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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Merion Station’s David Rubin Aims to Connect People to Landscapes and Their Beauty
David Rubin, the founding principal of David Rubin Land Collective, stands as a beacon in the realm of landscape architecture,…
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New Elmwood Park Zoo Initiative Will Place Jaguar Sculptures Throughout Montgomery County
The Elmwood Park Zoo and the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board have joined forces for a new marketing initiative…
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First House House of the Week: Captivating Stone-front Colonial in Huntingdon Valley
A captivating stone-front colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Montgomery County Native Lizzy McAlpine Announces Third Studio Album
Montgomery County native Lizzy McAlpine, who catapulted to mainstream fame last year with the viral success of her song “ceilings,”…
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The Second Annual Arctic Wonderland Is Coming to Roxborough This Month
The Roxborough Development Corporation has partnered with Ice Sculpture Philly for the Second Annual Arctic Wonderland taking place at Pocket…
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A Conshohocken Company’s New App Aims to Help People with Substance Use Disorders
A company based in Conshohocken has created a new platform that provides tools to help people with substance use disorders…
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Homeowners in the Philadelphia Area Stay in Their Homes Longer Than Most Other Cities
Homeowners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area are staying in their homes longer than in most other cities and the country…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Long Island,…
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Longstanding Elkins Park Auto Parts Store to Be Sold in Auction
An important fixture in the Elkins Park community for more than 80 years is being sold in its entirety in…
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Chamber of Commerce’s Newspaper Carves a Niche for Print Media in the Digital Age
In a refreshing move amidst the digital age, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is excited to announce…
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Inside Abington Native Bradley Cooper’s $6.5 Million New Hope Farmhouse
Award-winning actor and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper acquired a 33-acre farmhouse in New Hope, writes Mary K. Jacob for…
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Soak in Some Nature at These Hidden Gems Not Far from Montgomery County
The weekends are for resetting and there is no place better to do that than in nature. Luckily not far…
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Neshaminy Creek Brewing Set to Transform Montgomery County Bank into Latest Taproom
It’s a big year for Bristol’s Neshaminy Creek Brewing, as the brewing company plans to expand in Montgomery County, writes…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Releases Four-Day Winter Itinerary for Montco Parks
With the hope of warmer weather in the coming months, Montgomery County state and national parks are wonderful places to…
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Bryn Mawr College Event Tackles Finding Solutions to Growing Homelessness Crisis
HealthSpark Foundation based in Colmar recently hosted a conference on the homelessness crisis in Montgomery County at Bryn Mawr College,…
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Here Are Some of the Tasty Additions to the Montgomery County Restaurant Scene
The restaurant industry continues to boom in the Philadelphia area, including a new breakfast spot and Korean BBQ restaurant in…
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POSTPONED to Feb. 20: Montgomery County Community College hosts 10th Annual Tri-County High School Art Exhibition
Update: Due to inclement weather, the opening reception is postponed to next Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 5 to 7 PM.…
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