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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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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The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Asks for Hotel Tax Bump
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has asked Montgomery County officials to increase the areas hotel tax rate from…
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Harriton, Lower Merion Crack State’s Top 5 Public High Schools
Harriton Senior High School in Rosemont and Lower Merion High School in Ardmore led a score of other Montgomery County…
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Plymouth Township One of the Hottest Real Estate Markets in the Region
Affordable housing, a great location, and a sought after school district is making Plymouth Township one of the hottest real…
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Find Out Where Montco’s Average Tax Burden Lies as Tax Gap Between Philly, Suburbs Shrinks
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking,…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Down 3.5 Inches of Precipitation, Montgomery County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern…
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Valley Forge Board Looks to Score More Sports, Meeting Tourism
The thrill of sports draws almost half of Montgomery County’s hotel guests, and new Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
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Montgomery County Hotels Spend $25 Million to Remain Competitive in Crowded Marketplace
Hotels across Montgomery County have spruced up everything from room décor to A/V equipment, investing heavily in infrastructure improvements to…
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Montgomery County Scores Highest in March of Dimes Premature Birth Rate Report
The annual premature birth rate report cards by the March of Dimes scored Montgomery County highest in the region with…
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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key…
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Find Out How Much Your School District Has Grown in Last 25 Years and the Negative Effects from It
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating…
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Employment Data Suggests Montco Prospering Relative to Rest of State, Nation
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry released its employment situation report for September 2016, and it reveals that Montgomery…
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Montco Lands Six on PBJ’s List of 76 Most Influential Philadelphians
The Philadelphia Businss Journal recently unveiled its 2016 edition of the Power 76, a guide to the region’s most influential…
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Six Montgomery County Schools to Receive Donations of Narcan Nasal Spray from Adapt
Governor Tom Wolf has announced that in accordance with its agreement with the state Department of Health, Radnor-based Adapt Pharma…
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Destination MontCo: American Treasure Tour Museum
I grew up thirty minutes outside of Washington, DC. I was spoiled with access to the Smithsonian – the world’s…
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