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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Vonnie Gros, Ursinus College Alum Who Coached U.S. Field Hockey to Olympic Bronze, Dies at 90
Vonnie Gros, the Ursinus College alum who coached the United States women’s field hockey team to an Olympic bronze medal,…
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Agnes Irwin Student Earns National Volunteer Award for Birthday Cake Project
A Bryn Mawr teenager who started baking birthday cakes for children in need has earned national recognition for her growing…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Say Goodnight, Gracie’ in Tribute to a Comedy Legend Starring Tony Braithwaite
Act II Playhouse will soon welcome its latest production, Say Goodnight, Gracie by Rupert Holmes. The one-man show stars Tony…
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From Vision to Velocity: How Montco-Based Blue Komodo AI Is Transforming Workflow Efficiency
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, where headlines often focus on automation replacing workers, Blue Komodo is building something…
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Two Montgomery County Watering Holes Recognized as the Oldest Bars/Taverns in the U.S.
Montgomery County is home to two of the oldest bars in the nation still operating. Erin Elizabeth covered the distinction…
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Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a…
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Montco Woman Shares Eating Disorder Recovery Story to Dispel Harmful Myths
Montgomery County’s Brooke Buscio has shared her eating disorder recovery story as part of a new Renfrew Center campaign to…
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Inside Peter Chang’s Expanding Culinary Footprint in King of Prussia
Few Chinese chefs in America command the kind of loyalty and reverence that Peter Chang does, writes Craig LaBan for…
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Montco’s First Black Chair, Jamila Winder, Visits Penn Wynne Elementary
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County’s first Black chair, recently visited students at Penn Wynne Elementary School for Black History Month, writes…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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‘Flipping Farms’ Makes Family-Friendly TV Magic in Gilbertsville
At its heart, Flipping Farms isn’t just about transforming rural properties. It’s about the relationship between a father and daughter…
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Main Line Health Appoints New Leader for Lankenau Medical Center
Wynnewood’s Lankenau Medical Center has a new leader, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Anna Michelle Brandt…
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Interest in Neuroscience Booms at Bryn Mawr, Reflecting National Trend
Interest in neuroscience is growing nationwide and locally, with Bryn Mawr College seeing neuroscience majors nearly double since the program…
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Cheltenham Township Founders Day Celebration Set for March 8 at Historic Elkins Estate
Cheltenham Township will celebrate its roots this Sunday with a Founders Day Celebration at the historic Elkins Estate in Elkins…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Reinvents Itself With AI and Streaming Series
Three years after filing for bankruptcy, King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is reinventing itself with AI-fueled personalization and a new…
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Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin Says ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
Lafayette Hill native Michael Rubin says the future of sports fandom runs through Fanatics, writes Erich Richter for The New…
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Netflix House Becomes the Star Tenant in King of Prussia Mall Sale
One of the most talked-about new attractions at King of Prussia Mall is now doubling as a real-estate selling point,…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail,…
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