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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Conshohocken’s ActiveProtective Launches Tango Belt, Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Conshohocken-based ActiveProtective has launched the Tango Belt, a fall prevention device that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, writes John George for…
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What You Get for $350,000 in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware County
What does $350,000 get you across the Delaware Valley? The answer changes depending on where you look. In Bristol, it’s a mid-century ranch reworked for…
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Wawa Rival Sheetz Is Making Its Moves on Wawa’s Territory
As Wawa expands into central Pennsylvania, traditionally Sheetz territory, Sheetz is also expanding eastward into traditional Wawa territory, writes Anitra Johnson for USA Today, as…
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Valley Forge Tourism Kicks off 11th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive with Pottstown Kitchen Takeover
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 11th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Emmanuel Lutheran Church…
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Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen Eyeing Several Montco Locations
Tacoria Mexican Street Kitchen, a popular New Jersey fast-casual Mexican chain, is considering several Montgomery County locations for its next expansion, writes Jason Sheehan for…
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E-Bike Violations on County Trails Now Carry Triple Fine in Montgomery County
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners recently voted to increase the fine for e-bike violations on county trails from $100 to $300, writes Tim Jimenez…
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Union League to Add Sleek New Ballroom at Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill
The Union League of Philadelphia is planning a major addition to its Liberty Hill golf course in Lafayette Hill, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…
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King of Prussia Adds Three New Restaurants to Its Dining Lineup
King of Prussia’s already diverse dining scene just got tastier, with three new eateries opening their doors in recent weeks, writes Justin Heinze for the…
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How Wynnewood’s Jeffrey Lurie Turned the Eagles into Football’s Gold Standard
For 31 years, Wynnewood native Jeffrey Lurie has built the Philadelphia Eagles into an NFL powerhouse, writes Marcus Hayes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Entering the…
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Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo Boasts Stunning Global Sustainability Gains
Horsham’s Grupo Bimbo, the world’s largest baking company, marked World Environment Day by showcasing its progress toward ambitious 2030 and 2050 sustainability goals, the company…
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Blue Bell’s Philly Sports Trips Brings Tailgating Fans All Over the World
Philly Sports Trips has transformed the art of sports travel and tailgating into a multimillion-dollar enterprise, all from its base in Montco’s Blue Bell, writes…
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Meet the Boomi Scientist Connecting the World
In Conshohocken, Boomi is tackling one of the digital age’s toughest challenges, writes Jon Stojan for Digital Journal. The artificial intelligence company is connecting siloed…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Celebration of Black Voices and History
The Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale is a hub for Black culture and community, celebrating Black voices, history, and resilience, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
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Why Older Adults Are Ditching Homeownership in Montco
Older adults are now the fastest-growing group of renters in the region, and Montgomery County is seeing that shift firsthand, writes Michaelle Bond for the…
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BET Investments Proposes New Mixed-Use Town Center and Community in Plymouth Meeting
BET Investments has submitted sketch plans to transform a decades-old office park in Plymouth Meeting into a vibrant mixed-use community, the company announced in a…
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Conshohocken’s Idle Steel Mill Property Draws a Bidding War for ‘Generational’ Opportunity
Cleveland-Cliffs, Conshohocken’s former steel mill, is up for grabs and drawing a lot of attention, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The riverfront property…
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IKEA and Best Buy Join Forces with Innovative Store-in-Store Partnership
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, and Best Buy have launched a first-of-its-kind in-store partnership, according to Best Buy. The partnership will blend high-tech appliances with smart,…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes…
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