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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Montgomery County Below State Average for Hospital Super-Utilizers
A new report by Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council shows Montgomery County is below the state average for hospital…
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First Data’s Acquisition of CardConnect Finalized
First Data‘s acquisition of King of Prussia’s CardConnect has been completed, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. First Data…
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More Than 45 Restaurants to Serve Guests at Elmwood Park Zoo’s Beast of a Feast
Elmwood Park Zoo’s (temporary) transformation from daily family destination to wild party location is under way as it prepares for…
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Merck Hit by Global Cyberattack
The ransomware worm that spread to computers across the world this week wiggled its way into Merck & Co.’s computer…
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Forbes: Campbell’s Soup Heir Dorrance Malone Continues her Reign as State’s Wealthiest Resident
Like many of America’s wealthiest, Pennsylvania’s richest person has ridden the stock market to new highs this year. Mary Alice…
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Zara Coming to King of Prussia Mall
Fans of fast-fashion in Montgomery County are in for a treat, as world famous fast-fashion retailer Zara will soon be…
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Employment Up, Wages Down in Montgomery County. Ditto for Most of America’s Largest Counties
From December 2015 to December 2016, employment increased in 280 of the 345 largest counties in the country, the U.S.…
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Another Montgomery County Farm Permanently Preserved
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties. The Mashintonio #2 Farm was…
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MCCC Looks to Become Regional Entrepreneurial Hub
Montgomery County Community College is looking to become a regional entrepreneurial hub to help students and community members achieve their…
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Four Coaches to Be Inducted Into the Montgomery County Hall of Fame
Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame is adding four new inductees to its already impressive roster, according to a staff…
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New Housing Units in Montco Reach Ten-year High
The number of housing units built in Montgomery County in 2016 reached its highest amount in 10 years, while new…
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Another Farm Permanently Preserved in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has added another farm to its growing list of permanently preserved farm properties. The Mashintonio #2 Farm was…
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Toll Brothers’ New Line of Homes to Debut in Montgomery County
Toll Brothers, the Horsham-based builder of luxury homes, has announced that T Select, its new line of homes, will debut…
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Check Out Which Montgomery County-Based Companies Landed on This Year’s Fortune 500
Montgomery County is home to a trio of Fortune 500 companies: Universal Health Services, UGI, and Toll Brothers. King of…
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Commissioners: Montgomery County Will Continue Climate Efforts
Valerie A. Arkoosh and Kenneth E. Lawrence Jr. – the Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Montgomery County Board…
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Philadelphia Unemployment Project Aims to Reduce Suburban Jobs Inaccessible by Public Transportation
To help commuters reach jobs in the suburbs, Philadelphia Unemployment Project is lobbying Philadelphia’s city council for $750,000 to expand…
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Nonprofit Ensures Feral Cats Find a Home
Forgotten Cats, a Delaware-based nonprofit that provides a humane and effective way to prevent the suffering of kittens born to…
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Penn Community Bank to Acquire Chelten Hills Savings Bank
Penn Community Bank is planning to expand into Montgomery County through the acquisition of Chelten Hills Savings Bank in Abington,…
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