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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Pottstown Hospital Nurses Vote ‘Overwhelmingly’ to Ratify New Contract
Pottstown Hospital nurses, who are represented by the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals, have voted “overwhelmingly” to…
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CTI Foods Plans to Close King of Prussia Plant, Offer Workers Hope With Possibility of New Operator
CTI Foods has warned state officials that it is planning to close its meat processing plant in King of Prussia,…
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Ursinus’ First Woman President Has Unique Perspective of Liberal Arts School
Jill Leauber Marsteller, Ursinus College’s first woman president, has a unique perspective of the liberal arts school as a former student,…
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CUTLOOSE STUDIO Hosts One CAN Make a Difference for Local Montgomery County Food Banks
CUTLOOSE STUDIO will be hosting One CAN Make a Difference Food Drive and Free Workout at Von C Brewing on…
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Johnson & Johnson, With Significant Presence in Montgomery County, to Separate Into Two Businesses
Johnson & Johnson, with a significant presence in Montgomery County, will separate into two public businesses, writes John George for…
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Judge Carolyn Carluccio Plans to Clear the Backlog in Tenure as Montgomery County President Judge
When she starts her tenure as Montgomery County president judge in January, Judge Carolyn Carluccio will have her hands full,…
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See Which Montco Colleges Are Among the Top 100 Nationwide WSJ/THE 2022 College Rankings List
Two Montgomery County Colleges are among the top 100 in the nation, according to the recently released Wall Street Journal/Times…
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Souderton-based Almac Group Plans to Hire 300 Employees, Primarily at Its Three Montco Locations
Almac Group, with its U.S. headquarters in Souderton, is planning to hire 300 people over the next three years to…
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While Real Estate Flips Continue to Flop in Philadelphia, Market Remains Hot in Montgomery County
While renovation flips continue to fail in Philadelphia due to the rising costs and lower demand during the pandemic, the…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Issues 2021 Annual Report
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board has issued its annual report, highlighting both positives and negatives of the previous year…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Coach Dick Vermeil
Dick Vermeil, the legendary football coach and Chester County resident who led the Philadelphia Eagles to Super Bowl XV, spoke…
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Is Montco the Best County in Pennsylvania to Raise a Family?
Stacker used Niche 2020 rankings to compile a list of the best counties to raise a family in every state.…
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Mask Mandate Could Be Why Philadelphia Has Fewer COVID-19 Cases Than Montgomery County
Philadelphia has fewer COVID-19 cases than the surrounding counties despite having lower vaccination rates—and the main reason could be the…
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Fun Fall Drinks at Montco’s Best Bars and Breweries
When we list what we’re grateful for around the table, we always give a toast to the creative breweries and…
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Integrate for Good Nonprofit Honors Montgomery County Accessible Brewery, Paralympian as Keynote Speaker
On November 4, during its Community Heroes Gala at Talamore Country Club in Ambler, PA, Integrate for Good will honor…
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Montgomery County Extends Hours of Two Polling Locations Due to Equipment Issue
The Montgomery County Board of Elections announced it obtained a court order to extend operating hours at two polling locations,…
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King of Prussia Manufacturer to Be Acquired by Ecolab for $3.7B
Ecolab has announced it is planning to acquire King of Prussia-based Purolite for $3.7 billion, writes Patrick Kennedy for The…
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Seeking the Pumpkin Spice Life in Montgomery County
Now that the weather has finally turned Fall-like, we can grab our PSL and begin our love of all things…
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