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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American Baseball Coaches Association Lauds Montgomery County Baseball Team for Smarts
One Montco high school baseball team gained national recognition from the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) with 2020-2021 ABCA Academic…
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S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index Confirms What We’ve All Suspected: Montgomery County Home Prices Are Soaring
The anecdotal evidence has been around for months: Your sister-in-law’s home sold for $200,000 more than her asking price. Your…
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If Philadelphia’s Collar Counties Like Montco Seem a Little Tight, It May Be From Years of Increasing Populations
According to the first local and demographic results from the 2020 census, Philadelphia’s collar counties like Montgomery and Delco —…
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Montco Targets Younger Generations with Tongue-in-Cheek Ad Campaign to Increase Vaccination Rates
Montgomery County is targeting the younger generations with a tongue-in-cheek ad campaign in hopes of increasing vaccination rates among young…
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August 12th COVID-19 Update: Over 550 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 562 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (August 4-10th) bringing the total number of confirmed positive…
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Montgomery County Mall Put Up for Sale, Expected to Sell for Estimated $50M
After being foreclosed on and put in receivership, Montgomery Mall has now been put up for sale and is expected…
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Two More Santander Branches in Montgomery County Shuttered
Two Santander Bank branches in Montgomery County have closed recently as the subsidiary of Spain’s Santander Group continues to focus…
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Due to Foreclosure, Simon Property Group Loses a Montgomery County Mall
In another sign of the financial woes plaguing shopping malls, the Montgomery Mall was foreclosed on earlier this month. The…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Pastor Carolyn C. Cavaness
Carolyn C. Cavaness is the Pastor at Bethel AME Church of Ardmore, and her proudest professional accomplishment is keeping my…
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Are You Paying Attention? See How Many Distracted Drivers Get Cited in Montgomery County
Are you a distracted driver? Montgomery County took the top spot among the counties with the most distracted drivers with…
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See How Widespread Identity Theft is in Montgomery County
Montgomery County has had the highest number of identity theft cases in Pennsylvania over the last five years, according to…
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Substantial Community Spread of COVID-19 Recorded in Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Nearby Counties
According to the CDC, a substantial community spread of COVID-19 has been recorded in Philadelphia and three of its surrounding…
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See How Montgomery County Ranks in Animal Abuse Cases Since Libre’s Law Took Effect
Montgomery County is among the top ten counties with the highest number of animal abuse cases, according to a new…
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Pennsylvania Senate Race Adds Another Local Contender to Mix
Eric Orts, a University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business professor, is the latest local contender to join the Democratic…
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With Pandemic Woes in Its Rear-View Mirror, Colmar’s Dorman Products Sees Record 2Q21 in Automotive Aftermarket
The second quarter of 2021 was extremely successful for Dorman Products, Inc., in Colmar, according to a release on the…
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See How Montgomery County Ranked Among Best Places for Small Business Owners
SmartAsset viewed and updated data to find the best places for small business owners in the United States of America.…
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Tower Health Decides Against Sale, Pivots Toward Alliance with Penn Medicine
Financially troubled Tower Health, the owner of Pottstown hospitals, along with Brandywine, Jennersville, and Phoenixville hospitals, has decided to withdraw…
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Montgomery County Revises COVID-19 School Recommendations, Releases New Masking Guidance
Following the updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, the Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has…
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