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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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of The Delaware Valley, and One of the Best in the US
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of breakfast AND lunch—you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open Table, the…
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U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon Shares Children’s Book Tied to Her Family
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) shared a reading of the children’s book “The Other Side” as part of a Library of Congress “Read Around…
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Amtrak’s Proposed Reading to New York Line Would Run Through Montgomery County
As part of its Amtrak Connects US initiative, Amtrak has announced additional details about a planned line that would run from Reading to New York…
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Havertown Treatment Center Looking to Expand Following Fundraiser
A substance-abuse treatment provider in Havertown, American Treatment Network, will be able to expand now that it’s raised $5.3 million dollars, writes John George for…
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Delaware County Ranks in Top 5 Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data…
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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Reopens, After Fire and 10-Month Closure
On Thursday, August 19, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties will reopen its West Norriton ReStore, after an electrical fire forced it to close in November 2020. …
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Due to Foreclosure, Simon Property Group Loses a Montgomery County Mall
In another sign of the financial woes plaguing shopping malls, the Montgomery Mall was foreclosed on earlier this month. The owners were Simon Property Group,…
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Local Inn Rated to Serve the Finest Brunch in All of Montgomery County, and One of the Best in the US
What’s better than brunch? Nothing! The mimosas, the bloody marys, the combination of lunch AND dinner—you don’t have to decide! Have both! Open Table, the…
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Employers Grade Hospitals on Safety; 1 in Delaware County, 1 Nearby, Earn an ‘A’
Leapfrog, an employer-driven hospital rating system on safety and best practices, has awarded top marks to one Delaware County hospital and a Montgomery County hospital…
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Local Artists Turn Death of Spotted Lanternfly into Catchy Music and Stylish Jewelry
As terrible as the Spotted Lanternfly is and as much damage as they cause, these two artistic Montgomery County individuals are making the most out…
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Delaware County Should Have Its Own Public Health Department by 2021
Look for a health department to open in Delaware County by December 2021. Delaware County Council started the ball rolling when it unanimously voted May…
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Delaware County Leads Region in COVID-19 Cases, Delaying Reopening Plans
Delaware County’s high number of COVID-19 cases is keeping the state’s southeast region from reopening, writes Vinny Vella and Marie McCullough for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Host Meet and Greet Jan. 22 with U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Child Guidance Resource Centers kicks off 2020 by opening its doors for a meet and greet with US Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5). On Jan.…
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Devereux Program Helps Adults on Autism Spectrum Achieve Their Goals
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health’s Community Adult Autism Partnership Program is helping local individuals on the autism spectrum achieve their goals, writes Richard Gaw for the…
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Aldan Woman Hopes to Build French Toast Empire
Aldan resident Charisse McGill aims to create a snack-food empire centered around French toast bites, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Until recently, McGill…
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Here’s Why This Local Student, Who Had Pick of 39 HBCUs, Chose Cheyney University
Inaya Mander, a recent high school graduate from Montgomery County, picked Cheyney University out of the 39 historically black colleges or universities where she was…
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State Lawmakers Offer No Relief as Suburban School Districts Continue to Impose Tax Hikes
With no fix forthcoming from state lawmakers, suburban school districts continue to impose annual tax hikes on property owners that drastically outstrip earnings growth, writes…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Delaware County
Property owners in most school districts in Delaware County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
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