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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Philadelphia Unemployment Project Aims to Reduce Suburban Jobs Inaccessible by Public Transportation
To help commuters reach jobs in the suburbs, Philadelphia Unemployment Project is lobbying Philadelphia’s city council for $750,000 to expand…
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Nonprofit Ensures Feral Cats Find a Home
Forgotten Cats, a Delaware-based nonprofit that provides a humane and effective way to prevent the suffering of kittens born to…
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Penn Community Bank to Acquire Chelten Hills Savings Bank
Penn Community Bank is planning to expand into Montgomery County through the acquisition of Chelten Hills Savings Bank in Abington,…
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Montgomery County Sells Series A and B Bonds of 2017, Maintains Solid Bond Rating
Montgomery County has announced the results of a competitive bond sale offering of $62.3 million in Series A and B…
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E-Commerce Pioneer Backs Local News Website Chain in Montgomery County
E-commerce pioneer, Michael Golden, became rich when eBay acquired King of Prussia’s GSI Commerce six years ago for $2.4 billion.…
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GVF Celebrates National Bike to Work Day with Montco, Chesco Commissioners
In observation of National Bike to Work Day, GVF partnered with Montgomery County Commissioners Val Arkoosh and Joseph Gale and…
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Where Are The Best Places to Buy a Home in Montgomery County?
Spring is here, and with the change in season, people often take some time to consider the benefits of moving…
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Montco Municipalities Receive $5 Million from PennDOT to Improve Safety, Reduce Congestion
Last week, PennDot awarded 15 grants totaling more than $5 million dollars in support of Montgomery County traffic signal upgrades…
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Popular Farm & Fisherman Tavern Opens Location in Horsham
Hit Cherry Hill independent bar and restaurant Farm & Fisherman Tavern has opened its first location in Montgomery County, writes…
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Montco Debuts New Mascot, Latest Marketing Initiative to Drive Tourism
Its celebrity crush is Megan Fox. Its favorite television show is Lost, starring Matthew Fox. And its beverage of choice…
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Montco Commissioners Issue Proclamation in Support of Circuit Trails
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners – including Joseph Gale, Dr. Valerie Arkoosh, and Kenneth Lawrence Jr. – issued a…
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Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Helps Montgomery County Moms through Hard Times
Mended Little Hearts Philadelphia Area is providing much needed support for mothers from Montgomery County whose children suffer from congenital…
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Construction Begins on New Portion of Schuylkill River Trail in Pottstown
Montgomery County, in coordination with the Borough of Pottstown, is constructing a new portion of the Schuylkill River Trail in…
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Life Expectancy in Montgomery County 5th in Pennsylvania, Above National Average
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Montgomery County have a longer life expectancy…
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Some of Wealthiest Communities in PA Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly…
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Plan to Add ‘Worship’ to Whitemarsh Township Sign Creates Controversy
A number of small blue and white signs saying Whitemarsh Township is a great place to “work, live, and worship”…
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Philadelphia Business Journal Honors Course Selected for VFTCB’s 2017 Golf Classic
The historic Philadelphia Cricket Club, the oldest club in the U.S., is the setting for the 2017 Montco Golf Classic,…
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Montgomery County Has State’s Second-Lowest Child Abuse Rate
Only one other county in Pennsylvania had a lower rate of child abuse last year than Montgomery County, but one…
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