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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David’s Bridal CEO on the Tech Powering the Future of Weddings
King of Prussia-based David’s Bridal is investing heavily in technology to modernize how couples plan weddings and shop for dresses, writes Dan Berthiaume for Chain…
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King of Prussia Mall Posts Record Year as Experiential Retail Takes Over
The King of Prussia Mall is closing out another standout year, fueled by a strategy that goes beyond traditional retail, writes Emma Dooling for The…
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Swarthmore’s Latest Manager Out After Six Months, Interim Named
Last week, Swarthmore Borough Council voted unanimously to remove borough manager Sean Halborn after just six months in the role, writes Denali Sagner and Lisa…
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Could Abington’s Josh Shapiro Accept a Presidential Nomination in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s bid to host the 2028 Democratic National Convention is fueling speculation about a possible presidential moment for Abington’s Josh Shapiro, according to Axios. If…
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Conshohocken’s Boomi Wants to Solve the Biggest Problem Holding Back AI
Conshohocken’s Boomi announced a major upgrade to its platform, aimed at organizing data to streamline artificial intelligence for businesses, according to ERP Today. Boomi is…
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Penn Community Bank Releases 2025 Impact Report
Penn Community Bank has released its 2025 Impact Report, an annual publication detailing the institution’s community investment and continued commitment to relationship-driven banking across the region.…
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King of Prussia Mall Welcomes Wave of New Retailers
The Montgomery County retail powerhouse continues to grow, writes Daniel Urie for Penn Live. The King of Prussia Mall has welcomed several new retailers in…
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Lender Puts Willow Grove Park Mall on Market Following Matured $170M Debt
The majority of Willow Grove Park Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the region, has been put on the market by a lender…
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Debate Grows Over New Housing Plan at Former Freddy Hill Farms
The future of the former Freddy Hill Farms property remains a hot topic in Towamencin, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Township supervisors recently reviewed…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold…
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Montco Vaccine Maker Bets Its Data May Be Worth as Much as Its Science
Ambler’s MBF Therapeutics believes the data behind its vaccines could become just as valuable as the vaccines themselves, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. The company…
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Ursinus Students Share What They Learned During Experiential Learning Week
If Ursinus College’s first Experiential Learning Week proved anything, it’s that real-world exposure hits differently when you’re the one in the room. For first-year student…
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Fort Washinton’s Toll Brothers Scores Seven Gold Awards in Industry’s Top Competition
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers is once again earning national recognition for its luxury home designs, according to a press release. The company recently captured seven…
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Montco Trading Giant Steps Into New Betting Frontier
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group is stepping into one of Wall Street’s fastest-growing arenas: prediction markets, writes Samuel O’Brient for Business Insider. Prediction markets have…
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Ambler Advances Major Mixed-Use Plan Near SEPTA Station
A proposed transformation of land near Ambler’s SEPTA station took a meaningful step forward this week, writes Linda Finarelli for The Reporter. The Borough Council…
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QNB-Victory Bank Merger Moves Forward After Shareholder Vote
Shareholders of Quakertown-based QNB Corp. and The Victory Bancorp in Limerick have voted in favor of a proposed merger, clearing a major regulatory and corporate…
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$105M Redevelopment Finally Moving Forward in Willow Grove
After nearly two years of delays, a major redevelopment project in Willow Grove is finally moving forward, writes Paul Schedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields.…
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