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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Three Montco Businesses on Forbes Inaugural America’s Top Public Companies List
Forbes has published its inaugural list of America’s Top 500 Public Companies with three Montgomery County businesses making the cut,…
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MONTCO.Today Careers – Asplundh Tree Expert Co.
Since 1928 the Asplundh Tree Expert Co., headquartered in Willow Grove, has been dedicated to safe, efficient and innovative line…
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Philadelphia Among Cities Opposing State Bill That Eases Plastic Bag Use
Philadelphia is among the cities urging State Senators to not adopt a bill that would prevent municipalities from imposing fees…
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Former Toll Brothers Exec, Lower Merion Resident Enters Race to Unseat Senator Casey
Real estate executive and Republican fund raiser, Jeff Bartos from Lower Merion, has entered the 2018 race for the Senate…
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Check Out Which Public High Schools in Montco Rank Among America’s Elite
The U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of the best public high schools in America after…
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Home Sales in Montgomery County Continue to Grow
Home sales in Montgomery County and the surrounding area are not showing any signs of slowing down according to the…
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Which Montco Locale Ranks Among the Top 10 Best Places to Live in America?
Niche.com has released its 2017 List of the Best Places to Live in America, and out of the more than…
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Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre Brings Hamlet to Montco Schools
Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre has changed direction in the face of mounting costs and falling donations by focusing its attention on…
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Montco Housing Market Surges; Median Sales Price Increases 2.9 Percent from Prior Year
The latest report on housing prices in Montgomery County provides a strong argument that the housing market has recovered from…
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High-Profile Sports Weekend to Spark Huge Economic Impact in Montco
Between the Penn Relays and the NFL Draft, an estimated 300,000 sports fans will rush into the area for the…
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VFTCB Harnesses Power of Social Media, Launches Snap Montco Campaign
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has partnered with one of its more than 500 members, Branded Productions in…
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Villanova University Honored by Montco’s Habitat for Humanity
Villanova University was honored as Partner of the Year by Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County during the organization’s second…
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Most Distracted Driving Offenders in Pennsylvania are Men
Distracted driving violations are on the rise in Pennsylvania, and men are the main culprits, according to a report by…
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From Chesco: Phoenixville Native, Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a…
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Positive Clinical Trial Results Bumps Paratek’s Stock Up 23%
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, the Boston biotech company with operations in King of Prussia, recently saw its stock soar 23 percent to…
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Montco Native Forms Addiction Treatment Business Driven by Personal Struggles
Montgomery County native Joseph Lubowitz has drawn from his own experience and struggles with drug addiction to start a business…
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State Releases Average SAT Scores of All Public High Schools; See How Your Montgomery County District Stacks Up
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state. The…
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New Initiative Gives Voice to Montgomery County Residents
A new initiative in Montgomery County will give residents an opportunity to share their concerns about their community and come…
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