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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Montgomery County-area Homeowners Quickly Building Wealth in Current Housing Market
While aspiring buyers are finding the current housing market challenging around Montgomery County, homeowners are enjoying the increasing values of…
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Fake News: What It Is, How to Spot It, and The Future of Media in Montgomery County
by Garrett McKenzie ’24, Perkiomen School Fake news: a term that is seemingly becoming more common, and that is being…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming Stone Colonial in Gorgeous Wooded Setting in Bryn Mawr
A charming and private stone colonial with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Penn Medicine Gene Therapy Doctor Signs Deal with Center for Breakthrough Medicines in King of Prussia
University of Pennsylvania Professor James Wilson recently signed a five-year renewable deal on behalf of his gene therapy lab to…
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Sears Closes Willow Grove Park Location, Leaving PA Without Full-line Stores
The Sears location at the Willow Grove Park shopping center is closing, leaving Pennsylvania with no full-line stores of the…
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Bala Cynwyd Real Estate Company Acquires Former Manufacturing Facility in New Jersey
Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners has bought the roughly 600,000-square-foot former manufacturing facility in Pennsauken, New Jersey, for $32 million,…
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Consultants Sue Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group Over Investment in TikTok’s Owner
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group is one of the early investors in the owner of TikTok, Beijing-based ByteDance, which has…
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MCCC Lively Arts Series’ 38th Season Begins with ‘The Manhattan Transfer’ on Feb. 6, 2022
Get ready to experience the excitement of live music and entertainment again, coming back soon to Blue Bell. Montgomery County…
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Pottstown and Royersford-based CPA Firms Acquired by Herbein + Company in Spring Township
Herbein + Company, a Spring Township-based certified public accounting firm, has acquired Pottstown-based Cappelletti, Pinter & Company and Royersford-based The…
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MCCC Hosted Online Gathering On The Life and Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Montgomery County Community College will be hosting an online reflection gathering Monday, Jan. 17, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. to…
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Montgomery County’s Fun Winter Itinerary: Local Parks, Restaurants, Hotels, and More
Fun for travelers and locals alike, Montco’s state parks are wonderful places to spend your winter. Depending on the area,…
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Collegeville Bakery Serves Up More Than Just Food to the Local Community
One of the local hotspots in Montgomery County is Collegeville Bakery, which serves up delicious Italian cuisine every day of…
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Montgomery County’s Integrate for Good Launches Founder’s Circle
This year, Montgomery County nonprofit Integrate for Good is débuting a new way of thanking supporters for joining them in building…
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The DripBar Sets Its Sight on Montgomery County for Future Locations
The DripBar, a liquid IV franchise based in Warwick, Rhode Island, will open a Center City location in the next…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Michelle Venema, Chief Executive Officer, Home of the Sparrow
Michelle Venema, CEO of Home of the Sparrow, spoke with MONTCO Today about being raised as the daughter of German…
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Wall Street Journal: Return to Remote Learning in Norristown Area Schools 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,…
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Montgomery Mall and Plymouth Meeting Mall Put Up Wegmans and Whole Foods For Sale
The Wegmans in the Montgomery Mall and the Whole Foods Market at the Plymouth Meeting Mall have both recently been…
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See Which Montco Companies Are Among 20 Best Performing Philadelphia Area Stocks of 2021
Last year was good for publicly traded companies in the Philadelphia region, with over 60 percent of them recording stock…
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