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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Brothers Kershner Brewing Continues Its Chester County Expansion with New Taproom
Skippack-based Brothers Kershner Brewing is continuing its expansion in Chester County with a new taproom in Avondale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Governor Josh Shapiro Unveils $5M Plan to Combat Pennsylvania’s Nursing Shortage
Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Temple University this week to promote his $5 million Nurse Shortage Assistance Program, writes Carmen Russell-Sluchansky for WHYY. The initiative funds…
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Beloved Freddy Hill Farms and Fun Center to Shut Down After 2025 Season
Lansdale’s Freddy Hill Farms, a beloved Montgomery County institution, will close at the end of its 2025 season, writes Robert Moran for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Fire at SPS Technologies in Abington May Delay Boeing’s Turnaround Plans
A fire that broke out on February 17 at SPS Technologies in Abington Township and burned for several days may cause a delay in Boeing’s…
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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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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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Mausoleum Door Thefts Hit SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple
Thieves are stealing mausoleum doors from cemeteries around the region, including at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple and St. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield,…
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Great Valley MBA alumna leads biotech nonprofit using AI to find new treatments
A few years into Mary Zuccato’s career at Vanguard, she reflected on her aspiration to become a leader, and she noticed something: many of her…
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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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SPS Technologies Faces Uncertain Future After Devastating Factory Fire in Abington
SPS Technologies‘ massive fire earlier this month leaves an uncertain future for the Abington industrial pillar, writes Beatrice Forman and Jeese Bunch for the 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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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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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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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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