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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Wall Street Journal: Thomas Eakins’ 1871 Painting Captures Moment of Ease on the Schuylkill River
“Max Schmitt in a Single Scull,” painted by Thomas Eakins in 1871, depicts a rower’s moment of ease on the…
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Montgomery County Small Businesses Will Get Another Chance to Receive Economic Relief Through New Hospitality Industry Recovery Program
Local small businesses will get another chance to receive economic relief through the MontcoStrong 2021 Pennsylvania Hospitality Industry Recovery Program,…
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Montgomery County Dominates List of Most Expensive Houses Sold in Pennsylvania in 2020
The Philadelphia area is home to a whopping 19 of the most expensive houses sold in Pennsylvania in 2020, with…
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February 23 Update: COVID-19 Cases on Slight Increase, Still Very High Risk Level
Montgomery County reported 336 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Monday, February 22, bringing the total number of confirmed…
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Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and the Least over the Last Week
Continuing this month’s trend, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County continued to drop over the last seven…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Custom-built Country Home & Farm Amid the Rolling Hills of Harleysville
. Ready for the good life? Immerse yourself in country living and have that winery you’ve always wanted, or keep…
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Montco Republican Commissioner Throws His Hat Into Governor Race
Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale is the latest Republican to join the already crowded race for the position of Pennsylvania…
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Update: Here’s Where COVID-19 Cases are the Highest and Lowest via ZIP Codes
Continuing last week’s trend, the number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County continued to drop over the last seven…
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February 10 Update: COVID-19 Cases Up in the Last Week While Death Rates Slowing Down
Montgomery County reported 817 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, February 9, bringing the total number of confirmed…
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Montgomery County is Running Out of Vaccines, But Pennsylvania Still Does Not Know When More Doses Will Be Available
Pennsylvania still does not know when an increased shipment of shots will be available for counties that are running out…
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Upper Gwynedd-based Merck CEO Retiring
Kenneth C. Frazier, a North Philadelphia native, is retiring from his position as Merck CEO effective June 30, writes John…
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February 6: Here Are the Montgomery County ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and the Least Over the Last Week
The number of new COVID-19 cases is starting to decrease nationwide and across the state, with Montgomery County numbers following…
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With Local Data Painting Encouraging Picture, Cheltenham School District Reopens Classrooms for First Time Since Outbreak Started
With local data showing there were limited instances of the coronavirus spreading in schools, more school districts are opting to…
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See Which Alcohol Brands Helped Montco Residents Get Through 2020
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has released the list of top selling liquors for the past year and Tito’s Handmade…
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Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for January 22-24
The Montgomery County Commissioners, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of…
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See Which Montco School Districts Are Among Top 39 in Pennsylvania with Most Valuable Homes
Montgomery County is home to thirteen of the top 39 school districts in Pennsylvania with the most valuable homes, write…
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MCCC, Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County to Kick-Off Partnership with MLK Day Virtual Town Hall
Montgomery County Community College and the Movement for Black and Brown Lives of Montgomery County have joined forces in a…
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January 18 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports New Cases and Hospitalization Numbers
Montgomery County reported 317 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, January 15, pushing the total number of confirmed…
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