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 MONTCO Today’s 260+ archive stories about Bala Cynwyd.
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From Saunas to Smoothies: State-of-the-Art AFC Fitness Center in Radnor Has It All
In June of 2020, AFC Radnor was just an idea of Bryn Mawr fitness mogul Matt Littman. At the height of the pandemic, he was…
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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…
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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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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…
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Raymond Perelman, Chester-Born Dealmaker and Philanthropist, Dies at 101
Chester native Raymond Perelman, a master investor and philanthropist who gave more than $300 million to various causes, has died at the age of 101,…
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Wawa Selects Bala Cynwyd’s Harmelin Media as Its Media Agency of Record
Bala Cynwyd-based Harmelin Media has announced that it has been selected as Wawa’s Media Agency of Record. Harmelin will be responsible for various media channels,…
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