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:
-
Penn Community Bank Deepens Partnership with Leading Montgomery County Nonprofit
Penn Community Bank has deepened its relationship with Keystone Opportunity Center with the addition of Kelly Boyle, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs…
-
Penn Community Bank Helps Cut Ribbon on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers Tuesday, Oct. 15 to celebrate 39 new affordable homes…
-
Penn Community Bank Opens Second Lehigh Valley Location in Bethlehem
Penn Community Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its second Lehigh Valley location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethlehem. The new financial center, located…
-
The Power of Women Voters 50+: AARP Reveals How Women in Pa. Will Influence the Presidential Election
Women over 50 account for almost one-third (29 percent) of likely voters overall and more than half (53 percent) of likely voters 50-plus in the…
-
Gladwyne Mediterranean-style Home Next to Philadelphia Country Club Hits Market for $5.45M
A Mediterranean-style Gladwyne home that is adjacent to Philadelphia Country Club on an attractive 4.14-acre property has hit the market for $5.45 million, writes Ryan…
-
Treasurer Garrity, Penn Community Bank, and PA Bankers Join Forces To Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Cyber Fraud
Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Bankers Association President and CEO Duncan Campbell, and Richard Cimakasky, Penn Community Bank Fraud and Security Officer and Former FBI Special…
-
Kennedy-Kenrick High School Demolished to Make Room for New Homes
The former Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown is being demolished to make way for a 325-unit multifamily residential complex, reports Rachel Ravina for The…
-
‘American Banker’ Names Vidoni One of Nation’s Most Powerful Female Banking Leaders
Penn Community Bank’s President and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni has once again been named one of the Most Powerful Women to Watch™ by leading financial services…
-
Lucky Limerick Wawa Shopper Won $1M Lottery Jackpot
The $1 million lottery jackpot was sold at Wawa in Limerick on September 9, the Pennsylvania Lottery has announced, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch.…
-
Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Close to Finalizing Phase One of Federal Program
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is getting close to finalizing phase one of a federal program aimed at restoring train service between Reading and…
-
SCORE Bucks County Has 13 Free Business Workshops in October
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and…
-
La Colombe Co-Founder Wants to See Brand Focus on Innovation
La Colombe co-founder and Gladwyne resident Todd Carmichael would like to see the brand refocus on innovation and the development of its coffee products and…
-
Upper Dublin Police Thwart Lulu Lemon Heist
Two Philadelphia suspects are in custody thanks to the swift and heroic actions of Upper Dublin police officers, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The…
-
Ursinus College Among Nation’s Top to Make New Graduates Rich
Ursinus College is among the top schools in the nation that do the best job at improving the financial futures of their graduates, writes Kevin…
-
Blue Route Shoulder Expansion Could Ease Montco Traffic Jams
Traffic on the Blue Route is a constant source of frustration for commuters, reports Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The 20-mile part of Interstate…
-
Philmont Country Club to Pay $9.1M to Family of Golf Pro Killed by Fallen Tree
Philmont Country Club near Huntingdon Valley was ordered by a Philadelphia jury to pay $9.1 million to the family of Justin Riegel, writes Abraham Gutman…
-
Esthetician Calls SCORE Mentor ‘Prominent Figure’ in Her Business
In middle school, JaHannah Queen Mary Pitchford turned to makeup as a confidence-building tool while enduring school bullying. “I started playing around with makeup and…
-
Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders and Will Kenworthy for CBS News…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
