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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Transit Oriented Developments Shift Focus to Garages
Developments based around easy access to public transit are switching their focus to garages with Lower Merion Township one of…
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Lower Merion Student Goes Undercover, Raises Awareness of Unsafe School Bus Drivers
Ricky Sayer, a student at Harrington High School in Lower Merion recently filmed school bus drivers driving through stop signs,…
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No End in Sight on Litigation Surrounding St. Charles Borromeo Seminary Campus
Last week’s decision by a federal judge to deny summary judgment in the St. Charles Borromeo Seminary campus case may…
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Narberth Food Bank Facing Sanctions and Financial Woes
The Narberth Community Food Bank, which began providing its vital services during the recent Great Recession, has been ordered by…
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Owners Given More Time to Decide on Development Plans for Historic Knox House
The partnership that purchased Lower Merion’s historic Charles C. Knox House in March has been given an extension by the…
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Some of Wealthiest Communities in PA Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly…
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Broadway Welcomes New Rising Star from Lower Merion
Lower Merion High School graduate Gideon Glick has successfully grown from small roles such as playing a court jester in…
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Lower Merion Author Proves That Not Giving Up Pays Off
Children’s books author Nahjee Grant drew a sizable crowd for his book signing visit to the Barnes & Noble bookstore…
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Kimco Realty Planning New 158-unit Ardmore Apartment Complex
Kimco Realty, the New York real estate investment trust with offices in Ardmore, is proposing the development of a new…
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Former Toll Brothers Exec, Lower Merion Resident Enters Race to Unseat Senator Casey
Real estate executive and Republican fund raiser, Jeff Bartos from Lower Merion, has entered the 2018 race for the Senate…
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Montgomery County Towns Dominate ‘Best Places to Live in Philadelphia’ List
With fourteen of its boroughs, towns, and townships making the list, Montgomery County dominates the Niche.com ranking of 25 Best…
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Lower Merion Remembers Famous Son Chuck Barris
Whether he brought fame or infamy to his childhood home, unforgettable memories of “The Gong Show” icon Chuck Barris have…
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300 Apartments About to Move Into Bala Village
With multiple parcels of land now in its grasp in Lower Merion’s Bala Village, Cross Properties has signed the dotted…
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Class on Albert C. Barnes Paints a Kinder Picture of Foundation Founder
A class on the founder of the Barnes Foundation in Lower Merion being held by the former Foundation head, Kimberly…
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Penn Valley Home Destroyed by Flames is Reborn
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Lynne Barol and Arnold Chassen have rallied to rebuild their Penn Valley home…
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House of the Week: $1.8M Lower Merion Home
A charming recently fully renovated six-bedroom home, located in an excellent school district, is on offer in Lower Merion, writes…
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Wynnewood’s Avery Lewis Sets New Speed Record, Claims Fastest Girl in US Title
11-year-old Avery Lewis from Wynnewood maintained her reputation as one of the fastest girls in the nation by setting a…
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Lower Merion Kids Create Baseball Team for Goodwill Trip to Cuba
A group of kids who have created an informal baseball team are taking on the mantle of citizens-ambassadors as they…
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