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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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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Lansdale’s Ryan Quigley Recovers from Terrorist Attack, Mourns Fallen Friend
The Lansdale native and football star Ryan Quigley who was injured in the New Year’s Day terrorist attack, is out of the hospital but still…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at…
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Ursinus College Receives Massive Pledge from Former Graduate
Ursinus College in Collegeville received one of its largest pledges ever from a 1962 graduate, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Arlene Andrews…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent…
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Peirce College to Work with Chester County Economic Development Council on Good Jobs Challenge
Peirce College is working with the Chester County Economic Development Council as part of the Good Jobs Challenge, a federally-funded workforce training program focused on empowering…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Makes Commitment to Clean Energy in Pennsylvania
Governor Josh Shapiro announced a $4.6 million investment into clean energy, writes the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Specifically, the investment will aid…
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Brooke Shields Shares Her Strange Encounter with New Hope’s Bradley Cooper
Brooke Shields shared a surprising and humorous story about New Hope resident Bradley Cooper from her new memoir Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get…
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IBX Associates Collect More Than 2,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Independence Blue Cross associates collected more than 2,000 pounds of food in support of five local food pantries, one for each county in southeastern Pennsylvania. Part…
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Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County?
A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Launches Advanced PFAS Treatment System in Bucks County
Aqua Pennsylvania has implemented a PFAS treatment system at its Chalfont well station in Bucks County. This is the seventh PFAS treatment facility that Aqua…
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