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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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Announces Staff Promotions
After almost two years of overcoming obstacles, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) announced a few staff promotions.…
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Pennsylvania Museums Reunited with Stolen Artifacts After 50 Years
This past Friday, six Pennsylvania museums were reunited with a variety of firearms that had been stolen by a man…
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Perkiomen School: Exploring the Mental Health Crisis in Teenagers
Anxiety in teenagers is a concern in a world where COVID-19 is still dominant. A raging pandemic led nearly everyone…
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$31M Mixed-use Development Planned for the Center of Norristown
Philadelphia real estate company MM Partners is planning a $31M apartment and commercial space on Main and DeKalb Streets, writes…
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Nappen & Associates Expands its Portfolio in New Britain Township
Montgomeryville-based industrial/flex real estate developer, Nappen & Associates, is proud to announce the kickoff of its latest speculative building. Commencing…
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Gladwyne Woman’s New Line of Handmade Accessories is Full of Vibrant Colors
In September of this year, Linda Ricci, a resident of Gladwyne, launched her own line of home and lifestyle accessories…
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Horst S. Daemmrich, of Flourtown, Influential Professor and Prolific Writer, Dies Aged 91
Horst Daemmrich, an influential German professor at the University of Pennsylvania and a prolific writer, died at his Flourtown home,…
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Philly Power 100 List Features 9 Movers & Shakers With Ties to Montgomery County
City & State Pennsylvania has published its 2021 Philly Power 100 list, and 9 people with Montgomery County ties have made…
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Blue Bell’s Normandy Farm Hosted a Holiday Gingerbread House Workshop for Kids of All Ages
There’s nothing better than constructing a gingerbread house right before your very eyes! With the help of their parents, many…
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Montgomery Bar Foundation Awards $94K+ in Critical Funding to Local Justice-Related Causes
On Monday, December 13th, Officers and Trustees of the Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF) presented checks to a number of local…
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MCCC Municipal Police Academy Graduates Ready to Protect and Serve Montgomery County
Twenty-three cadets graduated from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on Dec. 14 during a ceremony held at the…
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Giant Grocery Stores Partner With Conshohocken-Based Saladworks to Offer In-Store Dining Options
Thanks to a new partnership between Giant Co. and WOWorks LLC, the parent company behind Conshohocken-based Saladworks, four new dining…
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New Chief of Staff is “Plugging Into a Powerhouse” at Elkins Park’s Salus University
Beth Moy, in her duties working at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE), never forgot her visit to…
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Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health Downgraded From Stable to Negative by S&P
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health has been downgraded from stable to negative by Standard & Poor’s, writes John George for…
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Blue Bell PNC Bank to Close Its Doors in March 2022
The Blue Bell PNC Bank at 480 Norristown Road is one of two branches in Pennsylvania slated to close its…
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MONTCO Today Hits 2.2 Million Pageviews in 2021
Montco Today has just hit 2,200,000 pageviews of the year! We would like to thank our loyal readers — many…
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Chester County Commissioners Sign on to National Opioid Settlement; County to Receive $15.5 Million
Millions of dollars will soon be coming to Chester County for the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorder. This…
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First Case of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Detected in a Montgomery County Resident
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has announced that the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has been detected in…
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