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Revolutionary War Landmark Rising Sun Inn Closes Its Doors for Good
The Rising Sun Inn, one of Montgomery County’s oldest and most storied taverns, has closed its doors after nearly three centuries in Franconia Township, writes Ian Fortey for Tasting Table. The historic inn, built in 1739 and first operated as a public tavern by Peter Gerhart and his wife Elizabeth, shut down suddenly in May,…
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300 Jobs Coming to Mission Critical Group Harleysville as Texas Manufacturer Bets Big on Northeast
Montgomery County’s manufacturing sector keeps adding to its resume, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest entry: a fast-growing Texas power company bringing 300 jobs to Harleysville as demand for data center infrastructure explodes across the Northeast. Mission Critical Group is leasing a 266,000-square-foot industrial building at 1600 Delp Drive, where it…
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Montgomery County Leads the Region on the 2026 Fortune 500 List
Montgomery County has three companies on the 2026 Fortune 500, and one of them ranks among the ten largest corporations in the entire country, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. That is not a small thing. Fortune released their list last week. Conshohocken’s Cencora, King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services, and Fort Washington’s…
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The Sidewalks, Trails and Parks Slowly Making Montgomery County a Better Place to Live
Not every project that changes a community arrives with a ribbon-cutting ceremony or a crane on the skyline. Sometimes the most meaningful changes are the ones you almost miss: a sidewalk that finally connects two neighborhoods, a park shelter with a ramp, a trail that reaches the river. That is the vision behind Montgomery County’s…
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An 11-Generation Rittenhouse Family Estate in Harleysville Is Now for Sale
A piece of Montgomery County history is looking for its next steward, and it comes with a story that stretches back to the founding of America itself, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. A historic Harleysville estate that has remained in the Rittenhouse family for 11 generations has been listed for sale for…
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A New Era Begins: Plymouth Meeting Mall Is Being Reborn as a Town Center
For nearly 60 years, the Plymouth Meeting Mall has been one of Montgomery County’s most recognizable landmarks. Now, after decades of watching foot traffic thin and storefronts empty, the property readies for the most dramatic reinvention in its history. From Retail Icon to Ghost of Its Former Self The Plymouth Meeting Mall was the third…
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Lower Merion Banned Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers. Now Residents Are Fighting Over What That Really Means.
Lower Merion Township’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers took effect June 1, and it didn’t take long for the debate to reignite, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ordinance, approved by the township’s board of commissioners last fall, makes Lower Merion the first municipality in Pennsylvania to phase out gas-powered leaf blowers. Supporters…
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Montgomery County Just Launched Its Most Ambitious Housing Plan Ever
A teacher who drives 45 minutes to get to work. A nurse priced out of the neighborhood where she spends her shifts. A police officer who can’t afford to live in the community he patrols. These aren’t hypothetical scenarios. They’re the lived reality behind Montgomery County’s first-ever affordable housing blueprint, unveiled this week by county…
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Lost Planet Brewing’s Royersford Firehouse Is for Sale. The Taps Are Still On.
Royersford’s Lost Planet Brewing built its home inside a 127-year-old firehouse. Now that building is for sale, and the story behind it reflects something happening to craft breweries across the country. A Bankruptcy Filing, Not a Closing Spring Mountain Brewing Co., the entity through which owners Dan Platz and Joe Laky hold the Walnut Street…
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Years of Excellence Fuels Isdaner & Co.’s Powerful Next Chapter With Aprio
A Montgomery County accounting firm built across three generations of one family is now part of a national powerhouse. Its leaders say the move is about what comes next for clients, according to Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Isdaner & Co., the Bala Cynwyd firm that Irving and Larry Isdaner founded together in…
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First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden Gladwyne Estate Offers Nearly Seven Acres of Main Line Luxury
Listed for $7,495,000, this Gladwyne estate on Realtor.com offers a rare mix of privacy, scale, and Main Line elegance on nearly seven acres along Old Gulph Road. Known as “Wooded Hill,” the gated property sits behind stone piers and opens to mature landscaping, formal gardens, broad lawns, winding stone paths, terraces, a pool with pavilion,…
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Fresh, Local, and Worth the Trip: The Farmers Markets Defining Montgomery County Right Now
Montgomery County doesn’t do farmers markets halfway, according to Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From the Main Line to the Perkiomen Valley, the county’s market scene spans walkable downtowns, suburban rail stops, and small-town main streets. Right now, it’s in full swing. Whether you’re after just-picked produce, craft beer, homemade pound cake, or something…
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World Cup 2026 Is Coming to Montco: Here’s Where to Watch Every Match
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup bringing six matches to Philadelphia, Montgomery County residents will not need a ticket to Lincoln Financial Field to feel part of the global event. The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. Philadelphia is hosting five group-stage matches and one Round of 16 knockout match at Lincoln…
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Rebar Kelly Is Now Part of a National Powerhouse. The Lawyers Say Nothing About How They Work Has Changed.
After more than a decade of growth in Montgomery County, Rebar Kelly is taking its insurance defense practice to a national stage, writes Jeff Blumenthal for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Rebar Kelly, a civil litigation and insurance defense firm based in Blue Bell, has been acquired by Tyson & Mendes, one of the country’s fastest-growing…
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How Main Line Health Survived a Punishing Winter and Kept Its Bottom Line in the Black
More patients, more revenue, and a bottom line that stayed positive despite everything winter threw at it. Main Line Health has reason to feel good about where it stands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Main Line Health reported a razor-thin operating profit of $214,000 through the first nine months of fiscal 2026, according…
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She Grew Up a Soc. Now Upper Dublin’s Emma Hearn Is Starring in One of Broadway’s Biggest Hits Right in Her Own Backyard.
For most people, the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs is a distant memory from a high school reading list. For Upper Dublin’s Emma Hearn, it’s personal, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY The Lower Gwynedd native is currently starring as Cherry Valance in The Outsiders, the Tony Award-winning musical…
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Skippack Might Be Montgomery County’s Best Hidden Treasure
Most people drive past Skippack Village without knowing what they are missing. That is exactly what makes it worth stopping for. Tucked into the heart of Montgomery County, the historic village sits within easy reach of Collegeville, Lansdale, Harleysville, Blue Bell, Worcester, and King of Prussia. Close enough for a quick drive, far enough to…
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The Railroad Built These Montco Towns. Now They’re the Region’s Best Places to Walk, Eat, and Explore
Before Montgomery County’s suburbs were shaped by highways, shopping centers, and office parks, many of its most recognizable towns were built around something simpler: the train station. That history still matters. In many of the county’s old railroad towns, the same compact layouts that once served commuters, workers, farmers, and small businesses now make them…
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