackpot was sold at Wawa in Limerick on September 9, the Pennsylvania Lottery has announced, writes…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed…
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Kat Dennings Says Return to Sitcoms with ‘Shifting Gears’ Is Once-in-Lifetime Opportunity
Bryn Mawr’s Kat Dennings is thrilled to be back in front of a live studio audience with her new sitcom,…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each…
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Harleysville Hank Groundhog Day Extravaganza Celebrates 10 Years
Come one, come all to the Mennonite Heritage Center on the first day of February, where Harleysville Hank, local weather…
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Bryn Mawr Mother of Son Serving Life Sentence, Named Volunteer of the Year by Pennsylvania Prison Society
Virginia Wyne Hammond, a Bryn Mawr family therapist whose son is serving a life sentence for murder, has been honored…
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Ranking the Montgomery County Towns with Surging Home Values in 2024
While the housing market has grown tumultuous in recent years, some towns are more affected than others. Stacker reports that…
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One Step Closer for New Abington Middle School
Abington School District inches closer toward a brand new middle school, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. During a meeting…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Talks Election, Trump, and the Eagles in the Playoffs
Governor Josh Shapiro reflected on his role in the 2024 election, and his thoughts on Trump, Pennsylvania, and the Eagles…
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After Successful Career as St. Joseph’s Basketball Player, Chloe Welch Starts Coaching Journey
After wrapping up her successful playing career at St. Joseph’s, Chloe Welch stepped into the position of graduate manager for…
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Hiway Theater, Jenkintown Landmark for 111 Years, Launches Fundraiser for Facade Repairs
For 111 years, the Hiway Theater has stood as a cornerstone of entertainment in Jenkintown, writes Dino Ciliberti for the…
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Oreland Fan and Ten College Friends Celebrate a Decades-Long Eagles Tradition
Jim Montgomery, an Oreland resident, has been a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles since 2001, along with ten…
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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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