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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While Ted Bundy Confessed to 30 Murders in 1970s, His Killing Spree Might Have Begun While He Was Living In and Around Montgomery County
After he was arrested, Ted Bundy confessed to kidnapping, raping, and killing more than 30 women in seven states between…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Immerses You in Nation’s History While Surrounded By Gorgeous Nature
Families that ventured to Valley Forge National Historical Park on Memorial Day were able to immerse themselves in the nation’s…
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Montgomery County CFO Provides Update on County Finances at Board of Commissioners Meeting
Montgomery County Chief Financial Officer Dean Dortone provided an update on county finances at the Board of Commissioners meeting held…
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Horsham Native Location Scout Finds Connections Go Deep When Scouting Local Places in “Mare of Easttown”
Part of the thrill of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” was picking out local places you recognize, writes Maria Panaritis for…
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Amtrak Proposal: New Round Trips That Montco Commuters May Find Convenient
In its 2035 vision plan announced earlier this year, Amtrak included proposals to expand and improve rail service in Pennsylvania. Under consideration are new routes, some…
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June 2 Update: COVID-19 Cases Sink in Montco; 54% of Pennsylvanians Age 18+ Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County reported 78 new positive cases of COVID-19 through the weekend, as of Wednesday, June 2, 2021, bringing the total number of…
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Fort Washington’s Longtime Germantown Academy Basketball Coach and History Teacher, Dies Aged 71
Jim Fenerty, a longtime Germantown Academy boys basketball coach, history teacher, and athletic director, died on May 19 at age…
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Nine Montco School Districts Are Among Decade’s Top 50 Highest-Scoring in Pennsylvania
Nine Montgomery County school districts are among the top 50 highest-scoring school districts of the decade in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan…
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Seller’s Market is So Hot in Montco That Even Usual Dealbreakers Are Not Deterring Buyers
With inventory low and so many people looking for a home in Montgomery County, buyers are willing to pay premium…
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May 28 Update: COVID-19 Cases Plummet in Montgomery County
Montgomery County reported 25 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, May 28th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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Make it a Memorable Memorial Day Weekend in Montco
Celebrate the unofficial start of summer during Memorial Day weekend in Montgomery County, PA! We’ve all been waiting for Memorial…
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Montgomery County Superintendents Push PA Lawmakers to Reform Charter School Funding
Superintendents from all local counties pressed state lawmakers earlier this week to change the way in which charter schools are…
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May 19 COVID-19 Update: Montgomery County Reports Super-Low Numbers of New Cases
Montgomery County reported 59 new positive cases of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, May 18th, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases…
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New SEPTA Dashboard Tells Riders Their Seat Availability on Norristown High-Speed Line and Other Vehicles
Montco Commuters will soon see seat availability on SEPTA vehicles with SEPTA’s new Estimated Seat Availability Dashboard, writes Hannah Kanik…
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May 15 Update: ZIP Codes Where COVID-19 Has Spread the Most and the Least in Montgomery County
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Montgomery County has been slowing down, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg…
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Montgomery County is Among Best Places to Live in the United States
Montgomery County ranks among the best places to live in the United States, according to a recently released report from…
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Top Teachers Honored at Phillies Constellation Teacher Appreciation Night, Including 3 Montco Educators
After a challenging school year filled with hybrid learning and zoom lessons, the top teachers in the region got some…
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Montgomery County Republican Committee Honors the Late Frank Bartle at Spring Reception
Recently, the Montgomery County Republican Committee honored Frank Bartle at their Spring reception and announced they were starting an annual…
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