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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Valley Forge National Park Brings $44.8 Million Boost to Montco Economy
Valley Forge National Historical Park remains one of Montco’s greatest treasures, both for its history and its economic impact, writes Donna Rovins for The Daily…
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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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Irish Firm PM Group Invests $495K in Conshohocken Hub
Irish-based design and construction leader PM Group is making a bigger investment in Montco, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The company announced it will…
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How 24,000 Guy Fieri’s Tequila Bottles Got Stolen in Elaborate Heist Before Reaching Lansdale
Around 24,000 bottles of Santo Tequila, a special drink by Guy Fieri and his partner, Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar that was set to launch…
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Conshohocken Residents Push Back on Proposed AI Data Center
A plan to transform the former Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill in Plymouth Township into a massive AI data center has sparked intense debate in Conshohocken, writes…
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Conshohocken-Based IKEA Expands Urban Footprint with New SoHo Store
Conshohocken-based IKEA U.S. is making another bold move into Manhattan as part of its ongoing urban expansion strategy, reports its parent company, Ingka. The company…
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WSJ: GSK CEO Emma Walmsley to Step Down; Luke Miels to Lead Pharma Giant
Pharmaceutical giant GSK is preparing for a major leadership change that will resonate globally and locally, reports Elena Vardon and Adrià Calatayud for The Wall…
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Ambler Oktoberfest Returns with Food, Music, and “Red October” Fun
Ambler is once again closing Butler Avenue to cars and opening it to thousands of revelers as Oktoberfest takes over downtown this weekend, writes Rachel…
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Montco Dominates List of Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies in 2025 with 15 Entries
Fifteen Montgomery County companies earned a spot on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2025 list of Greater Philadelphia’s fastest-growing companies based on average two-year revenue growth,…
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SPS Technologies to Rebuild Smaller, More Automated Abington Factory After Fire
SPS Technologies plans to rebuild the century-old aerospace fasteners factory in Abington that burned down in February as a smaller, more automated facility, writes Joseph…
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Boardroom Spirits Teams with Chill Moody for New Canned Cocktail Supporting Youth Golf
West Philadelphia rapper and entrepreneur Chill Moody has found a Montco partner for his latest project that blends golf, cocktails, and community, writes Michael Klein…


























