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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Montgomery County Implements Free Menstrual Products Policy to Help Women in Need
Montgomery County now offers free tampons and other menstrual products in all of its government facilities including public houses and…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling…
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16-Year-Old Haverford School Star Leads Ireland Lacrosse to Gold
Chris Burnetta of the Haverford School leads Ireland’s lacrosse team to the gold in the U20 European Lacrosse Championship, writes…
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Lupus Awareness Inspires Ardmore Family’s Successful Natural Skincare Line
A Montgomery County family is behind Ardmore-based Holland & Milan Organics, a natural skincare line inspired by a loved one…
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Hollywood Actor and Abington Native Bradley Cooper Buys Home in New Hope Amid Budding Romance with Gigi Hadid
Award-winning actor, director, and Montgomery County native Bradley Cooper will soon call New Hope home, writes Mara Siegler for Page…
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Community Remembers Worcester Resident, Special Olympic Hall-of-Famer Katie Spencer
Special Olympic multi-sport athlete, advocate, and Worcester resident, Katie Spencer, died June 28 of cancer at the age of 35,…
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MONTCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides more than 1,500 professional staff for schools, the home and the community to meet the needs of children…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board To Host Third Annual Jazz Festival throughout September
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board will host its third annual Montco Jazz Fest, an industry-leading entertainment offering that, for 2024, celebrates…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Launches New Career Pathways
North Montco Technical Career Center is expanding its Adult Education lineup with two dynamic career paths — Medical Assistant and…
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These Five Montco Gen Z’ers Among 13 Talented Overachievers Doing Big Things in Philly Suburbs
Five Montgomery County Gen Z’ers have found their place among the 13 talented overachievers doing big things around the Philadelphia…
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Waverly Flower Co. Owner Turns Her Hobby Into New Blooming Business
Alanna Messner-Scholl has turned the gardening hobby she picked up during the pandemic into a blooming business with the recently…
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Whisked Away: MCCC Grad Heads to Germany for Baking Adventure
Montgomery County Community College grad Katharine Boyle is off to Germany as part of a young professional exchange program, writes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Installs PFAS Treatment System at Montgomery County Well Station
Aqua Pennsylvania has completed the PFAS treatment system installation at its Perkiomen Woods well station in Montgomery County. This is…
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Computer Science Alumna Praises MCCC Education for Career Success
Before majoring in Computer Science at Montgomery County Community College, Sarah Wagner knew next to nothing about the program, let…
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We Run the World Girls Flag Football Tournament Returns to Montgomery County Aug. 10-11
Flag Football Life’s We Run the World Flag Football Championship is returning to The Proving Grounds in Conshohocken Aug. 10-11.…
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Comes to Collect on Unpaid Tolls
The PA Turnpike Commission is looking to collect on unpaid toll bills, reports Alyshia Hercules of MSN. Last fiscal year,…
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This Montgomery County Town is the Best One if You Love to Walk
There are several Philadelphia area suburbs where you can live with a low-car diet without much trouble, and one particular…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will…
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