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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Frolic This Spring at These Nature Centers in Montgomery County
After you’ve hiked through the Valley Forge National Historic Park or toured the Elmwood Park Zoo, your next outdoor adventure…
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Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen Among Companies Choosing Suburbs Over Philadelphia as Pandemic Winds Down
Conshohocken-based AmerisourceBergen is among the growing number of companies that are opting to make the suburbs their post-pandemic home rather…
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MCCC Celebrates 55th Commencement with Three Ceremonies in Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College’s 55th Commencement will celebrate the accomplishments of its graduates during three ceremonies Thursday, May 19, on…
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The Restaurant Food That Saved Conshohocken’s IKEA and Stores Across the World
When you think of IKEA, you think flat-pack furniture, maze-like showrooms, reports Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN Business. And many think…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Announces Regional Premiere of Fencing Coming-of-Age Comedy, ATHENA, on May 19
Theatre Horizon, an award-winning professional theater company located in Norristown, is preparing for a comedy about the ruthless pursuit of…
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Protecs Nearing Completion of Development of Purolite’s New Life Sciences Manufacturing Facility in King of Prussia
Plymouth Meeting-based Protecs is in the final stages of development of a $40 million manufacturing facility for Purolite in King…
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NAMIWalks Braved the Rain for Montgomery County Mental Health Awareness
Rain, wind and cold temperatures did not prevent the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) community from coming Together 4…
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Dr. Don Flynn, of Abington, Teacher, Star Baseball Player, and Air Force Veteran, Dies Aged 83
Dr. Don Flynn, of Abington, a beloved teacher, star baseball player, versatile athlete, and Air Force veteran, died on April…
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See Which Montgomery County Schools Made U.S. News & World Report’s List of Best Public High Schools in 2022
Three Montgomery County schools rank among U.S. News & World Report’s 20 best public high schools in Greater Philadelphia, writes…
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Montgomery County Among Top Five Paycheck Friendly Places in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County ranks among the most paycheck friendly places in Pennsylvania, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. To…
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Fort Washington Law Firm Expands With Main Line Acquisition
Fort Washington law firm Timoney Knox has enlarged its firm’s presence with the acquisition of law firm Davis Bennett Spiess &…
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MCCC Engineering Students Update Colebrookdale Railroad Speeder for Rail Bikes
Engineering students at Montgomery County Community College are working on a unique, environmentally friendly project that is set to benefit…
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Simulated Grocery Store Helps Students With Autism Build Career Skills in Abington Township
Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for…
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California-Based Grocery Outlet Expands Its Pennsylvania Footprint with Lansdale Location
Grocery Outlet, a California-based extreme-value grocery retailer, has expanded its footprint in Pennsylvania and the Northeast with a new location…
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When Adding a Unique Element to a Property, There’s No Need to Be Coy About Koi, Says Jenkintown’s AquaReale
The pandemic’s increase in residents’ time close to home has led to a run of on-property improvements. One interesting add-on…
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Fast-growing Software Startup Relocates Its Headquarters from Collegeville to Audubon
After outgrowing its 6,000-square-foot space in Collegeville, Infinite Blue, a fast-growing software startup, has decided to move its headquarters to…
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Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Pushing Forward Restoration of Defunct Passenger Line That Ran Through Montgomery County
A defunct commuter train line with stops in Montgomery County that once connected Philadelphia and Reading is one step closer…
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18 Months Ago, Bryn Mawr College’s New CIO Hit the Ground Running
Brooke Jones had to hit the ground running when she joined Bryn Mawr College as its Chief Investment Officer 18…
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