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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Montgomery County Is Hub of High-Income Hot Spots
Montgomery County offers its residents a wealth of opportunities, and one of them is the opportunity for wealth itself. Fourteen…
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Fort Washington Winery Tour Offers Great Wine and a Lesson on the Magic of Winemaking
Anyone looking to find out more about the process of winemaking while enjoying several delicious wines should look no further…
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Philly.com: All Roads Lead to Upper Gwynedd
Getting to Upper Gwynedd is an easy affair for anyone looking for a home in the neighborhood as this Montgomery…
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Fitness Club Taking Over Former Macy’s Building in Ardmore’s Suburban Square
Ardmore is about to become even healthier, as the former Macy’s building in Suburban Square is being taken over by…
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Philly.com: Hatfield Township’s Affordability, Scenery, Transit Options Driving Home Sales
Montgomery County’s Hatfield Township offers beautiful surroundings for a lower price than other similar areas in the North Penn School…
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Independent Report Ranks Pennsylvania Near Worst for Election Integrity
A recent joint report from Harvard and Sydney universities has ranked Pennsylvania as one of the worst states in the…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Beat National Unemployment Rate
Suburban Chester and Montgomery counties are leading the entire Philadelphia metropolitan area in the battle against unemployment, and Delaware County…
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Updated ValleyForge.org Features Videos, Social Media Integration
The outlook for tourism in Montgomery County in 2017 is bright, according to information compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism…
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The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board Asks for Hotel Tax Bump
The Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board has asked Montgomery County officials to increase the areas hotel tax rate from…
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Harriton, Lower Merion Crack State’s Top 5 Public High Schools
Harriton Senior High School in Rosemont and Lower Merion High School in Ardmore led a score of other Montgomery County…
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Plymouth Township One of the Hottest Real Estate Markets in the Region
Affordable housing, a great location, and a sought after school district is making Plymouth Township one of the hottest real…
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Find Out Where Montco’s Average Tax Burden Lies as Tax Gap Between Philly, Suburbs Shrinks
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking,…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Down 3.5 Inches of Precipitation, Montgomery County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern…
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Valley Forge Board Looks to Score More Sports, Meeting Tourism
The thrill of sports draws almost half of Montgomery County’s hotel guests, and new Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board…
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Montgomery County Hotels Spend $25 Million to Remain Competitive in Crowded Marketplace
Hotels across Montgomery County have spruced up everything from room décor to A/V equipment, investing heavily in infrastructure improvements to…
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Montgomery County Scores Highest in March of Dimes Premature Birth Rate Report
The annual premature birth rate report cards by the March of Dimes scored Montgomery County highest in the region with…
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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key…
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