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 Home to One of the 15 Most Expensive High Schools in America
Education in the United States wears many price tags, but one local high school is among those that will break…
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Philadelphia-area Nonprofits Get Donations From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently made major contributions to 361 nonprofits nationwide. Of the more than 300 nonprofits, 11 are based…
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Montgomery County Ranks Among the Highest Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County has ranked among the top five highest-earning counties in The Keystone State, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled data…
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Bryn Mawr College Graduate Runs Barbetta, Manhattan’s Oldest Family-Owned Italian Restaurant
Laura Maioglio, a Bryn Mawr College graduate, is at the helm of Barbetta, Manhattan’s oldest family-owned Italian restaurant, writes Denice…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the minimum wage in Pennsylvania from…
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Former Bryn Mawr Republican Eric Settle Joins as Candidate for PA Attorney General
Eric Settle, a former Republican from Bryn Mawr, has joined the state attorney general’s race as a candidate for the…
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Collegeville’s Joey Graziadei Got Engaged on the Season Finale of the Bachelor
Collegeville native Joey Graziadei got engaged to Kelsey Anderson on the finale of The Bachelor, and the happy couple is…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Easter in Valley Forge
Spring is in the air, and it is time to plan your upcoming Easter celebrations. In Montgomery County, Valley Forge…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Traditional in Villanova
A stunning traditional home on 1.49 picturesque acres with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Spring Break Educational Experiences in Montgomery County
Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board encourages you to get creative with Spring Break this year. Montgomery County is the…
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Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 60th Anniversary
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Montgomery County Community College (MCCC), kicking-off a year-long celebration of…
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Montgomery County Among Top Five Counties for Economic Mobility Opportunities in PA
Montgomery County ranked among the top five counties in Pennsylvania where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility, according…
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Manor College Marketing Team Recognized with Five Awards for Excellence
The Office of Marketing and Communications at Manor College was recognized with five CUPPIE awards for excellence in higher education…
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Penn Community Bank Announces Officer Hire, Promotions
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has made several new hires and promotions across its operations…
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Merion Station Nonprofit Provides Safe Space for Women, Nonbinary Jazz Musicians to Showcase Talents
In a world of jazz traditionally dominated by men, a Merion Station nonprofit is working on changing the narrative, writes Eva…
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Retired Abington Fire Company Chief Remembered for Mentoring Hundreds of Firefighters
Richard A. Roatch Sr., a retired Abington Fire Co. chief who mentored hundreds of firefighters who passed through the Montgomery…
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Three Montco Spots Among Region’s Fourteen Places with Best Tomato Pie
Three Montgomery County spots are among the fourteen places that make the best tomato pie in the Philadelphia region, write…
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Over the Last 10 Years, Philadelphia Region Sees Surge in Active Apprenticeships
A growing number of industries are offering apprenticeships, hoping to attract new talent by offering free education and long-term career…
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