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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October 5th COVID-19 Update: Over 450 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over the Last Few Days
Montgomery County reported 451 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (October 2-4, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks Among Counties with Lowest Hospital Bed Capacity in Pennsylvania
Montgomery County is in the top half among the counties with the lowest hospital bed capacity for Pennsylvania, according to…
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Montgomery County Canceling Incorrectly Printed Mail Ballots for November Election, New Ones Being Mailed This Week
Montgomery County is canceling 16,000 incorrectly printed mail ballots for the municipal general election in November it sent to voters…
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Norristown Farm Park Announces Fun-Fall October Events
Montgomery County’s Norristown Farm Park has announced upcoming educational and family-friendly events slated for October. Come join us! Morning Bird…
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Nine Montgomery County School Districts Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022
Montgomery County is home to nine of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a recently…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Mark Dischell, Partner, Dischell Bartle Dooley
Mark Dischell, a Partner at Dischell Bartle Dooley, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Atlantic City, in a…
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September 28th COVID-19 Update: 434 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend
Montgomery County reported 434 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last 2 days (September 25-27, 2021) bringing the total number of confirmed…
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PLCB: How Did Pennsylvanians Deal with the Stresses of the Pandemic? Montco Residents Tippled
According to the latest financial report released by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB), Pennsylvanians purchased more wine and liquor…
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Montgomery County Scheduling Booster Shots for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine; Clinics at King of Prussia Mall, Norristown
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health has announced it is now scheduling booster shots for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine…
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Montgomery County is Home to Some of Pennsylvania’s Best Cider
Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest hard cider in the nation, with one of the best ones made…
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Eleven Montgomery County Public High Schools Rank Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Eleven Montgomery County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a new ranking…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Colonial with Modern Day Charm in Bryn Mawr
Welcome to this beautifully maintained traditional center hall colonial with 4/5 bedrooms and 3 full baths and 2 half baths,…
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SEPTA Lowers Montco Regional Rail Fares and Facilitates Transfers to Boost Ridership
To adapt to a ridership drastically changed by the pandemic, SEPTA wants to be more commuter-friendly. Toward that goal, it…
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Montgomery County Labor Shortage Has Employers Digging into Their Pockets for Signing Bonuses and $15 Hourly Wages
From restaurants to hospitals, employers in the Montgomery County area and surrounding region are having trouble finding enough workers. In…
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September 21st COVID-19 Update: 425 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County Over the Weekend
Montgomery County reported 425 new positive cases of COVID-19 over the weekend, (September 18th-20th) bringing the total number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases…
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Pennsylvania Battles Spotted Lanternfly Infestation with Quarantines and Student-led ‘Squish Squads’
Despite quarantines and “squish squads,” the spotted lanternfly continues to spread across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond, write Kevin Ambrose and…
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How to Run and Bike on Montco’s Section of the Schuylkill River Trail after Hurricane Ida
Hurricane Ida left the popular Schuylkill River Trail underwater, and while the floodwaters have been drained in the past ten…
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See Which Montco Town Tops the Most Expensive Homes in Philadelphia Metro Area
Montgomery County is home to four towns that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro…
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