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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Atop Quality Ranking of Montco High Schools Come Data on the Districts behind Them
In conjunction with the recently published list of top Montgomery County high schools comes a similarly themed Niche.com assessment of…
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Raise a Glass to Montgomery County’s Best Bars
In a sea of good bars in the Philadelphia region, there some really stand out. Several, in fact, are right…
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Cozy Up to the Best Fireside Dining in Montgomery County
With the summer heat far in the background and unlikely to return, it’s ideal weather for alfresco dining, especially at…
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Conshohocken Chimney Specialist Shows Altruistic Side That Isn’t Just Blowing Smoke
In 2011, as an undergrad, Conshohocken resident Joe Ochal worked in his uncle’s fireplace showroom to make some extra cash.…
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Black Rock Students Get State-of-the-Art Educational Setting
Named as a tribute to the Lenni Lenape indigenous tribe, Black Rock Middle School is no small project. This $90-million…
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Believe It or Not, There Are Healthy Options at Your Montco Wawa
Wawa is not the first place you think of for healthy eating but those options exist, writes Amy Von Sydow…
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Meteorologist Takes Trip Down Memory Lane at Spring-Ford High
Action News Meteorologist Brittany Boyer reconnected with her roots at Spring-Ford Area High School to visit the teachers that shaped…
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Montgomery County Leadership: David Zellers, Director of Commerce at Montgomery County
David Zellers, Director of Commerce for Montgomery County, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Wernersville, Berks County, where…
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See Which Montgomery County Tracks Are Among 21 Best Bike Trails in Philadelphia Area
Four Montgomery County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to appeal…
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Willow Grove-to-Harrisburg Bike Riders Honor EMS Workers Taken in the Line of Duty
A three-day bike ride between Montgomery County and Harrisburg had 50 cyclists covering 150 miles to memorialize emergency medical services…
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As Part of Statewide Effort, All Three Montco Wegmans Locations Are Phasing Out Plastic Bags
Wegmans, the New York-based grocery store, has enforced the ban of plastic bags in its Pennsylvania stores beginning on Sept.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Home That’s Got Lots in Pottstown
121 North Adams Street, Pottstown, is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom twin that was originally built just west of The Hill School…
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Glenside’s Carminati Creamery Is the Home of Delicious Gelato, Just in Time for Summer’s Last Hurrah
In the heart of Keswick Village, the Carminati Creamery offers up delicious creamy gelato, reports Ben Bergman for GlensideLocal.com. Co-owner…
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Alabama-Based Health System Expands into Eagleville with Rehab Hospital
Encompass Health plans to build 50-bed inpatient rehab hospital on Audubon Road in Eagleville. Jeff Ward, WFMZ 69 News, exercised…
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Montgomery County Students at Immaculata Receive Scholarships to Finish Nursing Degrees
The Chester County Economic Development Foundation (CCEDF), through Health Care Connect, has funded Immaculata University $32,000 to be used toward scholarships for…
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New Café in Ardmore Specializes in Beverages from Sunup (Coffee) to Sundown (Cocktails)
Char & Stave, which opened in Ardmore in March, represents an entrepreneurial ah-ha moment of its founder, Jared Adkins. What…
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8 Private High Schools in Montgomery County are Among 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is home to eight of the 25 best private high schools in Pennsylvania, according to a recent report…
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Conshohocken Brothers, Self-Taught Vintners, Uncork Urban Winery in Philadelphia
Two Conshohocken brothers — Tim and Mike Capuzzi — have taken their self-taught vintner skills and turned them into a…
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