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 Life Sciences Campus To Be Redeveloped By New Owners
The new owners of a 34-acre office and life sciences campus in Montgomery County have launched a major renovation and expansion of the property, writes…
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WSJ: During His Time in Office, Gov. Shapiro Earns Reputation of Being Competent, Pragmatic, and Sure-Footed
Since he took over as the Governor of Pennsylvania, Upper Dublin’s Josh Shapiro has earned a reputation for being competent, pragmatic, and sure-footed in a…
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Doylestown’s Fred Beans Acquires Four Dealerships in Abington, Boosts Regional Footprint
Fred Beans, a prominent dealer based in Doylestown, has expanded its reach by acquiring four dealerships and a collision center in Montgomery County from Northern…
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Haverford School Graduate Bert Bell Is Man Behind NFL Draft
De Benneville “Bert” Bell, a Haverford School graduate, created the NFL draft almost nine decades ago and changed the league’s direction in the process, according…
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Level Up Your Gaming Consoles and Get Hit of Nostalgia at Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale
At Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale, you can level up your gaming consoles, find the old ones you used to play growing up, and even…
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New 85-Unit Apartment Building Proposed For Northeast Philadelphia
A three-story, 85-unit apartment building is likely coming to Northeast Philadelphia if Montgomery County developer, DePaul Group of Flourtown, has its way, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Half-Acre Farm Helps Lankenau Medical Center Provide Food for Patients with Food Insecurity
Lankenau Medical Center has made good use of half an acre of its campus by turning it into a farm that helps it fight food…
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Former Montgomery County Prison in Norristown Saved From Demolition
Montgomery County has taken a controversial proposal to demolish the former prison on Airy Street in Norristown off the table and will instead look for…
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New Technology Ensures PA Turnpike Crews Are Safer When Clearing Debris
A new technology has made it safer for Pennsylvania Turnpike cleanup crews to clear debris from the highway in Montgomery County and statewide, writes Mike…
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Celebrate Trails at Eight Greater Philadelphia Events on the Circuit Trails This Saturday
This Saturday, April 27, is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual spring celebration of America’s trails. Started by Rails to Trails Conservancy in 2013, the celebration…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s 18th Annual Rev Run Achieved Record-High $80K Donation to Valley Forge National Historical Park
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) raised a record $80,000 for Valley Forge National Historical Park through funds from the 18th annual Valley Forge…
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New Mexican Restaurant from James Beard-Nominated Chef Dionicio Jiménez Coming to Ambler
James Beard-nominated chef Dionicio Jiménez, of Kensington’s Cantina La Martina, is coming to Ambler with his second restaurant, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Plymouth Meeting-based Harmony Biosciences Enters Exclusive Licensing Deal for Potential New Narcolepsy Therapy
Harmony Biosciences, a Plymouth Meeting-based pharmaceutical company, has entered into an exclusive licensing deal for the rights to develop and commercialize a new potential narcolepsy…
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Montgomery County Now Has the Most Generous Paid Parental Leave Policy in PA
A new policy is in effect in Montgomery County in which employees are now eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, writes Lizzy…
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Amidst Continued Growth, Citadel Credit Union Reinforces Commitment to the Communities It Serves
Citadel Credit Union is reinforcing its dedication to supporting the communities it serves across Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, Lancaster, and Philadelphia counties through ongoing community…
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A Robot Named Spot is Newest Tool for Montgomery County Bomb Squad
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently unveiled Spot the robot, the newest tool for its bomb and hazardous device disposal unit, writes Rachel Ravina for…
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Earthquake Turned Horsham Man’s Surgical Procedure Into Strangely Memorable Experience
Justin Allen, of Horsham, had a truly memorable vasectomy experience earlier this month, writes David Chiu for People. On the morning of April 5, Allen…
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Maryland-based Indoor Pickleball Venue Operator To Open 2 Centers in Montgomery County
A Maryland-based indoor pickleball venue operator is planning to open its first two centers in Montgomery County later this year, writes John George for the…
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