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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Developers Bet Big on Horsham With Major Luxury Apartment Community
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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Kobe Bryant Once Revealed That His Grandmother Rejected Another Basketball Great for Prom
In one of basketball’s greatest coincidences, Lower Merion High School and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant once revealed that his grandmother rejected Wilt Chamberlain,…
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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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St. Joe’s Taps New Athletic Director with Deep Big 5 Experience
Saint Joseph’s University in Bala Cynwyd is ushering in a new chapter for its athletics program with the hiring of Ash Puri as vice president…
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After 125 Years of Mass, A Church in Chester Loses Its Catholic Designation
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has declared that St. Hedwig Church in Chester will no longer be used as a Catholic church, writes Cory Sharber for WHYY.…
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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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Conshohocken Data Center Fight Reignites with New Application
The debate over a proposed Conshohocken data center is heating up again, as a familiar project returns in Plymouth Township. Township officials confirmed a new…
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Bryn Mawr College Receives $20 Million in Gifts to Launch Strategic Plan
Backed by two $10 million gifts, Bryn Mawr College has started implementing a new strategic plan centered on expanding access, modernizing campus facilities, and increasing…
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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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Hoagie or Cheesesteak? The Fight for Philly’s Best Sandwich Is On
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The…
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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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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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Chicken Salad Chain Spreads Its Wings With Locations Coming to Chester County
Southern fast-casual chain Chicken Salad Chick is set to enter the Philadelphia market with six locations across Chester and Montgomery counties, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business…
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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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Montgomery County Tackles Homelessness with Hotel Stays
Montgomery County is seeing real results from an innovative effort to combat homelessness that’s giving residents more than just a roof over their heads, writes…
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Wynnewood’s Rosemary Connors Trades TV Career for Booming Business
For Wynnewood native Rosemary Connors, a successful career in television was just the beginning, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. After 15 years…
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The Greatest Event Since the Birth of Christ? Ken Burns Says It Began in the Delaware Valley
When Ken Burns, the celebrated documentary filmmaker behind The Civil War and The Vietnam War, calls the American Revolution “the most important event in world…
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