Ardmore
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Ardmore’s Thriving Food, Drink, and Shopping Scene Is Becoming Suburbs’ Answer to Fishtown
Ardmore is brimming with hip restaurants, bars, and small businesses, and transforming this bustling Montgomery County town into the Fishtown of the suburbs, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ardmore and Fishtown share undeniable similarities that make the comparison fitting. Both are home to several of the same out-of-town retailers, including Shake Shack, Sweetgreen,…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-use building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development will bring 130 apartments to the area along with 19,000 square feet of commercial space. It is expected to be completed by next…
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Katie Florio, a Carroll Grad From Ardmore Wins Philadelphia Marathon
Center City mom Katie Florio is this year’s Philadelphia Marathon women’s race winner, only the second woman from the Philadelphia area to have won it in recent years, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day,” said 30-year-old Florio, an Ardmore native and Archbishop Carroll…
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Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft’s Burger: A Double-Patty Delight
For one of the best burgers that the Philadelphia area has to offer, look no further than Ardmore’s Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft. Craig Laban recommends this double patty delight in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the world of Philadelphia dining, few voices carry as much weight as longtime critic Craig LaBan. Known for his incisive reviews…
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Gazzos Expands With Cheesesteak Takeout in Ardmore Park
Gazzos Steaks, which started as a food truck in Upper Pottsgrove two years ago, is making its mark now with a takeout window at 2528 Haverford Road in Ardmore Park, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Opening this fall, there will be about 10 parking spaces out front and a patio with outside seating.…
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Twenty One Pips Gaming Restaurant Offers After School Program
Ardmore’s Twenty One Pips is leveling up their Wednesdays with a special after-school program, reports the Patch. The gaming restaurant is introducing the Tabletop Gaming Afterschool Program for young students aged 10 – 14. Owners developed the concept to give children the opportunity to disconnect from screens and engage with one another. The afterschool program…
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Mac Mart Expands to Ardmore, Bringing Gourmet Mac and Cheese to the Main Line
Mac Mart, the beloved Rittenhouse Square macaroni and cheese spot, is expanding to the Main Line with a new location in Ardmore, set to open in September, writes Chris Compendio for The Philly Voice. The eatery first began as a food truck in 2013 before opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia. The new…
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Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Weds College Sweetheart; Bride Wears Dress Sold in Ardmore
Philadelphia Eagle guard Landon Dickerson married college sweetheart Brooke Kuhlman in a Mar. 25 ceremony in South Carolina. According to Emily Strohm in People, Kuhlman’s gown was a Lela Rose design purchased at Elizabeth Johns Bridal Boutique in Ardmore. The nuptial guest list included 150 family members and friends. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Mailata was…
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Ardmore Illustrator and Author Matt Phelan Brings Children’s Books to Life
Matt Phelan, an Ardmore-based illustrator and author, has spent the past two decades making a name for himself in the children’s literature world, writes Michael T. Dolan for Main Line Today. Phelan is an illustrator of over 20 books from other authors, and has written and illustrated four award-winning graphic novels, several picture books, and…
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Merion Golf Club Caddie Abigail Schmucker Earns Scholarship
Haverford High School graduate Abigail Schmucker is one of the first women of four, to be hired as a junior caddie at Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club in its 128-year history. Now she is the recipient of the Platt Evans Scholarship, a tuition scholarship to Penn State for caddies, writes Kerith Gabriel for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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This Montgomery County Community Is Among the 50 Best Liberal Places to Live in America
A Montgomery County community has been declared the No. 1 best liberal place to live in America, according to Stacker. Based on data from Niche, which ranked the 50 best liberal places to live in the U.S., Ardmore came out on top. Ardmore, with a population of 13,567, has a suburban and urban feel with…
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Ardmore’s Twenty One Pips Rolls Out New Dining and Gaming Options
Twenty One Pips in Ardmore is revamping its experience with exciting updates this spring, as announced by owner Matt Hendricks, writes Emma Minor for Main Line Today. The venue, known for combining food and gaming, is introducing a new food and drinks menu and adding a gaming parlor. This expansion aims to enhance the…
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Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers Pulls Out of Apartment Development in Ardmore
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers has decided to part ways with King of Prussia-based Piazza Auto Group on an apartment project in Ardmore, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The development, which is slated to be Ardmore’s largest apartment building, would replace the Acura and Volkswagen dealerships owned by Piazza. The auto group does not…
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Former Ardmore Home of DuPont Heiress Remains on the Market
After undertaking extensive renovations, the current owners of the former Ardmore home of Eleuthera Bradford du Pont, the chemical fortune heiress, have listed the property for $2.95 million, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This splendid residence that has often been the site of lavish parties, orchestra concerts, and balls was built in…
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Lost Lincoln Presidential Order Signed 2 Days After Civil War’s End Being Sold in Ardmore
A presidential order signed by Abraham Lincoln four days before he was assassinated has been found in an old writing desk and is now being sold for $45,000 in Ardmore by the Raab Collection, writes Cris Barrish for WHYY. The order, dated April 11, 1865, names anti-slavery proponent Allen M. Gangewere to a federal Treasury…
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Delaware County’s Merion Golf Club awarded 2040 U.S. Open
The Merion Golf Club in Ardmore is slated to host the U.S. Open every ten years, it seems, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County Club is already scheduled to host the event in 2030 and again in 2050. On Monday, the USGA announced that Merion will also host in 2040.…
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Rare Einstein Letter on Creation of the Universe on Sale in Ardmore
The Raab Collection in Ardmore is selling a personal letter written by Albert Einstein where he argues against the biblical version of the creation, writes Richa Karmarka for The Washington Post. The rare letter was written on April 11, 1950, to Martha Munk, the wife of a well-known German rabbi in answer to a question…






































