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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Johnny’s Pizza Blends New York and Philly in Bryn Mawr
In just over two years, Johnny’s Pizza in Bryn Mawr has become a culinary hotspot, renowned for its exceptional pizzas…
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Exploring Ardmore and Jenkintown’s Top Bars: Where to Find the Best Drinks and Atmosphere
Montgomery County has great towns for the social imbibers, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. In particular, Ardmore and Jenkintown…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Midcentury Estate in Gladwyne Hits the Market for $1.95M
This $1,950,000 midcentury modern estate in Gladwyne offers a luxurious retreat on 1.18 acres of professionally designed park-like grounds. The…
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Normandy Farm to Be Featured on ‘World’s Greatest!…’ as Premier Fall Wedding Destination
Normandy Farm Hotel and Conference Center has been selected to appear in Episode 368 of World’s Greatest!…, the celebrated television…
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MCCC Hosts 11th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Come and enjoy an inspiring display of creativity as budding artists from 21 area high schools in Montgomery, Berks, and…
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Ursinus Expands Academic and Financial Aid Opportunities with $3.2M Gift from Parlee Family
Collegeville’s Ursinus College has received a $3.2 million gift from Joan Bradley Parlee and the late Donald Parlee, strengthening its…
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Montgomery County Officials Outline 2025 Plans Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty
At the recent State of Montgomery County event, Commissioners Neil Makhija, Jamila Winder, and Tom DiBello marked their first year…
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Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main Revives Historic Firehouse with Modern Luxury
Conshohocken’s Hotel West & Main blends modern design with rich local history, writes Jennifer Durrant for Hospitality Net. The boutique…
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MCCC Board of Trustees Elects Officers for 2025 and Welcomes New Trustees
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Board of Trustees recently elected new officers for the 2025 calendar year and welcomed three…
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New Toll Brothers Community Brings 54 Homes to Collegeville on Former Farm Site
Toll Brothers has launched Hearthfield, a new 54-home luxury community in Collegeville, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Provides Commentary for Pitt Basketball Broadcast
Governor Josh Shapiro provided live commentary for 93.7 The Fan’s broadcast of the Pitt–Syracuse men’s basketball game last night at…
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Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie’s $185M Investment in Eagles Yields 35-Fold Return
Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie acquired the Philadelphia Eagles in 1994 for $185 million, writes Eric McConnell for Yahoo Finance. “Thirty-one…
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Hatboro-Horsham Students Honor Teacher’s Late Sister Through Acts of Kindness
When Kristina Ulmer, an English teacher at Hatboro-Horsham High School, lost her sister Kate Amodei in a tragic 2014 car…
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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 Partners with Thomas Jefferson University to Expand Academic Offerings to Alumni
Thomas Jefferson University and Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) have developed an exciting new partnership that will provide reduced tuition,…
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Mennonite Heritage Center to Host ‘Fanciful Fraktur Bird Workshop’ Mar. 8
Hear the birdsong break through the waning days of winter! Celebrate spring with the Fanciful Fraktur Bird workshop at the…
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Barnes & Noble Returns to Bryn Mawr After Nearly 20 Years
Barnes & Noble is making a surprising return to Bryn Mawr, nearly two decades after closing its store on Lancaster…
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Buried History Uncovered in Rosemont—But It’s Going Back Underground
A contractor renovating Ashbridge House in Rosemont recently uncovered a 200-year-old underground cistern while working on the $5 million project,…
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