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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King of Prussia’s Vertex Cuts 170 Jobs as Tax Software Maker Pivots to AI
King of Prussia-based Vertex plans to reduce its workforce by nine percent, as the tax and compliance software maker pivots toward artificial intelligence, writes Jeff…
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Lock 57: How Pennsylvania American Water Is Building the Future of Clean Water in Royersford
Pennsylvania American Water is investing in the future of clean, reliable water with the development of its new Lock 57 Water Treatment Plant — a…
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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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From Small Town Bucks County to the World Stage: How Quakertown Shaped Sabrina Carpenter
Global pop success usually starts in the same places. Los Angeles. New York. Industry pipelines. Sabrina Carpenter started in Quakertown. That matters. Quakertown is not…
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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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