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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Fair Districts PA Takes on Gerrymandering
Over 600 people turned out for a meeting organized by the Fair Districts PA in Montgomery County last week, to…
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Nearly Half of Montgomery County Bridges Are Deficient
There’s nothing like a bridge over troubled waters, except when that bridge itself is in trouble. Such is the case…
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VFTCB Study Suggests A Sports Facility Would Bring Montco Millions in Tourist Dollars
Montgomery County is losing millions in tourist dollars through missed sports travel opportunities according to a new feasibility study by…
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Penn Valley Home Destroyed by Flames is Reborn
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Lynne Barol and Arnold Chassen have rallied to rebuild their Penn Valley home…
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Three of Top Five Baseball Players from Philly Region Grew Up in Montgomery County
The fact that Montgomery County is bursting with sporting talent has been highlighted again as three out of the five…
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In Honor of Black History Month, VFTCB Highlights Local Sites of African-American Significance
For Black History Month, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board is spotlighting the stories of sacrifice and steadfastness of…
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New Pub Brewing in Pottstown
Exciting times are ahead for beer lovers in Pottstown as a new brewpub is coming to the neighborhood run by…
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Lower Merion High School at the Top of the Keystone Exam Class
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of students’ graduation requirements, the once-a-year tests are revealing which…
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New NBC10 Column Highlights the Delights of Montgomery County
Six months of covering Montgomery County led to a discovery of many amazing finds, from Sumneytown where the East Coast…
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Ken Lawrence Jr. Becomes Montgomery County’s New Commissioner
Montgomery County has gotten its first ever African American commissioner in Ken Lawrence Jr., who was unanimously picked by the…
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Montgomery County Is Hub of High-Income Hot Spots
Montgomery County offers its residents a wealth of opportunities, and one of them is the opportunity for wealth itself. Fourteen…
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Fort Washington Winery Tour Offers Great Wine and a Lesson on the Magic of Winemaking
Anyone looking to find out more about the process of winemaking while enjoying several delicious wines should look no further…
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Philly.com: All Roads Lead to Upper Gwynedd
Getting to Upper Gwynedd is an easy affair for anyone looking for a home in the neighborhood as this Montgomery…
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Fitness Club Taking Over Former Macy’s Building in Ardmore’s Suburban Square
Ardmore is about to become even healthier, as the former Macy’s building in Suburban Square is being taken over by…
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Philly.com: Hatfield Township’s Affordability, Scenery, Transit Options Driving Home Sales
Montgomery County’s Hatfield Township offers beautiful surroundings for a lower price than other similar areas in the North Penn School…
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Independent Report Ranks Pennsylvania Near Worst for Election Integrity
A recent joint report from Harvard and Sydney universities has ranked Pennsylvania as one of the worst states in the…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Beat National Unemployment Rate
Suburban Chester and Montgomery counties are leading the entire Philadelphia metropolitan area in the battle against unemployment, and Delaware County…
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Updated ValleyForge.org Features Videos, Social Media Integration
The outlook for tourism in Montgomery County in 2017 is bright, according to information compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism…
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