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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Willow Grove SDA Food Pantry Gets Massive Grant from County
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Commissioners wrote a check for local food drives across the county for $500,000 and presented it…
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Esthetician Calls SCORE Mentor ‘Prominent Figure’ in Her Business
In middle school, JaHannah Queen Mary Pitchford turned to makeup as a confidence-building tool while enduring school bullying. “I started…
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This Montco Town Has One of the Worst Commutes in America
To identify which U.S. cities had the longest median commute times in the country, Stacker used the American Community Survey…
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Charlie the Cat, the Unofficial Mayor of Lansdale Neighborhood Remembered
A Lansdale community recently honored the memory of the town’s unofficial mayor, Charlie the Cat, after his unexpected death, report Josh Sanders…
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A new National Park Service report shows that 1.9 million visitors to Valley Forge National Historical Park in 2023 spent…
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Ambler: Montgomery County’s Answer to Jim Thorpe
Jim Thorpe might be the mainstay for vacationers in Pennsylvania looking to get away, but Ambler is a great local…
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Bachelor Favorite Joey Graziadei Joins Dancing with the Stars
Former Bachelor star and Collegeville native, Joey Graziadei will join the cast of the upcoming season of Dancing with the…
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Mediterranean-style Gladwyne Mansion Hits Market for $4.975M
A six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Mediterranean-style Gladwyne home with almost 10,000 square feet of living space recently hit the market for $4.975…
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Concert Prevails: Norristown’s Fiery Spirit Triumphs Over Blaze
Days before a Norristown Memorial prepared to host a concert, the building tragically caught fire, reports Raymond Strickland for CBS…
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RBC Wealth Management Adds Wells Fargo Advisors Team in Conshohocken
RBC Wealth Management has added a Conshohocken team from Wells Fargo Advisors which manages $455 million in assets, writes Jeff…
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First Bank House of the Week: Picturesque Contemporary in Collegeville
A picturesque contemporary home set on 2.32 acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Bluey Will Call King of Prussia Home This Fall
Bluey, the hit children’s program is coming to the King of Prussia Mall, reports Kristin Hunt for the Philly Voice.…
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Montco’s Workforce Is On the Rise
While the majority of Pennsylvania counties have seen their workforce shrink over the last seven years, Montgomery County managed to record an increase in its labor force,…
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Upper Moreland’s Cardboard Boat Regatta: A Summer Sendoff Tradition
The Upper Moreland Swim Club hosted its 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. The annual tradition…
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The Philly Specials are Back with Kelce Brothers for Another Christmas Album
The Philly Specials are back with another upcoming Christmas album, reports Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The singing lineman…
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Rosemont’s Agnes Irwin School Offers Immersive Study Abroad Program
Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont is using study abroad programs to introduce its young students to the global culture, writes Kyle Nguyen…
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Southern Cross Kitchen: Conshy’s Sweet Taste of the South
Southern Cross Kitchen is Conshohocken’s offering for the greatest southern-style cooking this side of the Mason Dixon line, reports Bob…
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AI Meets Higher Learning: Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Innovative Courses
Bryn Mawr College offers its students courses about the world of AI, reports Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Computer…
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