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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Skippack’s Brothers Kershner Brewing Expands to Avondale with The Barrel
Brothers Kershner Brewing Co. is expanding into Chester County with a new taproom, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Barrel by Brothers…
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Two Local Liquor Stores in Pennsylvania’s Top Five for Sales
Last year was strong for Fine Wines and Good Spirits stores in Bucks County, which recorded over $173.3 million in sales, with two coming among…
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Glenside Hosts First-Ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival on March 8
Glenside, home to one of the nation’s oldest 4th of July parades, will celebrate its Irish heritage with the first-ever Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
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Bond Vet Brings Urgent and Primary Pet Care to Narberth, Plans Further Expansion in Philly
Bond Vet, a New York-based walk-in veterinary clinic chain specializing in primary and urgent pet care, has expanded to Narberth, writes John George for the…
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Valley Forge Casino Resort Welcomes Martha Morales as New General Manager
Valley Forge Casino Resort has appointed Martha Morales as its new Vice President and General Manager, pending regulatory approval. Morales, an industry veteran, previously served…
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Amtrak’s Bus Service Between Reading and Philadelphia Ends This Month, Sparking Renewed Push for Passenger Rail
Amtrak’s bus service between Reading and Philadelphia, a crucial link for daily commuters, students, and travelers, will officially end March 18, writes José Martínez for…
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Bryn Mawr College Named One of America’s Most Beautiful Campuses
Bryn Mawr College, the historic women’s institution, has been named one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast Traveler, writes…
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Keystone Begins Transformation of Plymouth Meeting Mall Office into Luxury Apartments
Keystone Development + Investment began converting a long-vacant office building next to the Plymouth Meeting Mall into a modern residential community, writes Kevin Tierney for…
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Wawa Chooses Anniversary Date for First Ohio Store Opening
Wawa has selected April 16 – its 61st anniversary, also fondly known as Wawa Day – as the opening day for its first store in…
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Eagles Fan in Royersford Lands the Ultimate Vanity Plate
Eagles fans have been scooping up all kinds of memorabilia this season, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Royersford resident Dave Davis may have landed…
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King of Prussia’s Restaurant Week & Shops for CHOP Aim to Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital
The King of Prussia District is gearing up for its annual KOP Restaurant Week and KOP Shops for CHOP, writes The Reporter. The event benefits…
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Aqua Pennsylvania: Safe, Reliable Drinking Water for Your Family – Our Commitment
Every time you turn on your tap, you want to know the drinking water flowing into your home is safe and will be there when…
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Oaks’ SEI Investments Sells Family Office Services Business for $120M, Rebrands as Archway
Oak’s SEI Investments has agreed to sell its family office services business to New York-based investment firm Aquiline Capital Partners, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia…
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Mike Bowman Named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s Power 100 List 7th Year in a Row
Mike Bowman, President and CEO of Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board (VFTCB), has been named to the Philadelphia Business Journal Power 101 list, a…
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Shapiro Secures $2 Billion in Federal Aid After Legal Battle with Trump Administration
Josh Shapiro announced Monday that over $2 billion in federal aid—previously frozen by the Trump administration—is now accessible, reports Marc Levy for The Reporter. The…
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Black Reserve Bookstore in Lansdale Grows into Hub for Black Culture and Community
The Black Reserve Bookstore, which first opened its doors in Lansdale in 2017, has grown into a thriving hub for Black culture and community, writes…
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Sheetz Considers Invading Wawa Territory, Eyes Limerick for Potential Location
The long-time battle between Sheetz and Wawa may be coming to a head, as the Altoona-based grocer eyes a Limerick location in the heart of…
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Philadelphia County Sees One of Largest Population Declines in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is one of the few shrinking states in the U.S., with Philadelphia County among those leading the largest population declines, writes Jess Thomson for…
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