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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Bala Cynwyd Painter Showcases Symbolic Work at PAFA’s 101 Show
Bala Cynwyd artist Paulette Bensignor creates landscape paintings that are based in abstract formats, reports Emily Pellini for Philadelphia Style magazine.…
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Montgomery County Sees COVID-19 Surge Across PA with a New Variant
Throughout the month of April, new COVID-19 cases surge once again across Pennsylvania and in Montgomery County, reports Keith Mayer…
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Check Out Where the Average Tax Refund in Montco Ranks in Pennsylvania
To determine the places where people receive the largest tax refunds, SmartAsset divided the total amount of money refunded to…
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Center Valley’s DeSales Students Eager for Cryptocurrency Education
When preparing for a lecture on multinational accounting, a nagging feeling came over me. Part of the presentation included Venezuelan…
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Montgomery Bar Association Hosts Successful Ladies in Leadership Networking Event
Montgomery Bar Association hosted their “Ladies in Leadership” panel discussion and networking event recently. It was an honor to host…
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Virtual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run Kicks Off This Weekend
The virtual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run officially opens Saturday, April 16th, and can be completed any time during National…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA and Phaidon Release New Book Inspiring People Around the World to Live Sustainably
IKEA and Phaidon have collaborated on a dynamic new book that explores how to live more sustainably around the world,…
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CompanyVoice in Blue Bell Accepting Applications for Customer Service Positions
CompanyVoice is Blue Bell is seeking applicants for Banking Customer Service Representatives. Program Hours:Mon- Fri 8:30am – 12:00amSat/Sun 8:00am –…
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Sweat Tells the Story of Steel Mill Decline at Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown Beginning April 22nd
It’s the year 2000 in Reading, Pennsylvania. A group of friends go to work at the steel mill and then…
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Jenkintown Community, Powered by an Order of Nuns, Pulls Donations Together for Ukraine
People knew to help the Sisters of St. Basil in Jenkintown, even though there was no official call to action,…
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These Montco Towns Increase Flood Preparedness Efforts Amid Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Ida
With the infusions of federal funding, Montgomery County towns are increasing their flood preparedness efforts amid the ongoing recovery from…
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Montgomery County Community College Invites Applications for Mechanical Lead A Positions in Blue Bell and Pottstown
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Mechanical Lead A position. The Mechanical Lead A is the individual charged…
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Montgomery County Community College Seeking Women’s Volleyball Head Coach
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Women’s Volleyball Head Coach position. The Women’s Volleyball Head Coach is the…
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Large Warehouse in West Conshy Up for Sale Amidst Hot Industrial Market
The Oldies.com building in West Conshohocken that is used by its current owners to store and distribute vinyl records, compact…
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Giant Grocery Store Donates to Abington School District to Help Hungry Children in Need
The Roslyn-area Giant grocery store #2350 in Montgomery County has donated over $9,000 to the Feeding School Kids program at…
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How Norristown State Hospital Plans to Meet Growing Demand for Psychiatric Beds
Norristown State Hospital will meet the growing demand for psychiatric beds in southeastern Pennsylvania by adding a new 420-bed forensic…
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Pandemic-Driven Challenges Still Plaguing School Districts in Montgomery County
Local school districts are still grappling with staff challenges that were exacerbated drastically by the COVID-19 pandemic, writes Evan Brandt…
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Montgomery County Community College Students Hosting ‘Moving For Medicine’ 5K/1-Mile Walk for CHOP
Join Montgomery County Community College students, faculty and staff as they run for a reason this month: creating a brighter…
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