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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Delco 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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Invasion of Spotted Lanternfly Puts Chester County Under Quarantine
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County…
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Another Reason Why Chester County Is So Awesome: Organ Donation
Chester County has the highest rate of organ donation designations per registered drivers in the region, as PennDOT continues its efforts to save lives by…
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Check Out Where Chesco Ranks Among Counties with Most Students at Penn State’s Main Campus
Chester County ranks among the Top 10 counties in Pennsylvania with the most students at Penn State’s main campus, as it currently has 3,026 students…
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Eagles Host Flag-Football Game with Special Olympics Athletes from Chester County
As part of their partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Eagles hosted a flag-football game with Special Olympics athletes from Chester and Montgomery counties,…
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From MONTCO: ‘Sensory Packs’ Coming to Elmwood Park Zoo
Elmwood Park Zoo, the first zoo in the nation to be named a Certified Autism Center, is yet another step closer to achieving its multi-tiered, multi-year,…
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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 Chester County
Property owners in most school districts in Chester County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
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From MONTCO: CHOP Unveils Plans for Another Hospital in King of Prussia
By Joe Barron Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia announced plans Tuesday for a full-service, inpatient medical center in King of Prussia — its first outside the…
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Invasive Species ‘Feel the Burn’ at Valley Forge Park
National Park Service crews used a prescribed fire burn at Valley Forge National Historical Park, along the border between Chester and Montgomery counties, to control…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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With 215 and 267 Now Exhausted, Region’s Third Area Code Placed into Service
A third area code for the region, 445, has officially been placed into service for new phone numbers coming out of Philadelphia, as well as…
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Devon Resident Among Political ‘Avengers’ Featured on the Cover of Time Magazine
Devon resident Chrissy Houlahan is one of three suburban Philadelphia women, all first-time Democrats running for office, who are featured on the cover of the…
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Proposed Tax Bill Spurs Debate Among Politicians … and Realtors
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be high,…
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Tri-County Region Has Potential to Host Second Wave of Technology Startups
J.D. Harrison, senior director of strategic communications at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, believes the tri-county region has the full potential to be part of…
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Chester County Home to Three of Pennsylvania’s 25 Most Expensive Private Schools
Chester County is home to three of the 25 Most Expensive Private Schools in Pennsylvania, writes Candy Woodall for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The yearly tuition…
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Oil Pipeline Running Through the Suburbs to Get New Purpose
A $189 million deal between Talen Energy and New Jersey Resources will convert the oil pipeline that runs through the Philadelphia suburbs to deliver natural…
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Student Invention Convention Challenges Traditional Image of Technology
The Downingtown Area School District and Chester County Intermediate Unit teamed up this year to host Downingtown Educational Technology Conference (DETC17), with the theme of…
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