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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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system,…
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Toys “R” Us Makes a Nostalgic Comeback to King of Prussia
The former king of toy retail, Toys “R” Us, is making a nostalgic comeback, landing in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Zoe Greenberg for…
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Norristown State Hospital Undergoing Major Changes, Upgrades
Norristown State Hospital is undergoing a major redesign and modernization, with 30 campus buildings being replaced and a new, large facility slated to begin construction…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total…
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Round and Square Pies Shine at Anomalia Pizza in Fort Washington
Anomalia Pizza, a newly opened New York-style slice shop in Fort Washington, offers both round and square pies that are well worth the trip, writes…
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Comic Pioneer Jim Drucker Plans Sale of His Norristown-Based NewKadia Empire
After a quarter-century of building one of the world’s largest online-only comic book retailers, Jim Drucker is preparing to sell NewKadia.com, as announced in EIN…
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King of Prussia-Based Vertex Names Microsoft Exec Christopher Young Its New CEO
King of Prussia-based Vertex has named Microsoft executive Christopher Young as its new CEO, who is taking over from longtime leader David DeStefano, writes Jeff…
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Developer Plans $50M Five-Story Mixed-Use Project in Conshohocken
Buccini Pollin Group is planning to build a $50 million, five-story mixed-use development near Conshohocken transit hub, adding apartments and retail to the area, writes…
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Penn Medicine’s Montgomeryville Center Part of Regional Plan
Penn Medicine is bringing world-class cancer care closer to Montgomery County residents, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The health system is adding a…
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The Indie Main Line Coalition Keeps Readers Local in Narberth and Ardmore
Independent bookstores across the Main Line are proving that collaboration is the best story of all, writes Gina Lizzo of Main Line Today. In Narberth…
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Montco Boy Triumphs Over Rare Hip Disorder
After years of treatment for a rare hip disorder, 9-year-old Landon Gallo of Montco is back on his feet and back in the game, write…
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Bala Cynwyd and Narberth Celebrate Return of Hostage Alon Ohel
Outside Bala Cynwyd’s Adath Israel Synagogue, family and friends gathered this week to celebrate the long-awaited release of Alon Ohel, writes Annie McCormick for 6…
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Chris Feder of Haverford Fulfills a Police Officer Dream
Haverford resident Chris Feder took a $25,000 pay cut to follow his dream. Now he’s a Temple University police officer, writes Susan Snyder for The…
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Rejects Co-CEO Trend, Emphasizes Resilience in Leadership
GSK chief executive officer Emma Walmsley says she’s unconvinced of the rising co-CEO trend, writes Nina Paoli for Fortune. As major corporations like Comcast, Oracle,…
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Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries Marks 10 Years of Racing for Good
Horsham’s Bimbo Bakeries marked a milestone this fall with the 10th edition of the Bimbo Global Race, the world’s largest race for a cause, the…
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Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio
Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and…
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Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict
Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan…
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Montco’s Bakery Scene Is on the Rise
Montgomery County is home to more than just history and shopping destinations — it’s also a sweet spot for some of the region’s best bakeries.…
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