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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Montgomery County Commerce Department Empowers CEOs to Navigate Succession Planning
The Montgomery County Commerce Department invites local business owners, CEOs, and executives to a free event designed to help leaders…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Marks 10 Years of Racing for Good
Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries marked a milestone this fall with the 10th edition of the Bimbo Global Race, the world’s largest…
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Conshohocken Entrepreneurs Honored at Duquesne University
Duquesne University is recognizing Conshohocken entrepreneurs Jim and Celeste Nasuti by renaming its College of Osteopathic Medicine in their honor,…
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Gladwyne Market Closes After Sale, Plans for “Community Hub” Emerge
A cherished piece of Lower Merion life is closing its doors, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gladwyne Market…
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Bryn Mawr’s Aly McBride Takes Secondhand Advocacy to Capitol Hill
Bryn Mawr businesswoman Aly McBride recently joined eBay CEO Jamie Iannone and top sellers from across the country on Capitol…
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Local Libraries Offer Free Access to More Than 30 Museums
Montgomery County’s public library system gives residents on a budget the opportunity to visit more than 30 Pennsylvania museums at…
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Concordance Ferments Opens in Historic Hatboro Mill Building
Concordance Ferments, a new brewpub dedicated to craft beer, seasonal food, and community, has officially opened its doors at 18…
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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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Lower Merion, Amtrak Seek Developer for New Ardmore Station Garage
Lower Merion Township could soon be inviting developer proposals for a 500-space parking garage that would be adjacent to Ardmore…
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Bryn Mawr College Offering Zero Tuition for Eligible Students Starting in Fall 2026
As part of the Bryn Mawr Beacon Initiative, Bryn Mawr College is offering to cover 100 percent of undergraduate tuition…
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Norristown’s Quinn Sullivan Tops Union Trio on MLS 22 Under 22 List
Major League Soccer released their prestigious 22 Under 22 list with Philadelphia Union’s Quinn Sullivan among the ranks, writes Owen…
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Despite Government Shutdown, Valley Forge National Park Remains Open
Despite the government shutdown, Valley Forge National Historical Park is remaining open, with some employees furloughed and others working without…
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Norristown Breaks Ground on the Highly Anticipated Freight Station
A long-awaited project is finally taking shape in Norristown, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. County officials broke ground this week…
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St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr Celebrates 130th Anniversary
St. Aloysius Academy in Bryn Mawr is celebrating 130 years of faith and learning in the community, reports Bob Kelly…
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Lower Merion’s Gun Sale Restrictions Overturned in State Ruling
Commonwealth Court has struck down Lower Merion Township’s attempt to use zoning ordinances to dictate where gun shops can operate,…
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MCCC Nursing Graduates Ready to Launch Healthcare Careers
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) recently celebrated the graduation of 45 nursing students from the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra…
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A New Season of Timeless Treasures: Antique & Collector Fair Returns to Oaks
Following the success of its revival this past March, the Antique & Collector Fair returns to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in…
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Collegeville’s Pfizer Campus Wins 75 Percent Tax Assessment Cut
The Bridge at Collegeville, one of Montco’s largest office campuses, just saw its tax burden shrink dramatically, writes Paul Schedelson…
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