Montgomery County
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See Which Montco Places Are Among 25 Best Small Towns to Live on East Coast
Montgomery County is home to two places that are among the best small towns to live in on the East Coast, write Aine Givens and Andrew Jose for Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used Niche’s 2022 Best Places to Live rankings, which considered factors such as living expenses, safety, weather quality, as well as…
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Montco State Rep Greg Scott Wants to Shrink PA’s School Districts
Montgomery County State Rep. Greg Scott believes Pennsylvania’s 500 public school districts may be too many, writes Matthew Rink for Philly Burbs. Scott represents the 54th District, covering Conshohocken, Plymouth Township, and Norristown. He recently announced plans to introduce legislation that would direct the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to study what it would take…
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MontCo Walmarts to Launch Modern Upgrades to Enhance Shopper Experience
The Pottstown and Norristown Walmarts are preparing to enhance their shopping experience, writes PhillyBite Magazine. The retail giant will renovate the two Montco stores along with 24 others in the state. The move is part of the company’s nationwide commitment to modernize its locations with a more inviting look while improving the overall customer experience.…
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King of Prussia Mall Expands with New Stores and Eateries
The King of Prussia Mall, Pennsylvania’s largest shopping center, continues to expand with new stores and upcoming openings, reports Daniel Urie for Penn Live. Recent additions include American Eagle, offering trendy apparel; Offline by Aerie, specializing in activewear; Garage, with its expanded casual clothing line for young women; Kizik, a footwear retailer; Oak + Fort,…
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Five Montgomery County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Top 25 for Student Athletes
Pennsylvania boasts a legendary athletic legacy, with generations of elite competitors across every major sport – from football and basketball powerhouses to Olympic champions and beyond – cementing the state’s reputation as one of the nation’s greatest hubs for athletic talent, writes Joe Spears for USA TODAY. Over the decades, the state’s high schools have…
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Meet VOTE411.org from the League of Women Voters: Your Secret Weapon for Next Tuesday’s Primary Election
Chester County voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, May 20, to weigh in on a range of local and statewide races in Pennsylvania’s closed primary election. On the ballot are seats for statewide appellate courts—including Pennsylvania Superior and Commonwealth Courts—as well as a host of local offices, such as magisterial district judges, township…
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This Week’s PGA Truist Launches Record-Breaking Season for Montgomery County
Montgomery County enters a record spring and summer as the PGA Truist event tees off at Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown this week, anchoring a lineup of major sports tournaments expected to bring a positive economic impact to the region. The PGA Truist, one of several premier events hitting Montco this spring and summer, marks…
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Two Montgomery County Walmarts Set for Big Remodels
Two Montgomery County Walmarts are getting a fresh new look as part of a major national remodel effort, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The West Norriton location on South Trooper Road and the Pottstown store on Shoemaker Road are among 650 stores nationwide — and 26 in Pennsylvania — slated for updates, Walmart announced…
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Montco Forms Council to Determine AI’s Role in County’s Future
Montgomery County is taking a step into the future with the launch of a new AI for Public Good Advisory Council, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. As AI tools grow more powerful—and more pervasive—county leaders are moving quickly to ensure ethics, transparency, and community benefit stay front and center. The newly formed council will…
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Montgomery County Home Prices Defy National Slowdown
While the national housing market is experiencing a slowdown, Montgomery County continues to see notable growth in home values, write Janice Kai Chen and Rachel Lerman for the Washington Post. Nationally, single-family home prices have increased by just 2.7% over the past year, a significant drop from the previous year’s 6% rise. In contrast, Montgomery…
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Montgomery County Moguls Among Forbes’ Newest Billionaires
Montgomery County is home to several of the newest billionaires featured on Forbes’ 2025 list of the world’s richest people, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Among the 16 Greater Philadelphia-area entries are key figures and company founders based in Bala Cynwyd, Fort Washington, Conshohocken, and King of Prussia. Leading the pack is…
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Pennsylvania American Water Invests $102M in Chesco and Montco, $675M in System Upgrades Statewide in 2024
Pennsylvania American Water recently revealed that its 2024 full-year investment total for system improvements came in at more than $675 million throughout its statewide service areas serving 37 counties and 418 communities. Of that total, more than $102 million was invested in the company’s systems in Chester and Montgomery counties for upgrades including nearly nine miles…
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Montco Releases Community Health Assessment Report, Plans to Improve Residents’ Health Outcomes
Montgomery County released its first Community Health Assessment report this week guiding the development of a plan to improve residents’ health, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. Last year, over 3,300 people responded and participated in focus groups by the county’s Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health. Community responses help identify…
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GVF’s 2024 Annual Report Rolls Out Big Gains in Transit, Bike Safety, and Community Impact
The GVF released their 2024 Annual Report, highlighting their commitment of driving change through smart, community-focused transportation solutions across the region. This year’s report reflects momentum in key areas—mobility access, environmental impact, and infrastructure improvements. Here are some standout highlights: GVF leadership is excited about the work over the last 35 years and the opportunities…
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Paradise Station: A Timeless Escape Where 55 Years of History and Hospitality Meet
You’re looking for the ultimate experience: Maybe you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the real world, maybe you want to release your inner child, or maybe you want to do all of these things … all while entertaining your family! Lucky for you, all of this (and more) is possible at Lancaster…
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Great Valley MBA Alumna Leads Biotech Nonprofit Using AI to Find New Treatments
A few years into Mary Zuccato’s career at Vanguard, she reflected on her aspiration to become a leader, and she noticed something: many of her mentors had gone to business school and earned masters of business administration (MBAs). “I wanted to have that experience and the exposure to the broad business curriculum across a bunch…
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Four Montco Golf Courses Make List of Pennsylvania’s Top Ten
Four Montgomery County golf courses have found a place on the Top 10 Golf Courses from Arnold Palmer’s Birthplace list, writes Debayan Biswas for MSN. Merion Golf Club (East) ranks highest in second place. The course features winding fairways, punishing rough, and deep bunkers, which tested the world’s best golfers during the 2013 U.S. Open.…
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The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority Now Has a Long Promising Future
The future of the Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority (SRPRA) looks promising, writes Karen Shuey for the Reading Eagle. The Berks County commissioners unanimously voted to extend the authority’s existence through June 2072. The vote was contingent on approval from Chester and Montgomery counties. Established in July 2022, the SRPRA aims to lay the groundwork…
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