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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Supermarket Chain Takes Giant Step into Jenkintown
Jenkintown is getting its first Giant supermarket, according to a Diane Adam report for Winsight Grocery Business. The Giant Co.…
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Willow Grove Couple’s Home Décor Includes Victorian-Era Wallpaper and a Punk-Rock Deer
The Victorian-Era home of Ashley Devlin and Justin Crean is a whimsical study in contrasts. The Willow Grove dwelling has…
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Souderton Tea Room Holds Jolly Good Celebration of Charles III Coronation
In a sold-out affair, patrons gathered at Tilly Mint’s Tea Room in Souderton to watch the coronation of King Charles…
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Best Montgomery County Sites to Pass a Rainy, Gray Spring Afternoon with the Kids
Weather-wise, Spring 2023 has been somewhat disappointing, leaving many Montgomery County parents struggling to find things to do with their…
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This Montgomery County School District Has the Best Music Education in the Country
A Montgomery County school district is officially recognized for having the best music education in the country. North Penn School…
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Residents Can Aid Montgomery County’s Environment with the Use of a Free Rain Barrel
Rain barrels offer numerous benefits to Montgomery County residents and the area environment, including improvement of local water quality. As…
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As Bed Bath & Beyond Throws in the Towel, the Store’s Only Montgomery County Site Offers Discounts
The nationwide liquidation of Bed Bath & Beyond, which succumbed recently to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy declaration, has begun. The…
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Pottstown Residents Walk to Fight Hunger One Step at a Time
Pottstown residents gathered recently to take a stand on a pervasive community issue; they did so, ironically, by walking. The…
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17 Montgomery County Communities Make State List of Fastest-Rising Home Prices; Is Yours Here?
The local residential real estate market is still a mixed bag, depending on which end of a transaction a Montgomery…
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Two Upper Salford Farmers, Rooted in the Public Good, Enable New Connector Trail
A “Park to Perkiomen” trail now connects Upper Salford Park in Schwenksville with the Perkiomen Trail in Spring Mount, 1.3…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: North Wales Home from in the Black-and-White TV Era Gets 4K-Rez Update
435 Church Street in North Wales was built in 1958, the time of Dwight Eisenhower in the White House, four-cent…
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Firstrust Bank Is One of Four Montgomery County Firms to Make 2023 PBJ ‘Faces of Philanthropy’ List
Firstrust Bank has made the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in…
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New Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Health Urology Initiative Will Operate 7 Locations, 4 of Them in Montgomery County
The Fox Chase Cancer Center and Temple Health have partnered to launch a urology institute that will operate at seven…
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VFTCB Brings Revolutionary Show to Montco; Cast Inhabits Characters and Bodily Creates Scenery
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board and Theater Unspeakable — a Chicago acting troupe under the auspices of Let’s…
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U.S Navy Sends Pottstown-based VideoRay a $16.1M Order for Underwater-Operated Vehicles
Pottstown-based VideoRay has received a $16.1 million order from the U.S. Navy for its Mission Specialist Defender underwater remotely operated…
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Under Armour Opens First ‘Brand House’ in Pennsylvania; It’s at King of Prussia Mall
Jenn Frederick and the Good Day Philadelphia/FOX 29 Philadelphia crew visited Under Armour‘s first brand house in Pennsylvania, now open…
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Lansdale Unlocks Site to Welcome New Escape Room Brand
Escapopolis, a new Montgomery County escape-room brand, is set to open May 5 at 325 W. Main St., Lansdale, a…
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Proposed for Ridge Pike, Limerick: 67-Townhouse Development with Pads Devoted to Commercial Sites
On the docket of a recent public hearing of the Limerick Township Board of Supervisors, a West Chester developer, Polti…
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