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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Bringing Your Best Self to Work | CCRES Supports Work-Life Balance
At CCRES, building a career is only part of the story. Just as important is creating an environment where employees…
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Happy Spouse, Happy House: A Marriage Therapist Talks About Modern Relationships
The statistics are sobering. According to the American Psychological Association, 40 to 50 percent of first marriages in the United…
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Norristown Water Treatment Plant Earns National Recognition
The Norristown Water Treatment Plant is among sixteen facilities owned and operated by Pennsylvania American Water that were recently recognized by the Partnership…
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Charlie Levy and Nate Perez Earn All-ESAC Second Team Honors for Manor College Baseball
The Manor College Blue Jays had plenty to celebrate after the 2025-26 baseball season — and two players just got…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
The success of Montgomery County Community College starts with the people behind it. From faculty and frontline staff to facilities…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia…
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GSK Bets $10.6 Billion on Lung Cancer – and Its Montco Footprint Grows With It
GSK is making its largest acquisition in more than a decade, and Montgomery County has a clear stake in what…
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The Montgomery County Trail Towns You’ve Been Sleeping On
Montgomery County’s trails are no longer just weekend paths for walkers, runners, and cyclists. Increasingly, they are becoming a connected…
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Schuylkill River Water Trail Recognition Highlights Montco’s Outdoor Appeal
The Schuylkill River Water Trail has received a major federal upgrade, giving Montgomery County another reason to celebrate, writes Ron…
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Pottstown GoFourth! Launches ‘We The People’ Banner Campaign Ahead of 2026 Fourth of July Festival
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, Pottstown GoFourth! is inviting residents, businesses, organizations, and supporters to…
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Inside The Library Collegeville, the Restaurant Rewriting the Story of a Civil War-Era Building
When The Library opened on Collegeville’s Main Street in June 2024, it brought craft cocktails and comfort food to a…
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Montgomery County Has Some of the Oldest Taverns in America. Here Is What Makes Them Worth Visiting.
Before Montgomery County had shopping malls, office parks, commuter rail towns and four-lane highways, it had inns. They stood along…
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Conshohocken Bridal Boutique Closes After 45 Years as Amazon and SHEIN Squeeze Out Local Shops
For 45 years, brides from across the region walked through the doors of La Bella Moda in Conshohocken and walked…
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Father and Son Graduate Together From Montco’s Nursing Program
When David Gawel weighed 325 pounds, it was his son Aiden who helped turn things around. Aiden, a 2023 Abington…
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These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods…
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Four Montco Golf Courses Make List of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten
Four Montgomery County golf courses have found a place on the Top 10 Golf Courses from Arnold Palmer’s Birthplace list,…
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Three Montgomery County Companies Make Business Insider’s 2026 High-Growth List
Three Montgomery County companies have earned national recognition for something increasingly rare in today’s volatile markets: consistent, profitable growth. Globus…
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Malooga’s Narberth Location Brings Authentic Yemeni Cuisine to the Main Line
Yemen has met the Main Line. Malooga, the Yemeni restaurant that quietly became one of Philadelphia’s most talked-about dining destinations,…
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