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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From Chesco: County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone Announces Bid for Lt. Governor
Chester County Commissioner Kathi Cozzone has announced her bid for Lieutenant Governor, aiming to bring local issues to Harrisburg’s attention…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Montco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes…
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New Study: Philly Is Sinful, Suburbs Are Saintly
Hold your emotions in check for this one; residents of Philadelphia live among the nation’s second-most wrathful neighbors while suburban…
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New Study Shows Our Local Real Estate Market Is Enamored with Jacuzzis
New data has revealed that Jacuzzis and hot tubs are huge selling points in the suburban Philadelphia real estate market,…
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Harriton, Lower Merion, Wissahickon Tops Montco Contingent of Best High Schools
Harriton Senior High School led a group of four Montgomery County schools that ranked in the statewide top 15 in…
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Princeton Review Names Bryn Mawr College Top LGBT-Friendly School Nationwide
Princeton Review has released its annual most LGBT-Friendly Schools list for 2018, and once again Montgomery County’s Bryn Mawr College…
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Royersford Makes Realtor.com’s Top Ten Affordable Towns with Best Elementary Schools List
Royersford has made it onto the Realtor.com nationwide list of the Top 10 Affordable Towns with the Best Elementary Schools.…
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JCPenney Shuts Up Shop at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls
JCPenney closed its doors for good at King of Prussia and Willow Grove Park Malls on July 31 to the…
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From Chesco: 35 Years After Stepping Down as Eagles Coach, Vermeil Offers Perspective
Thirty-five years ago, the man who would become a Philadelphia Eagles coaching legend couldn’t find enough time or energy. Today,…
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Montgomery County Welcomes Bridal Show as Wedding Options Evolve
Montgomery County is welcoming its longstanding and new bridal wedding expo as wedding options around the country continue to evolve,…
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Ardmore’s Sweet Tooth Pushes Owners to Expand Delice et Chocolat
Brothers Joseph and Antoine Amrani have learned that Ardmore has quite the sweet tooth as sales at their recently opened…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Continue to See Rebound in Residential Real Estate Sales
Home sales in the Philadelphia suburbs continued to rebound during the first six months of this year, writes Brian McCullough…
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Five Montgomery County CEOs on List of Philadelphia’s 20 Highest Paid
Five chief executive officers of Montgomery County based companies are among the twenty highest earning CEOs in the Philadelphia area,…
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Montgomery County’s Visitation, Consumer Spending Tops In Philadelphia Suburbs
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board posted a record year for the 12-month fiscal period that ended on June…
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Owner of King of Prussia’s Duck Donuts Discusses Expansion Plans and Local Competition
Deciding to open a Duck Donuts in King of Prussia Town Center was an easy choice for the founder and…
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Montgomery County’s 60,000 Turnpike’s Toll Scofflaws Given Fair Warning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has warned drivers with at least six unpaid tolls or outstanding violations of $500 or more…
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Montgomery County’s Anxious Youth Find Solace in Meditation Apps
Young people from Montgomery County and around the country who are struggling with anxiety are finding solace in online meditation…
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Education Services and Health Care Main Employers in Montgomery County
The boom in the health industry and the expanding education workforce in Philadelphia is having a positive impact on the…
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