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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Brand-Loyal Royersford Sandwich Fan Brings Nevada Chain Back East — and Now to North Wales
Royersford resident Chris Shimer was such a fan of Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, a fast-casual brand, that he returned it to…
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Jenkintown Woman’s Philly Vintage Store Is an Homage to Civil Rights Movement
Montgomery County’s Kimberly McGlonn wears many hats. She’s a professor at Drexel University, a Jenkintown councilwoman, a traveler, and an…
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State’s Tourism Office Touts a Pair of Montco Businesses in Honor of Black History Month
Visit PA, marking Black History Month and supporting Black-owned businesses, has searched the state and arrived at two recommendable commercial…
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Hatboro-Based Machining Company Brings 1940s Building to 2023 Standards
KMM Group, Ltd., a Montgomery County machining and grinding company, has reached the final stage of the renovation of its…
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Ken Frasier, Former Chairman/CEO of Lansdale’s Merck, Joins California Healthcare Tech Firm’s BoD
North Philadelphia-native Ken Frasier, former Chairman and CEO of Merck (with a Montgomery County presence in Lansdale and West Point),…
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Montgomery County Medical Experts Seek to Pump Up Local Heart Health Stats
As Feb.’s American Heart Month closes, Montgomery County’s medical officials are using its waning days to keep heart health in…
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Money Magazine Recognizes Montco Site as ‘Best Place to Live,’ Beating Even a Community in Hawaii
Money magazine’s list of 50 Best Places to Live in 2022–2023 includes only one Pennsylvania locale. And it’s not perhaps…
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New Netflix Competition Show Features Conshohocken Contestant — Or Maybe That’s Miami?
The Feb. 14 Netflix premier of Perfect Match, a relationship-based reality show, features a Montgomery County native as a contestant.…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Health Advocate Named Customer Service Organization of the Year
Health Advocate, a proponent and navigator for patient care, has earned a 2023 all-star award from the National Customer Service…
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Protestors Cite Miley Cyrus in Effort to Stop Penn Valley Developer’s ’76 Place’
Chinatown residents and businesspeople held a rally to reiterate objections to a Penn Valley billionaire’s plan for 76 Place, a…
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Limerick Township’s Rep. Joe Ciresi Seeks to Fine-Tune the State Image
State Rep. Joe Ciresi, a Limerick Township resident, plans to introduce a bill to change the official song of Pennsylvania.…
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Plymouth Meeting Property Company Ranks High in Resident Satisfaction
A Plymouth Meeting-based property company is getting accolades for resident satisfaction. Real estate technology company Grace Hill and Ellis Partners…
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Montgomery County to Allocate $5 Million to Help the Homeless, Develop Affordable Housing
After the shuttering of the only shelter for single adults in Montgomery County, there has been a gap in services…
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Montgomery County Commissioner Announces New Director of Health and Human Service
Dr. Tamra Williams has been appointed Montgomery County’s Director of Health and Human Service. MediaNews Group carried the details. Montgomery…
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Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine
Citadel Credit Union has earned some high praise from Fortune this month. Not only has Citadel been named one of…
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SCORE Mentors Help Bucks County Healthcare Consultant Differentiate Her Business
After providing at-home care for her ailing husband for more than two decades, Lisa Cassidy set out to empower both…
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Injured Tabby with Seasonally Appropriate Name Rescued in Colmar
Cupid, an injured tabby wandering the Bucks and Montgomery County border since late Jan. is now safe. The California Sun…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper Ad Was a Bright Spot in a Grim Super Bowl
As the second half of Super Bowl LVII unfolded and the Philadelphia Eagles‘ initial juju started to evaporate, Montgomery County…
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