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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Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Helps Montgomery County Moms through Hard Times
Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Area is providing much needed support for mothers from Montgomery County whose children suffer from congenital…
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Construction Begins on New Portion of Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown
Montgomery County, in coordination with the Borough of Pottstown, is constructing a new portion of the Schuylkill River Trail in…
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Life Expectancy in Montgomery County 5th in Pennsylvania, Above National Average
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Montgomery County have a longer life expectancy…
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Some of Wealthiest Communities in PA Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly…
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Plan to Add ‘Worship’ to Whitemarsh Township Sign Creates Controversy
A number of small blue and white signs saying Whitemarsh Township is a great place to “work, live, and worship”…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Honors Course Selected for VFTCB’s 2017 Golf Classic
The historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, the oldest club in the U.S., is the setting for the 2017 Montco Golf Classic,…
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Montgomery County Has State’s Second-Lowest Child Abuse Rate
Only one other county in Pennsylvania had a lower rate of child abuse last year than Montgomery County, but one…
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Three Montco Businesses on Forbes Inaugural America’s Top Public Companies List
Forbes has published its inaugural list of America’s Top 500 Public Companies with three Montgomery County businesses making the cut,…
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MONTCO.Today Careers – Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Since 1928 the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., headquartered in Willow Grove, has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line…
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Philadelphia Among Cities Opposing State Bill That Eases Plastic Bag Use
Philadelphia is among the cities urging State Senators to not adopt a bill that would prevent municipalities from imposing fees…
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Former Toll Brothers Exec, Lower Merion Resident Enters Race to Unseat Senator Casey
Real estate executive and Republican fund raiser, Jeff Bartos from Lower Merion, has entered the 2018 race for the Senate…
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Check Out Which Public High Schools in Montco Rank Among America’s Elite
The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best public high schools in America after…
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Home Sales in Montgomery County Continue to Grow
Home sales in Montgomery County and the surrounding area are not showing any signs of slowing down according to the…
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Which Montco Locale Ranks Among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in America?
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Places to Live in America, and out of the more than…
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Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre Brings Hamlet to Montco Schools
Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre has changed direction in the face of mounting costs and falling donations by focusing its attention on…
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Montco Housing Market Surges; Median Sales Price Increases 2.9 Percent from Prior Year
The latest report on housing prices in Montgomery County provides a strong argument that the housing market has recovered from…
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High-Profile Sports Weekend to Spark Huge Economic Impact in Montco
Between the Penn Relays and the NFL Draft, an estimated 300,000 sports fans will rush into the area for the…
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VFTCB Harnesses Power of Social Media, Launches Snap Montco Campaign
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has partnered with one of its more than 500 members, Branded Productions in…
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