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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2021 MONTCO Millennial Superstar: Scott Higgins
“At a young age, I was taught to treat your role as a career and not just a job. I’ve…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Jess Ames
Jess Ames has been a part of Pennsylvania all her life, from growing up in Royersford to working at Sly…
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2021 MONTCO Millennial Superstar: Jenna Antoniewicz
Jenna Antoniewicz was born in Seoul, South Korea, adopted when she was 11 months old and welcomed to the US…
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Newly Approved SEPTA Budget Aims to Draw Back Montco Riders with Increased Rail, Subway, Bus Service
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority approved a new $1.5 billion budget last week that aims to draw back ridership after…
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Perfect Your Swing at Five of the Best Budget-Friendly Golf Courses in Montgomery County
The popularity of golf has skyrocketed during the pandemic due to the socially distanced nature of the sport, writes Laura…
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Center City Still Has Lower Commercial Vacancy Rates Than Most of Montgomery County, But Not For Long
While Philadelphia’s office market still has a lower vacancy rate than most of Montgomery County, this could be changing sometime…
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County Says “I Do” to the Return of Large-Scale, Family-Packed, Glitzy, Indoor Weddings
The big-time, indoor weddings business is on its way back. But couples on a budget may need to rethink finances, reports Christine M. Johnson-Hall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Road Trip: Montgomery County Has One of the Tastiest Small-Scale Dairies and Creameries in PA
Pennsylvania has the second largest number of dairy farms in the country, and one of the best small-scale dairies and…
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Thanks to Montgomery County Aunt-Niece Duo, Whole Families Can Work Together to Create Unique Art
Nancy Nevin and Maeve Nicholson, an aunt and niece duo from Montco, started Art9 Creations during the quarantine to provide…
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Kicking Off Summer in Montgomery County with a Refreshing Strawberry Lemonade Shandy, Sold Where? Wawa!
A summer beer from Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston may lure you in on its name alone: The…
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Where To Celebrate Juneteenth in Montco
This time last year, we as a nation came together to support Black Americans in the wake of a nationwide…
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Enjoy an Outdoor Performance at Pennypacker Mills and Meet Alice Paul, Suffragette
Alice Paul was a vocal leader of the twentieth century women’s suffrage movement. She advocated for and helped secure passage…
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Hopes for Norristown’s Revival Grow As Montco Breaks Ground on New $415M Justice Center
The Montgomery County Commissioners, joined by the Honorable President Judge Thomas Del Ricci and Norristown Municipal Council President Derrick Perry,…
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VFTCB Guide to All Things Montgomery County—Shop, Play, Stay, Dine, Visit
The guide to all things Valley Forge and Montgomery County is here! Check out the new Visitors Guide brought to…
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Real Estate Transactions Reach New Milestones in Montgomery County, Especially in Lower Merion and Kulpsville
Real estate transactions in Montgomery County continue to take place uninterrupted despite the pandemic, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia…
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Local High Schoolers Who Won Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard Contest Recognized at Montgomery County Commissioners’ Meeting
During their June 3 meeting, Montgomery County Commissioners recognized three local high schoolers who won the Opioid Overdose Awareness Billboard…
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Forbes: America’s Best Employers for New Grads are in Montgomery County
Forbes has published its 2021 list of America’s Best Employers for New Grads, and two local companies made the cut,…
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COVID Care: Montgomery County Wins 2020 GIS in Excellence Award for COVID Hub
Montgomery County was recently awarded the 2020 Geographic Information System (GIS) in Excellence Award for the County’s COVID-19 Hub and…
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