Bala Cynwyd
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$8 Million Refresh of 68-Year-Old Shopping Center in Bala Cynwyd Includes New Name
Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center is getting upgrades to its façades, outdoor dining, walkways, and even its name. It is being rebranded as Bala Cynwyd on City Ave. Philadelphia Business Journal E-in-C Ryan Sharrow covered the top-to-bottom renovation and relaunch. The 23-acre commercial real estate entity has been in place since 1955. Federal Realty Investment Trust…
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‘I Ugly-Cried’: Local Couple Meets Their Adopted Baby in a Bala Cynwyd Park
Jacki and Matt Piha met in 2014. He was still in college, and she, degree in hand, was working in Philadelphia. Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer described the happy turn their lives took at a Bala Cynwyd park. The pair hit it off and were living together once Matt finished school. They relocated to…
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Bala Cynwyd Woman Raps on Rare Disease
A Bala Cynwyd woman turned her battle with a rare disease into a creative outlet. 6abc reported her lyric escape from her health condition. Romy Braunstein was misdiagnosed with MS in 2001. Throughout her 35 years of work in radio, Braunstein dealt with unexplained symptoms such as falls, difficulty walking, and chronic fatigue. She…
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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 $25 registration fee will be donated to Living Beyond Breast Cancer. The Bala Cynwyd nonprofit that supports women diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as their caregivers. Each year, it…
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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 Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire, Convinced Eagles Will Win, Is Jetting 100 People to Arizona to Watch Birds Prevail
While the Eagles are the narrow favorite to win the Super Bowl, for Bala Cynwyd billionaire and founder of Susquehanna International Group Jeff Yass, things are much clearer, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The math guys don’t get it,” he said. “This will be a game of destiny, and we are gonna…
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After an Active 2022, City Avenue District Loses No Momentum Going into 2023
The City Avenue District, having celebrated numerous successes for 2022, continues into its 2023 plans, propelled by both enthusiasm and momentum. Quick Look Back The district’s 2022 was a time of major redevelopment on City Ave., with five major initiatives in play. Federal Realty Investment Trust Federal Realty Investment Trust’s plans for Bala Cynwyd Shopping…
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Bala Cynwyd Facility Hosts Popular Racquet Sport: Not Pickleball, Not Squash, Not Tennis
AFC Bala in Bala Cynwyd has opened the first public, indoor courts for padel (pronounced pah-del) in the Philadelphia region, giving gym-goers a chance to try the popular international sport that has been slowly making its way to the U.S. John George racked up the details in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The three newly opened…
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Two Montgomery County Businesses Recognized as 2023 Startups to Watch
PHL Inno, an offshoot publication of the Philadelphia Business Journal, has compiled its 2023 list of startups to watch. Two Montgomery County firms caught the eye of Ryan Mulligan, earning their way to recognition. Despite the 2022 economy and its ongoing unsteadiness, several area entities weathered the ups and downs and even managed to thrive.…
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Santander Bank Closing 13 Pennsylvania, New Jersey Branches; One Is in Montgomery County
Santander Bank is closing 13 branches in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including one in Montgomery County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, five closing locations are in the immediate Philadelphia region, while five more are on its outskirts. According to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Santander Bank has filed…
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Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox Ready to Expand Luxury Watch Resale to Include High-End Jewelry
Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, a Govberg Jewelers spinoff backed by Michael Jordan, is planning on expanding its luxury watch resale model next year to include high-end jewelry, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company plans to roll out jewelry sales early next year. This will add vertical expansion to what WatchBox says is…
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Five Montco Locales Gain Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Recognition
The number of roadside blue-gold markers — designating locales of historic or cultural significance — is increasing in Montgomery County. Scott LaMar listed the latest inclusions for WITF, Harrisburg. In total, 36 new, easily recognizable signs are being placed statewide by Harrisburg’s Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The evaluating process for the resident-nominated sites…
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Lower Merion Commuters Aren’t Exactly Giving SEPTA’s ‘Bus Revolution’ a Resounding Huzzah
A SEPTA suburban bus route proposal — being called a “bus revolution” — will shift modes of transportation for Montco riders. Emily Rizzo onboarded her story on the proposed changes to WHYY. The plan’s intent is to eliminate area bus routes that run infrequently to enable faster service on major lines. Ten suburban routes will…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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1977 Porsche Supercharges a Father-Daughter-Granddaughter Bond in Bala Cynwyd
A 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo has been a mainstay in the lives of Paul Mudrick, a Bala Cynwyd investment banker, and his daughter, Lisa Cavanaugh, a software industry executive. They bonded over the car from the first moment it arrived in their garage over four decades ago, writes A.J. Baime for The Wall Street Journal.…
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Plymouth Meeting Woman Featured in Powerful Portrait Series of Breast Cancer Survivors
A Plymouth Meeting resident was featured in a stunning portrait series of breast cancer survivors. New-York based jewelry designer Alexis Bittar told the women to dress up as if they were “going to an amazing party”, writes Pandora Amoratis for London’s The Daily Mail. Speech pathologist Abby Match was one of the survivors featured…
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Wall Street Journal: What Makes a $90,000 Watch So Expensive? Bala’s Govberg Jewelers Knows
While most luxury wristwatches do not differ much in size, their prices can vary widely, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. For instance, while a stainless steel Rolex Submariner costs $8,950, a pink-gold Roger Dubuis Excalibur currently has a hefty price tag of $90,000. There are many factors that go into determining the…
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VFTCB Unlocks Meetings Campaign to Market Overnight Hotel Room Stays
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has announced a new marketing effort to raise awareness among event planners nationwide of the appeal of Montgomery County for conference and meeting travelers. The effort’s tagline — Room for Meetings, Room for More — encapsulates the destination’s suitability for conducting business and also enjoying numerous other…
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