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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Laurel House Opens North Wales Transitional Home for Women Escaping Abuse
A new Laurel House has opened in North Wales, reports Dan Solkil for North Penn Now. The transitional housing space…
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First Avenue Linear Park Finally Opens in King of Prussia
King of Prussia recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest green space, First Avenue Linear Park, reports Justin Heinze…
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Thomas’ Breads Reintroduces Limited Edition Cranberry Line in Time for Holiday Season
Thomas’ Breads, owned by Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA, is bringing back its fan favorite Cranberry Bagels and English Muffins in…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. The staff work…
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WSJ: Bala Cynwyd Exec Becomes the Largest Backer of ‘Anti-Woke’ University
Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, has become the largest financial backer of the University of Austin…
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Long Awaited Amazon Fresh Store in Willow Grove Nearing Grand Opening
After years of planning and delays, the Amazon Fresh store at Willow Grove Shopping Center is showing signs of progress,…
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Partnership Transportation Management Association Donates Life-Changing Bike to Telford Mother of Five
A Telford mother of five will now have a quicker commute, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. Thanks to…
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Five Montgomery County Franchises Among the Nation’s Top
Five Montgomery County franchises are among the 400 largest in the U.S., writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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This Montco Place a Must-Visit Small Town in Pennsylvania
Ambler is the must-visit small town in Pennsylvania, according to a list recently published by Thrillist. To compile the list…
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MCCC Receives Grant To Empower and Celebrate First-Generation College Students in November
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant for the 2024 First-Generation…
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Whole Foods in Plymouth Meeting Adding Warehouse Operated by Robots
The Whole Foods store in Plymouth Meeting is among the first small group of locations nationwide where Amazon is planning…
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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closing After Half a Century
Conshohocken Italian Bakery, a beloved fixture in eastern Montgomery County, will close its doors later this month after 51 years…
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Matt Zollers’ Future at Missouri Still Promising Despite Injury
Despite a recent injury, Matt Zollers, the five-star, Spring-Ford senior quarterback, is still expected to early-enroll at Missouri in January,…
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Bagels & Co. Spreads into the Main Line with New Ardmore Location
Bagels & Co., a rapidly expanding concept by Glu Hospitality, is opening its first Main Line location in Ardmore next…
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St. Joseph’s Field Hockey Continues Impressive Season with Win Against Virginia
After being ranked sixth, the highest in program history, St. Joseph’s field hockey team lost to UMass in overtime earlier…
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Empowered by Community: How Manor’s ‘You Belong Here’ Culture Shaped Natasha Moore’s Success
The phrase “You Belong Here” carries extra meaning at Manor College. It’s a campus-wide philosophy that can be found everywhere from the…
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Gift of Life Donor Program Awards Two Montgomery County Teens
The Gift of Life Donor Program awarded $2,000 in higher education scholarships to two Montgomery County teenagers and organ transplant…
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Montgomery County Senior Softball League Celebrates Friendly Competition, Love of Game
The Montgomery County Senior Softball League is entering its 26th year of celebrating friendly competition and a love of the…
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