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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 20 stories about Montgomery County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board, has been named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one of the region…
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…
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…
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…
Dr. Jill Biden’s approach to her role as first lady made her the first to keep her career while her husband is serving as…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
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