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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Gift From Ursinus College Alumna Fully Funds 50 Experiential Learning Grants
Ursinus College has received a generous gift from an alumna who has chosen to remain anonymous. The donation will fully fund 50 Experiential Learning Grants.…
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First-of-Its-Kind Dry Eye Treatment Spa Comes to Bryn Mawr
A new kind of eye care has arrived on the Main Line, blending medical treatment with spa-style rejuvenation, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. See La…
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Penn Community Bank Executive Takes the Dance Floor to Support Ann Silverman Clinic
Penn Community Bank, the largest independent mutual bank in Eastern Pennsylvania, is proud to share that Bernard Tynes, Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Banking…
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Leadership Change at Toll Brothers Signals New Chapter
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is preparing for a major leadership transition as longtime executive Karl Mistry has been named the company’s next chief executive officer,…
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Sheetz Sets Opening Date for Long-Awaited Limerick Location
The wait is almost over for Sheetz fans in Montgomery County, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. The new location in Limerick Township is now scheduled…
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Audubon’s PJM Interconnection Reports a Record Breaking Year
Audubon’s PJM Interconnection said it successfully maintained grid reliability through extreme winter and summer weather in 2025, even as electricity demand reached record levels across…
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More Than a Mall: 7 Reasons Why the King of Prussia Mall Thrives While Other Regional Malls Struggle
Across the country, shopping malls are fighting for relevance. Once-busy corridors and courtyards now sit quiet. Anchor department stores have vanished. In many communities, the…
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Merck Leads the Pharmaceutical Pack with Net-Zero Strategy
Pharmaceutical giant Merck is accelerating its push toward net-zero emissions, renewable energy and long-term environmental stewardship, writes Chloe Williment for Sustainability Magazine. Merck has committed…
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Major Lansdale Apartment Complex Sells for $92M
Lansdale’s Pennbrook Station apartment complex has changed hands in one of the most expensive multifamily deals in the Philadelphia region this year, writes Ryan Mulligan…
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Toll Brothers is Doubling Down on 2025 Success
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers continued an aggressive expansion in 2025 in a housing market still defined by limited supply, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia…
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Main Line Urgent Vet is Filling a Critical Gap for Local Pet Owners
A new veterinary practice in Ardmore is offering Montco pet owners a much-needed middle ground between routine vet visits and crowded emergency rooms, write Lauren…
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Temple University Considering Options for Ambler Campus, Including Potential Sale
Temple University is currently considering the options available for its underused 187-acre Ambler campus, including developing partnerships or potentially even selling the property, write John…
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Mixed-Use Development Brings Big Changes to Ardmore
A major mixed-use development will add hundreds of apartments to a key stretch of Ardmore, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal Radnor Property…
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Why Aroma on Ford Could Finally Stick in West Conshohocken
After years of turnover, a long-troubled restaurant space in West Conshohocken may have finally found its footing with Aroma on Ford, writes Caroline O’Halloran for…
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Oaks’ SEI Investments Announces Leadership Change as Founder Steps Back
A major leadership transition is on the horizon for Oaks-based SEI Investments, the company announced in a press release. SEI announced that founder and Executive…
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The Netflix House Kicks Off the New Year with Big Event
King of Prussia is getting a front-row seat to one of television’s biggest finales, writes Justin Heinze for Patch, The new Netflix House will host…
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Giant Closes Willow Grove Center as Strategy Shifts
Giant is shutting down a fulfillment center in Willow Grove and others as the grocery chain transitions away from centralized online order operations, writes Emma…









































