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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PNC Closing Six Regional Branches: How Many and Where in Montgomery County?
Six PNC Bank branches are targeted for closure in the greater Philadelphia area. Jeff Blumenthal identified them, including two in…
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Elmwood Park Zoo Reps Prowl Montco Seeking Homes for a Jaguar; Find One in Horsham
Elmwood Park Zoo, in advance of its 2024 celebration of century of wildlife in Norristown, has been stealthily canvassing the…
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King of Prussia Rail Project Slated to Temporarily Affect Chester Valley Trail Use
Montgomery County officials authorized a design and construction agreement for the future King of Prussia Rail project that establishes reimbursements…
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Chamber of Commerce of Greater Montgomery County Forms Inclusion Council
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County is taking action to make a difference through the formation of its…
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USPS Seeks Montco Postal Workers; Ambidextrous Driving Skills May Be a Career Edge
The United States Postal Service (USPS), in a search for employees, is holding a series of job fairs across the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts
Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at…
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And the Oscar Goes to … This Upper Dublin Native Used Math to Predict Oscar Winners
The 2023 Academy Awards broadcast is Mar. 12, and if an Upper Dublin, Montgomery County, native stays true to his…
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Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board’s Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 101 List
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), has once again been named to…
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New Mothers Create Social Media Page for Kid-Friendly Activities on the Main Line
New mothers Leah Davey and Kayla Matthews both gave birth to their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facing the difficulties…
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Espresso Martini Machine Has Montco Bar Scene in High Spirits
A new machine is coming to Montgomery County bars that fuel caffeine addicts and gives even the most skilled mixologists…
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This Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Employee Thrums with Excitement over Catching Bad Guys
A Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office employee is so into his daily law enforcement role, he’s been known to quiver with…
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Soup’s On in Montco (Chili, Too): Best In-County Spots for Comfort Food
Winter 2022–2023 may have been disappointing from a snow standpoint, but Montgomery County has seen its share of damp, raw…
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PennDOT Pothole Patrol Takes to Local Roadways; Is Your Montco Pain-Point Up for Repair?
A PennDOT announcement represents good and bad news for Montgomery County commuters. NBC10 Philadelphia’s Dan Stamm and Hannah Gross drove…
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Forbes’ 2023 Largest Employers: An Expected Montco Entity In, a Surprising Montco Entity Out
The Forbes 2023 assessment of large employers in the Philadelphia region has a few surprises in Montgomery County business community.…
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Royersford Chick-fil-A Acts to End Teens Ruffling Patrons’ Feathers
Managers at the Chick-fil-A in Royersford took to Facebook to publicly declare that onsite patrons under 16 can no longer…
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Before Black-History Month Slips Away: One Additional Business Worth Your Patronage
February’s Black History Month is an opportunity to broaden world view. In that spirit, Visit PA recently recommended statewide businesses…
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Montgomery County Reignites Efforts to Find, Retain Volunteer Firefighters
The Main Line has been struggling to keep volunteer firefighters, but many stations in Montgomery County are taking the incentive…
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MONTCO Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College invites applications for the Program Technical Coordinator position. The Program Technical Coordinator is responsible for assisting…
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