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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Montco Private Schools — Eager to Remain Competitive — Embark on Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Schools nationwide are upping the ante on the amenities — both scholastic and extracurricular — with which they aim to…
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Lansdale Pop-Punk Musician Turns ‘Sadness into Useful Tools for Others’
Had the story of pop-punk band Surprise Years been pitched as a film, no self-respecting Hollywood producer would consider it.…
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Lansdale Celebrates Sesquicentennial: 150 Years of Being a Bustling Borough
Whereas the rest of Montgomery County is rather quiet — neighbors are on vacation, kids remain still in the afternoon…
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Addison Bay, Local Activewear Brand, Reverse Migrates from the Shore to Ardmore
Many residents leave Montgomery County each summer to trek to the Jersey Shore, even briefly. Retail CEO and founder Marguerite…
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Development Deal Will Cause Norristown State Hospital Campus Residents to Lose Their Home & Services
People with serious mental illness currently living on the Norristown State Hospital campus are set to lose their home and…
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A Plan to Expand: Almac Group Intends Big Things for Its North American HQ in Souderton
Almac Group is planning a major expansion to its North American headquarters in Souderton that will considerably increase the company’s…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director at Integrate for Good
Bev Weinberg, Founder and Executive Director of Integrate for Good, spoke with MONTCO Today about her life growing up in…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need…
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Diversity-Focused Pro Golf Event Returns to Montco from Sept. 20-21
The APGA Tour, which has a mission to bring greater diversity to golf by developing African-Americans and other minorities for…
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Valley Forge Sports Teams with Eastern Youth Soccer for 2023 Event, a $4.8M Score for the Economy
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB), Valley Forge Sports, and Eastern Youth Soccer are collaborating on one of…
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Lower Merion H.S. Entrepreneurs Eliminate the Wave of Obstacles That Could Spoil a Day’s Shore Trip
It’s about 70 miles from Montgomery County to the Shore. But in a car packed with kids, chairs, toys, towels,…
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How a Little-Known Montgomery County Author Inspired Bucks County’s Most Renowned Literary Figure
1930s novelist Granville E. Toogood is a Montgomery County figure lost to the ages. He was Whitemarsh Township resident, newspaperman,…
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MONTCO Today is on Vacation this Week; We’ll Be Back in on Monday
Every year, the employees at American Community Journals, the parent company of MONTCO.Today, take a one-week hiatus to recharge batteries…
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On Eve of His Hall of Fame Induction, Dick Vermeil Recalls His Montco Relo to Chesco
For legendary football coach Dick Vermeil, the decision to settle down in East Fallowfield Township nearly four decades ago was…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board Celebrates Crave-Worthy Culinarians for an Entire Mouthwatering Month
Crave Montco Month — the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB)’s 30-day feast for the palate — is back…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Wonderful Colonial with Mediterranean Architectural Elements in Wynnewood
A wonderful colonial home with Mediterranean architectural elements with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for…
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King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties Buys Millennium IV Parcel in Conshohocken for $8.5M, Completes Its Acquisition of Millennium Campus
An affiliate of King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties has bought Millennium IV, a parcel of nearly five acres in Conshohocken,…
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Dischell Bartle Dooley Continues Its Long Tradition of Super Lawyers
Partners Mark Dischell, John Dooley, Robert Iannozzi Jr. and Elizabeth Billies have been selected to the 2022 Super Lawyers list.…
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