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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Historic Hatboro Mill Reborn as Concordance Ferments Brewpub
A new brewpub is breathing fresh life into a Montco building that once supplied George Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora To Expand US Pharmaceutical Distribution With $1B Investment
Conshohocken-based Cencora is planning to expand its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States with a $1 billion investment through…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event
Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello sported an apron and joined culinary students at Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute on Oct. 28…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Most Wonderful Time: A Comedy Cabaret, just in time for the holiday…
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Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point
A once-polluted industrial site in Pottstown has been reborn as Cross Street Park, turning what was once a brownfield into…
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Legal Action Emerges at Discovery Labs as MLP Ventures Pursues $1B Refinancing
Innovation 411, the centerpiece of King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs campus, is now at the center of a legal standoff,…
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Norristown’s Cavan Sullivan Plays the Hero at the U-17 World Cup in Qatar
Norristown’s own Cavan Sullivan takes the spotlight in Qatar, writes MLS Soccer. The 16-year-old scored the game-winning goal in his…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Contemporary in Huntingdon Valley
A gorgeous contemporary home on 0.68 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale…
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MCCC Computer Networking Major Receives Chime Workforce Scholarship
A Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) student has been selected as a recipient of a national scholarship. Computer Networking major Massimiliano Simon received the…
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Ardmore Beverage Distributor Serves Up Products for Alcohol-Free Holiday Drinks
Wallace Dry Goods in Ardmore is the go-to spot for creative ingredients, mixers and inspiration to craft delicious alcohol-free cocktails…
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This Couple Has Biked Through 49 States but Always Returns to Greater Philadelphia’s Circuit Trails Network
Fresh off a 622-mile cycling trip through Portugal, Manny and Marsha Menendez are already back riding on the trails —…
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Citadel Credit Union Donates $30K, Launches Food Drive to Support Families Impacted by Government Shutdown
In response to the federal government shutdown and the resulting reduction in SNAP food assistance, Citadel Credit Union is donating…
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VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County to 700 attendees,…
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The Revolution Happened Here: 10 Philadelphia Area Battles That Shaped the Fight for Independence
Before the world called it the American Revolution, it began right here along the Delaware River, across the rolling farms…
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Nominations Now Being Accepted as Citadel Credit Union Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Heart of Learning Awards
As autumn settles across Greater Philadelphia, the season of gratitude extends beyond pumpkin patches and falling leaves and reaches into…
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MONTCO 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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