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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1977 Porsche Supercharges a Father-Daughter-Granddaughter Bond in Bala Cynwyd
A 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo has been a mainstay in the lives of Paul Mudrick, a Bala Cynwyd investment banker,…
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Registration for Winter Session Now Open at Immaculata University
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete…
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SRPRA on Track to Restore Rail Service between Reading and Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is on track to begin the restoration process from Reading to Philadelphia, according to…
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Snack for Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month: A Banana Infused with Creamy or Chunky, Enabled by KoP Inventors’ Gadget
Nov, is National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month. And a pair of King of Prussia inventors have figuring out a way…
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Montco’s DeSales University Student is One of World’s Best Axe Throwers
Tyler Seidel, a sophomore at DeSales University, quickly rose to the top of the ranks in axe throwing after picking…
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Discount Airline Enables Montgomery Countians to Save Hundreds on Florida Flights — But Don’t Delay
Just in time to get away from the cold of winter, a discount airline has landed at the nearby Wilmington…
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1950s-Era Public Housing Site in Glenside Relaunched as Affordable Housing Community
North Hills Manor, a redevelopment project in Glenside, has transformed a a 1950s-era public housing unit into a high-quality 50-unit…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for its Dual Enrollment Specialist position. The Dual Enrollment Specialist has broad responsibilities supporting…
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Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Property in Heart of King of Prussia
A King of Prussia property could soon be seeing a mixed-use development. The space was acquired by developer and car…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus
Matin Haghkar, Owner of RE/MAX Plus (Bridgeport and Philadelphia), PHL Abstract, Wize Mortgage, and Team Leader of The Haghkar Group,…
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Babies Wanted! Conshohocken Biz Needs Lots of Tots for Research Project
Boss Baby who? Montgomery County families might be raising the next generation of business-minded babes to test baby-care products, according…
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North Penn School District Willing to Embrace Propane for More Than Just Grilling
North Penn School District has received a new grant of almost $200,000 to convert additional seven school buses from diesel…
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Giving Away the Green: How a Center at Norristown Farm Park Serves the Community
A green resource center is opening its space to the Montgomery County community. Its ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday, headed…
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See Which Montco Golf Course Is Among Ten Best in Northeast Region
Merion Golf Club in Ardmore has made the list of the ten best courses in the Northeast region of the…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bud Hansen, President and CEO, Normandy Farm Hotel & Conference Center
Bud Hansen, president and CEO of Normandy Farm, spoke to MONTCO Today about his close relationship with his dad and…
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Having Parsed Montco’s Public Schools and Districts for 2023, Niche Now Rates Its Private Ones
Montgomery County is home to 13 of 50 best private high schools in Pa. for 2023, according to a new…
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Samuel Howe III, Haverford School Squash and Tennis Wunderkind, Dies Aged 84
Samuel Howe III — a Haverford School squash and tennis wunderkind who became the only player to win both the…
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These Four Montco Breweries Have the Best-High Level Food & Beer Experience
When you head out for a craft beer in Montco, there many places you can grab a beer or some…
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