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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51st Apple Butter Frolic Will Be Celebrated at the Mennonite Heritage Center on Oct. 5
Enjoy farming, food, and fun at the 51st Annual Apple Butter Frolic at the Mennonite Heritage Center (565 Yoder Road,…
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Two Montgomery County Public High Schools Among Seven Top-Rated in Main Line Region
Two Montgomery County public high schools are among the seven top-rated in the Main Line region, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich
Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures…
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Freedom from Hunger Drive Returns for Year Ten to Provide for the Valley Forge Community
Valley Forge’s Freedom from Hunger Drive is back for its tenth year. The drive aims to feed the hungry in…
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Conshohocken’s Guppy’s Good Times is Coming to Florida
Conshohocken’s Guppy’s Good Times is opening up a second location, reports Justine Heinze for the Patch. The new location will…
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Richard Fida Shares the Secret to Long Life at 100th Birthday
Richard Fida celebrated his 100th birthday earlier this week with a surprise party, reports Yukare Nakayama and Cherise Lynch for…
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Big Daddy Ray Takes the OG Skate Crew to Northeast Philadelphia
Big Daddy Ray loves rollerskating so much, he travels all the way to Northeast Philadelphia from Norristown, reports Sabrina Iglesias…
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Abington Township Names New School Resource Officers
The Abington Township Police Department has named two veterans of the force to be the new school resource officers for…
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Norristown Area School District Receives Grant to Improve Schools
Norristown Area School District receives over $84,000 in state funding, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. The Pennsylvania…
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After Falling in Love with the Game, Former HR Executive Decides to Open Forward Pickleball in Audubon
After being introduced to pickleball four years ago, it did not take long for Keca Ward to fall in love…
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff Appeals to Norristown Democrats
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff met with Norristown Democrats, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. The first Presidential Debate between VP…
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Sculpture Exhibitions Kick Off Season of Fine Art at MCCC Galleries
A celebration of sculpture kicks off the 2024-2025 season of fine art exhibitions coming to the galleries at Montgomery County…
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Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams
Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice.…
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Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art
After 150 years, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is downsizing, reports Joe Holden for CBS Philadelphia. The Catholic seminary is moving…
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Fight on Makenna Foundation: Pottstown Dad Champions Quality of Life for Pediatric Cancer Families
After losing his daughter to leukemia six years ago, Rich Massi of Pottstown started the Fight On Makenna Foundation to…
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Dysolve AI Helped Student Overcome Dyslexia, Go to College
East Greenville’s Truly Heft graduated from high school thanks to help from Dysolve AI, writes Stephen Williams for WHYY. Heft…
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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. There are several…
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Susquehanna International Group Trains its Bala-Cynwyd Traders with Poker
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group expects all young traders who join the trading giant to spend a minimum of 100…
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