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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Penn Community Bank Survey Reveals Rising Service Needs, Debuts Giving Tuesday Grants
Penn Community Bank recently released findings from its community needs assessment which surveyed dozens of nonprofit organizations across its five-county…
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Two Promising Montco Health Startups Join University City Capital Readiness Cohort
Two Montgomery County health tech startups have been selected for the University City Science Center’s sixth Capital Readiness cohort. The…
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Bradley Cooper Shares What He Learned From Rejection
Abington native Bradley Cooper, known for Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, shared a poignant story about a rejection early…
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Check Out These Must-See December Events in Montco
The Philadelphia region is brimming with exciting activities this holiday season, including several must-see events that are coming up in…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in…
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Pennridge High School’s Gifted Program Assists NASA in Drop Tower Challenge
Two teams from Perkasie’s Pennridge High School’s gifted program will assist NASA with zero-gravity research, writes The Reporter. The teams…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES professional staff are used in schools, in the home, and in the community to help children and adults challenged…
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Collegeville Italian Bakery Brings Back Its ‘Pizza with a Purpose’ Program for Tenth Year
For the tenth straight year, Collegeville Italian Bakery made sure that working first responders were well fed during Thanksgiving, writes…
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SCORE Bucks County to Offer Free Business Workshops in December
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for…
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Michael Lane Ushers in Bold Approach to Innovation at SEI in Oaks
Oaks’ SEI Investments tapped into outside talent when it appointed Michael Lane as executive vice president and head of asset…
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Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members
The Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame inducted three new members last Tuesday, reports Ed Morlock for The Times Herald.…
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Jon Metz Sets Philadelphia-Inspired Art on Fire with Pyrography
Montgomery County’s Jon Metz is a passionate artist specializing in wood-burned art, known as pyrography, highlights Reuben Harley for the…
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SCORE Bucks to Business Community: Give the Gift of Mentoring
In the nonprofit world, Giving Tuesday – which falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving – is traditionally the time when…
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Former Lower Merion Superintendent Resigns as PA Education Secretary
Pennsylvania’s education secretary, Khalid Mumin, who previously served as Lower Merion School District superintendent, is stepping down, write Maddie Hanna…
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PA SITES Program Aims to Bring Business to Towns Like Horsham
Pennsylvania is investing $500 million into the PA SITES program to attract business, reports Kyle Peschler for Business Facilities. The…
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Local Malls Reinvent the Retail Experience to Keep Relevant
As local malls adapt to shifting consumer habits, the King of Prussia Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Willow Grove Park…
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Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop Offers Same Selection as Stadium Flagship, Closer to Home
The newly opened Philadelphia Eagles Pro Shop in Plymouth Meeting offers all the gear available from the flagship store at…
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Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go
Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry…
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