Lower Merion
Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County just outside Philadelphia, seamlessly combines historical charm, excellent education, and vibrant community life. Established in 1713, it was settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682.
Home to 63,633 residents as of the 2020 Census, Lower Merion boasts high per-capita income with a median household income of around $139,694 and median home prices of $603,970.
The renowned Lower Merion School District serves the township and is home to esteemed private colleges, including Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College.
Rich in history, it features landmarks such as the Merion Friends Meeting House and the Barnes Foundation.
Lower Merion has produced several notable individuals, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant, former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig, Hollywood actress and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, and 1960s teen idol Bobby Rydell.
Explore VISTA Today’s archive of 25+ stories about Lower Merion.
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Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes…
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Aqua PA Secures Nearly $78M in Low-Interest Loans for 133,000+ Feet of Water Mains, New Fire Hydrants
Aqua Pennsylvania has secured low-interest loan funding through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) to support its ongoing commitment to replace aging infrastructure across Pennsylvania.…
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Lower Merion Native Writes Soundtrack for New Documentary Highlighting U.S. National Parks
Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner, a composer born and raised in Lower Merion, was recently tasked with writing original songs for a new documentary called, “Out There: A…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia…
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New City Ave Master Plan Envisions More Restaurants, Entertainment, and Stores with Seamless Connections
With many more apartments being added along City Avenue, business leaders have developed a new plan for the car-centric corridor that would turn it into…
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The World’s Richest Remain in Our Midst, Including 1 From Delco
Delaware County is still host to one billionaire, while several local billionaires live close by, according to a list by Forbes. Victoria Mars in Newtown…
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Lower Merion School Board and Township Solidify Deal with Haverford on Polo Field
The Polo Field in Haverford has been at the center of a long debate that is finally coming to an end, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for…
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Polo Fields Bus Turnaround Prompts Parking Worries for Nearby Haverford Neighbors
A proposed bus turnaround at the Polo Fields in Haverford Township has residents living nearby worried about parking problems, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line…
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Lower Merion Commissioners Give Preliminary Nod to Main Line Greenway
The Main Line Greenway is one step closer to becoming a reality after Lower Merion commissioners gave the preliminary concept of the greenway approval, writes…
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The Hooters’ Drummer Shares His Story in Main Line Television Documentary
The Hooters were a local Philadelphia band that made it big in the 1980s, and today they are still jamming out on the stage thrilling…
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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…
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Delaware County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area. He grew up in Houston…
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The Athletic: Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Is Expert in Hiring Excellent Head Coaches
Philadelphia Eagles owner and Lower Merion resident Jeffrey Lurie has proven to be an expert when it comes to finding the right choice for the…
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Claims Some School Districts Raised Property Taxes in Annual ‘Shell Game’
Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a statewide school-district audit that uncovered a legal (but suspect) practice. The study revealed 12 districts statewide raising local…
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Delaware County Leadership: Daylin Leach, Former State Senator, and Representative
Daylin Leach, former State Senator, and Representative, spoke to DELCO Today about the lessons he learned from his tumultuous childhood – he went to eight…
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Delaware County Leadership: Richard Gottlieb, President and COO, Keystone Development + Investment
Richard Gottlieb, President and COO at Keystone Development + Investment, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, moving to Cherry Hill as…
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Book Excerpt: History of The Main Line from The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality
The following is an excerpt from “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality,” a new book authored by Mike Sielski, a sports columnist…
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Employers Grade Hospitals on Safety; 1 in Delaware County, 1 Nearby, Earn an ‘A’
Leapfrog, an employer-driven hospital rating system on safety and best practices, has awarded top marks to one Delaware County hospital and a Montgomery County hospital…
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