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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Penn Community Bank Helps Bring Attention to ALICE Population
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined the County of Bucks and United Way of Bucks County in designating March…
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Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis Shares Her Journey to Becoming Norristown’s First Female Police Chief
Dr. Jacqueline Bailey-Davis made history when she was appointed Norristown’s Police Chief in January. She is the first woman to lead the police department there,…
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Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton Has Been Creating Delicious Treats for Generations
Asher’s Chocolate Company in Souderton is a family-owned chocolate maker that has been creating delicious treats for five generations, reports Dan Sheridan for 6abc. Depending…
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In Honor of Women’s History Month, Citadel Credit Union Offers List of Local Resources for Women in Business
More and more women are fulfilling top leadership roles in business. According to the Pew Research Center, women made up 30.4 percent of sitting board members…
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Penn Community Bank Releases Its 2023 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, has released its 2023 Impact Report. The 50-plus page report, released annually, highlights the bank’s…
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Penn Medicine’s Katalin Karikó’s New Book Shares Her Journey from Rejection to COVID-19 Vaccine Hero
Abington biochemist Katalin Karikó recently published a new book, Breaking Through: My Life in Science, which provides a vivid account of her life and decades…
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6 New Sprouts Farmers Market Locations are Coming to the Philadelphia Area
In 2018, Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first Philadelphia store and five years later is continuing to expand its presence, writes Paul Schwedelson for the…
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![Penn Community Bank Commercial Real Estate Lending Manager James B. Erb [L] joins elected officials and local developers to celebrate the groundbreaking of 17 publicly-owned parcels for future Turn the Key homes in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood. The bank is helping finance the affordable housing development project.](https://philadelphia.today/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/02/PennCB-PHDC-Ground-Breaking-final.jpg)
Penn Community Bank Helps Break Ground on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers on…
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President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Named to Philadelphia’s Power 100
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region’s…
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Plymouth Meeting Teen Embodies the Resiliency of Philadelphia Sports
An aspiring sports talk radio host, a Plymouth Meeting teen is already taking the Philadelphia sports world by storm with his podcast and his personal…
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Don’t Miss the Opening of Babas Chicken & Brews in Audubon This Morning
Three brothers are sharing their grandfather’s special hot chicken recipe with Montgomery County at their new Audubon restaurant, writes Brianna Fallon for NBC 10 vis…
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Penn Community Bank Supports Habitat for Humanity Build Project
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, recently supported Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s current build project at the site of…
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A Montgomery County Native Is the Barber for Sports Stars, Including Travis Kelce
Pat Regan grew up in Rockledge and graduated from La Salle College High School, but these days he is living a glitzier life as the…
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Homeowners in the Philadelphia Area Stay in Their Homes Longer Than Most Other Cities
Homeowners in the Philadelphia metropolitan area are staying in their homes longer than in most other cities and the country as a whole, writes Michaelle…
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Montgomery County Golf Course Selected as Qualifying Site for U.S. Open
The United States Golf Association has chosen three Pennsylvania golf courses as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championships and one of them…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Dr. Michael Mittelman, President, Salus University
Dr. Michael H. Mittelman, president of Elkins Park-based Salus University, spoke to PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Long Island, where he rode his bike…
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Here Are Some of the Tasty Additions to the Montgomery County Restaurant Scene
The restaurant industry continues to boom in the Philadelphia area, including a new breakfast spot and Korean BBQ restaurant in Montgomery County, writes Michael Klein…
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Montgomery County’s First Micro-Hospital Will Change the Healthcare Landscape
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County will…
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