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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Federal Realty Launches Leasing for Blayr, a $170M Main Line Development
Federal Realty Investment Trust has begun leasing for Blayr, a 217-unit luxury apartment building in Bala Cynwyd, the company announced…
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With Transformation Complete, East Norriton Behavioral Health Campus Exploring Partnerships
Four months ago, Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton officially transitioned into the Suburban Behavioral Health Campus of Roxborough Memorial…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Saks Off 5th Among Nine Stores Closing Nationwide
Another well-known retailer is set to leave Plymouth Meeting early next year, according to Daniel J. Sernovitz and Paul Schwedelson…
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A Musical Duo Turned Love Story Begun in Abington’s Vintage Bar and Grill
What started as jam sessions at Vintage Bar and Grill in Abington became the start of something extraordinary, writes Shaun…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and…
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An Important Part of Montco History Will Be Displayed at the Museum of the American Revolution
Montgomery County played an important role in the American Revolution and that history will be celebrated at an upcoming exhibition…
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St. Joseph’s Men’s Tennis Doubles Pairing Makes School History
Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy, hailing from different continents, are making history at St. Joseph’s University as a doubles team…
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Final Tribute: Norristown’s Rich Tornetta Plans to Add Pierre Robert’s Portrait to Restored Van
Rich Tornetta, a Norristown native, plans to add a final tribute to Minerva, the iconic Volkswagen RV cherished by the…
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King of Prussia District Receives William Penn Foundation Grant for Gulph Road Connector Trail Project
King of Prussia Business Improvement District Inc. has been awarded an Environment and Public Space grant from the William Penn…
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Penn Community Bank Launches ‘Operation Greater Good Food Drive’ to Help Combat Food Insecurity Across the Region
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to launch the Operation Greater Good Food Drive,…
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Historic Hatboro Mill Reborn as Concordance Ferments Brewpub
A new brewpub is breathing fresh life into a Montco building that once supplied George Washington’s troops during the Revolutionary…
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Conshohocken’s Cencora To Expand US Pharmaceutical Distribution With $1B Investment
Conshohocken-based Cencora is planning to expand its pharmaceutical distribution network across the United States with a $1 billion investment through…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the…
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MCCC Culinary Students Share Cooking Skills with County Commissioner and College President During Pizza-Making Event
Montgomery County Commissioner Thomas DiBello sported an apron and joined culinary students at Montgomery County Community College’s Hospitality Institute on Oct. 28…
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Act II Playhouse Presents ‘Most Wonderful Time,’ the Latest in Holiday Tradition of Comedy Cabaret Productions
Act II Playhouse will debut its latest production, Most Wonderful Time: A Comedy Cabaret, just in time for the holiday…
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Cross Street Park in Pottstown: From Industrial Site to Community Gathering Point
A once-polluted industrial site in Pottstown has been reborn as Cross Street Park, turning what was once a brownfield into…
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Legal Action Emerges at Discovery Labs as MLP Ventures Pursues $1B Refinancing
Innovation 411, the centerpiece of King of Prussia’s Discovery Labs campus, is now at the center of a legal standoff,…
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