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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Short ‘Horror’ 2019 Film by Local Photographer Aims to Turn Everyone into Spotted Lanternfly Exterminators
A new, Halloween-ready short horror movie by photographer Mike Allebach aims to get people in the mood to kill spotted lanternflies, the invasive pests that…
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Elmwood Park Zoo and The Centre Theater Partner to Support the Arts
Elmwood Park Zoo has partnered with the Centre Theater to produce all cultural exhibitions and theater productions hosted and performed at the historic building, located in…
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VFTCB’s Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 101 List
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), has once again been named to the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal…
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Before Black-History Month Slips Away: One Additional Business Worth Your Patronage
February’s Black History Month is an opportunity to broaden world view. In that spirit, Visit PA recently recommended statewide businesses worthy of a visit for…
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‘The Goldbergs’ Exits ABC on May 3, Taking Its Jenkintown Nostalgia with It
After 10 seasons, ABC has announced that its Jenkintown-centric sitcom The Goldbergs is ending. The May 3 final episode was part of Alexis Jones’ story…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a…
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Citadel Credit Union Earns High Praise from Fortune Magazine
Citadel Credit Union has earned some high praise from Fortune this month. Not only has Citadel been named one of the nation’s 10 best banks…
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What’s Life Expectancy in Delaware County? Read On
Delaware County is on a list of 34 counties out of 67 in Pennsylvania where the average life span for residents matches or exceeds the…
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Valley Forge Tourism Board to Lead Rousing ‘Huzzah’ in Support of the Eagles This Morning
Staff and leadership from the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board invite the public to an Eagles Super Bowl LVII pep rally, Feb. 10, at…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Valentine’s Day-inspired Consumer Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slow travel period in the region, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting partners, individuals,…
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So How Generous Are We These Days in Delaware County?
Last May, about eight months ago, Delaware County ranked as the third most generous place in Pennsylvania, just behind Montgomery and Chester Counties, according to…
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A New Building and a New Vision for Juvenile Detention Center
Delaware County Council is considering demolishing the county’s juvenile detention center and building a new facility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “There’s…
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Claims Some School Districts Raised Property Taxes in Annual ‘Shell Game’
Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a statewide school-district audit that uncovered a legal (but suspect) practice. The study revealed 12 districts statewide raising local…
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It Is Cheaper to Rent or Own a Home in the Philly Area?
Renting a median-priced three-bedroom house in the Philadelphia region is more affordable than buying one, even though rents have increased faster than home prices, writes…
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Delco Above Average When It Comes to Fitness and Rec Workers
The city of Philadelphia may have one of the highest rates of obesity in the country, according to the CDC, but in places like Delaware…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. William Scarlett, SVP of Cancer Care and Medical Director of Healthcare Delivery, Redeemer Health
Dr. William Scarlett, Senior Vice President of Cancer Care and Medical Director of Healthcare Delivery at Redeemer Health in Meadowbrook, spoke to DELCO Today about…
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Delaware County Leadership: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder, Elysium Marketing Group
Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close relationship with her older brother,…
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Penn Community Bank Contributes $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties
Penn Community Bank has contributed $15,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelCo) to help lower-income residents with home buying. The…
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