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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W.W. Smith Charitable Trust awards $30K in scholarships to Manor College students
A straight A student, sophomore liberal arts major Marta Penkalskyj is from Northeast Philadelphia and a graduate of Saint Basil…
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BB&T expands educational opportunities for Montco students
BB&T may be headquartered in North Carolina, but its philanthropy knows no bounds. The bank, which has 17 branches in…
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First on Ellen, now on HQ, Wissahickon grad’s star shining brightly
From Wissahickon high to Les Mis to Ellen to the HQ. HQ Trivia isn’t the first time host Sarah Pribis…
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Symetra Tour player Emily Gimpel talks golf and upcoming Montco tournament
Montgomery County’s own Emily Gimpel came out to Raven’s Claw Golf Club just outside Pottstown Tuesday to talk about what…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board sets awards record in 2017
The results are in, and the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board just wrapped up a banner year for awards!…
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Gavel officially passed at Montgomery Bar Association
The Montgomery Bar Association (MBA) held its Annual Business Luncheon Meeting Friday at Bluestone Country Club in Blue Bell, PA. Nearly…
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PA tops nation in beer production
We’re Number 1! We’re Number 1! We’re Number 1! No, we’re not talking about the Eagles. According to a study…
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Westrum Development Company joins forces with local officials to give condemned building a new lease on life
Westrum Development Company, an award-winning residential real estate developer in the mid-Atlantic region, is pleased to announce the completion of…
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From CHESCO: Daughter of County’s Wealthiest Resident a Growing Force in the Shoe Industry
Starting a new shoe label isn’t easy, especially in today’s competitive environment, but Mary Alice Malone and Roy Luwolt have…
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‘OnceThere’ makes booking tours a breeze at valleyforge.org
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board just made planning a Montgomery County experience one…
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Arts Montco makes debut at Ursinus College
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) – the destination marketing organization for Montgomery County – launched its newest…
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Montgomery County Holiday Sharing programs needs donors
More and more Montgomery County businesses are encouraging their employees to play Santa for CADCOM’s Holiday Sharing program so that…
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Paul Finkelman named Gratz College’s new president
After a months-long, nationwide search, Gratz College has named Dr. Paul Finkelman as its new president. The 11th president in…
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Norristown Chamber ends first year with Elmwood Park Zoo holiday mixer
There are some Christmas wishes that can’t fit under the tree. Not everything is as easy to wrap as a…
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5 Wits opens with a bang at Plymouth Meeting Mall
Montgomery County dignitaries welcomed a unique entertainment destination to Plymouth Meeting Mall at a recent ribbon-cutting and VIP reception. 5…
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Five Saints Distilling joins Keystone Craft Spirits Trail
In 2011, Governor Tom Corbett approved new legislation changing sections of the liquor code and approving Limited Distillery Licenses. This granted license…
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Montco tops in suburban office leasing
Montco natives have driven past empty corporate centers for years, but that is all changing for the better. The office…
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Spring-Ford Area High School donates $10K to Camp Rainbow
Camp Rainbow Inc. is the beneficiary of a $10,000 contribution, thanks to recent fundraising efforts at Spring-Ford Area High School.…
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