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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MCCC Recognized for Highest Rate of Student Voter Turnout in Pennsylvania in 2022
The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) recently recognized Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) for having the highest voter turnout for…
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Steel River Playhouse Opens ‘Rent’ Oct. 3-20
Community members have been dropping off street signs, skateboards, and even lava lamps at Steel River Playhouse for its upcycled…
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La Colombe Co-Founder Wants to See Brand Focus on Innovation
La Colombe co-founder and Gladwyne resident Todd Carmichael would like to see the brand refocus on innovation and the development…
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Pages and Parchment Bookstore Opens New Chapter in Skippack
Independent bookstore, Pages and Parchment celebrated its grand opening in Skippack on September 20, reports John Worthington for The Times…
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Collins Nursery Sprouts at Temple Ambler, Nurturing Native Plant Education
On September 20, garden enthusiasts gathered for the grand opening of the Collins Nursery at the Ambler Arboretum of Temple…
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SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen…
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Toll Brothers and Sunrun Partnership for Solar-Powered Homes
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers, a leading luxury home builder, has announced a national partnership with Sunrun. Sunrun is the top…
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Philadelphia Cricket Club Tees Off Early Success as Truist Championship Sales Soar
The Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown is hosting the Truist Championship next year, and sales are already booming reports Josh…
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Police Chief Bendig Receives Emotional Sendoff
The North Penn community gathered on Friday September 20 to bid farewell to police officer J. Scott Bendig, reports Tony…
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Horsham Celebrates 25 Years of Safe Passage with Retiring Crossing Guards
Horsham Township recognizes two staples of the community, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. After over 25 years of service,…
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Ashley Sessa, Schwenksville’s Field Hockey Star Makes ‘SportsCenter’s’ Top Ten Plays
Ashley Sessa, a Schwenksville native and the youngest field hockey player on the U.S. national team to compete at the…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. The staff work…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Buys Farm in Royersford, Plans to Build 54 Homes on Property
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has bought a 29-acre manure composting site in Royersford that had previously been occupied by Two…
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PennDOT to Begin Stage 2 of Route 422 Rebuild; Expect Delays
PennDOT will shift eastbound Route 422 traffic on Thursday, Sept. 26, reports The Mercury. The move is part of an…
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Flag Football Sanctioned – Has Quinn Family to Thank
The unofficial first family of girls’ flag football in Pennsylvania – the Quinns from Lansdale – is overjoyed now the…
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Upper Dublin Police Thwart Lululemon Heist
Two Philadelphia suspects are in custody thanks to the swift and heroic actions of Upper Dublin police officers, reports Dino…
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Wellness Week Kicks Off in King of Prussia with Free Classes and Workouts
King of Prussia is hosting its annual Wellness Week, reports Donna Rovins for the Reporter. The event runs from September…
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Manor College’s Newest Blue Jay: Making an Impact Through Education
Only a few months of the semester had passed, but Abdellah Krebs knew he would transfer from the remote, upstate…
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