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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Valley Forge Sports’ YMCA National Gymnastics Championship Named an Economic Impact Champion
Sports Destination Management, the leading publication with the largest circulation of sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports…
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Ambler’s Heathland Hospitality Group Acquired by Philadelphia’s Aramark
Aramark has acquired Ambler-based Heathland Hospitality Group in an effort to expand its portfolio as well as improve the client…
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Mitzvah Circle Prepares to Serve Thousands of Families with New Lansdale Facility
Mitzvah Circle, a nonprofit dedicated to meeting the basic needs of families in crisis, celebrated the grand opening of its…
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The Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closed, Leaves Local Sandwich Shops Reeling
After 51 years, Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed its doors for good on Sunday, leaving a significant hole in the Philadelphia…
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A Planned GSK Expansion Pushes Company Beyond Montgomery County
GlaxoSmithKline, the London-based pharmaceutical giant with a substantial presence in Montgomery County and Philadelphia, announced a landmark investment of up…
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Ambler’s RoundRight Software Solutions Maximizes Safety at Psychiatric Hospitals
Ambler-based RoundRight Software Solutions, launched by George Jiruska in 2022, helps maximize patient safety at psychiatric hospitals, writes John George…
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Montgomery County Expects Record Turnout for Mail-In Ballots
Montgomery County has received over 134,000 mail-in ballots, with 193,220 approved applications, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Officials anticipate…
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Upper Gwynedd Has Big Plans for Parks and Recreation
Upper Gwynedd Township is in the final stages of developing a comprehensive parks and recreation plan, set to shape the…
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Variety Children’s Charity Debuts Multi-Sport Facility for Kids with Disabilities
On October 29, Variety – the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley celebrated the opening of its new multi-sport turf…
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North Penn Receives Giant Check for HVAC Upgrades
The North Penn School District has been awarded $575,000 in state funding for HVAC system upgrades at Penndale Middle School,…
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CCRES Awards Scholarship to Chesney Humphrey for Early Childhood Education
CCRES announced Chesney Humphrey was one of several recent recipients of a scholarship from its Dr. Michael J. Kelly Pathways…
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Immaculata University Partners with FOP To Offer Tuition Discounts for Law Enforcement, First Responders
Immaculata University has established a new partnership with the Chester County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), offering active and retired law…
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Montgomery County Enables Early Voting for Inmates
Local leaders and prison officials have collaborated to help enable early voting for inmates at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility…
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Montgomery County Tourism is Booming, According to Reports
Montgomery County’s tourism industry set new records in 2023, reports Justin Heinze for the Patch. Last year, visitor spending reached…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where…
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Montgomery County Declares Severe Drought Warning
Montgomery County is now under severe drought conditions, marking one of the driest Octobers in recorded history, reports Justin Heinze…
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Eagles Founder and Football Legend Bert Bell Honored in Bronze at UPenn
Fans gathered to honor Narberth native and football visionary Bert Bell ahead of the Penn vs Yale game at Franklin…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic…
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