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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First Bank House of the Week: Classic Georgian Estate in King of Prussia Lists for $1.95M
Listed at $1,950,000, this stately six-bedroom Georgian stone estate in Gulph Mills offers timeless elegance, rich history, and modern comfort…
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Genetic Testing Helps Montgomery County Woman Detect Breast Cancer Early
Montgomery County resident Jessica Getson was able to discover her breast cancer early thanks to genetic testing, write Stephanie Stahl…
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MCCC Opens Doors to Global Opportunities: History Student Studies Abroad in Tunisia
Until the day he boarded the first of a series of flights that would ultimately take him to Tunisia, Juan…
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Pottstown’s Top Sandwich Shops Every Local Should Know
Known for its industrial roots, historic architecture, and revitalized downtown, Pottstown has quietly built another claim to fame—its independent sandwich…
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King of Prussia-Based Vertex Names Microsoft Exec Christopher Young Its New CEO
King of Prussia-based Vertex has named Microsoft executive Christopher Young as its new CEO, who is taking over from longtime…
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Comic Pioneer Jim Drucker Plans Sale of His Norristown-Based NewKadia Empire
After a quarter-century of building one of the world’s largest online-only comic book retailers, Jim Drucker is preparing to sell…
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Trick-or-Treat Fun Returns to King of Prussia Town Center on October 27.
Costumes, candy, and community spirit are set to take over King of Prussia Town Center. The 6th Annual “Trick-or-Treat Around…
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Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes Takes AI Threat Detection to the Skies
Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes, a national leader in AI-powered security technology, is taking its gun-detection platform to the skies, reports Keely Quinlan…
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King of Prussia District Breaks Ground on Recharge Park: A Bold New Public Space Along First Avenue
The King of Prussia District has begun construction on its next major investment in public space: Recharge Park, a vibrant…
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MCCC releases 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review ‘Together We Transform Lives’
In its newly released 2024-2025 Annual Year in Review, “Together We Transform Lives,” Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) details a year…
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The Kim Rock Group, Penn Community Bank Partner for Annual Halloween Candy Drive
Penn Community Bank is helping to make a sweet difference this season through its partnership with The Kim Rock Group…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and…
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Reflects on Life and Leadership in New Memoir
Governor Josh Shapiro, Abington native and Pennsylvania’s 48th governor, will soon add “author” to his résumé, writes Hillel Italie for…
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Ambler’s Copihue Bakehouse Serves Chilean Flavor with Local Charm
Ambler has a new culinary gem that’s making Chileans from across the region feel right at home, writes Michael Klein…
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Souderton’s Jamie Moyer Returns to Seattle for ALCS First Pitch
Souderton High School alum Jamie Moyer was back on the mound, at least ceremonially, before a packed house in Seattle…
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Legends of Pickleball Descend on Hatboro
Dill Dinkers in Hatboro recently welcomed multiple teams from the U.S. Legends Pickleball League, a national pickleball organization, to take…
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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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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for…
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