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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PJM Turns to AI to Fast-Track Power Projects Amid Growing Demand
PJM Interconnection is reopening its application process for new power-generation projects after a multiyear pause, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Audubon-based grid…
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Ardmore’s Suburban Square Sees Surge in Demand with New Retail Additions
Ardmore’s Suburban Square has reached full occupancy following a surge of new leasing activity, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. In recent months,…
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Blue Bell’s Angel Flight East Gives Patients a Free Lift — Literally
What if a long, stressful journey to life-saving treatment could be replaced with a smooth ride through the sky? Angel Flight East is based at…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and…
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Three Montco Restaurateurs Buy Doylestown’s Station Tap House, Rebrand It The Station
Three restaurateurs from Montgomery County have purchased Doylestown’s Station Tap House, with plans to rebrand the restaurant in their first Bucks County project, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia…
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Sale of Flats at Lansdale Tops Regional Averages, Signals Strong Demand
A major apartment complex in Lansdale has changed hands, underscoring the strength of Montgomery County’s rental market, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Souderton’s Univest Eyes Growth Beyond Philly as Earnings Climb
Souderton-based Univest Financial Corp. is posting strong financial gains while setting its sights on growth beyond the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia…
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Chicken Salad Chick Targeting Montgomery County Expansion
Montgomery County could soon be home to a new fast-casual concept not yet seen in the Philadelphia region, according to Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia…
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Doylestown’s 76 FENCE Grows With BucksMont Territory Led by Bucks Veteran
Doylestown’s 76 FENCE continues its Pennsylvania expansion with a new multi-territory ownership in Bucks and Montgomery Counties, led by West Point and Wharton graduate Tim…
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PECO Announces Transition of President and CEO David Vahos to Special Advisor to Exelon’s President and CEO
PECO President and CEO David Vahos will transition to the role of Special Advisor to Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. Mike Innocenzo, Exelon’s Chief…
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Another Large-Scale Data Center Could Reshape Montco Landscape
A data center proposal in Linfield is officially on the table, adding to a growing list of large-scale projects across Montgomery County, writes Evan Brandt…
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Architectural Digest: Award-Winning Actor Bradley Cooper’s Impressive Real Estate Portfolio
Award-winning actor and Oscar filmmaker Bradley Cooper is officially a New Hope resident now, according to Page Six, which reported his $6.5 million farmhouse purchase.…
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Bimbo Bakeries Exits Horsham HQ While Maintaining Montco Presence
A major corporate presence in Montgomery County is preparing to relocate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bimbo Bakeries USA announced plans to move…
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Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Makes First Major Move Under New CEO
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is expanding its national footprint with a new acquisition, marking the first major move under recently appointed CEO Karl Mistry, writes…
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Valley Forge Rev Run Raises $100K in Milestone 20th Year
Montgomery County’s Valley Forge Revolutionary Run hit a major milestone this year, celebrating its 20th year with both a strong turnout and record fundraising, writes…
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Dine Better All Year for $150: The Farmer’s Daughter Launches a VIP Club Worth Joining
If you already find yourself at The Farmer’s Daughter Restaurant at Normandy Farm a few times a year, it’s worth doing the math before your…
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Walmart Investing Big in Montco with Store Remodels and Faster Shopping Tech
Walmart is bringing a wave of upgrades to Montgomery County, with three local stores set to undergo renovations as part of a broader statewide modernization…
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The Wawa Statistic Nobody Believes, Until You Do The Math
Wawa says it serves 1 billion customers every year. When I ask people to guess that number, they always come in low. Way low. No…
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