Bala Cynwyd
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Bala Cynwyd Restaurant Was Beta Testing Site for New Mobile Ordering App
Bala Cynwyd’s Pescatore served as the beta testing site for a mobile app that allows customers to pay for their meals. The app Checkplease helps ease the process between patron and merchant for food establishments. Drexel-educated Mike Bernicker is the cofounder and VP of operations of Carmate, which connects people with car dealerships. But…
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‘We’re Back to Normal’: Bala Cynwyd Man Says Region’s Traffic Has Returned to Its Pre-Pandemic Congestion
Traffic has been steadily building since late 2020 in the Philadelphia region and people are noticing, writes John Paul for 6ABC. Some, like Justin Cutler, of Bala Cynwyd, believe we are back where we were before the pandemic. “I think we’re back to normal,” he said. “More people are going to work, more people are…
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New Senior Living Facility in Bala Cynwyd Reflects Main Line’s Storied History
LCB Senior Living’s Bala Cynwyd residence celebrates the cultural history of the Main Line, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The Residence at Bala Cynwyd replaces Lee’s Shoddy Mill which was built in the 1870s and demolished in 2020. With their latest community, LCB wanted the architecture to reflect the history of the region.…
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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 be a part of their big day, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barry and Jessica Garozzo really wanted Porterhouse to be in their wedding photos, which were taken on the…
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District Vision for City Avenue: ‘People Believe It’s Just a Road; We’re Going to 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 as a passageway to other area destinations. Paul Schwedelson, of the Philadelphia Business Journal, captured their fervor for transforming the landscape. Extensive Facelift Planned projects that include residential, commercial, and…
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City Avenue District to Get Major Revamp, Here’s What to Expect
The bustling City Avenue off I-76 is seeing an uptick in new developments and is on the way to establishing its identity as a walkable district. There are 1,700 planned residential units along the avenue, along with retail and public space, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The revamping of City Avenue…
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John DeBella’s Announced Retirement from WMGK-FM in Bala Cynwyd Is a Career Mic-Drop
Morning radio personality John DeBella is retiring after 41 years of on-air time in Bala Cynwyd. Jeff Blumenthal reported the exit of the former Morning Zoo zookeeper in the Philadelphia Business Journal. DeBella’s announcement was part of his May 11 show. “There has been a running joke that started 15 years ago when I was…
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Bala Cynwyd Lauds Middle-School Staff Members Who Saved Collapsed Sixth Grader
Responders at Narberth Ambulance Company honored three educators at Bala Cynwyd Middle School for their quick-thinking response to the medical emergency of sixth-grade student Steven Green. FOX 29 Philadelphia’s Dawn Timmeny reported the well-deserved recognition. Green, 12 years old, collapsed Feb. 9 at a school basketball game. The cause of his episode was unknown at…
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Honorary Mayor of Bala Cynwyd, Lower Merion Preservationist Passes Away at 79
Known as Bala Cynwyd‘s honorary mayor, Gerald A. “Jerry” Francis had quite an impact on his community. The 79-year-old preservationist, entrepreneur, library worker, author, husband, and father passed away in March. Francis dedicated his life to his hometown. He was president of the Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd for 35 years. He also served as…
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PCOM Graduates 53 New Doctors from Its New South-Georgia Campus
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, with its flagship teaching hospital in Bala Cynwyd, has announced the welcome of its first graduates from PCOM South Georgia. Fifty-three students will become the first doctors of osteopathic medicine to graduate from the satellite campus in Moultrie, Ga., on May 25. PCOM South Georgia opened there in the…
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SJU President’s Story Time Performance Sparks Giggles at Bala Cynwyd Elementary School
Dr. Cheryl A. McConnell, president of Saint Joseph’s University, visited The Children’s School at Saint John’s in Bala Cynwyd for an Apr. 27 story time. Mary Brown reported the event in the Main Line Times & Suburban. McConnell’s appearance was made extra-special for all by the inclusion of a reading of McConnell’s favorite children’s book,…
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Owner of Bala Cynwyd’s Keystone Development + Investment Warns of Commercial Real Estate Slowdown
Bill Glazer, owner of Bala Cynwyd-based Keystone Development + Investment, is one of the busiest redevelopers in the Philadelphia area, reported Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since being founded in 1991, his company has updated or repurposed roughly 10 million square feet of office space and other commercial property. Glazer is, however, warning…
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Of 30+ Philly Mag Outdoor Dining Recommendations, One and Only One Is Suburban, and Montco’s Got It
With the outdoor dining season gearing up, it is good for locals to know where to go to get the best al fresco meals, in terms of not only menu but also surroundings. Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Hannah Albertine gathered a number of suggestions in Philadelphia Magazine, including one in Montgomery County. In Philadelphia itself, site…
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Some of Best Chicken Parm in Philadelphia Region Is Close to Home
Chicken parm is a favorite for many people, but finding one that has the perfect amounts crispy while still being delicious, succulent, and juicy can sometimes be a challenge, write Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Alexandra Jones for Philadelphia Magazine. Luckily for Montco aficionados of this Italian delicacy, there are several places not far from home that…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Bala Cynwyd Colonial with Garage That Its New Owner May Not Even Need
The center-hall Colonial at 3 W. Newfield Way, Bala Cynwyd, is a beautiful home from 1922 that has been stylishly maintained and kept current. The property features a one-car garage, but the neighborhood is so accessible — including walkable distances to public transit — that its owners may have no need for driven transportation. The…
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Bala Cynwyd Healthcare Pro Vies for Nationwide Honor for Tech Support for Seniors
Rosemary Kennedy, Chief Health Informatics Officer with Connect America, is one of only three healthcare professionals nationwide being considered for a specific honor in her field. Yahoo Finance carried the news. Kennedy’s Bala Cynwyd firm, Connect America, provides technology to enable remote monitoring of senior citizens alone in their homes. The honorific Kennedy is being…
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City Ave District Riding High on Forward Motion for Bala Cynwyd Bike-Share Program
A City Ave District–driven bike-share program could be on its way to Bala Cynwyd. Richard Ilgenfritz saddled up to report the idea for Mainline Media News. Earlier this week, Lower Merion commissioners adopted a resolution that supports enabling its staff to submit an application for $150,000 in grant money that would bring Indego, the Philadelphia-based…
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Bala Cynwyd Movie Theater Icon Passes Away at 96
A Bala Cynwyd theatre entrepreneur, show producer, critic, and dedicated Philadelphia sports fanatic, Hank Milgram, passed away at 96. He owned and operated nine local theaters including Milgram, Fox, and Stage Door Cinema wrote Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Milgram was also behind the production of live shows where musical masterminds the likes…
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