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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Jefferson Health and Cigna Reach New Multi-Year Agreement After Contract Impasse
After failing to reach a new contract following the end of their 20-year relationship last month, Jefferson Health and Cigna have now secured a new…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s Spending Power Keeps the Eagles in Championship Contention
Eagles owner and Wynnewood resident Jeffrey Lurie doesn’t let the NFL’s salary cap stop him from chasing championships, writes Jeff McLane for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes…
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IKEA Mini Store Concept Headed to Texas This Year
Big news in a smaller package: a bite-sized IKEA is heading to the Rio Grande Valley later this year, writes Dina Arévalo for My San…
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David’s Bridal Becomes One-Stop Shop with New Menswear Line
David’s Bridal, headquartered in King of Prussia, is expanding its portfolio into the men’s fashion game, writes Lucille Barilla for Retail Wire. The iconic wedding…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The…
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Torpedo Bat Demand Keeps Victus Sports in King of Prussia Swamped
The demand for torpedo bats is keeping workers at Victus Sports in King of Prussia on their toes, writes Dan Gelston for The Hill. Three…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with…
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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala Cynwyd campus, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Alterra Property Group Plans to Develop 300-Unit Apartment Building on SEPTA Land in Conshohocken
Alterra Property Group is planning to develop a 300-unit apartment building on SEPTA land in Conshohocken, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lot…
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year, is set to return as…
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Could Schuylkill Expressway Tolling Be Solution Toward Funding SEPTA, Easing Congestion?
Following New York City’s successful congestion pricing model, tolls on the Schuylkill Expressway could help fund SEPTA and reduce congestion here, writes Sandy Smith for…
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IBX Teams Up with National Fitness Campaign to Bring Free Outdoor Fitness Centers to Region
Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are now collaborating to increase access to free outdoor fitness options in communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Municipalities, schools,…
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Build-to-Suit Medical Facility Could Complete Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia
The developer of the Village at Valley Forge in King of Prussia is currently in talks with several potential medical tenants for a build-to-suit facility,…
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Conshohocken’s Mike Avena Envisions Affordable Sleeper Trains to the Midwest with Lunatrain
Conshohocken native Mike Avena is on a mission to change how Americans travel overnight, writes Trains.com. As the founder and CEO of Lunatrain, Avena is…
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Federal Funding Gap Hits Horsham Lab Tracking Emerging Drug Threats
Horsham’s Center for Forensic Science Research and Education has laid off 12 employees due to delays in federal grant funding, writes John George for the…
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Montco Chef Zack Wannawong Rebuilds Life After Amputation, Eyes Culinary Comeback
Few people wake up expecting their lives to change forever. But that’s exactly what happened to Zack Wannawong on April 8, 2024, write Kylee Steiglelman…
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