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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Financial Advisory Group to Acquire Harleysville’s Asset Planning Services for Merck Employees
Wescott Financial Advisory Group, with offices in Fort Washington, is planning to acquire wealth management firm Asset Planning Services in…
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Philadelphia Area Housing Market Projected to Have Slower Year in 2022
The greater Philadelphia residential real estate market around Montgomery County may end up being less exciting in 2022 as a…
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MCCC English Faculty Member Writes Sequel to ‘The Red Badge of Courage’
It takes a certain amount of intestinal fortitude to decide to write a sequel to arguably one of the most…
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Montco Native Co-founds ‘Proud to Be in Baseball,’ Nonprofit Supporting LGBTQ+ Athletes
Montgomery County native Bryan Ruby is one of the founders of Proud to Be in Baseball, a nonprofit that provides…
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MCCC Mustangs Men’s Basketball Team Ranked First in Its Division
Two years after an appearance in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) championship tournament, and a year waiting to…
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Diversionary ‘Choice Is Yours Program’ for First-time Drug Offenders Arrives in Montco
The Choice Is Yours, a diversionary program for first-time, non-violent drug offenders that saw great success in Philadelphia, has now…
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Charming Conshohocken Townhome 30 Minutes from Everywhere Hits Market
Charming Conshohocken three-bedroom townhome that offers a perfect combination of beauty and convenience has hit the market for $515,000, writes…
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These Montco ZIP Codes Are Among Ten Philadelphia Metro Areas with Most Expensive Homes
Three Montgomery County ZIP Codes have ranked among the ten places with the most expensive homes in the Philadelphia metro…
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Cheesecake Factory Permanently Closing Its Grand Lux Café in King of Prussia Mall
Grand Lux Café, a King of Prussia Mall restaurant owned by The Cheesecake Factory, will close its doors permanently next…
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Riverfront at Royersford Wins $1M Grant From State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program
Developer Riverfront at Royersford has won a $1 million grant from Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for the proposed mixed-use…
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Norristown beMarketing Founder & CEO Brandon Rost Named 2021 Young Entrepreneur of the Year
Montgomery County native, Brandon Rost, has been chosen by the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater…
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MCCC Nursing Student Named Among First Presidential Scholarship Recipients
It’s a busy and exciting time in Mercedes Joell’s life. The 29-year-old mom is raising her two children under 10,…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
While the growth of the U.S. population has slowed to a crawl, coming in at just 0.35 percent from 2019…
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Lansdale’s Boardroom Spirits Release Delicious Seasonal Nocino, Crafted From Unique Green Walnut-based Liqueur
Boardroom Spirits, the award-winning, sustainable precision craft distiller, announces the seasonal release of its annual holiday spirit, Nocino (28% ABV,…
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Stretch of Trail Paying Tribute to Victims of 9/11 Attack Passes Through King of Prussia, Audubon
A stretch of the Sept. 11 National Memorial Trail passes through eastern Montgomery County, writes Rachel Ravina for the Main…
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Wall Street Journal: Abington Scientist Saw Vast Potential of mRNA Technology Long Before Others
While many are singing praises to mRNA technology following the development of highly adaptable COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Katalin Kariko, an…
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Check Out These Beautiful Art Galleries Along the Main Streets of Montgomery County
Here in Montgomery County, we’re proud to support the work of local artisans whose creative work is displayed at these…
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Three Months After Hurricane Ida, Bridgeport Still Working on Recovery
Three months after Hurricane Ida passed through Montgomery County, Bridgeport is still trying to recover from the devastation that the…
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