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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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year,…
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Norristown Students Gear Up for Robotics World Championship in Texas
The Norristown Area Robotics Club is gearing up for a trip to Dallas this May to compete in the 2025…
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Woman Buys Potential Renoir Drawing for Just $12 at Montgomery County Auction
Heidi Markow, owner of Easton’s Salvage Goods Antiques, may have stumbled upon the find of a lifetime when she bought…
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Pennsylvania American Water Invests $102M in Chesco and Montco, $675M in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that its 2024 full-year investment total for system improvements came in at more than $675 million…
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MCCC Theatre Arts, West End Student Theatre Present ‘The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales’
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and West End Student Theater invite families to enjoy a delightful production…
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Nine Montgomery County High Schools are the Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania, according to the 2023-2024 Best High Schools list…
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Bryn Athyn College Axes All Sports Programs Citing Budget Constraints
Bryn Athyn College announced Thursday that it will discontinue all sports programs at the end of the academic year, writes…
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MCCC Theatre Arts and the Drama Club Present World Premiere of ‘The Marginals’
Montgomery County Community College’s (MCCC) Theatre Arts Program and Drama Club are excited to present the world premiere performance of The Marginals…
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Build-to-Suit Medical Facility Could Complete Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia
The developer of the Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia is currently in talks with several potential medical…
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Federal Funding Gap Hits Horsham Lab Tracking Emerging Drug Threats
Horsham’s Center for Forensic Science Research and Education has laid off 12 employees due to delays in federal grant funding,…
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North Penn Captures First State Hockey Title with Electrifying Third-Period Rally
History was made Saturday afternoon as the North Penn ice hockey team captured its first-ever Pennsylvania State High School Hockey…
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GVF’s 2024 Annual Report Rolls Out Big Gains in Transit, Bike Safety, and Community Impact
The GVF released their 2024 Annual Report, highlighting their commitment of driving change through smart, community-focused transportation solutions across the…
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Upper Dublin High School Girls Swim Team Captures PIAA 3A Swimming Championship
The Upper Dublin High School girls swim team won the PIAA Girls Championship hosted at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium last…
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One Montco School District Is Among Top 3 in Pennsylvania
One Montgomery County school district ranked among the top three in Pennsylvania, with six more making the top fifty, writes…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…
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Allied Universal Plans 72 Job Cuts in Conshohocken Amid Streamlining Effort
Allied Universal Security Services is trimming its workforce in Conshohocken, with 72 employees set to be laid off between May…
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St. Joe’s Offers Buyouts to Staff Amid Budget Rebalancing
Lower Merion’s St. Joseph’s University is offering voluntary buyouts to some faculty and staff as it works to close a…
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