Bala Cynwyd
Once the home of the NFL, Bala Cynwyd lies on the Philadelphia Main Line, bordering Philadelphia at City Avenue and the Schuylkill Expressway.
With a 2020 population of 9,285, this community has deep roots, settled by Welsh Quakers in the 1680s. Its historic commercial district on Montgomery Avenue features landmarks like the Bala Theater.
Bala Cynwyd’s diverse population enjoys a suburban feel with easy city access, appealing to Philadelphia commuters. The community is family-centric, with award-winning schools boasting notable residents like NBA legend Kobe Bryant.
Explore MONTCO Today’s 260+ archive stories about Bala Cynwyd.
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to Merge with Florida-Based Childhood Cancer Nonprofit
Bala Cynwyd-based Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation will merge with I Care I Cure, a Florida-based nonprofit, to jointly continue their…
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Bala Cynwyd Plastic Surgeon Sees Unexpected Bump in Business Caused by Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Kirk Brandow, a plastic surgeon in Bala Cynwyd, is busier than ever as a result of an unexpected plastic…
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Bala Cynwyd Salon Owners Move to Presidential City Apartments
After seeing the Presidential City penthouse they now currently live in, Michel Noel and Traviss Kraisoraphong instantly fell in love…
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Latest Album by Bala Cynwyd’s Mirah is Rerelease of Her Early Work Topped with Bonus Tribute Album
The latest album by Bala Cynwyd native Mirah Yom Tov Zeitlyn, “You Think It’s Like This But Really It’s Like…
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Gladwyne’s John J. Donnelly, Builder and Philanthropists, Dies Aged 76
John J. Donnelly, a Gladwyne resident, and former owner of Bala Cynwyd construction company L.F. Driscoll, and local philanthropist, died…
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Bala Native Is Contributing Author of ‘Game Changers,’ Bestselling Book Offering Practical Advice on Government Contracts
Maria L. Panichelli, the Chair of Obermayer’s Government Contracting department, is a contributing author of “Game Changers,” a bestseller book…
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Service Dog Helps Bala Cynwyd Boy with Autism Connect with World
Service dog Rader makes it easier to connect with the world for ten-year-old Dylan Gordon of Bala Cynwyd, who is…
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Coronavirus Threat, Business Closures Along the Main Line Left Streets Eerily Empty Over Weekend
The business closures mandated by Governor Tom Wolf in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus left Main Line…
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Main Line Today: See Which Montgomery County Towns Are among Main Line and Its Western Suburbs Best
Six Montgomery County towns are among the twenty-nine best towns in Main Line and its western suburbs, writes Tara Behan…
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Lower Merion High School Junior Wins Prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Composition Contest
Leo Steinriede, a Bala Cynwyd native, is the winner of the prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 8th Annual Essentially Ellington…
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NY Real Estate Firm Plans Major Development in Bala Cynwyd
New York-based Tishman Speyer Properties has unveiled plans for a major mixed-use development in Bala Cynwyd to include 755 apartments…
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More Than Fifty Years Since He Started Running, Bala Cynwyd Man Continues Racking Up Awards
Gene Dykes of Bala Cynwyd, who has been running for more than fifty years, is looking forward to participating in…
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Gross McCleaf Gallery Exhibiting Stunning Works By Bala Cynwyd Artist
Gross McCleaf Gallery in Philadelphia is currently exhibiting some stunning works by abstract artist Val Rossman, a Bala Cynwyd native…
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See Which Montco ZIP Codes Are Among Top 30 in Philly Area with Highest ROI
Six Montgomery County ZIP Codes are among the top 30 ZIP Codes in the Philadelphia area with the highest return…
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Merion Station’s Zip Has Highest Percentage of Well Educated Residents in Greater Philadelphia
Twelve Montgomery County places are among the ZIP codes with the highest percentage of adults with advanced degrees in Greater…
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Montco Home to 10 of the Region’s 50 Wealthiest ZIP Codes, Including the Top Two
Montgomery County is home to 10 of the region’s 50 wealthiest ZIP Codes, according to research conducted by Sharon Oliver…
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Lower Merion approves French International School’s expansion
The French International School, Philadelphia suburbs only French-English bilingual school, has received approval from Lower Merion zoning officials to expand…
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Making way for millennials on the Main Line
Husband and Wife real estate team Paul and Lauren Lipowicz have noticed a change in the idea of a suburban…
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