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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Gas Prices Are Going Down Slowly, But Many Montco Drivers Are Not Even Noticing
Gas prices have started to fall slowly in the region but for many drivers in Montgomery County and the surrounding…
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Here’s Why Montco is Expected to Be a Resettlement Area for Scores of Ukrainian Refugees
With the Biden administration announcing the United States will accept 100,000 Ukrainian refugees, Philadelphia and especially Montgomery County is expected…
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How VFTCB President Mike Bowman Unwinds from Helping Others Enjoy Their Trips to Montco
When not ensuring others are enjoying their trips to Montco, Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism &…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Real Estate Firm Developing Apartment Complex at One of PREIT’s Malls
Plymouth Meeting-based Bel Canto Asset Growth Fund is developing an apartment complex at the Moorestown Mall, which is owned by…
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MONTCO Careers: Vice President of Development for American Community Journals
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, strengthen your community, and love every minute…
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What Began as a Side Hustle in Jenkintown 22 Years Ago Has ‘Just Blown Up’
The Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park is run by Brittany Jackson, who took over the popular store from her mother,…
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Try Jenkintown’s Manor College Free Career Resources and Workshops to Help With Your Job Search
Manor College has been a leader in career readiness and job search issues for many years. Not only does it…
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Montgomery County Awarded Grants to Support Crisis Services and Student Assistance Programs
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Early Intervention (MH/DD/EI)…
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MCCC Spring Student Theater Productions Lighting Up the Stage in Pottstown and Blue Bell Starting April 7
Spring has sprung and that means live student theater is coming back to the stage once again at Montgomery County…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Well-Maintained Cape Cod in Gladwyne
A delightful Cape Cod-style home on 0.7 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available…
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Montco Home to Two of the World’s Richest People
Two Montgomery County businessmen have amassed enough wealth to lock in their place on this year’s Forbes World’s Billionaires List.…
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Seven Tower Bridge in Conshohocken Has New Tenant, a Leader of Electronic Inventions
Lighting company Lutron Electronics Co. Inc will be moving into Seven Tower Bridge in Conshohocken, leasing space, reports Natalie Kostelni…
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COVID-19 Death Rate Varied Across PA; Montgomery County Lost Many But Not As Many As One County
As the COVID-19 situation continues to quieten, statisticians are now looking at the impact locally, regionally, and nationally. The Philadelphia…
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Love to Entertain? We’ve Got Just the House in Oaks for You
When they first saw the four-bedroom, three-bath dream home in Oaks, Rose and Chris Bonavita fell in love immediately, writes…
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Gwynedd Mercy University Launches Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University has announced the introduction of a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing degree program. Designed to help…
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Westtown Township May Buy Almost Two-Thirds of Crebilly Farm
At a meeting tonight, April 4, Westtown Township officials will discuss the possibility of purchasing almost two-thirds of the 322-acre…
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Pottstown’s Neighborhood Summit to Spotlight Housing, Community Building
Hobart’s Run is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the first-ever Hobart’s Run Neighborhood Summit, to be held from…
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Bala Cynwyd Couple Welcome Baby Boy Luke to The Family
Garry Jones and TajMarie Thornton of Bala Cynwyd first met when they were classmates at Community College of Philadelphia in…
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