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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DeSales MBA Program to Hold a Sample Class on March 3
DeSales MBA program is holding a Sample Class on March 3 at 6:00 pm on the Center Valley Campus. The Sample Class will begin with…
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Chester County Leadership: U.S. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean
U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, who represents Pennsylvania’s 4th congressional district, a district that includes almost all of Montgomery County and a small sliver of Berks…
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DeSales University Chair of Economics and Professor Authors Book Linking Obesity, Income Inequality, and Poverty
Dr. Tahereh Alavi Hojjat is a professor and the Chair of Economics at DeSales University where she teaches numerous courses in economics and finance for…
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Classroom Culinarians: Two Former School Principals Open Restaurant in Montco
After long dreaming about owning a restaurant together, Dr. Maya Johnstone and Dr. Kala Johnstone opened FoodChasers Kitchen in Elkins Park, where they’re serving up…
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CSL Behring Partners with Uplifting Athletes for Rare Disease Research and Honors Those Making an Impact
At the celebratory event, presented by global biotherapies leader CSL Behring, Uplifting Athletes awarded $180,000 in research grants to nine promising young investigative rare disease researchers…
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A Lasting Legacy: Twenty Years After Tragedy, DeSales University Student Daniel Gallagher Continues to Inspire
From the beach near his hometown of Middletown, New Jersey, Daniel Gallagher ’00, had a clear view of the New York City skyline. Several neighbors…
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Perkiomen School Expands Educational Opportunities with New Institute Focused on Design
Continuing to evolve a student-directed, authentic approach to education, Perkiomen School launched the Design Institute, one of four unique deep learning paths, to be offered…
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DeSales University Upcoming One Credit Class: Managing Change — Define Your Role and Responsibilities in Leading
Course Objectives This one-credit class, Managing Change, explores and trains leaders on how to introduce change, overcome resistance to change, and facilitate open and honest…
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beMarketing is Hiring; Seeking a Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator generates content for our client’s social media platforms and websites with the goal of improving their SEO performance and enhancing their digital…
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Perkiomen School Students Work with St. Luke’s Neurosurgeons at Cadaver Workshop
Most high school students interested in a medical career usually need to wait until a college or medical school anatomy class to study and dissect…
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Check Out How Much Chester County Is Slated to Receive as Part of a $1 Billion Opioid Settlement
Each county in Pennsylvania is slated to receive a portion of a $1 billion opioid settlement for drug treatment and prevention. The funding resulted from…
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Get Tickets to ArtFusion’s Delicious Soup Bowl Fundraiser on Jan. 29 in Pottstown
The arts & arts education make communities more vibrant. You can support such efforts by attending the Soup Bowl fundraiser for ArtFusion 19464. Recently The Hill School students took…
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Fake News: What It Is, How to Spot It, and The Future of Local Media
by Garrett McKenzie ’24, Perkiomen School Fake news: a term that is seemingly becoming more common, and that is being used to describe more and…
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Can Local Businesses Thrive in an Online World?
So much has changed as a result of the pandemic, but the shift to online purchases, virtual meetings and events, and contactless service was happening…
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Hobart’s Run Helps Pottstown Clean Up…One Trashcan at a Time
Hobart’s Run is seeking additional sponsors for its popular – and impactful – Adopt-a-Trashcan program. To date, 66 “branded” bins were delivered to Borough of…
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Chester County Leadership: Matt Meyers, President, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Matt Meyers, the President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Jenkintown and the activities he was involved in…
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Wall Street Journal: Return to Remote Learning in Norristown Sends Ripple Effect Throughout Community
Deciding to temporarily return to remote learning was not an easy decision for Norristown Area School District Superintendent Christopher Dormer, but the rise in COVID-19…
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Manufacturer of Custom-Fitted Golf Equipment Opens Location in King of Prussia
PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf), a company that designs, markets, and sells a line of golf products, recently opened a facility in King of Prussia that…
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