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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A New Floral Studio Focused on Sustainability and Community Is Coming to Skippack
Waverly Flower Co., formerly known as Wavy Roo Florals, will be opening a new floral studio in Skippack in April,…
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Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis Shares Her Journey to Becoming Norristown’s First Female Police Chief
Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis made history when she was appointed Norristown’s Police Chief in January. She is the first woman to…
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Montgomery County Tasks a Pottstown Nonprofit to Provide ‘Eviction Prevention Services’
Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently authorized almost $3 million to be allocated to YWCA Tri-County Area, of Pottstown to…
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Penn Community Bank Releases Its 2023 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The 50-plus page report,…
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, Citadel Credit Union Offers List of Local Resources for Women in Business
More and more women are fulfilling top leadership roles in business. According to the Pew Research Center, women made up 30.4…
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The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo Will Return Mar. 8-10
The Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo will return on Mar. 8-10, with fur flying entertainment, dog sporting fun, and educational programs designed for…
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Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton Has Been Creating Delicious Treats for Generations
Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton is a family-owned chocolate maker that has been creating delicious treats for five generations, reports…
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Abington’s Katalin Karikó’s New Book Shares Her Journey from Rejection to COVID-19 Vaccine Hero
Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó recently published a new book, Breaking Through: My Life in Science, which provides a vivid account…
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Once Contemporary Norman, Bryn Mawr Home Is Now Modernist Masterpiece
A former attractive contemporary Norman home in Bryn Mawr that has since been transformed into a true Modernist masterpiece inside…
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Montco Life Sciences Company Starts 2024 Strong with Influx of Cash from Public Stock Offering
Life science companies in the Philadelphia region saw a return of interest in sector investors during the first two months…
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Move Over March Madness, an Ambler Brewing Company Is Bringing Back March Mildness
Forest & Main Brewing, an Ambler-based brewery, is bringing a UK and Seattle tradition back to Philadelphia this March, writes…
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A Montgomery County Official Shares Ideas for Protecting Voting Rights at the White House
Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija recently attended a voting rights roundtable at the White House to share strategies for improving…
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Tower Health Is Closing Two Urgent Care Locations, Including One in Oaks
Tower Health is undergoing some strategic consolidation of its urgent care locations to streamline the health system’s operations, writes WFMZ…
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A New Lansdale Traffic Study Will Identify Streets Being Used as Shortcuts
Lansdale has approved a traffic study to determine which side streets are used as shortcuts by drivers, writes Dan Sokil…
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Don’t Miss the Opening of Babas Chicken & Brews in Audubon This Morning
Three brothers are sharing their grandfather’s special hot chicken recipe with Montgomery County at their new Audubon restaurant, writes Brianna…
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![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://montco.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg)
Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta…
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The Mennonite Heritage Center Will Host a ‘Women in Service’ Event Mar. 23
Retired Swarthmore College Archivist Anne Yoder and the Mennonite Heritage Center’s Educational Curator Regina Wenger invite the community for a…
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Macy’s Shuttering 150 Stores, Will the Willow Grove Park Mall Location Be One of Them?
Macy’s new strategic vision, “A Bold New Chapter,” calls for the closing of 150 stores to prioritize the other 350…
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