Lower Merion
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From Local Courts to Hawk Hill: The Trust Powering St. Joe’s Womens Basketball
Years of experience and chemistry are fueling the leadership under juniors Gabby Casey and Aleah Snead for St. Joe’s women’s basketball, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their connection goes back well before college. Casey and Snead played AAU ball together with the Philadelphia Belles, faced each other in high school, then arrived at…
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St. Joe’s Hannah Prince Hired as Penn State Head Field Hockey Coach
Hannah Prince, St. Joe’s head coach since 2022, has been appointed as the new head field hockey coach at Penn State, writes Greg Finberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over four seasons leading the Hawks, Prince achieved a 64-14 record, qualified for the NCAA Tournament every year, and secured two Atlantic 10 regular-season titles and four…
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Kobe Bryant’s Competitive Drive Forged Chester-Lower Merion Rivalry
Kobe Bryant’s competitive drive helped transform matchups between the Chester Clippers and the Lower Merion Aces into a basketball rivalry that lasted for decades, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Bryant arrived in 1992, Lower Merion was not considered a basketball school, particularly when measured against local powerhouses such as Chester and Coatesville.…
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Penn Wynne Scientist Recognized Among World’s Leading Inventors
A longtime research leader at Penn Wynne’s Lankenau Medical Center is being recognized nationally for his impact on medical innovation, according to Main Line Health. George Prendergast, PhD, president and CEO of the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. The acknowledgment is the highest professional…
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Lower Merion Neighbors Build a New Kind of “Village” for Aging in Place
A growing group of Wynnewood neighbors is rethinking what it means to grow older at home, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Residents are launching Lower Merion Village, a new community-based organization designed to help residents age in place with dignity, connection, and support. Inspired by the national Village to Village Network, the initiative…
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Your Guide to Perfect Holiday Gifts in Lower Merion
Lower Merion offers numerous pop-up markets and local shops featuring handmade items and antiques, perfect for those who value craftsmanship and one-of-a-kind gifts, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sweet Mabel Gallery in Narberth, a local favorite, features vibrant American and Canadian folk art. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, the gallery is showcasing…
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Lower Merion Township Approves Ban On Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Lower Merion Township’s board of commissioners has approved a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in a 10-4 vote on Wednesday, following hours of public comment on the issue, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. “If this were easy, it would have happened already, right?” said Todd Sinai, president of the board of commissioners. “This is hard.…
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New Lower Merion Ordinances Would Raise Parking Rates, Reduce Speeds on Lancaster Avenue
Lower Merion’s board of commissioners is set to approve several new ordinances in December, including the first increase in parking meter rates in 26 years, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new ordinances also cover reducing the speed limit on sections of Lancaster Avenue from 40 miles to 35 miles per hour and…
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Lower Merion, Harriton Football at a Crossroads as Parents Push for Merger
Lower Merion Township’s football community is wrestling with a difficult reality, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Participation has fallen so sharply that Harriton and Lower Merion High Schools can no longer sustain healthy, competitive programs on their own. Harriton went 0–9 last season in the Central League, marking its 10th straight winless campaign,…
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Football Merger Off the Table as Lower Merion, Harriton Debate Safety and Tradition
A highly debated proposal to merge Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools’ football programs will not move forward, at least for now, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Monday’s school board meeting, Lower Merion School District Superintendent Frank Ranelli recommended against combining the teams, despite growing pressure from parents concerned about dwindling rosters…
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Eagles’ Lane Johnson Aids Veterans, Gold Star Families Through Foundation
Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson is giving back through the Travis Manion Foundation, providing support for veterans and families of fallen service members, writes Lane Johnson for The Philadelphia Citizen. The foundation was created by the family of 1st Lt Travis Manion, USMC, who was killed in combat on April 29, 2007, during his second…
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St. Joseph’s Field Hockey Advances To Face Top Seeded North Carolina In NCAA Tournament
After a victory over Drexel, the St. Joe’s field hockey team is moving on in the NCAA tournament and will take on No. 1 North Carolina this Friday, writes Colin Schofield for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Forward Carly Hynd, who scored two goals all season, managed to match that number in 30 minutes of play Wednesday…
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St. Joseph’s Men’s Tennis Doubles Pairing Makes School History
Othman Bezzaz and Ernesto Ruy, hailing from different continents, are making history at St. Joseph’s University as a doubles team on the men’s tennis squad, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bezzaz from Casablanca, Morocco, and Ruy, a native of Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico, are the first St. Joe’s players to compete in the…
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Lower Merion and Narberth Voters Donate Hundreds of Food Boxes Amid SNAP Reductions
Voters in Lower Merion and Narberth brought hundreds of bags of nonperishable items for local food banks amid the reduction in SNAP benefits due to the ongoing government shutdown, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Daniella Weinberg, director of communications for the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion and Narberth, every precinct in…
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M. Night Shyamalan Returns to TV and Coauthors a New Novel with Nicholas Sparks
Lower Merion’s legendary filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is branching into new creative realms, writes Earl Hopkins for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan has two projects creating buzz: one is a TV series while the other is a novel. Shyamalan will direct Magic 8 Ball, a live-action TV series inspired by the iconic Mattel toy. He is…
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Proposed Lower Merion Ordinance Could Ban Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Lower Merion commissioners advanced a preliminary proposal during an October 8 committee meeting that would result in a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ordinance calls for a seasonal ban in 2026, which would turn into a complete ban by 2029. During the three-hour public hearing, the majority…
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Lower Merion’s Gun Sale Restrictions Overturned in State Ruling
Commonwealth Court has struck down Lower Merion Township’s attempt to use zoning ordinances to dictate where gun shops can operate, writes Katie Bernard and Abraham Gutman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The ordinance, passed in 2023 after the opening of Shot Tec in Bala Cynwyd drew community backlash, sought to confine federally licensed dealers to strip…
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St. Joe’s Field Hockey Rebuilds “Brick by Brick” After Historic Title Run
After a historic season that ended in the NCAA championship game, St. Joseph’s University field hockey faces a new challenge, writes Owen Hewitt for the Philadelphia Inquirer. They had to replace their top scorers and mold a roster packed with fresh faces. Coach Hannah Prince, in her fourth year at the helm, welcomed 18 newcomers…
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