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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Lower Gwynedd-Based Third Arc Bio Raises $165 Million in Funding to Advance Innovative Cancer Treatments
Third Arc Bio, a pharmaceutical tech company based in Lower Gladwyn, has raised $165 million in its first round of…
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Two of the Region’s Best Hot Dog Joints Are in Montgomery County
Despite the Philadelphia region being best known for its cheesesteaks and hoagies, hot dogs have been growing in popularity. It…
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Sweet Success: MCCC Baking & Pastry Arts Grad To Blend into German Cuisine Exchange Program
Montgomery County Community College 2024 graduate Katharine Boyle of Glenside is one of only 74 Americans selected from a pool of…
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Montgomery County Is Among the 20 Fastest Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
So what parts of Pennsylvania are growing the fastest and where does Montgomery County fit in? According to Stacker, out…
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All-Natural Haircare Startup in Oaks Poised for Expansion with Huge Funding
Naturaz, a haircare line for women with curly hair, has secured funding from local investors, writes Ryan Mulligan of the…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a…
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East Norriton Medical Center Gifted with Millions from Philanthropic Foundation
Fort Washington’s Karabots Foundation has made another large donation to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, writes John George…
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MCCC History Major Named Ryan M. Johnson PhD Endowed Scholarship Recipient
When Olivia Campbell enrolled as a student at Montgomery County Community College, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do…
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Retro Contemporary in Rydal
A retro contemporary home on 1.9 acres with five bedrooms and four-full-and-two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Rydal. The…
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CCRES Appoints Matt Przywara as New Executive Director
CCRES, a leading non-profit provider of educational and behavioral health services, announces the appointment of Matt Przywara as its new…
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Power Up Your Business Through In-Person Networking & LinkedIn
Would you like to power up your Philly Area business and wake up winning as an entrepreneur who generates six…
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Montco’s Madeleine Dean Joins Taskforce Investigating Assassination Attempt Against Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appoint Montco’s Madeleine Dean to the probe into the assassination attempt…
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Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Centennial with a Wine Safari
This Friday, Aug. 2, the Elmwood Park Zoo hosts their annual Wine Safari, but this year it’s a big deal,…
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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit…
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North Wales’ John Oates Talks About His Life Now As a Solo Act
After decades as half of Montgomery County’s famous duo Hall & Oates, John Oates is returning home to play the…
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Kobe Bryant’s Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Her Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his…
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MCCC Alumni Association Board of Directors Reveals New Executive Team
The Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) Alumni Association Board of Directors recently named the newest members of its Executive Committee. Matthew Riddick…
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