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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Montco Residents Have Choice of Two Obamacare Insurers as Marketplace Shrinks
The drastic decline of insurance company participation in Obamacare since 2015 will continue into 2018, and while suburban Philadelphia residents…
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Three Montco Colleges Land on Money’s Top 500 Best Colleges For Your Money
Three Montgomery County colleges are on the top 500 in the ‘Best Colleges For Your Money’ list on Time’s Money.…
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Montco Places an Astonishing 26 Companies on Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched a new initiative in 2017 – entitled Soaring 76 – to identify the fastest-growing…
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State Is Imposing $1 to $100 Price Hike on 412 Liquor Brands
If your favorite beer or wine suddenly costs more, don’t blame store management. All state-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania are…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Launches Second Shop Montco Campaign
Following the success of its last Shop Montco Campaign, Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board is launching part 2, writes…
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Dresher’s Ascensus Maintains Astonishing Growth
Ascensus, the independent retirement-plan bookkeeper for financial companies is maintaining its momentum with over $300 million in revenue and 33…
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VFTCB Optimistic About County’s Tourism Outlook
It’s a great time to be a guest in Montgomery County, as business is booming in the hotel industry with…
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From Chesco: County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone Announces Bid for Lt. Governor
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone has announced her bid for Lieutenant Governor, aiming to bring local issues to Harrisburg’s attention…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Montco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes…
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New Study: Philly Is Sinful, Suburbs Are Saintly
Hold your emotions in check for this one; residents of Philadelphia live among the nation’s second-most wrathful neighbors while suburban…
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New Study Shows Our Local Real Estate Market Is Enamored with Jacuzzis
New data has revealed that Jacuzzis and hot tubs are huge selling points in the suburban Philadelphia real estate market,…
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Harriton, Lower Merion, Wissahickon Tops Montco Contingent of Best High Schools
Harriton Senior High School led a group of four Montgomery County schools that ranked in the statewide top 15 in…
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Princeton Review Names Bryn Mawr College Top LGBT-Friendly School Nationwide
Princeton Review has released its annual most LGBT-Friendly Schools list for 2018, and once again Montgomery County’s Bryn Mawr College…
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Royersford Makes Realtor.com’s Top Ten Affordable Towns with Best Elementary Schools List
Royersford has made it onto the Realtor.com nationwide list of the Top 10 Affordable Towns with the Best Elementary Schools.…
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JCPenney Shuts Up Shop at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls
JCPenney closed its doors for good at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls on July 31 to the…
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From Chesco: 35 Years After Stepping Down as Eagles Coach, Vermeil Offers Perspective
Thirty-five years ago, the man who would become a Philadelphia Eagles coaching legend couldn’t find enough time or energy. Today,…
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Montgomery County Welcomes Bridal Show as Wedding Options Evolve
Montgomery County is welcoming its longstanding and new bridal wedding expo as wedding options around the country continue to evolve,…
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Ardmore’s Sweet Tooth Pushes Owners to Expand Delice et Chocolat
Brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani have learned that Ardmore has quite the sweet tooth as sales at their recently opened…
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