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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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia…
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Governor Josh Shapiro Has a Simple Answer to PETA’s Calls to End Groundhog Day Tradition
Governor Josh Shapiro isn’t on board with PETA’s latest push to retire Punxsutawney Phil, writes Mike Snider and Amiras Encinas for USA Today. The animal…
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Early Millionaires Business Breakfast: Who Brings a Band to Breakfast?
The recent Wake Up Winning Again Business Breakfast delivered exactly what it promised—an exclusive, invitation-driven experience for established business owners. Attendees were ready to move…
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Eli Lilly to Build $3.5B Weight-Loss Drug Plant in Upper Macungie
Eli Lilly plans to build a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant in Upper Macungie Township, just north of Montgomery County, for its next-generation weight-loss medicines, writes…
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Di Bruno Bros. Planning to Close Ardmore Gourmet Market
Di Bruno Bros. is expected to close three of its five gourmet markets in the coming weeks, including the location at the Ardmore Farmer’s Market,…
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WSJ: Amazon Fresh in Willow Grove Among Stores Set to Close Nationwide
Amazon is shutting down its physical grocery stores nationwide, a move that will include the Amazon Fresh location in Willow Grove, according to The Wall…
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Lease for Vacant Iron Hill Brewery in Huntingdon Valley Acquired by New Owner
Four months after Iron Hill Brewery shut down nearly 20 locations and entered bankruptcy, its former Huntingdon Valley location has welcomed a new tenant, writes…
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What to Know Ahead of Hatfield’s Movie Lots Hearing
After years of discussion and debate, Hatfield Township residents will get a closer look at what could be next for the long-discussed “Movie Lots” property,…
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Hatboro Wawa Sells for $7.4M in Major Local Real Estate Deal
A recently built Wawa in Hatboro has changed hands in a multimillion-dollar deal, writes Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Ivyland-based Altimari Properties purchased the…
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Conshohocken-based Cencora’s New Partnership Speeds Rare Disease Treatment to Market
Conshohocken’s Cencora partnered with Curant Rare to help rare disease treatments reach patients faster and more smoothly, the companies announced in a press release. Curant…
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King of Prussia’s David’s Bridal Debuts New Spring 2026 Collections for Brides and Bridesmaids
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal recently unveiled its Spring 2026 Bridal and Bridesmaids Collections designed by head of couture and design Viola Chan. The Spring…
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Toll Brothers Joint Venture Sells Apartment Building Outside of Boston for $131M
A joint venture between Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers and an affiliate of The Carlyle Group has sold an apartment building outside of Boston for $131…
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Limerick Land Swap Would Bring State Game Land to Edgmont
A developer’s proposal to the Pennsylvania Game Commission could give Delaware County its first swatch of Pennsylvania Game Land, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia…
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The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick
The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and…
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Montco Watches Closely as PJM Moves to Rein In Data Center Power Demand
Montgomery County residents worried about large-scale data centers proposed for Conshohocken and Limerick may soon see new safeguards aimed at protecting both grid reliability and…
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Mid Penn Bank Celebrates ‘Millionaire for a Day’ Essay Contest Winner in Philadelphia
Mid Penn Bank recently hosted an assembly at George W. Nebinger Elementary School in Philadelphia to celebrate Rosie, a third-grade student and the winner of…
























