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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‘Exploding Offer’ on Wynnewood Home Underscores Unrelenting Market Heat
While housing markets in some parts of the country are finally starting to cool, Montgomery County is only getting hotter, with homes frequently selling before…
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Spotted Lanternfly Season Returns, Watch for Egg Masses to Destroy
Spring has arrived, bringing spotted lanternfly season, which will once again threatens plant and fruit gardens, along with trees and farms across the state, writes…
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Abandoned Wyncote Childhood Home of Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Set for Demolition
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson’s long-abandoned childhood home in Wyncote is set to be torn down starting April 14 to make way for a parking lot…
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Paws and Affection’s “Cocktails for Canines” Returns for a Night of Food, Fun, and Furry Friends
Paws and Affection is gearing up for its annual Cocktails for Canines event on Saturday, April 26 at the Cynwyd Club in Narberth, and it’s…
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Toll Brothers Buys Property Next to Chalfont Wawa for 44-Home Project
Toll Brothers purchased an 8.6-acre property in Chalfont next to Wawa for $2.5 million, where it plans to develop 44 townhomes, writes Paul Schwedelson for…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a…
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Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie Announces 2026 Congressional Bid
Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie, a Bristol native, will challenge Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for his Congressional seat in 2026, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The…
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Lehigh Valley IronPigs Rebrand as ‘Tomato Pie’ with Help from Norristown’s Morabito Baking
Norristown’s Morabito Baking Co. is helping the Lehigh Valley IronPigs cook up something special this season, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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The Torpedo Bats Taking the MLB by Storm Come from King of Prussia
Baseball season is just getting started, and King of Prussia-based Victus Sports is already stealing the spotlight with its newest creation: the torpedo bat, write…
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Montgomery County Moguls Among Forbes’ Newest Billionaires
Montgomery County is home to several of the newest billionaires featured on Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s richest people, writes Ryan Mulligan for the…
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IBX Teams Up with National Fitness Campaign to Bring Free Outdoor Fitness Centers to Region
Independence Blue Cross and National Fitness Campaign are now collaborating to increase access to free outdoor fitness options in communities throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. Municipalities, schools,…
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Rosemont College to Join Villanova in Strategic Merger of Catholic Institutions
Villanova University is set to welcome a new neighbor, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The school has struck a merger agreement with…
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State, Local Police Target Aggressive Drivers on Route 1
State and local police began cracking down on aggressive driving along U.S. Route 1 through the Philadelphia region on March 28, writes Dan Stamm for…
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Dolly Parton Joined Quakertown’s Sabrina Carpenter—But Not Without Setting Some Ground Rules
When Dolly Parton teamed up with East Greenville’s Sabrina Carpenter for a fresh take on “Please Please Please,” the country icon had one non-negotiable: keep…
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Local Bakery Featured on Food Network Closes Its Doors
A popular Montgomery County bakery that has been tempting taste buds since 2011 closed up shop on Thursday, February 1, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.…
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Bryn Athyn College Axes All Sports Programs Citing Budget Constraints
Bryn Athyn College announced Thursday that it will discontinue all sports programs at the end of the academic year, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch.…
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SPS Tenchnologies Continues Monitoring After Fire, Finds No Threats to Public Health
A month after a massive four-alarm fire tore through the SPS Technologies facility in Jenkintown, the company says ongoing air and water monitoring shows no…
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Upper Dublin High School Girls Swim Team Captures PIAA 3A Swimming Championship
The Upper Dublin High School girls swim team won the PIAA Girls Championship hosted at Bucknell University’s Kinney Natatorium last weekend, reports Bob Kelly for…
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