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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Lancaster County Restaurants Are Shattering Common Conceptions of the Area’s Culinary Outlook
There’s something of a food revolution that’s been unfolding in nearby Lancaster County for several years. Numerous in-county dining options continue to satisfy the hunger…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate. Ali Moshen, for Billy Penn,…
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Local Surgeons Enjoy Working from Home in a Post-Pandemic World
The COVID-19 pandemic that started in 2020 brought changes to the American way of working that have altered forever the relationship between many workers and…
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Tiny Montco Restaurant Has Huge Reputation for One Particular Meal
A statewide evaluation of the first (and most important) meal of the day has yielded a solid recommendation for a Montgomery County favorite, which earned…
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David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted a survey that revealed that…
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KoP Mall Gains New Draw: Add Zombie Apocalypse Survival to the Shopping and Dining
Anyone who thinks of King of Prussia Mall merely in terms of its shopping, dining, and socializing advantages can now add another: It’s been identified…
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This Lancaster County Community Rates on Statewide List of Richest ‘Cities’
HomeStacks, a Raleigh, N.C. data analysis firm — which presents statistics in “bite-sized” pieces, hence the name — has analyzed Pennsylvania communities’ wealth in 2023…
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Ambler Restaurant Becomes Connecting Point for Mar. 22 Working Moms (WoMo) Event
The Working Mom’s Network and Elysium Marketing Group, the Montgomery County provider of marketing strategy and creative, has organized a Mar. 22 event that will…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Augments Fall Hunger Drive with Online, Spring Edition
To help Montgomery County food pantries and soup kitchens recover from exhausting resources over the holidays and prepare stock for summer, the Valley Forge Tourism…
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Montgomery County’s St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Celebrations Make Neighboring Communities Green with Envy
Given its multicultural culinary excellence, top-rated brewing scene, and ability to embrace numerous ethnic heritages, Montgomery County is a great place to mark St. Patrick’s…
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Delaware County’s Got It’s Irish Up but Not as Much as Lackawanna
With St. Patrick’s Day nearly upon us, it seems a good time to check out just what percentage of folks in Delaware County and the…
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Searching for the Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Pub? In Montco, You’re in Luck
The Irish pubs and taverns in Montgomery County will ensure that anyone seeking a lively St. Patrick’s Day will find a go-to spot close to…
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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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