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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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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Four Montgomery County students win AAA Outstanding School Safety Patrol
AAA Mid-Atlantic and The Mid-Atlantic Foundation for Safety and Education honored seven students throughout the Philadelphia 5 county region this…
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West Norriton’s Reddish goes to Atlanta in first round of NBA Draft
By Mark Schiele Montgomery County has a new millionaire in the making. That would be West Norriton’s Cam Reddish, who…
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State Sen. Leach recognizes two outstanding librarians from Montgomery County
State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) yesterday recognized two local librarians at his 10th annual Librarian of the Year award ceremony…
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Montgomery Bar Association Diversity Committee hosts a ‘Day in Court’
The MBA’s Diversity Committee hosted the eighth annual Day in Court program on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the Montgomery…
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Montgomery Bar Association Diversity Committee hosts ‘A Day in Court’
The Montgomery Bar Association’s Diversity Committee hosted the eighth annual Day in Court program on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at…
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Want Job Security? – Think machine trade careers
Over the past year, North Montco Technical Career Center (NMTCC) has seen a substantial increase in calls from manufacturers and…
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VTCFB celebrates National Travel & Tourism Week’s ‘Travel Matters’
Today, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) gathered 250 members and guests at the newly renovated Blue Bell…
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Montco places two high schools in Top 25 in PA
Wissahickon High School leads the pack of Montco high schools in U.S. News & World Report’s Best High School rankings,…
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