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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Roman hired as area director of Aqua Pennsylvania’s Eastern operations
Aqua Pennsylvania announced today that it has hired Terrence Roman as area director of its Eastern Operations, which includes its…
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Philadelphia Orchestra wows crowd at the Keswick
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) and Arts Montco proudly presented musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia Orchestra at the…
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Montco profiles: Lori Shemtob
Your full name? Lori Kessler Shemtob Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in…
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Lower Merion, high schools advance to Pennsylvania Bar Association Statewide Mock Trial championship
Lower Merion High School and Lower Moreland High School are two of the 14 high schools advancing to the 36th Annual…
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Global Tax Management (GTM) gives back to Montco
by Krista Souto GTM, a local full-service corporate tax accounting firm with a culture built on giving back, has been…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presents …
Arts Montco and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) are proud to present musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia…
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Plymouth Township welcomes new employees
The Plymouth Township Council unanimously approved the hiring of a new police officer, a new fire marshal and a new…
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The Jazz Sanctuary offers free concerts throughout the region in March
Jazz lovers can enjoy the toe-tapping improvisations of the Jazz Sanctuary at five free concerts in March. Everyone is welcome…
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Montco designated 2nd most prosperous place to live in PA
Ten years after the Great Recession ceremoniously came to an end in 2009, most metrics show America’s economy has not…
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‘Touch the Future’; juried art show honors high school students from Montgomery County
The 32nd Annual “Touch the Future” Art Show awards ceremony, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association/Mideastern Region (PSEA/MER), and Council for the Advancement…
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‘Touch the Future’ juried art show features work from Montgomery County students
For the 32nd year, the “Touch the Future” art show will honor participants from throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties’ public high…
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Conshy Girls: Neighborhood spots that feel like home
By Rachel Riley No matter which Conshy Girls Restaurant Group spot you visit, the owners want you to feel so…
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MCCC’s sixth annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition opens Feb. 19
The Fine Arts Gallery at Montgomery County Community College’s West Campus in Pottstown will soon be bustling with visitors taking…
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Montco home to 15 of the Top 50 private high schools in greater Philadelphia
Private education is flourishing in Montgomery County. Montco is home to 15 of the Top 50 Private High Schools in…
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22 Montco high schools competing in 2019 PBA mock trial event
This month, 287 teams from 242 high schools across Pennsylvania will be competing in district and regional levels of the Statewide Mock…
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Pedestrian, bicycle access the focus of new study on proposed KOP Rail
A new study by The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has examined walking and bicycling access for the proposed King…
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Arts Montco and VFTCB proudly present the Philadelphia Orchestra at the historic Keswick Theatre
Arts Montco and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) are proud to present musicians of the world-famous Philadelphia…
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Montco SAAC hosts second annual Corks & Forks Fundraiser
The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County is hosting its second annual Corks & Forks fundraiser, a Tasting to…
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