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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From Chesco: Phoenixville Native, Deputy Sheriff Rejects Special Treatment, Showcases Grit
By the Chester County Sheriff’s Office A former Marine brought an exemplary background with him when he applied for a…
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Positive Clinical Trial Results Bumps Paratek’s Stock Up 23%
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, the Boston biotech company with operations in King of Prussia, recently saw its stock soar 23 percent to…
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Montco Native Forms Addiction Treatment Business Driven by Personal Struggles
Montgomery County native Joseph Lubowitz has drawn from his own experience and struggles with drug addiction to start a business…
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State Releases Average SAT Scores of All Public High Schools; See How Your Montgomery County District Stacks Up
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state. The…
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New Initiative Gives Voice to Montgomery County Residents
A new initiative in Montgomery County will give residents an opportunity to share their concerns about their community and come…
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Montgomery County Ranked Fourth-Healthiest in the State
Montgomery County continues to be an elite place to live a healthy lifestyle in Pennsylvania. The annual County Health Rankings…
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Kono-To-Go Pizza Coming to Montgomery County
King of Prussia Mall will be the first Pennsylvania location to offer pizza lovers a new and inventive way to…
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Montco Dance Instructors Make Math, Language Studies More Fun with Innovative Approach
Two Montgomery County dance instructors are bringing a new approach to teaching math and language by adding dance moves to…
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International Travel Writers Visit Valley Forge, King of Prussia Mall
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board helped welcome eight travel writers from across Europe to Montgomery County. The journalists…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Wins Prescription Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest
Plymouth Meeting teen Maddy Fair was honored by the Montgomery County commissioners at their last board meeting by winning the…
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Six Montgomery County Campus Redevelopment Projects Move Forward
Montgomery County is moving forward on the $281 million redevelopment of key buildings essential to the county’s governance, writes Eric…
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Lower Merion Remembers Famous Son Chuck Barris
Whether he brought fame or infamy to his childhood home, unforgettable memories of “The Gong Show” icon Chuck Barris have…
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Website to Locate Stolen Jewelry Launched by Montgomery County DA and Police
Residents of Montgomery County who have been victims of a burglary may be able to locate their stolen jewelry, coins,…
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Luxury Estates Having Trouble Finding Owners as Philadelphia Takes Over the Market
Luxury estates in Montgomery County are having trouble finding new owners as the luxury market has found a new stronghold…
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Propane Fueled School Buses Coming to Several Montgomery County School Districts
Several school districts in Montgomery County have received Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants totaling $1.9 million awarded by the Pennsylvania Department…
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Two Montgomery County Companies Take Home Life Sciences Pennsylvania’s Awards
Two Montgomery County companies came out as winners during the awards ceremony part of the Life Sciences Pennsylvania’s annual dinner,…
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Conshohocken, Ardmore Make Philadelphia Magazine’s Hottest Suburban Towns List
Many Philadelphia suburbs are attracting the next generation of residents through high-end housing, hot retail projects, and abundant amenities with…
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Montgomery County on List of Governor Wolf’s Infrastructure Help Requests for New Administration
A $1.1 billion Montgomery County infrastructure project is on the list of requests that Governor Wolf has submitted to the…
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