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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Former O’Neill Site in Bala Cynwyd Back on Market after Development Project Falls Through
Despite already being approved for a mixed-use development project, the former O’Neill site on Rock Hill Road in Bala Cynwyd…
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Apartment Boom in Lower Merion Brings More Students and Tax Hike for Property Owners
As the fastest growing district in the Philadelphia suburbs, Lower Merion Township has already encountered hefty tax hikes over the…
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How Did Your Town Vote in the 2016 Presidential Election? Click Here to Find Out
Hillary Clinton won Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties by 179,000 votes, an improvement of more than 50,000 votes over…
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Lower Merion Has A Lot Going On
It’s a lot of things to a lot of people, but one thing hasn’t changed much over the years: It’s…
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Lower Merion Poised for Massive Infusion of New Apartments
Six new projects are poised to bring an influx of around 1,000 new apartments to Lower Merion over the next…
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Lower Merion Girl Visits White House Thanks to Her Tasty, Healthy Recipe
Thanks to her recipe, Sunny’s Omelette and Bo’s Patriotic Parfait, 9-year-old Ava Terosky from Lower Merion got to attend the…
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Narberth, Ardmore, and Lower Merion Township Among State’s Top 10 Best Places to Live
Niche, a website that helps people discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, recently released its annual…
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Lower Merion Resident Becomes YouTube Superstar with Makeup Tutorials and Comedy Sketches
Twenty-one-year-old YouTube superstar Rachel Levin never expected that the simple makeup tutorial video she filmed at her Lower Merion home…
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Traffic Flow and Safety to Improve in Montco Thanks to State’s Largesse
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced that several municipalities in Montgomery County will receive some of the $12 million the state…
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Lower Merion Grad Raises $44K via Kickstarter to Expand Her Retail
A successful crowdfunding campaign has enabled Avi Loren Fox to expand her local retail company, Wild Mantle, to offer two…
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Arbitrator Rules Against Lower Merion Township in $900K Library Project Dispute
Lower Merion Township will have to pay out an additional $900,000 for the Ludington Library project after an arbitrator recently…
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U.S. News & World Report: Lower Merion and Lower Moreland Top Public High Schools in County
Taxpayers in the Lower Merion and Lower Moreland Township school districts, particularly those with school-aged children, can rest easy, knowing…
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