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 Tourism is Booming, According to Reports
Montgomery County’s tourism industry set new records in 2023, reports Justin Heinze for Patch. Last year, visitor spending reached $1.7 billion, contributing to a $2.4…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Nets Millions in a Non-Election Year
Campaign coffers of Gov. Josh Shapiro are $9 million heavier so far this year, writes Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the start of…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer, WSFS Bank
Candice Caruso, Chief Consumer Lending Officer at WSFS Bank, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in Elkins Park, where she watched her family manage…
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Amazon Makes Major Announcement About Long-Awaited Willow Grove Fresh Location
Amazon is set to open its Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove on November 7, Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement comes…
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The Conshohocken Italian Bakery Closed, Leaves Local Sandwich Shops Reeling
After 51 years, Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed its doors for good on Sunday, leaving a significant hole in the Philadelphia area’s sandwich scene, writes Michael…
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VFTCB Celebrates Sold-Out Annual Lunch with Record-Breaking Tourism Report, Guest Speaker Mick Ebeling
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) shared an optimistic outlook for tourism in Montgomery County with 650 attendees at the organization’s Annual Luncheon…
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Norristown Native Quinn Sullivan Secures Promising Contract Extension with Philadelphia Union
Securing the future of Norristown native Quinn Sullivan was a top offseason priority for the Philadelphia Union, reports Matthew DeGeorge for The Reporter. This led…
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For This Mother-Son Duo, Pickleball Is Family Business
Priya Check and her 23-year-old son Ethan are opening a nine-court indoor pickleball center in Plymouth Meeting, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Conshohocken Italian Bakery Calls Fire Department, Closes Earlier Than Planned
The Conshohocken Italian Bakery suffered an oven malfunction, causing the location to close, reports Emily Rose Grassi for NBC Philadelphia. The oven malfunctioned while staff…
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Penn Community Bank Deepens Partnership with Leading Montgomery County Nonprofit
Penn Community Bank has deepened its relationship with Keystone Opportunity Center with the addition of Kelly Boyle, Manager of Corporate Social Responsibility & Government Affairs…
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Penn Community Bank Helps Cut Ribbon on Philadelphia Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank joined Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and regional developers Tuesday, Oct. 15 to celebrate 39 new affordable homes…
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Long Awaited Amazon Fresh Store in Willow Grove Nearing Grand Opening
After years of planning and delays, the Amazon Fresh store at Willow Grove Shopping Center is showing signs of progress, reports Ryan Genova for Glenside…
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Penn Community Bank Opens Second Lehigh Valley Location in Bethlehem
Penn Community Bank recently celebrated the grand opening of its second Lehigh Valley location with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Bethlehem. The new financial center, located…
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WSJ: Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Becomes the Largest Backer of ‘Anti-Woke’ University
Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, has become the largest financial backer of the University of Austin (UATX), reports Juliet Chung for…
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Empowered by Community: How Manor’s ‘You Belong Here’ Culture Shaped Natasha Moore’s Success
The phrase “You Belong Here” carries extra meaning at Manor College. It’s a campus-wide philosophy that can be found everywhere from the doors of Mother of Perpetual…
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Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Faces Monumental Defeat in Bryn Mawr David v. Goliath Legal Battle
Bryn Mawr wine distributor, Jason Malumed took on the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board in a legal battle that exposed the inefficiencies and overreach of the…
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Jim and Mia Cassady Are Bringing Pickleball Centers to Delaware County
Glen Mills native Jim Cassady has given up his job in digital marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb so he can saturate Delaware County with pickleball…
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Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van Hits the Road in Montgomery County
Montgomery County unveiled its new Voter Services Mobile Outreach Van on Saturday at Abington Township’s Fall Festival, reports Rachel Ravina for Main Line Media News. …
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