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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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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DVRPC Awards Funding to Four Montgomery County Trail Projects
Four trail projects in Montgomery County have received funding from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission through its Regional Trails…
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Two Montgomery County Zip Codes in Top 15 Hottest Philadelphia Housing Markets
Cheltenham and Whitemarsh Township in Montgomery County are among the top ten hottest housing markets in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kenneth…
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Only You Can Prevent Road Rage
Even though our mission is to fill these pages with news and events that celebrate Montgomery County, occasionally something so…
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Montgomery County Below State Average for Hospital Super-Utilizers
A new report by Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council shows Montgomery County is below the state average for hospital…
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First Data’s Acquisition of CardConnect Finalized
First Data‘s acquisition of King of Prussia’s CardConnect has been completed, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. First Data…
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More Than 45 Restaurants to Serve Guests at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Beast of a Feast
Elmwood Park Zoo’s (temporary) transformation from daily family destination to wild party location is under way as it prepares for…
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Merck Hit by Global Cyberattack
The ransomware worm that spread to computers across the world this week wiggled its way into Merck & Co.’s computer…
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Forbes: Campbell’s Soup Heir Dorrance Malone Continues her Reign as State’s Wealthiest Resident
Like many of America’s wealthiest, Pennsylvania’s richest person has ridden the stock market to new highs this year. Mary Alice…
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Zara Coming to King of Prussia Mall
Fans of fast-fashion in Montgomery County are in for a treat, as world famous fast-fashion retailer Zara will soon be…
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Employment Up, Wages Down in Montgomery County. Ditto for Most of America’s Largest Counties
From December 2015 to December 2016, employment increased in 280 of the 345 largest counties in the country, the U.S.…
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Another Montgomery County Farm Permanently Preserved
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties. The Mashintonio #2 Farm was…
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MCCC Looks to Become Regional Entrepreneurial Hub
Montgomery County Community College is looking to become a regional entrepreneurial hub to help students and community members achieve their…
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Four Coaches to Be Inducted Into the Montgomery County Hall of Fame
Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame is adding four new inductees to its already impressive roster, according to a staff…
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