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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After Four Years with Track Team, Gavin Campbell Decided to Return to St. Joseph’s as Graduate Assistant
After four years with the St. Joe’s track team, Gavin Campbell decided to pass on the job he had already…
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Montco Fabric Accessories Brand Kerry & Clyde Brings Fun, Quirky Designs to Decorative Pillows That Brighten Your Home
Montgomery County luxury fabric accessories brand Kerry & Clyde is known for its decorative pillows that feature profiles of famous…
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Bryn Athyn College Students Heartbroken as School Ends Sports Programs
Bryn Athyn College students are heartbroken after the school decided to eliminate all eleven of its NCAA sports teams at…
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Do Not Miss These Top BYOBs in Montgomery County
The Main Line is home to many great BYOBs, offering everything from high-end Italian bites to bold Asian flavors, and…
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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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MCCC Recognized for the Ninth Time as a Top Workplace in Community Colleges Across the Nation
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has been recognized nationally for the ninth time for its welcoming, inclusive, and supportive workplace…
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Giant Foods Claims Top Spot as Grocery Chains Consolidate in Montgomery County
Grocery chains like Giant Foods have become bigger than ever by acquiring their smaller local and regional competitors, with Walmart,…
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The Perkiomen Valley Girls Basketball Team Makes History and Goes Out on Top
Perkiomen Valley’s girls’ basketball team didn’t just win a state title — they made history, and they did it in…
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Truist Championship to Tee Off in Flourtown with Local Food, Kelce Merch, and Big Community Impact
The 2025 Truist Championship is turning its stop in Flourtown into a full-on local celebration. Set for May 5–11 at…
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Montgomery County Residents Enjoy Half-Price Admission to Elmwood Park Zoo Through 2025
Through 2025, Montgomery County families can experience Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown at half the regular admission price, according to…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Mama’s Pizzeria Prepares to Say Goodbye After Nearly 70 Years of Cheesesteak Fame
Though the name may suggest otherwise, Bala Cynwyd’s Mama’s Pizzeria is known less for pizza and more for their delicious…
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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year,…
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Norristown Students Gear Up for Robotics World Championship in Texas
The Norristown Area Robotics Club is gearing up for a trip to Dallas this May to compete in the 2025…
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Woman Buys Potential Renoir Drawing for Just $12 at Montgomery County Auction
Heidi Markow, owner of Easton’s Salvage Goods Antiques, may have stumbled upon the find of a lifetime when she bought…
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Pennsylvania American Water Invests $102M in Chesco and Montco, $675M in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that its 2024 full-year investment total for system improvements came in at more than $675 million…
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MCCC Theatre Arts, West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales’
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite families to enjoy a delightful production…
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Nine Montgomery County High Schools are the Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list…
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