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 Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends her shifts. A police officer…
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Penn Community Bank CEO Jeane Vidoni Wins State Banking Advocacy Award
For Jeane Vidoni, banking has never just been about balance sheets. The Penn Community Bank CEO was recently honored with the 2026 William S. Latoff…
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Oxford Valley Mall Isn’t Dead. It’s Becoming Bucks County’s Next Town Center.
Walk through Oxford Valley Mall on a Tuesday afternoon and something becomes obvious pretty quickly: this place is not what it used to be. Storefronts…
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Why Markets Like King of Prussia Are Winning: A CEO’s Guide to Location Strategy
CEOs today are navigating a moment defined by competing pressures – remote work, hybrid expectations and a narrow talent market. Many are sitting on large…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping…
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Bucks County’s Top Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing Spots
Whether you’re a seasoned climber or someone who’s never left the ground, Bucks County and the greater Philadelphia region have more rock climbing opportunities than…
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This Montco Town is the Region’s Most Explosive Dining Destination
Not long ago, the most ambitious culinary decision you could make in Conshohocken was which bar to hit first. For years, the borough’s identity was…
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Citadel Awards More Than $100,000 to Teachers, Schools for Heart of Learning’s 25th Anniversary
For a quarter-century, Citadel Credit Union has celebrated the teachers who stay late to help struggling students, inspire confidence in children who need it most,…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest…
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Norristown Schools Axed Its DEI Chief. Now the Community Wants Answers.
The Norristown Area School District school board just eliminated its chief diversity officer, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its members insist that this…
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Bucks County School Districts Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best in 2026 Standardized Test Scores
Bucks County’s public schools are holding their own among Pennsylvania’s best—and in some cases, climbing the ranks, write Ethan Lott and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian…
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Cole Fisher Was Told He Might Never Walk Again. Now He’s Coaching the Team That Made Him
Cole Fisher was on the verge of everything he had worked for, writes Tom Moore for The Bucks County Courier Times. A junior transfer pitcher…
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Bed Bath & Beyond Is Staging a Dramatic Comeback in Montco Through a Bold New Partnership
Retail rarely gets second acts, but Bed Bath & Beyond might just be the exception, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home goods…
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Governor Shapiro at the PGA: Billions In, More Coming
While most eyes at Aronimink Golf Club were tracking scorecards, Governor Josh Shapiro was working the gallery with a different kind of pitch, writes Ryan…
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A Record-Breaking $200M Sale Could Be Coming to Collegeville
Providence Town Center is back on the market, and the massive Collegeville shopping center could once again reshape Montgomery County’s retail landscape, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Addiction Impacts Entire Families. Be Part of the Conversation is Offering Free Support
For parents and guardians watching a loved one struggle with addiction, feeling helpless is often the hardest part. The late-night phone calls. The constant anxiety.…
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Bradley Cooper’s Parents Bought His Childhood Home in Jenkintown in 1970; His Mother Still Lives There
Bradley Cooper, a frequent supporter of the Eagles at the Linc, developed his love for the Birds while growing up in his Jenkintown home, writes…
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