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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As Wealth Migrates, Philadelphia Loses Income While Collar Counties Fluctuate
As residents continue flocking to the suburbs, Philadelphia lost the most wealth in total income from 2021 to 2022 in Pennsylvania, while Chester County is…
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Washington Post: Main Line Jewish Voters Relieved as Josh Shapiro Remains Focused on State Leadership
Some local Jewish voters are glad Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro was turned down as the Democratic choice for vice president so he can stay on…
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Abington Schools Ban Cell Phones During Class to Boost Student Focus
The Abington School District is implementing new cell phone restrictions for the 2024-2025 school year, aiming to enhance the social and emotional well-being of students…
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These Five Montco Gen Zers Among 13 Talented Overachievers Doing Big Things in Philly Suburbs
Five Montgomery County Gen Z’ers have found their place among the 13 talented overachievers doing big things around the Philadelphia suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo for…
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‘Our Crown Jewel’: Penn State Abington Breaks Ground for New Academic Building
Gary Liguori hosted his first public event on Aug. 8 as the new chancellor of Penn State Abington for a very compelling reason: to break ground for…
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Comes to Collect on Unpaid Tolls
The PA Turnpike Commission is looking to collect on unpaid toll bills, reports Alyshia Hercules of MSN. Last fiscal year, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which dissects…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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Cigarette Litter Prevention Program Aims to Clean Up Turnpike Running Through Montco
The PA Turnpike Commission is teaming up with Keep America Beautiful to rid the tollways of cigarette butts through a new program, as reported by…
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Montco’s Madeleine Dean Joins Taskforce Investigating Assassination Attempt Against Trump
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appoint Montco’s Madeleine Dean to the probe into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump,…
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Power Up Your Business Through In-Person Networking & LinkedIn
Would you like to power up your Philly Area business and wake up winning as an entrepreneur who generates six figures to $3M annually? Say…
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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit Trails is an expansive network…
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Raising Cane’s to Open Two New Montgomery County Locations
Raising Cane’s is planning on opening twelve new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia over the next three-and-a-half years, and two will be in Montgomery County, writes…
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Buena Vista to Bring Its Mexican Cuisine to Old City in 2025 as Newest Addition to Neighborhood’s Restaurant Row
Jorge and Jess Martinez, owners of Buena Vista, are bringing their Mexican restaurant to Old City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will…
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Horsham-Based Penn Mutual Life Sells Philadelphia’s Largest and Oldest Securities Brokerage
Horsham-based Penn Mutual Life Insurance has sold Philadelphia’s largest and oldest securities brokerage Janney Montgomery Scott to the private equity investment firm KKR, writes Joseph…
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Gov. Josh Shapiro Not Confirming Whether He Is in Running for VP Nomination
Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is being touted as the best candidate for the Vice President nomination by top Pennsylvania Democrats, neither confirmed nor denied he…
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Collegeville’s Lucy Olsen to Replace Caitlin Clark as Iowa’s Point Guard
After three stellar seasons at Villanova, Collegeville native and Spring-Ford High School graduate Lucy Olsen will replace Caitlin Clark as University of Iowa’s point guard,…
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Harcum College’s Social Justice Program and Faculty Empower Students for Community Impact
In today’s society, the launch of Harcum College’s Social Justice Program is both timely and essential, offering students crucial insights into the social equality needed…
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ABA Centers of Pennsylvania Unveils New Autism Care Center in King of Prussia Area
ABA Centers of Pennsylvania hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Wayne to unveil its newest autism care center. This clinic will provide diagnostic and autism care…
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