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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From Musicals to Steak Houses: This is What Makes Bryn Mawr a Popular Main Line Destination
Montgomery County’s main line town is the epicenter of everything hip. From art venues to shopping boutiques and high-end eateries,…
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Huntingdon Valley Bank’s Parent Company Gets Green Light for Sale. Here’s the Price
From humble beginnings in 1871 to modern day as a public commercial lending bank, Huntingdon Valley Bank has skyrocketed. Over…
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Montco Chefs Spring into Action to Provide Culinary Help with Easter
With Easter 2023 just a hop-skip-jump away, heads of area households may be scurrying around like jackrabbits trying to manage…
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New PennDOT Traffic Management Facility in Upper Merion Hopes to Unlock Gridlock
PennDOT has opened its revamped Southeastern Regional Traffic Management Center (RTMC) in Upper Merion, according to a staff report from…
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Jenkintown Business Owner Navigates His Way to Alleviating Possible Case of Seller’s Remorse
Entrepreneur Arsen Usayev established his Montgomery County senior care firm in 2008, according to Yahoo Finance. His commercial entity, SarahCare…
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Flyers Exec and North Wales Senior Citizen Fashion Warm Friendship from Pandemic Chill
For three years, Valerie Camillo — Philadelphia Flyers president of operations — and Harvey Ballen — 94-year-old resident of a…
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Reece Udinski, Former North Penn High School QB, Has Caught the Eye of NFL Scouts
Reece Udinski, a North Wales native son and former quarterback at Lansdale’s North Penn High School, spent a portion of…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate.…
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New Transportation Service Blue Bell Trolley Hits Local Roads for Fall 2023
The Blue Bell Trolley, a new ride-service company, will navigate area roads for fall 2023, according to a Ryan Genova…
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Addison Bay — Ardmore Fashion Brand — Collaborates on New Line of Designer Handbags
Addison Bay, a women’s athletic-leisure clothing brand sold in an Ardmore boutique, has created a new line of handbags that…
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Dallas Commercial Real Estate Firm Sells Two Montgomery County Hotels
CBRE, the Dallas commercial real estate services and investment firm, has announced that two Montgomery County hotels have been sold…
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Local Surgeons Enjoy Working from Home in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 brought changes to the American way of working that have altered forever the…
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Montgomery County ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant on Pa. Businesses: Either Didn’t Know or Was Too Slow
Melissa Klapper from Merion Station, recently struggled with a geographically significant Jeopardy! category. PennLiveTrib reported her difficulty. Klapper — a…
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Six Years Ago, Bryn Mawr College Opted Out of Requiring SAT/ACT Exams; What Happened Next?
A 2015 experiment at Bryn Mawr College removed required SAT/ACT test scores from the admissions policy. Maya Rodriguez of WPTV,…
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Montgomery County Celebrates April Holidays, both Festive and Faith-Filled
The April convergence of Passover and Easter have filled the Montgomery County events calendar across all its towns and boroughs.…
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Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn, Provides the Setting for Wedding Magazine’s Spring Photo Shoot
Luxe Mauve & Greenery Editorial, a nationwide publisher of wedding content, recently shot photos for bridal magazine MunaLuchi Bridal at…
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Montco Residential Real Estate Market Remains a Listed-Friday, Sold-Monday Frenzy
An article in MoneySmartGuides (syndicated by Jon Dulin at Wealth of Geeks) tapped Blue Bell realtor Lori Salmon as a…
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Rally Seeks to Address Montco Homeless Who Often Retreat to Makeshift Tents to Cope
A weekend event in Norristown will bring together advocates, elected officials, and area residents to rally for more affordable housing…
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