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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.

543 Hamilton Road in Merion StationReal Estate

These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US

Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000.

These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US…

Rendering of proposed apartment complex in Bala Cynwyd.Residential Development

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 million purchase of…

Two men are writing an algorithm.Entrepreneurship

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 program helps early-stage…

montco cheesesteakFood and Drink

Philly May 'Own' the Cheesesteak, but Montco Versions Hold Up, Gaining Top Spot in Recent Rating

Many Montgomery County spots made a 2020 list of 60 Philly cheesesteak favorites in the Philadelphia region, writes Jeff Belonger for myphillyalive.com. The list…

Jeff Yass Bala Cynwyd BillionaireEconomic Development

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 Cynwyd billionaire and…

PennDOT's proposed roundabout.Construction

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 for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

“There…

Mike Missanelli in the 97.5 Fanatic studioSports

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 station’s Bala Cynwyd…

University of Austin, backed by Jeff Yass.Education

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 (UATX), reports Juliet…

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Amateur Grateful Dead Historian Solves Jerry Garcia Mystery with Now-demolished Bala Cynwyd Hotel

A receipt from the now-demolished Marriott Hotel (the former Marriott Motor Inn) that once stood at City Line & Monument Avenue in Bala Cynwyd…

Power WomenMontgomery County

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 western suburbs, writes Gina Lizzo…

trafficTransportation

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 in Montgomery County, writes…

Women of Idenlea Estate Historical MarkerHistoric

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 historical marker, writes Erin Betley…

Gratz CollegeEducation

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 Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia…

Nancy GlassBanking & Finance

With an Assist from Firstrust Bank, Nancy Glass Broke Barriers to Build a Multimedia Empire

Before 2003, when she took a leap of faith by starting what is now one of the Top 100 production companies in the world, Nancy…

Gennaro's PizzaFood and Drink

Montgomery County Pizzerias Earn Washington Post's Top Rankings for Best Regional Style Pies

Pennsylvania pizza places were rated based on the type of regional style pies they serve, including Chicago, New York, Detroit, Neapolitan, Sicilian, and tavern-style…

Oktoberfest celebration.Beer, Wine & Spirits

Oktoberfest Comes to Montco

With fall around the corner, many prepare to celebrate in the german tradition of Oktoberfest. Laura Swartz compiled a list of the best places to…

Chips and cards at a poker table.Bala Cynwyd

Susquehanna International Group Trains its Bala-Cynwyd Traders with Poker

Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group expects all young traders who join the trading giant to spend a minimum of 100 hours playing cards during…

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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass is the Unlikely Champion of School Choice

Bala Cynwyd resident Jeff Yass is Pennsylvania’s richest person, contributes to Republican campaigns, and is a champion of school choice, reports Robert Huber for…