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 Generations of Homemade Chocolate: Look Inside Asher’s Chocolate Co.
Founded in Germantown in 1892, Asher’s Chocolate Co. is today based in Souderton and operated by the fifth generation of…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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Horsham’s Former Farm and Fisherman Site Gets New Life
A new restaurant concept is headed to the former home of Farm and Fisherman Tavern in Horsham, according to Dino…
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Giant Closes Willow Grove Center as Strategy Shifts
Giant is shutting down a fulfillment center in Willow Grove and others as the grocery chain transitions away from centralized…
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Costco Eyes Alcohol Sales at King of Prussia Store
Shoppers at King of Prussia’s Costco may soon be able to add wine or beer to their bulk-buy runs, writes…
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Bala Cynwyd’s St. Joe’s Names New Leader for Field Hockey Program
A new era is beginning for Saint Joseph’s University field hockey following one of the most successful stretches in program…
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New Lankenau President Gets to Work Amid Rising Patient Demand
Weeks after stepping into the role, the new leader at Lankenau Medical Center is beginning to outline her vision for…
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Bala Cynwyd Man Creates Plague-Inspired Cocktails
What was once his least favorite holiday has become a creative passion project for a Bala Cynwyd resident, writes Denali…
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Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum Docents Help History Take Flight
Soon after beginning his volunteer work at the Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum, Chief Docent Tom Doerr…
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The Conshohocken Bars Invite You to Sip, Stroll, and Discover at the Espresso Martini Crawl
Get ready to shake up your Saturday plans. The Conshohocken Espresso Martini Crawl is bringing together some of the town’s…
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Plymouth Meeting Mixed-Use Plan Scrapped as Developer Pivots to New Idea
A proposed mixed-use redevelopment in Plymouth Meeting has been shelved, and the developer is now pivoting to a more traditional…
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Major Norristown Rail Line Repairs to Disrupt Thousands of Montco Commutes
A major infrastructure project in Norristown is set to impact thousands of Montgomery County commuters this spring, writes Marcela Camargo…
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Bala Cynwyd Native Behind Viral Chili Peppers Film Now Streaming Worldwide
A Bala Cynwyd native is making global waves on Netflix with a deeply personal documentary, writes Dan DeLuca for The…
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PA Turnpike Crackdown Targets Unpaid Tolls, Aggressive Drivers
Montgomery County drivers who rely on the Pennsylvania Turnpike may want to double-check their accounts this spring, writes Marcela Camargo…
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Montco Real Estate Agent Turns to Instagram to Break Down Housing Policy
In a crowded housing market, one Montco real estate agent is taking a different approach, writes Abigail Covington for The…
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VISTA Careers: CCRES Mental Health Technician
CCRES is hiring a part-time, dedicated Mental Health Technician to provide intensive, child-centered therapeutic services in the home and in…
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Penn Community Bank Expands Leadership Role for Charles Field to Drive Strategic Growth
Penn Community Bank recently shared an evolution in its executive leadership structure designed to strengthen alignment between strategy, operations, and…
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MCCC to Host Spring Open Houses Apr. 11 and 25
Spring has sprung, and now is the perfect time to learn all that Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) has to…
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