Lower Merion
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‘Wait Until 8th’ Movement Spreads Across Lower Merion, Main Line
A growing number of Lower Merion parents are rallying behind the “Wait Until 8th” pledge, write Denali Sagner and Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The national initiative urges families to delay giving their children smartphones until the end of eighth grade. Penn Wynne parent, John Bells, began sharing the pledge with fellow parents last…
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Steve Donahue, Former Penn Coach, Named Head of St. Joseph’s Men’s Basketball
Steve Donahue, former Penn coach, will take over St. Joseph’s men’s basketball program following Billy Lange’s move to the New York Knicks to run the team’s player development program, writes Dylan Johnson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Billy and I shared a vision for how to run a program in the new world of college sports,”…
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Lower Merion School District Offers Bonus Rebates for Renters, Homeowners
Some Lower Merion and Narberth residents could soon see money back in their wallets thanks to 2024 school tax rebates, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Homeowners and renters earning $46,520 or less annually may qualify if they also meet one of the following: age 65 or older, age 50+ and widowed, or 18+…
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St. Joseph’s Luke Gabrysh Ready for Next Chapter with the Phillies
St. Joseph’s University’s Luke Gabrysh will continue his baseball career with the Philadelphia Phillies after being drafted in the 15th round by his childhood ballclub, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Gabrysh has been in love with the game since youth, when he was always one of the best players. “I’ve always loved…
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Lower Merion Approves Red Light Cameras
The Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the installation of red light cameras during its meeting on Wednesday night, according to a staff report from 6abc. “It’s a safety driven program to reduce the number of crashes,” said Sgt. Matthew Colflesh of the Lower Merion Township Police Department. If the additional cameras are…
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Saint Joe’s to Relaunch Pharmacy History Museum with Indications Exhibit
St. Joseph’s University is home to a museum unlike any other in the region, writes Diane Holliday for Saint Joseph’s University Magazine. The Lower Merion exhibit traces the story of medicine through ornate jars, quirky drugstore ads, and century-old remedies. Nestled within Griffith Hall, the Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy is a…
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10 St. Joe’s Students Awarded Top Honors for Scholarship and Service
Ten Saint Joseph’s University students are heading into the 2024–25 academic year with high honors after earning competitive scholarships and fellowships, writes Madeline Marriott for Saint Joseph’s University. Among them is Jake Richfield, a political science major and first-generation college student, who earned a spot in the Fulbright Summer Institute. He’ll spend three weeks in…
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Mother-Daughter Duo Pursues Surgical Technician Program at St. Joseph’s University
Mother and daughter, Erica Cabrera and Alexandra Gooding, are pursuing the surgical technician program together at St. Joseph’s University, writes Madeline Marriott for SJU News. Gooding was in the first year of the two-year program when her passion inspired her mother, who was contemplating a career change. She was previously an executive assistant at the…
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Woman Transforms Yard into Wildlife Oasis with Ecological Gardening
Kate Cronin has fully embraced ecological gardening, transforming the yard at her Lower Merion home into a genuine wildlife oasis for birds, butterflies, bees, and fireflies, writes Carol MacKenzie for KYW Newsradio. She estimates that her small sanctuary is home to about a thousand plants. “I have aromatic aster where it’s dry,” she said. “I…
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Lower Merion’s Growth Outpaces Region Amid Affordability Crunch
Lower Merion is experiencing yet another population upswing, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest census estimates, the township added 455 residents between July 2023 and July 2024. This .71 percent increase brings the population to 64,702. The slow but steady growth marks a continued rebound from decades of stagnation. Since…
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Nationwide Data Breach Hits Lower Merion School District
Officials confirmed software used by the Lower Merion School District has suffered a data breach, writes William Bender for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Diligent Corp., the vendor behind the widely used BoardDocs platform, admitted this week to a software misconfiguration. The breach exposed Lower Merion documents along with over 60,000 other districts across North America. For…
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Red-Light Cameras Coming to Lower Merion’s Busiest Intersections
Last week, Lower Merion’s Board of Commissioners advanced an ordinance moving the township closer to installing red-light cameras at several busy intersections, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal, widely supported by both the board and local law enforcement officers, will be put to a vote on July 16. The township would install…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Smartphones With “Wait Until 8th” Campaign
Over 300 Lower Merion families are saying no to smartphones – for now, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC Action News. The ‘Wait Until 8th’ movement, a pledge to withhold smartphones from their kids until high school, is gaining momentum. Local dad, John Bellis read The Anxious Generation, which outlines the toll smartphones and social media…
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Lower Merion School District Tops Montco as One of PA’s Best
Lower Merion represents Montco as one of the best school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pittsburgh Business Times collected the 2025 rankings based on standardized test scores with three local school districts in the top 25. Lower Merion ranked number 3 in Pennsylvania. Known for academic excellence, Lower…
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Spy High Doc Reopens Lower Merion’s Webcamgate Scandal on Prime
A new docuseries on Prime Video is shining fresh light on Lower Merion’s 2010 Webcamgate scandal, writes Rosa Cartagena for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Spy High, a four-part series directed by Cheltenham native Jody McVeigh-Schultz and produced by Mark Wahlberg’s company, revisits how the Lower Merion School District remotely activated laptop webcams to photograph students—ultimately capturing…
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Colton Book is First in St. Joseph’s University History to Record 100 Strikeouts in One Season
Since transferring to St. Joseph’s University in the fall, Colton Book has achieved an impressive milestone: he became the first player in the school’s history to record 100 strikeouts in a single season, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He secured his 100th strikeout on April 27, in a 4-3 win over Dayton. Now,…
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St. Joseph’s Hires Former Penn Basketball Coach as Assistant Coach
Former Penn men’s basketball coach Steve Donahue has been hired by St. Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange and will join the staff as associate head coach, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donahue, who was dismissed earlier this year after nine seasons at Penn, will replace former associate head coach Justin Scott on the…
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St. Joe’s Lacrosse Starts Journey to Achieve Back-to-Back A-10 Tournament Titles
St. Joe’s men’s lacrosse team is on a mission to achieve back-to-back A-10 tournament titles, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Coach Taylor Wray does not rely on a secret formula to win conference tournament games. Instead, he is emphasizing the approach that got the Hawks into the tournament in the first place. He…
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