Bala Cynwyd
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates Millions to Texas Governor Re-election Campaign
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group based in Bala Cynwyd and one of the richest men in the world according to Forbes, last week donated 6 million dollars to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s re-election campaign, writes Shelly Hagan for Bloomberg. Both Yass and Abbott are supporters of school choice programs. Abbott’s campaign office said…
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Four New Board Members Join City Ave District
City Ave District is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members who will each support the organization’s mission of guiding the future of City Ave District to its highest potential. These new additions will join an existing board that represents both Philadelphia and Lower Merion municipalities, as well as elected officials and…
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City Ave District Launches Two New Master Plans to Support Evolution, Growth of City Ave
City Ave District has two new master plans that aim at furthering City Ave’s transformation to a popular live, work and entertainment destination. With a series of multi-million-dollar development projects currently underway, the retail and merchandising masterplan will provide a roadmap for retail attraction and continued development across the district. Actionable recommendations produced by the…
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City Ave District’s Seasonal Farmers Market Returns with a New Day & Time
A sure sign of the summer season, the Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market has returned. This year’s seasonal market will be held every Thursday through November 23, at One Belmont Avenue, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year’s vendor selection will boast an array of rotating local artists and artisans, food trucks, and farm vendors…
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Bow Wow Weddings Helps Bala Cynwyd Couple Include Their Dog in Their Big Day
Bow Wow Weddings, a service that coordinates all your doggy wedding day needs, made it possible for a Bala Cynwyd couple’s mini dachshund to be a part of their big day, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry and Jessica Garozzo really wanted Porterhouse to be in their wedding photos, which were taken on the…
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City Ave District Vision: ‘People Believe It’s Just a Road; We’re Going to Try and Change That’
Participants at a recent roundtable on the future of City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd outlined a bold vision for a Montgomery County community once seen as a passageway to other area destinations. Paul Schwedelson, of the Philadelphia Business Journal, captured their fervor for transforming the landscape. Extensive Facelift Planned projects that include residential, commercial, and…
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Bala Cynwyd’s BMW Main Line Owner Buys Most Expensive Home in Palm Beach
Bala Cynwyd’s BMW Main Line owner has some new digs. Michael Cantanucci — the owner of the parent company that has dealerships in multiple states, including Pennsylvania — purchased a record-breaking $170 million home in Palm Beach, Florida. The Wall Street Journal reports that Cantanucci bought it from Robert Stiller, founder of Green Mountain…
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City Ave. District Marks Mar. 8 International Women’s Day with 6abc ‘Empower Hour’
The City Ave. District is holding a Mar. 8 “Empower Hour” discussion at the 6abc studio, 4100 City Line Avenue. One hundred percent of the $25 registration fee will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. The Bala Cynwyd nonprofit that supports women diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their caregivers. Each year, it…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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City Ave District To Host Seasonal Farmers Market in Bala Cynwyd Opening June 4
The City Ave District Farmers Market is set to open its 2022 season on Saturday, June 4. The market will take place in the parking lot at One Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd and operate on Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The market is rain or shine. The farmers market, which will…
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Wall Street Journal: Amateur Grateful Dead Historian Solves Jerry Garcia Mystery with Now-demolished Bala Cynwyd Hotel
A receipt from the now-demolished Marriott Hotel (the former Marriott Motor Inn) that once stood at City Line & Monument Avenue in Bala Cynwyd helped an amateur historian and fan of Jerry Garcia and his work outside the Grateful Dead solve a mystery he has been trying to decipher for years, writes Justin Scheck for…
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Bala Cynwyd Neurologist Doing Pioneering Work in Study on Religious and Spiritual Experiences
Bala Cynwyd neurologist Dr. Andrew Newberg is doing pioneering work in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Born in Bala Cynwyd, Newberg grew up in Bryn Mawr. He is a graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania. He has written 10 books on subjects…
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Milestone Therapy Group Uses Child-Centered Approach to Help Families Find Solutions
In a time when health care services often seem impersonal, Milestone Therapy Group in Bala Cynwyd still feels like family, according to Sarah Wayland of Overbrook Farms in Philadelphia. Milestone was created in June 2019 by Ashley and Kyle White. It provides speech, occupational and physical therapy to children from birth to 15 years. Sarah’s…
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Overwhelmed Moms Trust Milestone Therapy Group to Help Their Kids Talk
By David Bjorkgren Sarah Mayland’s 5-year-old son, Jack, has autism and trouble communicating. He needs the support of services like Milestone Therapy Group (MTG) in Bala Cynwyd. “I feel I can trust them which, as a parent, is really important,” Sarah said. Ashley White, speech therapist and owner of Milestone Therapy Group, spent an hour…
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