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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MCCC Looks to Become Regional Entrepreneurial Hub
Montgomery County Community College is looking to become a regional entrepreneurial hub to help students and community members achieve their…
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Four Coaches to Be Inducted Into the Montgomery County Hall of Fame
Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame is adding four new inductees to its already impressive roster, according to a staff…
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New Housing Units in Montco Reach Ten-year High
The number of housing units built in Montgomery County in 2016 reached its highest amount in 10 years, while new…
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Another Farm Permanently Preserved in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties. The Mashintonio #2 Farm was…
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Toll Brothers’ New Line of Homes to Debut in Montgomery County
Toll Brothers, the Horsham-based builder of luxury homes, has announced that T Select, its new line of homes, will debut…
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Check Out Which Montgomery County-Based Companies Landed on This Year’s Fortune 500
Montgomery County is home to a trio of Fortune 500 companies: Universal Health Services, UGI, and Toll Brothers. King of…
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Commissioners: Montgomery County Will Continue Climate Efforts
Valerie A. Arkoosh and Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. – the Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Montgomery County Board…
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Philadelphia Unemployment Project Aims to Reduce Suburban Jobs Inaccessible by Public Transportation
To help commuters reach jobs in the suburbs, Philadelphia Unemployment Project is lobbying Philadelphia’s city council for $750,000 to expand…
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Nonprofit Ensures Feral Cats Find a Home
Forgotten Cats, a Delaware-based nonprofit that provides a humane and effective way to prevent the suffering of kittens born to…
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Penn Community Bank to Acquire Chelten Hills Savings Bank
Penn Community Bank is planning to expand into Montgomery County through the acquisition of Chelten Hills Savings Bank in Abington,…
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Montgomery County Sells Series A and B Bonds of 2017, Maintains Solid Bond Rating
Montgomery County has announced the results of a competitive bond sale offering of $62.3 million in Series A and B…
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E-Commerce Pioneer Backs Local News Website Chain in Montgomery County
E-commerce pioneer, Michael Golden, became rich when eBay acquired King of Prussia’s GSI Commerce six years ago for $2.4 billion.…
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GVF Celebrates National Bike to Work Day with Montco, Chesco Commissioners
In observation of National Bike to Work Day, GVF partnered with Montgomery County Commissioners Val Arkoosh and Joseph Gale and…
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Where Are The Best Places to Buy a Home in Montgomery County?
Spring is here, and with the change in season, people often take some time to consider the benefits of moving…
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Montco Municipalities Receive $5 Million from PennDOT to Improve Safety, Reduce Congestion
Last week, PennDot awarded 15 grants totaling more than $5 million dollars in support of Montgomery County traffic signal upgrades…
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Popular Farm & Fisherman Tavern Opens Location in Horsham
Hit Cherry Hill independent bar and restaurant Farm & Fisherman Tavern has opened its first location in Montgomery County, writes…
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Montco Debuts New Mascot, Latest Marketing Initiative to Drive Tourism
Its celebrity crush is Megan Fox. Its favorite television show is Lost, starring Matthew Fox. And its beverage of choice…
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Montco Commissioners Issue Proclamation in Support of Circuit Trails
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners – including Joseph Gale, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, and Kenneth Lawrence Jr. – issued a…
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