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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Saint Rocco’s Treats: A Recipe for Success Goes from Small Batch to Big Impact
Saint Rocco’s Treats began in a home kitchen, where two brothers turned a passion for creating high-quality treats for their pup into a growing local…
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Two Cofounders From Montgomery County Rank Among World’s Wealthiest
Two Montgomery County businessmen have landed on the Forbes 2026 World’s Billionaires List with a combined fortune of around $84 billion, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Kelly Boyle of Penn Community Bank Appointed to Board of Trustees of Walnut Street Theatre
Kelly Boyle, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs at Penn Community Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Philadelphia’s…
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Villanova Students Step Up as Volunteer Firefighters in Bryn Mawr
A group of Villanova University students is proving that academic success and community service can go hand in hand, writes Leslie Small for Main Line…
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Montco Delays Public Event on Data Centers Amid Safety Concerns
A planned public discussion about the growing presence of data centers in Montgomery County has been postponed, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The event was…
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Episcopal Diocese Taps Michaels Organization to Redevelop 26 Church Properties in Philly Region
The Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania is working with private developer Michaels Organization to repurpose 26 church properties throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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Freedom Village Players Present Shows at Their Own Pace and Audiences Love It
The lure of the stage. “You know, once you start, it’s in your blood,” says Maggie Doyle with the Freedom Village Players. That lure…
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Oaks-Based SEI Partners With IBM to Expand AI Across Its Operations
Artificial intelligence is quickly reshaping how businesses operate, and a Montgomery County financial services company is investing in the technology to modernize its operations. Oaks-based…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced a major upgrade to its platform, aimed at organizing data to streamline artificial intelligence for businesses, according to ERP Today. Boomi is…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in…
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Penn Community Bank Releases 2025 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank has released its 2025 Impact Report, an annual publication detailing the institution’s community investment and continued commitment to relationship-driven banking across the region.…
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Manor College Student Proving Strength Wasn’t Meant to Be Silent
Wearing a highlighter-pink Reebok shirt and stylish ripped jeans that match an ear-to-ear smile, Cheyann Velez stands in stark contrast to the grim, harsh journey…
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Historic Piano Maker Cunningham Piano Moving Operations to King of Prussia
A historic piano maker is moving its operations to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Cunningham Piano Co. plans to…
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Morgan Properties Continues National Expansion With Georgia Deal
Conshohocken-based Morgan Properties continues its national expansion with the purchase of a 260-unit apartment community outside Atlanta, according to a press release. Morgan Properties acquired…
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Manor College Junior Breaks Men’s Basketball All-Time Scoring Record
Manor College junior Immanuel Roach became Manor College’s all-time leading points scorer. He broke the record of 1,202 set by Aaron Brown ‘08. Roach ends…
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Horsham Welcomes New Indoor Pickleball Destination
Pickleball’s rapid rise continues in Montgomery County, writes Dino Ciliberti for Patch. The BuxMont Pickleball Club will celebrate the grand opening of its new indoor…
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Debate Grows Over New Housing Plan at Former Freddy Hill Farms
The future of the former Freddy Hill Farms property remains a hot topic in Towamencin, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Township supervisors recently reviewed…
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