Tag: Bala Cynwyd

Once the home of the NFL, Bala Cynwyd lies on the Philadelphia Main Line, bordering Philadelphia at City Avenue and the Schuylkill Expressway.

With a 2020 population of 9,285, this community has deep roots, settled by Welsh Quakers in the 1680s. Its historic commercial district on Montgomery Avenue features landmarks like the Bala Theater.

Bala Cynwyd’s diverse population enjoys a suburban feel with easy city access, appealing to Philadelphia commuters. The community is family-centric, with award-winning schools boasting notable residents like NBA legend Kobe Bryant.

Explore DELCO Today’s 20+ archive stories about Bala Cynwyd.

Nancy GlassBanking & Finance

With an Assist from Firstrust Bank, Nancy Glass Broke Barriers to Build a Multimedia Empire

Before 2003, when she took a leap of faith by starting what is now one of the Top 100 production companies in the world, Nancy…

Jeff Yass has donated $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott's campaign, just months after donating a record $6 million.Government & Politics

Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Gives Additional $4M to Greg Abbott’s Campaign

Following a record donation of $6 million in December, Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass has given another $4 million to Governor Greg Abbott’s campaign…

https://montco.today/2024/04/pa-traffic-bottlenecks-montco/Transportation

Bumper-to-Bumper Bumper Crop: Montco Has Two of Top 100 Traffic Bottlenecks in the U.S.

Four high-traffic areas in Pa. are among the 100 worst truck bottlenecks in the nation, and two of them are in Montgomery County, writes…

Six Montgomery County residents found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List recently published by Forbes, including one, Jeff Yass (inset), CEO of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, who broke the top 100.Economic Development

Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World

Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List, published by Forbes.

Jeff Yass

Bala Cynwyd billionaire and…

Bala Cynwyd company, Velocity Venture Partners, has big plans for the Quakertown Shopping Center.Real Estate

Bala Cynwyd Company Has Big Plans for a Quakertown Shopping Center

Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners acquired The Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business…

Business leaders have developed a new master plan for City Avenue that envisions transforming it into a diverse shopping, dining, and entertainment district.Economic Development

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…

Jeff Yass declined to comment, but critics are accusing him of using his money and influence as one of the largest conservative politic donors in the country to prevent the passage of legislation that threatens his investment.Government & Politics

How Much Do You Really Know about Billionaire Jeff Yass and His Relationship to TikTok?

As Washington continues to wage war against TikTok, Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of Susquehanna International Group, stands to lose a lot…

As we head further into 2024, there is a whole crop of new restaurants offering fun culinary experiences in Montgomery County like The Cage, which is a retro cocktail bar and restaurant that exudes a playful birdcage motif.Restaurants & Lodging

Prepare Your Tastebuds for the Best New Restaurants in Montgomery County

As we head further into 2024, there is a whole crop of new restaurants offering fun culinary experiences in Montgomery County, writes Ed Williams for…

Maria and Levi Hernandez co-own Autana in Ardmore.Restaurants & Lodging

Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag's '50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia' List

Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani…

Billionaire Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group in Bala Cynwyd, seen here buying a program at a Phillies game, donated $6 million to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection campaign.Government & Politics

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…

Matt and Melane with their favorite animal, the red pandas, at the zoo.Events

From College Acquaintances to Soulmates: A Delaware County Love Story

It’s a Delaware County love story.

Matt and Melanie met for the first time in a math class at St. Joseph’s University. They…

Barry and Jessica Garozzo and Porterhouse bow wow weddingsPets

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…

City AveCommunity

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…

Palm Beach EstateReal Estate

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…

Alicia vitarelli empower hour presenterEvents

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…

John DeBellaEntertainment

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…

part of the Schuylkill River GreenwaysEconomic Development

VFTCB Reminds about Schuylkill River Greenways Grant Application Window for 2023 Restoration Fund

The Schuylkill River Greenways annually awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to private and government organizations that work to improve conditions in…

The 468,000 square-foot Yeadon Industrial CenterReal Estate

Yeadon Industrial Center on Baltimore Ave. Sold for $41.75M

The Yeadon Industrial Center at 6250 Baltimore Ave. has been sold for $41.75 million to Velocity Venture Partners, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business…