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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DELCO Today Writer Shares His Remembrances of the Late Kobe Bryant
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Seven National Night OUt Events in Delco Aug. 6 Focus on Safe Neighborhoods
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Cabrini Men’s Lacrosse Takes National Title, First For University
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Coverage of Ardmore Shooting Wounds Neighborhood Advocates in Haverford Township
If people don’t like unwelcome development in their backyard, they sure don’t like crime there. And in the last week, residents of Ardmore and its…
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Chester Native, Foil to Kobe Bryant Now an Ivy League Basketball Coach
John Linehan, a 1996 graduate of Chester High School and the NCAA’s all-time steals leader in Division I, will now coach college basketball in the…
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