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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Why Pottstown Is the Perfect Place to Shop Small This Holiday Season
If you’re looking to make your holiday shopping more meaningful this season, downtown Pottstown offers a walkable collection of small businesses filled with personality, creativity,…
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Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch
Ursinus College has officially launched its Bloomberg Lab, bringing Wall Street to students’ fingertips. The new resource allows students to study the stock market in…
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Award-Winning Artillery Brewing Opens New Taproom in Pottstown, Its Largest Yet
Artillery Brewing Company, the award-winning craft brewery with locations in West Chester and Drexel Hill, has opened its newest and largest taproom in Pottstown, writes…
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Fast-Growing Coffee Chain Plants First Flag in Montgomery County
7 Brew Coffee prepares to bolster the caffeine scene with its first Montgomery County location in the Collegeville Shopping Center, writes Donna Rovins for The…
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JAG Physical Therapy Opens First Montco Clinic in Willow Grove
Montgomery County residents now have a new destination for high-quality rehabilitation care. JAG Physical Therapy, one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing PT and occupational therapy providers,…
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How a Fort Washington Startup Fixed a Plumber’s 100-Calls-a-Day Problem
A Fort Washington tech start-up is making big waves in the region’s home-service world. Shwego, launched last year by entrepreneurs Sam Puleo and Junny Kim,…
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Boston-Based Seyon Group Pays $17.5M for Three King of Prussia Buildings
Boston-based Seyon Group recently acquired three buildings in King of Prussia’s Renaissance Park for $17.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Royal Oak Realty Trust Picks Up $29M Industrial Site in Upper Providence
Royal Oak Realty Trust recently purchased a two-building complex in Upper Providence Township for $29.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Plymouth Meeting DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Closed Last Week
The DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West, owned by Kingsbury Hospitality REIT, permanently closed its doors in Plymouth Meeting last week, writes Emma Dooling…
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Get the Perfect Christmas Tree at One of These Farms Around Bucks County
For those hoping to enjoy a real tree this Christmas season, there’s no shortage of farms in and around Bucks County to visit, writes Jess…
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Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Chapter Establishes New Home In Bala Cynwyd
The Philadelphia region’s Make-A-Wish chapter will soon open a new state-of-the-art home in Bala Cynwyd, called the Wishing Place, writes Erin Flynn Jay for the…
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King of Prussia Mall Gains New Draw: Add Zombie Apocalypse Survival to the Shopping and Dining
Anyone who thinks of King of Prussia Mall merely in terms of its shopping, dining, and socializing advantages can now add another: It’s been identified…
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Financial Pressures Force Bryn Mawr’s Lifecycle Wellness to Shut Its Doors
Bryn Mawr nonprofit, Lifecycle Wellness will officially end deliveries in February as financial pressures mount, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helped…
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Opinion: It’s Time to Value Direct Support Professionals for What We Are Worth
For the last 25 years, I have been fortunate to have a wonderful job supporting individuals with intellectual disability and autism. As a Direct Support…
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$100M Redevelopment Aims to Turn Plymouth Meeting Mall Into Montco’s Next Town Center
A major transformation is on the horizon for the Plymouth Meeting Mall, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Philadelphia-based LA Partners, formerly known…


























