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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After Nearly Six Decades on Air, Lansdale-Based WNPV to Broadcast Its Final Programming Next Month
After nearly six decades on air, the Lansdale-based radio station WNPV will broadcast its final programming and go off the…
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Gladwyne is Pennsylvania’s Second Most Expensive ZIP Code
Gladwyne is the second most expensive ZIP Code in Pennsylvania according to median home sale prices, with five more Montgomery…
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State’s Purchase of 1,700 Acres of Southern Chester County Land Creates Largest State Park Near Philly
After more than a decade of negotiations, Pennsylvania has completed the acquisition of more than 1,700 acres of land in…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Turning Bluer As Party-Line Divide in Pennsylvania Deepens Ahead of April Primary
The Philadelphia suburbs keep gaining Democratic voters faster than Republican as the party-line divide in Pennsylvania continues to deepen ahead…
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Main Line Today: See Which Montgomery County Towns Are among Main Line and Its Western Suburbs Best
Six Montgomery County towns are among the twenty-nine best towns in Main Line and its western suburbs, writes Tara Behan…
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Centric Bank Recognizes Participants, Winners of Video Contest for High School Students
Centric Bank has honored the participants and winners of its second annual video contest – titled “Lights, Camera, Save!” –…
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Montgomery County Basketball Coach Receives Life-Saving Kidney Donation From Fellow Coach
Sone Saysana, a Montgomery County basketball coach who struggled with kidney disease for years, has received a life-saving kidney donation…
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New Report Finds That a Family of Four In Montgomery County Needs More Than $86K To Survive
A new report by the University of Washington-Seattle has found that a family of four needs over $70,000 a year…
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Check Out How Montgomery County High School Students Did On Last Year’s SATs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published results from the 2019 SATs, showing that fourteen Montgomery County high schools are…
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Invest: Philadelphia 2020 Presents Blueprint of Montgomery County’s Economic Future
Invest: Philadelphia 2020 offers an in-depth review of key issues facing the economies of Philadelphia-area counties and features exclusive insights…
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Montco Home to 25 of the 100 Best High Schools in Pennsylvania for 2020
A quarter of the high schools on the list of the 100 best schools in Pennsylvania for 2020 are in…
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Rents for Premium Apartments and Condo Rentals in Montgomery County, Delaware Valley Continue to Rise
Prices for premium apartments and condo rentals in the area are continuing to rise, forcing many transient workers who come…
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Five Montgomery County Schools among Philadelphia-Area High Schools That Send Most Students to Elite Universities
Five Montgomery County schools are among the high schools in the Philadelphia area that place the most graduates at Harvard,…
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Several Familiar Montco Names on Fortune’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies
Fortune recently published its annual World’s Most Admired Companies list, with three Montgomery County companies making the list. To determine…
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Planning Your MONTCO Martin Luther King Weekend
By Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board The January 17 – 20 weekend honors the birth date of Dr. Martin…
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Your Complete Guide to Experiencing Valley Forge National Historical Park Year Round
By Rachel Riley No matter the time of year, there is always so much to do at the Valley Forge…
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22 Must-Do Montgomery County January Events
By Valley Forge Tourism and Conference Board January in Montgomery County means there’s always a chance of snow, but there…
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17+ Kid-Friendly Montgomery County Holiday Performances
Montgomery County is home to award-winning playhouses and some of the best local and regional theaters in greater Philadelphia. This…
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