Montgomery County
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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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She Hears Music in Color. So She Built a Tool for Everyone Who Experiences Sound Differently.
When Mia Fanelli listens to music, she doesn’t just hear it — she sees it. Colors, shapes, images. Sometimes textures. Occasionally, even tastes. That’s chromesthesia: a neurological phenomenon in which sound involuntarily evokes an experience of color, shape, and movement. It’s thought to stem from atypical brain connections, where regions responsible for processing sound are…
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Montgomery County Community College English Instructor Wins Award for Compassionate Instruction
English Senior Lecturer Wendy Erhardt prides herself on helping Montgomery County Community College students become better acclimated to the campus and all its vast offerings. Erhardt, a part-time faculty member who primarily teaches English 101, introduces her students to the campus wellness center, help desk, tutoring services, and librarians. She requires each student to visit…
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This North Wales Restaurant Is One of the Most Romantic Dining Spots Near Philadelphia
One Montgomery County restaurant is among the ten best spots for romantic dining in the Philadelphia region, reported Sharon Rigney for USA Today. There are many stellar places to dine in the Montco area, but one is truly ranked the most romantic — with excellent food and intimate ambiance. The Joseph Ambler Inn, in North…
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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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From the Navy to a National Research Program: How One Montco Grad Is Charting His Own Course
Joshua Jang knows how to navigate uncharted waters — literally. The 25-year-old U.S. Navy veteran spent three years exploring the Pacific, with stops in Guam, Singapore, Thailand, and a station in Hawaii. But this summer, the Montgomery County Community College Class of 2026 graduate is embarking on a different kind of voyage: a prestigious paid…
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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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A Record-Breaking $200M Sale Could Be Coming to Collegeville
Providence Town Center is back on the market, and the massive Collegeville shopping center could once again reshape Montgomery County’s retail landscape, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot development, anchored by Wegmans at Route 422 and Route 29, could trade for as much as $200 million, according to CBRE marketing materials.…
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The Best Places to Grab a Breakfast Sandwich in Montco
Looking to elevate your breakfast game? Kaitlyn McCullough covers some of the best places in Montco for breakfast sandwiches in Main Line Today. True Food Kitchen (King of Prussia) For a health-conscious twist, try True Food Kitchen’s gluten-free breakfast tacos, packed with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised eggs, potatoes, caramelized onions, charred scallion salsa, cotija, avocado, and…
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Pennsylvania Is One of the Best States in the Country for Sports Tourism — And the Numbers Prove It
A new national report ranks the Commonwealth fourth in the nation — twice — and Montgomery County is a big reason why. Pennsylvania Lands in the Top Five for Sports Tourism Pennsylvania just earned a pair of top-five finishes in the first-ever national report to measure both sides of sports tourism. Sports ETA’s 2026 State…
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Montgomery County Is America’s Next Great Tourism Destination — And the 250th Is Just the Beginning
Montgomery County has long been one of the Mid-Atlantic’s best-kept secrets. But as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, the region is stepping firmly into the spotlight — and it’s bringing bald eagles, steam locomotives, and a World Cup watch party with it. The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board made that case…
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From Setback to Diploma: Montgomery County Community College Celebrates 17 Gateway to College Graduates
For 17 young people in Montgomery County, May 20 wasn’t just graduation day; it was proof that a detour doesn’t have to mean a dead end. Montgomery County Community College honored the Gateway to College Class of 2026 during a ceremony in the theater at Montco Cultural Center on the Blue Bell Campus, celebrating students…
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Montgomery County Native Is Member of Most Successful Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Paul Hammond, a Montgomery County native, is a member of Get the Led Out, the most successful Led Zeppelin tribute band in the world, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. Hammond, who stands in for Jimmy Page, is one of the two original members of the band. Get the Led Out is rarely not…
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The Iconic Bars That Built Montgomery County’s Social Scene
Restaurants come and go. Trends cycle through. But a handful of bars in Montgomery County have been holding down the same corners for decades, and in some cases, nearly a century. They’re not surviving because they went viral. They’re surviving because people keep coming back. This isn’t a list of the flashiest spots in Montco.…
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Montgomery County’s Restaurant Boom Is Real. These New Spots Are Leading the Charge
A new wave of restaurants is reshaping the Montco landscape, and the momentum is hard to ignore, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. From Fort Washington to Ardmore to Bala Cynwyd, independent chefs and homegrown concepts are staking their claim in towns that, until recently, weren’t on anyone’s must-eat list. The most closely watched…
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The Untold Story Behind King of Prussia Mall’s Massive Rise
Most people think of the King of Prussia Mall as simply a giant shopping destination. That undersells it. The Montgomery County retail complex is part luxury district, part suburban landmark, part economic engine, and part time capsule of American mall culture. Beneath the designer storefronts and crowded food courts is a surprisingly strange history that…
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