• Gladwyne Square Plan Sparks Debate Over Growth, Traffic and Community Character

    Gladwyne Square Plan Sparks Debate Over Growth, Traffic and Community Character

    A sweeping effort to reshape the heart of Gladwyne is moving forward, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Still, a community petition and questions about neighborhood character are shaping a contentious public debate over the village’s future. A Billionaire and a Design Firm With Local Roots Billionaire Jeff Yass, founder of Susquehanna International Group,…

  • First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden Gladwyne Estate Offers Nearly Seven Acres of Main Line Luxury

    First Bank House of the Week: This Hidden Gladwyne Estate Offers Nearly Seven Acres of Main Line Luxury

    Listed for $7,495,000, this Gladwyne estate on Realtor.com offers a rare mix of privacy, scale, and Main Line elegance on nearly seven acres along Old Gulph Road. Known as “Wooded Hill,” the gated property sits behind stone piers and opens to mature landscaping, formal gardens, broad lawns, winding stone paths, terraces, a pool with pavilion,…

  • Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market

    Gladwyne Mega Mansion with Indoor Pool and Bowling Alley Is on the Market

    A 7.25-acre estate in Gladwyne on Merion Square Road with seven bedrooms and 16 bathrooms is on the market for $11.999 million writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was built in 2007 and includes many unique features such as grand staircases, large chandeliers, handcrafted sculpting, and Bellagio-style fountains. Inside the home, there…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Stunning $8.75M Gladwyne Estate Hidden Along a Private Main Line Lane

    First Bank House of the Week: Inside a Stunning $8.75M Gladwyne Estate Hidden Along a Private Main Line Lane

    Priced at $6.75 million, this secluded Gladwyne estate along a private lane offers a rare blend of historic architecture, refined landscaping, and luxury amenities rarely found in one property. According to the home’s listing on Realtor.com, 1320 Huntsman Lane was designed to create a seamless connection between the home’s interior spaces and its meticulously planned…

  • The Most Fascinating Redevelopment Fight on the Main Line Is Happening in One of Its Richest Towns

    The Most Fascinating Redevelopment Fight on the Main Line Is Happening in One of Its Richest Towns

    The team behind a Jeff Yass-backed plan to reshape Gladwyne’s village center has returned to residents with a scaled-back vision after months of pointed community feedback, according to Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For months, the proposed transformation of the village center has divided one of the wealthiest communities on the Main Line, a…

  • This $12M Gladwyne Home Has a Moat and a Bowling Alley

    This $12M Gladwyne Home Has a Moat and a Bowling Alley

    A French Renaissance-style $12M Gladwyne castle at 841 Merion Square Rd. is for sale at $11,999,000 with Compass RE, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For that price, you get a 30,652-square-foot home with seven bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, a bowling alley, a movie theater, an outdoor pool, a tennis court, an outdoor…

  • Gladwyne’s David Adelman Expands Campus Apartments with $400M Fund Push

    Gladwyne’s David Adelman Expands Campus Apartments with $400M Fund Push

    Real Estate firm, Campus Apartments, is gearing up for its next major growth phase, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm led by Gladwyne’s David Adelman is seeking to raise up to $400 million through a new private equity fund to fuel development projects across the country. The company plans to use…

  • Sixers Investor David Adelman Expands Spirits Brand Across PA

    Sixers Investor David Adelman Expands Spirits Brand Across PA

    A Gladwyne business leader is hitting the road to personally track the rollout of his latest venture, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. David Adelman has been visiting Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations across the region, checking on shelf placement and building buzz as his company’s spirits debut statewide.  Adelman’s Darco Spirits…

  • Gladwyne Residents React to Jeff Yass–Backed Redevelopment Vision

    Gladwyne Residents React to Jeff Yass–Backed Redevelopment Vision

    Pennsylvania’s richest man, Jeff Yass, backs a plan to revitalize much of Gladwyne’s downtown, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal was unveiled last week during a packed public meeting, marking the first time details of the long-rumored project were shared with the community. The plan is being led by Haldon House, working…

