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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Norristown Hopes for “If You Build It, They Will Come” Effect from Highway Construction
A recently approved major highway construction project is expected to help Norristown – often plagued by issues like high crime,…
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Montco Treasurer Invites Bidders to Participate in ‘Free and Clear’ Judicial Real Estate Tax Sale
Montgomery County Treasurer Jason Salus, who also serves as the County’s Director of Tax Claim, has announced the upcoming “Free…
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Launch of Destination Shop Montco Proves ‘Montgomery County Owns Shopping’
On the eve of the opening of the expansion of King of Prussia Mall – one of the highest-profile retail…
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Four Montgomery County Schools Make Newsweek’s Top 500 List of Best High Schools
Four high schools from Montgomery County have made it onto the Newsweek’s America’s Top High Schools listing for 2016, once…
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Montgomery County 4-H Fair Set for Next Week in Collegeville
The Montgomery County 4-H Fair is held every year during the second week in August on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday…
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New Developments Translate into Bright Future for Pottstown
Several new developments in Pottstown, including a newly constructed downtown branch of Tompkins VIST Bank, are bringing hope that a…
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GOP, DNC Conventions Confim Voters’ Impulses in Montco
The voters of Pennsylvania, a central battleground in the presidential election, absorbed the parties’ nominating conventions with varying degrees of…
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All Indications Are That Housing Market in Montgomery County Is Healthy
A number of indicators in the first six months of the year point to a healthy housing market in the…
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DNC a Bigger Bonanza for Montgomery County Than Pope Francis
Of the 26 hotels in the region that the Democratic National Convention Committee awarded contracts to, 10 are located in…
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Montgomery County Boroughs Seeing a Main Street Resurgence
Summertime is prime time for fun in the boroughs of Montgomery County, and the seasonal surge in activity is proof…
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Officials Hope Road Construction Sparks Economic Renaissance in Norristown
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will provide $66 million over the next eight years to help expand highway access through an…
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Ardmore, Bryn Athyn Rate Among Curbed Philly’s 14 Best Towns Outside of City
There are plenty of charming small towns scattered within two hours of Philadelphia that make for easy day trips or…
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Mini-Fitness Centers Spreading Like Wildfire in Montgomery County
Mini-fitness centers are popping up throughout the suburbs, particularly in Montgomery County, and often at your local shopping center, writes…
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MONTCO Today’s Complete Guide to All the Fourth of July Fun in Montgomery County
Independence Day lands on a Monday this year, providing a great opportunity for a three-day getaway from the usual workday…
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We Don’t All Start Our Work Days at the Same Time, Despite What Rush Hour Might Indicate
FlowingData – a website that explores how statisticians use analysis, visualization, and exploration to understand data and ourselves – crunched…
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Montgomery County Says Enough to Philadelphia Wage Tax
Montgomery County is losing millions in tax revenue a year as Philadelphia, unlike almost all other cities in the state,…
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Narberth, Ardmore, and Lower Merion Township Among State’s Top 10 Best Places to Live
Niche, a website that helps people discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, recently released its annual…
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Construction of Multi-Units and Townhomes Surge in Montgomery County
Residential development in Montgomery County has seen a significant surge as townhomes and multi-unit buildings outpace newly built, detached homes…
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