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 Superintendents Push PA Lawmakers to Reform Charter School Funding
Superintendents from all local counties pressed state lawmakers earlier this week to change the way in which charter schools are…
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May 19 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Super-Low Numbers of New Cases
Montgomery County reported 59 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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New SEPTA Dashboard Tells Riders Their Seat Availability on Norristown High-Speed Line and Other Vehicles
Montco Commuters will soon see seat availability on SEPTA vehicles with SEPTA’s new Estimated Seat Availability Dashboard, writes Hannah Kanik…
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May 15 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and the Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has been slowing down, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg…
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Montgomery County is Among Best Places to Live in the United States
Montgomery County ranks among the best places to live in the United States, according to a recently released report from…
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Top Teachers Honored at Phillies Constellation Teacher Appreciation Night, Including 3 Montco Educators
After a challenging school year filled with hybrid learning and zoom lessons, the top teachers in the region got some…
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Montgomery County Republican Committee Honors the Late Frank Bartle at Spring Reception
Recently, the Montgomery County Republican Committee honored Frank Bartle at their Spring reception and announced they were starting an annual…
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‘Homes for All’ Examines Housing Affordability in Montgomery County, Outlines Vision for the Future
Last week, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners received the final version of Homes for All, a report that examines the…
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May 13th COVID-19 Update: Cases Trending Way Down in Montco; Pfizer Vaccine Now Available to Teens
Montgomery County reported 89 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, May 12th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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Citadel Credit Union Builds Strength in Education, Honors 21 Local Teachers with Heart of Learning Award
In an academic year that challenged teachers unlike any other, 21 teachers in Greater Philadelphia have been recognized by Citadel…
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Two Montgomery County Vocational Public Schools Among Top 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Two Montgomery County vocational public schools are among the best 25 in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking recently published…
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Teens Aged 12-15 Can Now Get COVID-19 Vaccine at Montgomery County Clinics
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced that the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available for people aged…
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‘Crush the Commonwealth’ Takes Bikers on Ride From Pittsburgh through Montco with No Prizes, Few Rules
The Crush the Commonwealth ride gets bikers to jump on their bicycles and pedal their way from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia…
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Montgomery County is Home to Eight Out of 50 Best High Schools in PA
Montgomery County is home to eight out of the fifty best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking…
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May 6 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Much Lower Numbers for the First Time in Months
Montgomery County reported 73 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday, May 6th, 2021, bringing the total number of…
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New York Times: Montco COVID-19 Infections Decrease as Vaccinated Residents Increase
While the risk level for COVID-19 is still very high in Montgomery County, the number of new infections has continued…
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Hugs for Mom! Enjoy Time with Mom at These Great Montco Mother’s Day Events
Make this Mother’s Day one for the ages with a visit to Valley Forge and Montgomery County. Treat her to…
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Montgomery County Announces Walk-up Availability at All County-run Vaccine Clinics
Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has announced that starting Wednesday, May 5, all Montgomery County vaccination clinics will offer…
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