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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The New Tibetan Association of Philadelphia’s Community Center in Norristown Is Now Open
The Philadelphia Tibetan community now has its own community center in Norristown, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Members of Montgomery County Development Professionals Connect Client with Perfect Property
The power of connections was recently demonstrated when three members of the Montgomery County Development Professionals collaborated to assist a…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Embodies the Resiliency of Philadelphia Sports
An aspiring sports talk radio host, a Plymouth Meeting teen is already taking the Philadelphia sports world by storm with…
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‘Steel Magnolias’ Will Come to Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown
Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High Street) will celebrate long-lasting friendships that endure through life’s ups and downs in a…
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Which Pennsylvania Counties Have the Highest-Paying School Districts?
Montgomery County has some of Pennsylvania’s highest-paying school districts, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An analysis of…
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Don’t Miss These Montco Indoor Amusement Parks that Parents and Kids Both Will Enjoy
When the weather isn’t suitable for outdoor activities, there is still plenty of family-friendly fun to be had in Montgomery…
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Penn Community Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity Build Project
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recently supported Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s current…
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Four Montco Towns Rank Among Top 50 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Montgomery County towns ranked among the top fifty safest places to live in Pennsylvania as of February 2024, according…
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A Montgomery County Native Is Among the Newer, Younger Generation of Farmers
Kelly O’Neill, 35, grew up in Pennsburg, but now owns a farm in Hammonton, New Jersey with her husband Joe…
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Merion Station’s David Rubin Aims to Connect People to Landscapes and Their Beauty
David Rubin, the founding principal of David Rubin Land Collective, stands as a beacon in the realm of landscape architecture,…
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New Elmwood Park Zoo Initiative Will Place Jaguar Sculptures Throughout Montgomery County
The Elmwood Park Zoo and the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board have joined forces for a new marketing initiative…
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First House House of the Week: Captivating Stone-front Colonial in Huntingdon Valley
A captivating stone-front colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in…
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Montgomery County Native Lizzy McAlpine Announces Third Studio Album
Montgomery County native Lizzy McAlpine, who catapulted to mainstream fame last year with the viral success of her song “ceilings,”…
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The Second Annual Arctic Wonderland Is Coming to Roxborough This Month
The Roxborough Development Corporation has partnered with Ice Sculpture Philly for the Second Annual Arctic Wonderland taking place at Pocket…
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A Conshohocken Company’s New App Aims to Help People with Substance Use Disorders
A company based in Conshohocken has created a new platform that provides tools to help people with substance use disorders…
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Homeowners in the Philadelphia Area Stay in Their Homes Longer Than Most Other Cities
Homeowners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area are staying in their homes longer than in most other cities and the country…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in Long Island,…
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