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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Blue Bell Runner and La Salle Professor Rises to the Penn Relay Challenge Yet Again, at Age 85
At 85, Finance Professor Dr. Josh Buch is going on his fifth decade of teaching, reports Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Buch is a…
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Wynnewood Man, PR Wiz During Spectrum’s Golden Years, Dies at 81
Larry Rubin, a public relations wizard during the old Spectrum’s glory years who organized and promoted performances of numerous rock stars, sports teams, and five-star…
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Pottstown Mom-to-Be Sees Her Sassy Infant Execute Fetal Flip Off
Seeing your baby during an ultrasound is a new mom’s great joy, but this mom-to-be saw her baby doing something unexpected, reports Ben Cost for…
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Simulated Grocery Store Helps Students With Autism Build Career Skills
Students with Autism build career skills from grocery store simulator at a school in Abington Township, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Rachel DiCerbo, an occupational…
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Co-Founder of Toll Brothers Sees Plenty of New Business Opportunities, Despite World’s Turbulence
Bruce Toll, the co-founder of Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers and principal of Dresher-based BET Investments, is seeing plenty of new business opportunities appear from the…
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Blue Bell Business Besties: Longtime Friends Lead High-Performing Wealth Management Team
Johanna Walters and Megan Bailey met as teenagers and quickly bonded over their shared love of horses, writes Matt Miller for Barron’s. Nearly three decades…
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Center Valley’s DeSales U Students Are Eager for Cryptocurrency Education
When preparing for a lecture on multinational accounting, a nagging feeling came over me. Part of the presentation included Venezuelan currency, and given its ongoing…
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Kobe Bryant Once Revealed That His Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his grandmother rejected Wilt Chamberlain, another…
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Bala Cynwyd Businessman Jeffrey Yass, Richest Man in Pa., Likely Pays a Lower Tax Rate Than You Do
Jeff Yass, of Bala Cynwyd, head of Susquehanna International Group, recorded an average annual income of $1.3 billion a year from 2013 to 2018, but…
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Legal Matters: Navigating Summer Camp Plans with Your Co-Parent
By Inna Materese Spring has officially sprung, which means the school year is winding down. Thoughts of the hot summer months — and summer camp —…
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What Began as a Side Hustle in Jenkintown 22 Years Ago Has ‘Just Blown Up’
The Cheesecake Lady in Elkins Park is run by Brittany Jackson, who took over the popular store from her mother, Vanessa, writes Morgan Dougherty for…
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If, As a Teen, You ‘Lived’ at Willow Grove Mall, Its Owner May Just Make That a Reality
The owner of Willow Grove Park Mall (and others in the region), has an interesting idea to buck up the retail location’s finances: apartments. Bob…
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Bala Cynwyd Facility Now Home to the Newest Sport Sweeping America
AFC Bala in Bala Cynwyd has opened the first public, indoor padel courts in the Philadelphia region, giving gym-goers a chance to try the popular…
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Like Noah on Mount Ararat, Montgomery County Seeks Ways to Avoid Future Floods
Seven months since Hurricane Ida wreaked havoc by flooding the area, Montgomery County is working hard on finding ways to mitigate future deluge-related damage, writes…
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Local Couple Applies Their Lessons from Jenkintown’s Manor College From Classroom to Clinic
The average morning in the Dixon family’s Philadelphia home is loud and hectic. Steven and Autumn Dixon wake up at 5 a.m. and prepare for…
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CompanyVoice in Blue Bell Seeking Customer Service Representatives
CompanyVoice in Blue Bell invites applications for Banking Customer Service Representatives, a full time (40 hours/week) role for a program that runs during these hours:…
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Elkins Park Couple Makes a Choice For Open Adoption
The Hallenbecks from Elkins Park were asked to parent a child, and they were ready, reports Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lauren Hallenbeck, 35,…
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Legal Matters: Sidestepping Property Issues Before Stepping Over the Threshold
By Eric Wert A recent article in The Philadelphia Inquirer highlights a serious problem some homeowners face after purchasing a property — they don’t own…
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