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-Based IKEA Scores Big with Latest Throwback Furniture Line
IKEA, the Swedish furniture giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has struck gold with the latest throwback furniture line, which is rapidly selling out…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Sues Owner of Shuttered Golf Course in Florida
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has sued the owner of a shuttered Florida golf course to enforce a purchase agreement on the 55-acre property, writes Brian…
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Historic Philadelphia Cricket Club at the Heart of Major Golf Tournament Excitement
Greater Philadelphia’s burgeoning interest in professional golf is evident, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Soon, Flourtown will host the 2025 Truist Championship…
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Penn Community Bank Releases 2024 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank has released its 2024 Impact Report. This annual report details the bank and its charitable arm, Penn Community Bank Foundation’s, strategic investments…
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Meghan Markle to Debut American Riviera Orchard Brand at Netflix Pop-Up Store in King of Prussia Mall
Meghan Markle is going to debut her American Riviera Orchard at the Netflix pop-up stores in two American mega-malls, including the King of Prussia Mall,…
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Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Reflects on Super Bowl Glory, Revenge Over Chiefs
Standing outside the Eagles’ locker room in the Caesars Superdome, Jeffrey Lurie basked in the moment, writes Ed Kracz for Sports Illustrated. The overpowering cigar…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Sets Sights on Skill Games
Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposal to regulate and tax Pennsylvania’s 70,000 skill games has won the backing of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, writes David Mowery…
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Who is Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie?
Jeffrey Lurie has been the driving force behind the Philadelphia Eagles for over three decades, writes Jack McKessy for USA Today. Since purchasing the team…
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What Makes Eagles Fandom So Crazy?
Conshohocken’s Dr. Liselle Milazzo, an assistant professor at Penn State Abington, spent the past NFL season observing Eagles fans at local sports bars, writes Victor…
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A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Advocates for Recreational Marijuana
Governor Josh Shapiro is once again advocating for recreational marijuana legalization in Pennsylvania, writes Gillian McGoldrick. Abington’s own Shapiro cited the potential tax revenue as…
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Aqua PA Awarded Nearly $29M in Funding to Remove PFAS from Drinking Water Across Commonwealth
Aqua Pennsylvania was recently awarded a combination of grant and low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its continuing commitment…
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Bucks County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, including Bucks County, writes Mike D’Onofrio…
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Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics Shuts Down After Losing Amazon Contract
Ambler-based Alpha & Omega Logistics has had to close its doors after its contract with Amazon was abruptly terminated, affecting 110 workers, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Harold Katz, Former 76ers Owner and Founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem Remembered
Harold Katz, a former owner of the 76ers and the founder of Willow Grove-based Nutrisystem, died on January 24 at 87, writes Keith Pompey for…
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Join Brian Dawkins Feb. 1 for the Eagles Pep Rally at Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown is hosting a Super Bowl-sized Eagles Pep Rally on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM, featuring Football Hall of…
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The Montgomery County Prison in Norristown is a Monument to Architectural History
Norristown is home to the castle-like Montgomery County Prison. Pamela W. Reilly reflects on the historic structure in Pennsylvania Heritage. The prison was built in…
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Jeffrey Yass Nearly Doubled His Net Worth Last Year – Now You Can Track How He Spends It
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeffrey Yass, Pennsylvania’s richest person, nearly doubled his net worth to $50 billion last year thanks to his investment in ByteDance, TikTok’s…
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