Lower Merion
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Startup Run By Lower Merion Native Helps Hollywood Studios Improve Efficiency of Their Sets
RABS, a startup run by Lower Merion native Josh Weinberg, is helping movie and television sets run more efficiently, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since it launched in 2018, RABS — short for Run a Better Set — has managed to land deals with “every single major studio,” said Weinberg, including Netflix,…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What was once a congested, auto-oriented thoroughfare dominated by strip malls and office towers is now poised for a shift towards walkability and mixed-use development. Lower Merion Township,…
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Lower Merion High School, Philadelphia Continues Celebrating Spirit of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant’s spirit remains alive throughout the Philadelphia region, especially at Lower Merion High School where he first achieved national prominence, writes Gustavo Arellano for the Los Angeles Times. Lower Merion’s gymnasium is named after Bryant, who donated over $400,000 for its construction in 2010. It features a wraparound graphic of Bryant and other student-athletes,…
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Lower Merion Trumpeter Selected by Carnegie Hall for Its National Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious music venues, selected Lower Merion teen Aidan Peterson for its annual National Youth Orchestra, writes Amy Shumoski for the Patch. The free four-week summer program gathers some of the nation’s best young musicians to provide them with exposure to classical musicians by having them perform around the…
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New Kobe Bryant Sneaker Honoring Philly Roots Released by Nike
Over the weekend, Nike introduced a special edition sneaker honoring Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia roots, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sneaker was released in celebration of “Mamba Day,” April 13, which marked eight years since the legendary hooper’s last NBA game. The new Kobe 4 Protro “Philly” stays true to its original 2009…
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Project to Link Cynwyd Heritage Trail to Pencoyd Landing Area One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
A project to connect the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to the Pencoyd Landing area and the bridge to Manayunk is one step closer to becoming reality after a committee recently recommended approval to award the Cynwyd Spur Trail Extension contract, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Main Line Times & Suburban. According to Eric Traub, finance director…
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Lower Merion Township Announces $2.04 Million Cynwyd Spur Trail Extension Project
Lower Merion Township is taking a significant step forward with its plans to enhance outdoor recreation and community connectivity, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. A recent committee endorsement has paved the way for a $2.04 million contract with Driscoll Construction Company Inc., aimed at developing the Cynwyd Spur Trail Extension. …
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The Man Once Known as the Voice of the St. Joe’s Hawks is Now Synonymous with March Madness Itself
Joe Lunardi, better known to the world as “Joe Brackets,” was once the voice of the Saint Joseph’s University men’s basketball team, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lunardi covered the Hawks for the school paper. Today, he is synonymous with March Madness itself. He earned his famous nickname as the longtime ESPN personality…
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Forbes: How A Former English Teacher Climbed the Ladder to Become Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education
Former superintendent of the Lower Merion School District Khalid N. Mumin, who was confirmed as Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Education earlier this year, credits his 10th-grade English teacher for influencing his career choice, writes Vicki Phillips for Forbes. Mr. Smith inspired him to go into teaching English, showing him how English and literature could open up worlds…
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Kobe Bryant’s Dad Puts Son’s NBA Championship Ring Up for Auction
The recent decision of Kobe Bryant’s dad to auction his son’s NBA championship ring highlights the uneven relationship his parents had with him during his 20-year career with the Lakers, writes Steve Henson for y! Sports. Joe “Jellybean” Bryant was gifted the 2000 NBA championship ring by Kobe. Bidding on the ring is now up…
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Lower Merion Ranks Among ‘Most Envied’ School Districts in the United States
Test Prep Insight recently shared its list of the “most envied” school districts in the United States and Lower Merion School District earned the top spot in the ranking, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The ranking is based on a survey of 3,000 parents who were asked what the most desirable learning environment for their…
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How a Talented Recruiting Class Transformed St. Joe’s Women’s Basketball
In 2020, Cindy Griffin, coach of St. Joseph’s University women’s basketball was having another tough season and looking for ways to change the trajectory of the team. She found that positive change in the 2021 recruiting class and a renewed focus on team culture, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That 2021 recruiting class…
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For Lower Merion Coach Gregg Downer, His 34th Season Is One of Most Satisfying So Far
In his previous 33 years with the Lower Merion High School boys’ basketball team, Gregg Downer has recorded many wins and titles, but his 34th season with the Aces is still one of the most satisfying for the veteran coach, writes Joseph Santoliquito for City of Basketball Love via The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion recently…
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A Plan to Extend the Walk Zone for Lower Merion High School Has Parents Concerned
Shifting the start of school to a later time in Lower Merion School District starting in the fall has caused some unexpected logistical challenges when it comes to the school bus schedule, writes Maddi Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. High schoolers in the district will be starting at 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m., but…
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Thriller Writer, a Lower Merion Grad, Shares Her Home Library with The Washington Post
Lisa Scottoline, a best-selling author of thrillers and historical fiction, loves to pay it forward to other authors by buying their books, writes Nora Krug for The Washington Post. As much a reader as she is a writer, Scottoline’s home on a Chester County farm is filled with books in almost every room. She has…
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Montgomery County Native Lizzy McAlpine Announces Third Studio Album
Montgomery County native Lizzy McAlpine, who catapulted to mainstream fame last year with the viral success of her song “ceilings,” has announced her third studio album, Older, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. The album will be released on April 5. McAlpine, who attended Lower Merion High School, recently released the first single from Older. In…
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LA Lakers Display New Statue of Lower Merion’s Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant, Lower Merion High School graduate and NBA basketball legend, has been immortalized with a new bronze statue unveiled last week by the Los Angeles Lakers, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. Bryant, who gave Lower Merion Aces their first state title in 1996, was drafted by the Lakers just out of high school.…
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Lower Merion Pool Fees for Residents Likely Won’t Increase This Upcoming Season
Lower Merion officials voted against a swimming pool fee increase for this summer, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. The fee for non-residents may go up though. Originally the township recommended a 4.25 percent increase in membership fees for residents and a 6.5 percent increase for non-residents at the Belmont Hills Pool. For…
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