  • Memorial Bench in Rittenhouse Square to Honor Gladwyne’s Pierre Robert

    Memorial Bench in Rittenhouse Square to Honor Gladwyne’s Pierre Robert

    Beloved WMMR-FM DJ Pierre Robert, a Gladwyne resident who died in October, will be honored with a memorial bench in Rittenhouse Square, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robert was a Philadelphia mainstay on radio, at live concerts, and at community and charitable events for over four decades. In December, fans and colleagues remembered…

  • A Gladwyne Mansion That Defies Today’s Lower Merion Zoning Codes Hits Market

    A Gladwyne Mansion That Defies Today’s Lower Merion Zoning Codes Hits Market

    A stately 18,000-square-foot mansion in Gladwyne’s coveted estate section has hit the market, listed for $7.875 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Tucked behind gates on 1.5 manicured acres along Waverly Road, the home offers eight bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, and luxury features across four sprawling levels — including a pool, a four-car…

  • Exceptional Cuisine Defines Dining Experience at Carlton Commons Inside Waverly Heights in Gladwyne

    Exceptional Cuisine Defines Dining Experience at Carlton Commons Inside Waverly Heights in Gladwyne

    Carlton Commons, located inside Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a senior living community, is serving up some truly impressive and praiseworthy cuisine, writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With only 32 seats, the restaurant is surrounded by tasteful paintings and a stylized metalwork map. It enforces a dress code of dresses for women and dinner…

  • Sophisticated Minimalism Defines New Collection from Gladwyne’s Bergman Vass

    Sophisticated Minimalism Defines New Collection from Gladwyne’s Bergman Vass

    Bergman Vass, an interior design firm located in Gladwyne, has introduced its new collection, which features pieces that are both sophisticated and minimalist, writes Kristin Detterline for Philadelphia Magazine. Dana Bergman Falcione and Erica Vassalotti launched their firm in 2023 without originally intending to enter the furnishings industry. Yet when their business partners failed to…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Living in This $1.95M Gladwyne Home

    First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Living in This $1.95M Gladwyne Home

    Listed at $1,950,000, 1717 Martins Lane is a standout Gladwyne property that blends classic farmhouse character with modern comfort in one of Montgomery County’s most desirable settings. Featured on Realtor.com, the painted brick home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac near the Philadelphia Country Club, offering privacy while remaining close to major routes and everyday conveniences.…

  • Gladwyne’s Jake Weinstein Brings Heartfelt Robots to Center City Gallery

    Gladwyne’s Jake Weinstein Brings Heartfelt Robots to Center City Gallery

    Gladwyne native Jake Weinstein has turned a lifelong fascination with robots into a rising artistic career, debuting his first solo exhibition, “Clankers,” at the Works on Paper Gallery in Rittenhouse Square, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Weinstein’s robot illustrations are far from cold machines. His dome-headed caretakers, quirky dancers, and expressive metal giants blend whimsy with…

  • Good Citizens Across the Region Remember WMMR Legend Pierre Robert

    Good Citizens Across the Region Remember WMMR Legend Pierre Robert

    Montgomery County is remembering Pierre Robert, one of Philadelphia’s most beloved voices, writes Nick Vadala and Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The longtime WMMR host, 70, was found dead at his Gladwyne home this week. His passing prompted an outpouring of grief across the region. Beasley Media Group called Robert a “true radio icon,”…

  • Gladwyne Market Closes After Sale, Plans for “Community Hub” Emerge

    Gladwyne Market Closes After Sale, Plans for “Community Hub” Emerge

    A cherished piece of Lower Merion life is closing its doors, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gladwyne Market will soon shut down following the sale of its building to RMR Property Holdings for $5 million earlier this year. The small-town grocery store has anchored the corner of Righters Mill and Youngs Ford Roads…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Glass House in Gladwyne Redefines Main Line Luxury Living

    First Bank House of the Week: Glass House in Gladwyne Redefines Main Line Luxury Living

    For $7,950,000, this striking Gladwyne estate known as The Glass House delivers modern architecture and unmatched privacy on the Main Line.  . . Spanning 16,000 square feet, the residence is a masterwork of glass, stone, wood, and steel, designed by two Parisian architects who envisioned a seamless blend of luxury and nature. . . Nestled…