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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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Proof’: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Drama
Act II Playhouse announces its latest production, Proof by David Auburn. The play was awarded the 2001 Pulitzer Prize for…
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Every Dog Has Its Day: Orthotics and Prosthetics Students Learn from Casting Three-Legged Canine
As a self-proclaimed “dog person,” Becca Hanoka ‘28O&P, a first-year master’s student in the Orthotics and Prosthetics program at Drexel University, was looking…
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Ambler’s Trusted Land Transfer Acquires Pittsburgh’s Lawyers Settlement and Abstract
Ambler-based Trusted Land Transfer has completed the acquisition of Lawyers Settlement and Abstract, a Pittsburgh title insurance firm, for an…
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What a Global Trade Dispute Means for Bimbo’s Horsham Operations
Bimbo Bakeries USA, which operates its U.S. headquarters in Horsham, is part of a federal legal challenge over import tariffs,…
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Office Space Opens Up at Transit-Accessible Jenkintown Plaza
New office space is now available at Jenkintown Plaza, offering flexible leasing options in a transit-friendly town, writes Dino Ciliberti…
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PA Turnpike Implements Lowest Toll Hike in Over a Decade
New toll rates took effect last weekend, bringing a 4% increase, which is the lowest annual hike since 2014. For…
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Girl Scouts Open Cookie Season with Huge Delivery in Valley Forge
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania kicked off this year’s cookie season with a major delivery in Valley Forge, reports Jill…
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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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Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is accelerating its push toward net-zero emissions, renewable energy and long-term environmental stewardship, writes Chloe Williment for…
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How Montgomery County United to Build New Homeless Shelters
Montco is preparing to open three full-time, short-term emergency shelters by the end of 2025, writes Jake Blumgart for The…
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Philly Sports Ownership Rep Montco and Give Back Big
Some of Philadelphia’s biggest wins in 2025 didn’t just happen on the field. They came from team owners using their…
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Find Unique Eagles Merchandise at Ambler’s Primitive Boutique
Owned by Ann Martinelli, Primitive Boutique in Ambler is the ideal spot for unique Eagles merchandise, with one-of-a-kind designs created…
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Discover Worthwhile Breakfast Buffet at This Conshohocken Diner
One Montgomery County diner has made the list of ten lesser-known breakfast buffets in Pennsylvania that are definitely worth a…
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Two Visions, One Path: Contemporary Fine Art Exhibition at Moody Jones Gallery
Moody Jones Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery located at 319 York Road in Jenkintown, is presenting a new exhibition…
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Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers continued an aggressive expansion in 2025 in a housing market still defined by limited supply, writes…
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New State Permit Reforms Could Speed Up Development Across Montco
New permitting reforms approved as part of Pennsylvania’s latest state budget could have meaningful implications for development projects across Montgomery…
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Creating Unique Glass Art at Taylor Backes Studio in Boyertown: Accessible to All Skill Levels
Artists of all skill levels can create beautiful and unique pieces at Taylor Backes Glass Studio in Boyertown, which has…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Eyes 1 Million Visitors as County Greenlights Expansion
A major expansion for Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is officially moving forward, writes Rachel Ravnia for The Times Herald. County…
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