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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Ambler’s Downtown Renaissance is Turning the Town into a Destination
Ambler’s downtown continues to thrive as new businesses and creative entrepreneurs embrace its walkable charm and strong sense of community,…
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Rookie Phenom from Pottstown Keeps Blue Jays Alive in ALCS
Just months after making his major league debut, Pottstown native Trey Yesavage has become one of the breakout stories of…
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Vagrant Bird from ‘Task’ is Rare but Known Visitor to Montgomery County
The bright-red bird featured in the premiere of Task, which serves as a broader analogy on the show, is rare…
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Montgomery County Military Family Touched by Strangers’ Kindness
A Montgomery County military family was touched by a random act of kindness from an anonymous couple and hopes to…
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Montco Careers — Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), a respected public institution serving Blue Bell and Pottstown, is actively seeking dedicated professionals to join its collaborative and…
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The Indie Main Line Coalition Keeps Readers Local in Narberth and Ardmore
Independent bookstores across the Main Line are proving that collaboration is the best story of all, writes Gina Lizzo of…
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M. Night Shyamalan Returns to TV and Coauthors a New Novel with Nicholas Sparks
Lower Merion’s legendary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is branching into new creative realms, writes Earl Hopkins for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Seasonal Frights Await at Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport
The Haunted Elks Lodge #714 in Bridgeport returns this October, offering seasonal frights and thrills for all who are brave…
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How Eataly in King of Prussia Makes Its Acclaimed Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Eataly, the expansive Italian marketplace that recently opened at the King of Prussia Mall, has revealed the recipe for its…
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Toll Brothers Sets to Bring Luxury Community to Royersford
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has announced that work is underway on its newest luxury home community in Royersford, reports Citybiz. The new…
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Bala Cynwyd and Narberth Celebrate Return of Hostage Alon Ohel
Outside Bala Cynwyd’s Adath Israel Synagogue, family and friends gathered this week to celebrate the long-awaited release of Alon Ohel,…
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Montco Boy Triumphs Over Rare Hip Disorder
After years of treatment for a rare hip disorder, 9-year-old Landon Gallo of Montco is back on his feet and…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s…
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Elkins Park-Based Abrams Realty & Development to Demolish Wyomissing’s Berkshire Mall for New Retail
Elkins Park-based Abrams Realty & Development is under contract to acquire the Berkshire Mall in Wyomissing, with plans to demolish…
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Rejects Co-CEO Trend, Emphasizes Resilience in Leadership
GSK chief executive officer Emma Walmsley says she’s unconvinced of the rising co-CEO trend, writes Nina Paoli for Fortune. As…
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Sal Paone Builder Plans 159-Home Redevelopment in Plymouth Meeting
Lower Gwynedd–based Sal Paone Builder is planning to transform the aging Plymouth Ridge Corporate Center into a 159-townhome neighborhood, writes…
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American Real Estate Partners Sells Conshohocken Office Tower for $83.1M
Eight Tower Bridge, a 16-story office tower in Conshohocken, has been sold to the FLD Group and New York’s Adjmi…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes…
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