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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Three New Restaurants Are Opening in Montgomery County This May — Here’s What to Know
Montgomery County’s restaurant scene is heating up this May, and there’s something for just about every appetite, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fort…
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Major Health Systems Eye Montgomery County for Billion-Dollar Expansion
Montco is emerging as a focal point in major expansion plans from regional healthcare giants like Jefferson Health and Penn Medicine, writes John George for…
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Bucks County Singles Are Ditching the Apps for This Husband-and-Wife Matchmaking Team
Julia Gold spent years on dating apps. The results were grim. “I had no luck for years. And I had horrible, horrible dates,” she said.…
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Before Hollywood, Bradley Cooper Was Just a Kid From Jenkintown
Movie stars are usually packaged as larger-than-life figures. Untouchable. Manufactured somewhere far away from normal life. Bradley Cooper never really fit that mold. Even at…
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274-Unit Luxury Apartment Community AVE Horsham Breaking Ground on Former Call Center Site
After years of planning, a major luxury apartment project is finally moving forward in Horsham Township, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developers…
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Colmar Pitmaster Is Bringing Authentic Texas Barbecue to Montgomery County — and the Lines Prove It
If you’re not in line by late morning, you might miss your shot at one of Montco’s most talked-about barbecue spots, writes Craig LaBan for…
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Ursinus College Awarded $1.49 Million Grant to Launch APEX Innovation Center
Ursinus College has received a $1.49 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to help launch a new interdisciplinary center designed to reimagine the role of…
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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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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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