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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Celebrate the Holidays With These 12 Joyful Experiences in Montgomery County
While the holidays may look different this year, one thing is for certain there are ways to find joy right…
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Hotel of the Week: Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia
Montgomery County features 80 world-class hotels. This week’s spotlight is on Hyatt House Philadelphia/King of Prussia. Across from the King…
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Merck Joins IBM, American Express in Coalition to Hire 1 Million Black Workers In 10 Years
Merck, the pharmaceutical giant with significant operations in Montgomery County, has joined a coalition pledging $100 million to hire one…
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4 Montco Restaurants Where You Can Get Christmas Dinner To Go This Week
Christmas get-togethers may look a smidge different this year, what with this COVID mess and social distancing and all. So,…
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Local Restaurants, Food Service Industry Receiving Helping Hand from Montgomery County Through $5M Grant Program
Montgomery County is offering $5 million in grants to local restaurants and other food service businesses to help with the…
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Check Out Where Montgomery County Ranks Among the Nation’s Healthiest Communities
Montgomery County has once again found its place in the upper half of the 500 healthiest communities in the nation,…
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Montco is Home to Some of Best Hot Sauces in Philadelphia Area
If you like spicy food and are always on the lookout for new hot sauces, you will be happy to…
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Montco Shifts From Being Republican Stronghold to Powerful Democratic Bastion
The latest election showed just how starkly political sentiment has shifted in Montgomery County, turning it from a Republican stronghold…
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Springfield Township Commissioners Sign Letter of Support For PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Springfield Township Commissioners have signed a letter of support for Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, writes Betsy…
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These ZIP Codes in Montgomery County Had Biggest Increases in COVID-19 Cases Over the Last Week
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and state, with some areas of Montgomery County affected more…
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See Which Montco Zips Are Among America’s Hottest Neighborhoods of 2021
Three Montgomery County places are among America’s hottest neighborhoods for 2021, according to a list recently published by Redfin. The…
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Montco Records Positive Trends in Hospitalization Numbers, Ready to Receive First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines
After a post-Thanksgiving surge in confirmed COVID-19 cases, Montgomery County has finally recorded nearly the same hospitalization numbers as the…
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Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District Proved To Be Competitive Among Philadelphia Suburbs
Pennsylvania’s 1st Congressional District, which includes the entire of Bucks County and parts of Montgomery County, turned out to be…
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Montco Election Costs to Surpass Originally Budgeted Amount by $2M
The 2020 election is the most expensive one ever in Montgomery County and will surpass the originally budgeted $3.5 million…
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How Montco Delivered More Democratic Presidential Votes Than Almost Any Other PA County
Once known as a GOP stronghold, Montgomery County has this year delivered more Democratic presidential votes than almost any other…
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Montgomery County School Districts’ Decision to Reopen Upset Some Parents, A Relief to Others
Montgomery County school districts’ mixed decisions on reopening schools following the expiration of the mandate for virtual learning set by…
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How to Experience the Holidays in Montco This Year
This holiday season, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made their list and checked it twice. From holiday light displays…
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Over 620 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 6 New Deaths
Montgomery County Montgomery County reported 629 new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday, Dec. 10, pushing the total number of confirmed…
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