Lower Merion
Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County just outside Philadelphia, seamlessly combines historical charm, excellent education, and vibrant community life. Established in 1713, it was settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682.
Home to 63,633 residents as of the 2020 Census, Lower Merion boasts high per-capita income with a median household income of around $139,694 and median home prices of $603,970.
The renowned Lower Merion School District serves the township and is home to esteemed private colleges, including Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College.
Rich in history, it features landmarks such as the Merion Friends Meeting House and the Barnes Foundation.
Lower Merion has produced several notable individuals, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant, former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig, Hollywood actress and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, and 1960s teen idol Bobby Rydell.
Explore VISTA Today’s archive of 25+ stories about Lower Merion.
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State Supreme Court to hear Lower Merion tax case
Arthur Wolk, an aviation attorney and Lower Merion resident, filed a law suit against Lower Merion School District in 2016…
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New Pa. law gives preserved lands greater protection
Late Friday, the Pennsylvania legislature passed House Bill 2468 by wide margins and Sunday Governor Wolf signed it into law.…
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Montco GOP names Elizabeth Preate Havey as new leader
The Montgomery County Republican Committee now has a new leader and she has already hit the ground running. Elizabeth Preate Havey was…
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House of the Week: 1131 Green Valley Road, Bryn Mawr
This breathtaking, gated, Gladwyne Estate with courtyard offers stunningly beautiful grounds and complete privacy, while being in close proximity to…
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House of the Week: 405 Hillbrook Road, Bryn Mawr
This 7557 square foot single family home has 5 bedrooms and 7.0 bathrooms and is located at 405 Hillbrook Road…
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Construction kicks off on three projects in Bala Cynwyd
It’s a trendy name, fitting for a trendy neighborhood. Cross Properties, the developer making things in the Bala Cynwyd section…
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St. Joseph’s to lease arboretum, art gallery from Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation has agreed to lease its arboretum and now-vacant art gallery located in Lower Merion Townshiop to St.…
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J.P. Mascaro and Sons awarded new contracts
J.P. Mascaro & Sons has recently been awarded municipal contracts in Lower Merion, Montgomery County and Ridley Park in Delaware…
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Two Montgomery County Towns on Money’s Best Places to Live in America
Montgomery County’s Lower Merion and East Norriton are among the best places to live in the nation according to Time’s…
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Lower Merion to Add More Sites to Historic Resources Inventory
Lower Merion Board of Commissioners is moving forward with a plan that could add around a dozen new sites to…
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Historic Log House Gets Second Chance from Lower Merion Resident
Lower Merion resident Jude Plum has painstakingly restored a three-hundred-year old log house to its classic original beauty, writes Linda…
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Better Angels Brings Lower Merion Democrats and Republicans to the Table
Thanks to the nonpartisan group Better Angels, Lower Merion Republicans and Democrats got the chance to sit down and actually…
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Cross Properties Aims to Breathe New Life into Bala Cynwyd’s Main Street
Cross Properties is hoping to revive Bala Cynwyd’s main street with a more than $100 million investment in three big…
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Main Line Chamber Foundation’s 5K Run/Walk to Benefit Firefighters, Medial Techs
The Main Line Chamber Foundation has set the date for the 20th annual GIANT Main Line 5K Run/Walk for Sunday,…
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Approval for Ardmore’s Suburban Square Development Delayed
Lower Merion Township officials have delayed the approval for Kimco Realty’s plan to build a six-story apartment complex at Ardmore’s…
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St. Joseph’s New President Brings Big Changes
Lower Merion’s Mark Reed, President of St. Joseph’s University, has made huge improvements in all aspects of school’s operations in…
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Plans to Build Two Hotels in Bala Cynwyd Moving Forward
Plans to revamp the last major industrial center in Lower Merion are getting very close to being realized, writes Richard…
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Philadelphia Insurance Staying in Bala Cynwyd
Philadelphia Insurance has stopped its search for a new location and signed a long-term lease on its current Bala Cynwyd…
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