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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Jefferson Abington Tops Suburban Hospital Profits in Tough Year
In a challenging year for hospitals across Southeastern Pennsylvania, Jefferson Abington Hospital stood out as the suburb’s most profitable medical…
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New Montco Forever Green Grant Initiative Supports Open Space Preservation Projects Throughout County
Montco Forever Green is a new grant initiative launched by Montgomery County to support open space preservation projects throughout the…
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Cavan Sullivan Wows in England as Move to Man City Inches Closer
At just 15 years old, Norristown native Cavan Sullivan is already proving he belongs on the global stage, writes Ben…
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Seasalt Cornwall Opens in Ardmore With British Style and Local Flair
Beloved British clothing brand, Seasalt Cornwall is coming to Ardmore’s Suburban Square, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The brand,…
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Pennsylvanians Push Limits with Increasingly Creative, Crass Vanity Plates – And Keep Hitting Roadblocks
Pennsylvanians are becoming more creative, and often more crass, with their ideas for vanity plates, but the state keeps saying…
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MONTCO Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children…
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Charles Barkley Wants Josh Shapiro On Future Presidential Ballot
Pennsylvania Governor and Abington native Josh Shapiro just picked up a high-profile nod from none other than Charles Barkley, writes…
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GSK Partners with Chinese Pharma Co. in $500M Deal
Pharma giant Glaxosmithkline, which has major operations in Upper Providence and West Point, is partnering with China-based Hengrui Pharma, writes…
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UPenn Bets on AI Future with Betty Supercomputer in Collegeville
The University of Pennsylvania joined the AI arms race with Betty, a new supercomputer located in Collegeville, about 30 miles…
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Josh Shapiro Lost His Only Election Trying to Impress a Girl, and It Paid Off
During a recent appearance on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” Governor Josh Shapiro opened up about faith, resilience and…
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St. Joseph’s Luke Gabrysh Ready for Next Chapter with the Phillies
St. Joseph’s University’s Luke Gabrysh will continue his baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies after being drafted in the 15th…
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PAED Celebrates 60 Years of Renewal and Growth in Pottstown
For six decades, Pottstown Area Economic Development (PAED) has served as the Borough’s driving force for revitalization, reinvention, and economic…
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Bridgeport’s Frosty Falls Serves Some of Best and Most Creative Ice Cream in Region
Frosty Falls is a popular ice cream destination in Bridgeport, known by locals for serving some of the region’s best…
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Southern Market Blends Global Flavors with Local Community Spirit — and It’s Totally Worth the Trip from Metro Philly
Southern Market in Lancaster City is more than a food hall — it’s a whole vibe. Just 90 minutes from…
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Montco Leaders Announce Over $4M in Funding. Where is it All Going?
Montgomery County leaders approved more than $4 million in new contracts last week, reports Rachel Ravina for The Mercury. The…
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Wynnewood’s Paul Spencer Adkins Marks 50 Years of Coaching Top Vocal Talent
Wynnewood’s Paul Spencer Adkins has been one of the region’s most influential vocal teachers for five decades, writes David Patrick…
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Popular Philadelphia Sichuan Restaurant EMei Expands to Ardmore
Popular Philadelphia Sichuan restaurant EMei is expanding for the first time in its 14-year history, opening a new location in…
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NASA Calls on Conshohocken Company to Aid in Disaster Response Mission
NASA looks to Conshohocken to help monitor wildfires from the sky, writes Jamie Whitney for Military + Aerospace Electronics. Conshy’s…
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