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:
-
First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Stunning $8.75M Gladwyne Estate Hidden Along a Private Main Line Lane
Priced at $6.75 million, this secluded Gladwyne estate along a private lane offers a rare blend of historic architecture, refined…
-
The Untold Story Behind King of Prussia Mall’s Massive Rise
Most people think of the King of Prussia Mall as simply a giant shopping destination. That undersells it. The Montgomery…
-
Citadel Awards More Than $100,000 to Teachers, Schools for Heart of Learning’s 25th Anniversary
For a quarter-century, Citadel Credit Union has celebrated the teachers who stay late to help struggling students, inspire confidence in…
-
Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something…
-
Lankenau Medical Center Receives Anonymous Donation to Relieve Nurses’ Student Loan Debt
After years of balancing patient care with the weight of student loan debt, registered nurse Emmy McManus from Wynnewood, finally…
-
Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of Montgomery County, One of the Best in the U.S.
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the Bloody Marys, the combination of breakfast and lunch — you don’t have…
-
The Most Fascinating Redevelopment Fight on the Main Line Is Happening in One of Its Richest Towns
The team behind a Jeff Yass-backed plan to reshape Gladwyne’s village center has returned to residents with a scaled-back vision…
-
King of Prussia’s New Recharge Park Could Become One of the Region’s Most Important Trail Destinations
Montgomery County has spent decades quietly building one of the most extensive trail networks in the Philadelphia region. Its latest…
-
Montgomery County Community College to Host Free Workforce Development Business Roundtable on June 10
From AI strategy and workforce training grants to rising energy costs, businesses across Montgomery County and the Greater Philadelphia region…
-
Valley Forge to Host Record-Breaking USA Taekwondo American Open East Tournament
USA Taekwondo’s American Open East tournament is returning to Valley Forge next weekend with record-breaking momentum, bringing more than 1,300…
-
MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College is looking to add two experienced finance professionals to its team — and both positions come…
-
From Survivor to Counselor: How Manor College Helped Olivia Morton Find Her Purpose
At 16 years old, Olivia Morton sat alone on a couch in a dark room, barely able to function. Two…
-
$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal.…
-
Reclectic Closing in Philly, Reopening Bigger at Willow Grove
Reclectic is packing up in Northeast Philadelphia and heading to Montco, where it will debut a significantly larger store at…
-
Your Dog Deserves a Zoo Day. Elmwood Park Zoo Agrees.
Dog Days are back at Elmwood Park Zoo, writes ABC7 Los Angeles. The program gives Montgomery County pet owners another…
-
Inside the Forgotten Museum Where 11,000 Black Civil War Heroes Reclaim Their Place in History
The Camp William Penn Museum near Elkins Park preserves one of the most important but often overlooked chapters of Civil…
-
A Vanishing Piece of American Life: Inside One of Montco’s Last Surviving 24-Hour Diners
There is something quietly defiant about a diner that never closes. While most suburban restaurants darken their windows well before…
-
MCCC Nursing Graduates Celebrated at 2026 Pinning Ceremony
Twenty-seven new nurses are ready to join the healthcare workforce after completing the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
