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’s Susquehanna International Group Leads the Charge to Save TikTok
As Trump pushes the deadline back another 75 days, Susquehanna International Group is at the forefront of efforts to keep…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Mama’s Pizzeria Prepares to Say Goodbye After Nearly 70 Years of Cheesesteak Fame
Though the name may suggest otherwise, Bala Cynwyd’s Mama’s Pizzeria is known less for pizza and more for their delicious…
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Gratz College Expands to Jenkintown, Plans Vibrant New Campus in Bala Cynwyd
Gratz College is planting roots with a new office in Jenkintown and has big plans for its newly acquired Bala…
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Billionaire Jeff Yass Expands Wealth and Influence Amid TikTok Controversy
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group (SIG), has emerged as one of the richest figures in finance, writes Tom…
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Best Places to Grab Thai Food in Montco
Montgomery County boasts some of the best spots for Thai food in the region, from traditional eateries to modern fusion…
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Bala Cynwyd Receives a Grammy Shoutout from Sabrina Carpenter
During her 2025 Grammy Awards acceptance speech for Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter took the…
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Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List, published by Forbes. Jeff Yass Bala…
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Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Advocates to Keep TikTok in the US
Jeff Yass, the Bala Cynwyd billionaire investor and megadonor for the Republican party, plays a crucial role in the ongoing…
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Rabbanit Leah Sarna’s Historic Installation Marks Progress for Orthodox Women
This weekend, Lower Merion’s Rabbanit Leah Sarna will be installed as the first senior rabbinic leader of Kehillat Sha’arei Orah,…
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Plans for Apartment Complex Near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd Moving Forward
Plans to construct over 400 apartments near City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd have advanced with Houston developer Hanover’s recent $21.3…
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Two Promising Montco Health Startups Join University City Capital Readiness Cohort
Two Montgomery County health tech startups have been selected for the University City Science Center’s sixth Capital Readiness cohort. The…
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Bala Cynwyd Residents Oppose Plans for Belmont Avenue Roundabout
Some Bala Cynwyd residents are unhappy about the prospect of a multilane traffic-calming Belmont Avenue roundabout , writes Kevin Riordan…
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Back at Fanatic’s Bala Cynwyd Studios, Mike Missanelli is Happy to Finish His Career on His Own Terms
After leaving 97.5 The Fanatic two years ago when his contract was not renewed, Mike Missanelli is back at the…
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WSJ: Bala Cynwyd Exec Becomes the Largest Backer of ‘Anti-Woke’ University
Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group, has become the largest financial backer of the University of Austin…
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Six Power Women Making a Difference in Montgomery County
Six power women from Montgomery County made the list of 21 shining stars who are making a difference in the…
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Bumper-to-Bumper Bumper Crop: Montco Has Two of Top 100 Traffic Bottlenecks in the U.S.
Four high-traffic areas in Pensylvania are among the 100 worst truck bottlenecks in the nation, and two of them are…
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Women of Idenlea Estate Honored with Historic Landmark
Three remarkable Bala Cynwyd women who lived on the Idenlea estate in Bala Cynwyd were recently recognized with a Pennsylvania…
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Gratz College Moves to Bala Cynwyd, Jewish Federation Takes Over of Elkins Park Campus
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is acquiring the Gratz College building on its Mandell Campus in Elkins Park, reports…
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