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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King of Prussia Hotel Going On Auction With $3.5M Starting Bid
A King of Prussia hotel with 129 keys is heading to auction and it has a starting bid of $3.5 million, writes Emma Dooling for…
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CCRES Sponsors and Gives a Helping Hand at Special Olympics
The CCRES team along with our partners at the Chester County Intermediate Unit had a blast at this year’s Special Olympics celebrating the talented athletes.…
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Montgomery County Mom Pleads for Minority Bone Marrow Donors
Vivian Cheng Larson is a 44-year-old Montgomery County mom with a rambunctious 3-year-old named Chase who is looking for minority bone marrow donors. She’s a…
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In Honor of Pride Month, Citadel Credit Union Offers List of Resources for LGBTQ Business Professionals/Entrepreneurs
In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, members of the LGBTQ community hold more leadership positions than ever before and LGBTQ entrepreneurs play a vital role in…
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This Montgomery County Farmers Market is Considered a Must-Visit
The Ambler Farmers Market is considered a must-visit farmers market in Pennsylvania, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. As farmers markets gain popularity nationwide,…
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Aqua Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Award $210,000+ in Tree-Planting Grants
In collaboration with The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and local conservation districts, Aqua Pennsylvania (an Essential Utilities company) unveiled the 2024 grant recipients of their…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES in Downingtown,, a provider of staff to work with children and adults with various behavioral health needs, announces several job openings. CCRES staff work…
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Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil…
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Norristown Reviewing Proposal for Mixed-Use Development On 68-Acre Site Next to State Hospital
Norristown is currently reviewing a proposal to build a mixed-use complex on a 68-acre site near the Norristown State Hospital that promises to be the…
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Remembering Inspirational Limerick Woman Who Lived and Thrived Despite Numerous Lifelong Challenges
Anastasia Pagan, an inspirational Limerick woman who persevered despite numerous lifelong physical challenges, died on May 20 at 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia…
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These Small Business Success Stories Illustrate How WSFS Bank Fuels Community Growth, Prosperity
Small businesses are often hailed as the lifeblood of communities, and for good reason. They generate jobs, foster innovation, create unique local character, and generally…
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Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES in Downingtown,, a provider of staff to work with children and adults with various behavioral health needs, announces several job openings. CCRES staff work…
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 to 18 High School Seniors
For 55 years, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank have provided a pathway to achieving higher education for civic-minded high school seniors in the…
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Hollywood Actor and Abington Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page Six. Cooper, who is…
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Rapidly Growing Warehouse Space Reshaping Jobs, Traffic, and Landscapes in Philadelphia Region
In the last four years, the demand for warehouse space has resulted in 55 million square feet of related industrial real estate being added in…
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PECO Celebrates 20 Years of Green Region Open Space Program with Nearly $3 Million to 400 Organizations
For the last 20 years, PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, has supported local municipalities and nonprofits across Greater Philadelphia that are doing their part…
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Lansdale Woman Who Comforted Dying Shooting Victim in King of Prussia Honored with Highest Civilian Award
Lansdale’s Samantha Blagus was awarded the highest civilian honor by Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele for comforting a dying Tamara Cornelius after witnessing her being…
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