Tag: Lower Merion

Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County.

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 DELCO Today’s archive of 20+ stories about Lower Merion.

Moops, the latest venture from Lower Merion grad Jess Edelstein, is an additive meant to prevent the effects of lactose intolerance.Entrepreneurship

Moops: Latest Venture from Lower Merion Grad and Shark Tank Alum

Lower Merion High School graduate Jess Edelstein is once again making waves in the entrepreneurial world with Moops, reports Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business…

St. Charles Seminary is downsizing and finding new homes for art in the process.Religion

Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary Downsizing: A 150-Year Legacy Finds New Homes for Art

After 150 years, Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary is downsizing, reports Joe Holden for CBS Philadelphia.

The Catholic seminary is moving from its sprawling 73-acre…

The historic Oakwell Estate is being sold to Natural Lands, based in Media, who plans to preserve the property, including up to 700 trees there.Environment

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…

Up-close view of Aqua vehicle and pipes.Utilities

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…

Elizabeth Phillipson Weiner was tasked with developing the soundtrack for “Out There: A National Parks Story.”Music

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…

The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a transformation.Lower Merion

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…

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…

Victoria Mars speaking at a Yale School of Management eventNewtown Square

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…

The Lower Merion School District has been pushing for new fields for Black Rock Middle School which doesn’t not have enough land for playing fields.Education

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…

Residents speak out at a public meeting this week over the use of the Polo Fields.Real Estate

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…

The impetus for designing the greenway is to help reduce traffic, improve air quality as well as quality of life.Transportation

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…

David Uosikkinen, drummer for The Hooters.Entertainment

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…

City Ave DistrictEconomic Development

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…

Bryan FenstermacherEconomic Development

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…

Jeffrey LurieSports

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…

Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor press conferenceEducation

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…

Daylin LeachGovernment & Politics

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 different…

Rich GottliebReal Estate

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 a…