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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Five Montgomery County Franchises Among the Nation’s Top
Five Montgomery County franchises are among the 400 largest in the U.S., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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This Montco Place a Must-Visit Small Town in Pennsylvania
Ambler is the must-visit small town in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by Thrillist. To compile the list…
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MCCC Receives Grant To Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant for the 2024 First-Generation…
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Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Adding Warehouse Operated by Robots
The Whole Foods store in Plymouth Meeting is among the first small group of locations nationwide where Amazon is planning…
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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closing After Half a Century
Conshohocken Italian Bakery, a beloved fixture in eastern Montgomery County, will close its doors later this month after 51 years…
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Matt Zollers’ Future at Missouri Still Promising Despite Injury
Despite a recent injury, Matt Zollers, the five-star, Spring-Ford senior quarterback, is still expected to early-enroll at Missouri in January,…
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Bagels & Co. Spreads into the Main Line with New Ardmore Location
Bagels & Co., a rapidly expanding concept by Glu Hospitality, is opening its first Main Line location in Ardmore next…
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St. Joseph’s Field Hockey Continues Impressive Season with Win Against Virginia
After being ranked sixth, the highest in program history, St. Joseph’s field hockey team lost to UMass in overtime earlier…
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Empowered by Community: How Manor’s ‘You Belong Here’ Culture Shaped Natasha Moore’s Success
The phrase “You Belong Here” carries extra meaning at Manor College. It’s a campus-wide philosophy that can be found everywhere from the…
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Gift of Life Donor Program Awards Two Montgomery County Teens
The Gift of Life Donor Program awarded $2,000 in higher education scholarships to two Montgomery County teenagers and organ transplant…
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Montgomery County Senior Softball League Celebrates Friendly Competition, Love of Game
The Montgomery County Senior Softball League is entering its 26th year of celebrating friendly competition and a love of the…
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Babysitter App FAST Launches on the Main Line
Bryan Mawr couple Ashley and Michael Clark developed the app FAST as a solution for parent in need of a…
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Moops: Latest Venture from Lower Merion Grad and Shark Tank Alum
Lower Merion High School graduate Jess Edelstein is once again making waves in the entrepreneurial world with Moops, reports Lisa…
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The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of…
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Main Line Health Halves Operating Loss, Charting a New Financial Course
Main Line Health significantly improved its financial performance in fiscal 2024, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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A Pickleball Boom Leads Harleysville Entrepreneurs to Launch Indoor Centers
Jim Cassady, a 55-year-old entrepreneur from Harleysville, recently transitioned from a 30-year career in the pharmaceutical industry to launch a…
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Pottsgrove School District One of the Best for Music Education
Pottsgrove School District has earned notable recognition for its commitment to music education, writes Evan Brandt for the Pottstown Mercury.…
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Local Volunteers Rally to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Volunteers from the entire region have rallied to help victims of Hurricane Helene in any way they can, from collecting…
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