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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Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders
Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law…
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Montgomery County Enables Early Voting for Inmates
Local leaders and prison officials have collaborated to help enable early voting for inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility…
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Montgomery County Tourism is Booming, According to Reports
Montgomery County’s tourism industry set new records in 2023, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. Last year, visitor spending reached…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where…
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Montgomery County Declares Severe Drought Warning
Montgomery County is now under severe drought conditions, marking one of the driest Octobers in recorded history, reports Justin Heinze…
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Eagles Founder and Football Legend Bert Bell Honored in Bronze at UPenn
Fans gathered to honor Narberth native and football visionary Bert Bell ahead of the Penn vs Yale game at Franklin…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic…
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Universal Health Services Pauses M&A, Shifts Focus Toward Tech Development
King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services is shifting focus away from mergers and acquisitions, reports Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Behavioral…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Nets Millions in a Non-Election Year
Campaign coffers of Gov. Josh Shapiro are $9 million heavier so far this year, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia…
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U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup Set to Return to Proving Grounds in Conshohocken
Montgomery County is preparing to welcome back the U.S. Youth Soccer Eastern Presidents Cup, one of the biggest sporting events…
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Hundreds of Montgomery County Ballots Marked Deficient, Won’t Count Unless Fixed
The Montgomery County Election Board in Norristown released a log of all public ballots with deficiencies that will not be…
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Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program Takes a Hands-On Approach
Students in Upper Dublin High School’s Environmental Science Program have been conducting in-depth water quality studies at Robbins Park and…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides professional staff for schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged by…
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Telford’s Fres-co School Supply Drive Supports Personalized Learning for Pennridge Elementary Schools
Telford company, Fres-co recently partnered with the Pennridge School District to support teachers and students in their Tier 1 schools…
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St. Joe’s Field Hockey Team Achieves Highest National Ranking Yet
The St. Joe’s field hockey team is having an amazing season, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. The Hawks are…
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Lansdale Will Host the Annual Zombie Walk for the First Friday Finale
Lansdale’s First Friday season wraps up with a ghoulish favorite, the annual Zombie Walk, on Nov. 1, reports Melissa S.…
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VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County with 650 attendees…
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A Familiar Face Takes Over as North Penn’s Director of Facilities and Operations
The North Penn School District has appointed a new Director of Facilities and Operations, William Slawter, reports Dan Sokil for…
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