Penn Valley
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Historic Penn Valley Carriage House with Private Golf Greens Hits Market for $2.3M
A rare blend of Main Line history and modern luxury is for sale in Penn Valley, complete with a (partial) golf course, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Listed at $2.3 million, this 7,400+ square foot home sits on 1.6 acres near Gladwyne and features six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and three backyard golf…
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First Bank House of the Week: French Colonial Home Brings Luxury Living to Penn Valley for $1.69M
A French Colonial estate tucked away in Penn Valley is turning heads with its timeless elegance, thoughtful updates, and top-tier location. Listed for $1,699,000, 1429 Flat Rock Road offers over 4,200 square feet of stylish, functional living across two levels—plus a finished basement—on nearly an acre of lush, landscaped grounds. . . . From the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Classic Charm Meets Modern Upgrades in This $1.9M Penn Valley Home
A stunning stone Colonial home in Penn Valley is now on the market for $1,900,000, offering a perfect blend of classic Main Line charm and modern updates. Situated in the highly sought-after Lower Merion School District, this 5,249-square-foot residence features five spacious bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable living…
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Penn Valley Couple Begin New Chapter Together – at 90!
A Penn Valley couple in their 90s are embarking on a new chapter of life together, a journey that began by chance, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. Larry is one of the top 20 percent rated Uber drivers in the United States. “I am gonna be 91 in four weeks,” he said. “People say ‘Why…
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Penn Valley-based Beauty, Lifestyle Expert Nicolette Brycki Discusses Her Fashion Roots, Thoughts on Aging
The Penn Valley-based beauty and lifestyle expert Nicolette Brycki got her start in fashion early on, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for the Main Line Today. “I was born into a stylish family,” she said. “I learned all my core fashion lessons from my mother. My grandmother had only two evening dresses when she went out…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming French Country Cottage in Penn Valley
A charming French country cottage home on 0.52 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Penn Valley. . . This lovely residence is perfectly positioned on a corner lot within walking distance of Narberth. The property is surrounded by mature trees and plantings, which create a cozy,…
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Long Beach Island Home Gave Penn Valley’s Samuel Gordon Full Architectural Freedom
Penn Valley architect Samuel Gordon likes building houses from scratch at the Jersey Shore, because he can enjoy full architectural freedom, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When it comes to designing homes in the Philadelphia suburbs, Gordon found that his clients often want to implement formal ideas of a home, with formal living…
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Former Penn Valley Rabbi, Longtime Advocate in Israel, Andrew M. Sacks, Remembered
Andrew M. Sacks, former rabbi at Congregation Beth Am Israel in Penn Valley and Jewish leader in Israel, passed away in June at the age of 70, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sacks was known as a fierce and tireless activist for religious pluaralism, social justice, and environmental responsbility. He spent three decades…
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Penn Valley’s ‘Renaissance Woman’ Marilyn Jarin Hindin, Retired Teacher, Political Activist, and Huge Phillies Fan, Passes Away at 101
Penn Valley resident Marilyn Jarin Hindin, a retired Philadelphia High School for Girls teacher and longtime political activist, died on April 5 at the age of 101, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hindin was also a lifelong Phillies fan who first tuned into the team’s games in the 1920s when they were first…
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First Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Marvel in Penn Valley
A gorgeous mid-century contemporary home on 1.2 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Penn Valley. . . Perfectly situated in an idyllic neighborhood, this lovely home still boasts original installations of its timeless era. The residence seamlessly integrates with nature and access to the outside from…
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Kismet Bagels Gives Us Grilled Cheese With a British Twist
Alexandra and Jacob Cohen brought more than happy memories back from their trip to London a few years ago. They also brought back a great grilled cheese recipe, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The couple own the Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in Penn Valley, which just opened this past Valentine’s Day. “They have this unbelievable grilled…
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Kismet Bagels Luncheonette Is Serving Up Delicious Smiles in Penn Valley
Since its opening on Valentine’s Day, Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in Penn Valley has been quickly embraced by the Main Line community, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Owned by Alexandra and Jacob Cohen, the eatery is the newest location where customers can enjoy the Cohens’ special recipe for bagels. The vintage lunch counter has…
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After Renovating Home in Bala, Family Enjoys Modern Home in Penn Valley
After renovating a classic stucco Colonial home in Bala Cynwyd, Paul and Lauren Lipowicz got antsy, and ventured out into Penn Valley for their next home-spiration, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2014, the pair found a home with a modern exterior, but its inside needed a bit more love. The rickety…
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Architectural Digest: Penn Valley Couple Puts Spotlight on Bathrooms During Renovations
When Philadelphia natives Mark and Courtney Owens decided to move back to the region after spending a decade out of state, they found the perfect home for their family in a 1920s Colonial Revival home in Penn Valley, writes Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar for the Architectural Digest. Since they found the style used by previous owners…
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A Penn Valley Castle Combines the Modern with the Medieval
A new home for sale in Penn Valley looks like it was ripped out of the pages of a fairytale, but if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a unique blend of modern style and medieval character, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Smith describes the exterior of the home as “a topless turret…
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Irony Defined: Chinatown Could Be Reunited Just in Time for Massive Change from Penn Valley Developer
Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood faces good news and bad news. An ongoing proposal continues to offer hope to locals wanting to reunite their community, which was separated decades ago by a highway. But the solidification advantages could then be erased by 76 Place, a development plan from Penn Valley‘s David Adelman. Aliya Uteuova covered this wrinkle…
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Local Media Luminary Joseph H. Ball of Penn Valley Passes; He Started as an Inquirer Copy Boy
Joseph H. Ball, of Penn Valley, has passed at age 93. Ball had decades-long career in the area in the advertising-media field. But he self-identified with his first professional role, newspaperman for The Philadelphia Inquirer, whose Anthony R. Wood recalled. Ball’s 70-year career started as a teenager, when he worked as an Inquirer “copy boy.”…
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Penn Valley Homeowners Renovate the ‘Ugliest, Smallest House on the Largest Lot’
Like many recent residential real estate shoppers, the Miller family — dad Derek, mom Jennifer, twins Claire and Louisa, and cat Olive — had to settle for a purchased property they really didn’t want. But thanks to ample resources to transform their new dwelling, they’ve arrived at something stunning. Terri Akman unlocked the Millers’ real…
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