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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These Montgomery County Mini Golf Courses Among Best in Region
The Main Line is home to many exciting mini golf courses perfect for summer fun with family and friends, and…
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Norristown Area School District Boosts Staff, Sparks Language Debate
The Norristown Area School District is rolling out a $233.15 million budget for the 2025-26 school year, complete with funding…
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CEO of Conshohocken-based ZeroEyes Named Entrepreneur of the Year
Mike Lahiff, CEO of Conshohocken’s ZeroEyes, has been named a 2025 Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and…
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North Wales Man Invents the Game-Changing Gummi Cone
North Wales resident Joseph Osborne created Mojoz Gummi Cone, a gummy cone for water ice that is vegan, halal, and…
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Woman Transforms Yard into Wildlife Oasis with Ecological Gardening
Kate Cronin has fully embraced ecological gardening, transforming the yard at her Lower Merion home into a genuine wildlife oasis…
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At King of Prussia’s Bark U, It’s All Wagging Tails and First-Class Care
What began in the basement of a Norristown home has transformed into one of Montgomery County’s most state-of-the-art dog care…
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Centre Square Fire Company Welcomes Father-Daughter Duo
When Emma Scott asked her father to join the Centre Square Fire Company alongside her last fall, she wasn’t just…
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PAED Spotlight: Anthony Giordano and The Alley on High Street
Seven years ago, Anthony Giordano stood in front of a rundown parking lot on High Street in Pottstown and saw…
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MasterSwitch Bio: The New Ambler Startup Aiming to Reverse Liver Damage
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Drew Weissman has co-founded a new biotech company in Ambler with the mission of reversing liver…
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See Which Montco Places Are Among 25 Best Small Towns to Live on East Coast
Montgomery County is home to two places that are among the best small towns to live in on the East…
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South Philly Boy Competes Globally with LEGO Creation at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia
Ten-year-old Nicky Papa of South Philadelphia earned a spot in a global LEGO competition with a creation he built at…
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Ardmore’s Cork and Candles Marks a Welcome New Chapter for Owners
Chris and Tia Holloway didn’t set out to open a candle shop. Their journey began with a simple date night…
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Only Slightly Over Half of Entry‑Level Jobs in Philadelphia Offer Living Wage
With high school and college graduations, new employees are entering the workforce in the Philadelphia region, but only about half…
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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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The Victory Bank Expands with New Horsham Branch, Strengthening Community Roots
The Victory Bank celebrated the grand opening of its second full-service branch in Horsham during the week of Jun. 2,…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Welcoming Several New Businesses This Month
Ardmore’s Suburban Square will welcome several new tenants before the end of the month, writes Max Bennett for the Patch.…
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Asher’s Chocolate and Federal Donuts & Chicken Debut a Cosmic Collaboration
Souderton’s Asher’s Chocolate has teamed up once again with Federal Donuts & Chicken for a limited-edition sweet, writes the Daily…
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Vietnam War Memorial Replica to Tour Montgomery County with Special Motorcycle Escort
A massive replica of the Vietnam War Memorial will travel across Montgomery County next month, escorted by a special motorcycle…
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