Bala Cynwyd
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Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Chapter Establishes New Home In Bala Cynwyd
The Philadelphia region’s Make-A-Wish chapter will soon open a new state-of-the-art home in Bala Cynwyd, called the Wishing Place, writes Erin Flynn Jay for the Main Line Today. Created to bring wishes to life, the new space will welcome children and their families into a vibrant, uplifting environment, where colorful and thoughtfully designed elements will…
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Main Line Institution Mama’s Pizzeria To Close After More Than Sixty Years
Mama’s Pizzeria, a Main Line staple for 65 years known for its signature cheesesteak, will be closing its doors in Bala Cynwyd for good next week, writes Tommy Rowan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Depending on the inventory, Paul Castellucci Sr., its second-generation owner, will close Mama’s Pizzeria on November 28 or 29. He had intended…
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Federal Realty Launches Leasing for Blayr, a $170M Main Line Development
Federal Realty Investment Trust has begun leasing for Blayr, a 217-unit luxury apartment building in Bala Cynwyd, the company announced in a press release. Federal Realty expects move-ins in March 2026. The project marks the second phase of Federal Realty’s $170 million redevelopment along the City Avenue corridor, designed to create a vibrant, walkable community…
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Bala Cynwyd’s JFCS and Jenkintown’s Abramson Senior Care Unite to Expand Senior Services
Two of the region’s most respected nonprofits, Bala Cynwyd’s Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS) and Abramson Senior Care of Jenkintown, have officially merged, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two combine over four centuries of collective experience in serving older adults and families throughout Greater Philadelphia. The merger brings together JFCS’s…
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Bala Cynwyd Investor Jeff Yass Linked to White House Ballroom Donor List
Billionaire investor Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, is once again making headlines, writes Jeff Kitchen for The Keystone. His name appeared among more than 100 business leaders listed as potential donors to a new $250 million White House Ballroom project. The report did not specify whether Yass attended an associated donor dinner or…
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Bala Cynwyd and Narberth Celebrate Return of Hostage Alon Ohel
Outside Bala Cynwyd’s Adath Israel Synagogue, family and friends gathered this week to celebrate the long-awaited release of Alon Ohel, writes Annie McCormick for 6 ABC. The 22-year-old classically trained pianist from Israel was among 20 hostages freed by Hamas on Monday. In a moment filled with relief and reverence, Benjamin Mittman removed a poster…
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What $1,900 in Rent Gets You in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philly
With median rents in the Philadelphia region hovering around $1,900 a month, renters are asking what that budget can actually secure, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A look at properties in Bala Cynwyd, Fishtown, and West Philadelphia shows a wide range of options that highlight the diversity of the local rental market. In…
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Military Veteran Continues Life of Service in Bala Cynwyd After Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
Vada Conant, who has devoted her life to service, leads the historic American Legion Vandiver-Moylan Post 355 in Bala Cynwyd, thanks to life-saving kidney transplant, according to a staff report from 6abc. Previously serving in the Air Force, the Army, and nursing, the retired military veteran developed high blood pressure at 22, which was difficult…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Sits at the Center of TikTok’s U.S. Deal
Jeff Yass and Susquehanna International Group sit at the heart of a last-minute snag in the TikTok deal, writes Charles Gasparino for the New York Post. As negotiations aim to place the app under U.S. control, a key question is whether American ByteDance backers like Yass can “roll” their existing shares into the new company…
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Bala Cynwyd Woman Swaps Guidance Counseling for Art After Four-Decade Career
After a nearly four-decade career as a guidance counselor, Linda Dubin Garfield of Bala Cynwyd retired to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming an artist, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Dubin Garfield had always loved art since childhood, but her parents had other plans for her future. “When I was eight years old, I knew…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Susquehanna International Group Settles TikTok Lawsuit by Former Contractors
Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group has settled a lawsuit from former contractors who claimed they were entitled to part of the firm’s sizable TikTok stake, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement was announced on Monday by lawyers for Susquehanna International Group and the plaintiffs, Peter Tan and Zhang Hao, in the Montgomery…
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TikTok Trial Puts Bala Cynwyd’s Susquehanna International Group in the Spotlight
A high-stakes trial is underway in Norristown that could impact billions tied to TikTok, and Susquehanna International Group is at the center of it, writes Jesse Bunch for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Two former contractors are suing the Bala Cynwyd investment firm. They aledge that they were cut out of profits after helping to identify the…
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Bala Cynwyd’s The 1916 Company Teams Up With ‘Shark Tank’ Investor
Bala Cynwyd’s The 1916 Company has teamed up with ‘Shark Tank’s‘ Kevin O’Leary, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Through a new partnership with O’Leary’s WonderCare platform, customers can now insure high-end pieces at checkout. WonderCare offers a fully digital insurance experience tailored for luxury watches. The platform is backed by insurance powerhouse…
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Mama’s Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd Makes Some of Best Hoagies in Pennsylvania and Beyond
Family-owned Mama’s Pizzeria in Bala Cynwyd has been serving some of the best hoagies in Pennsylvania and beyond since the 1970s, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The eatery offers Italian-American comfort food that tastes like it came from a beloved grandmother’s kitchen. The establishment is so deeply loved by locals that it…
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BRWN GRL Wellness Studio Opens in Bala Cynwyd With Inclusive Vision
BRWN GRL Wellness Studio is now open in Bala Cynwyd, offering a fresh take on self-care, writes Shaunice Ajiwe for Philadelphia Magazine. The spa was founded by Nakea Murray, who also owns VTOX Intimate Health & Wellness. Murray opened it as a way to support her colleague Kellie Greene of Main Line Mobile Massage. What…
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Ben Shibe: The Bala Cynwyd Man Who Revolutionized Baseball (Twice)
Before Babe Ruth, there was Bala Cynwyd’s Ben Shibe, a name every baseball fan should know, writes Clayton Trutor for Main Line Today. Shibe not only ran the Philadelphia Athletics at the top of their game, he literally reshaped the game. Shibe was president and part-owner of the A’s from 1901 until he died in…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Turns Poker Into a Wall Street Skill
Bala Cynwyd billionaire Jeff Yass isn’t just a co-founder of the powerhouse trading firm Susquehanna International Group, writes Henry Mance and Charlotte Guckian for the Financial Times. He’s also a lifelong poker enthusiast who sees the game as more than a pastime. At SIG’s Bala Cynwyd headquarters, new hires train on algorithms and markets –…
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Federal Realty Marks Major Milestone in Bala Cynwyd Redevelopment
The transformation of Bala Cynwyd’s retail corridor just hit a high point. Federal Realty Investment Trust and CBG Building Company have announced the “topping out” of the second residential phase at Bala Cynwyd on City Avenue, marking the completion of the building’s structural framework. Located between Belmont Avenue and Conshohocken State Road, the $95 million…
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