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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Forbes Ranks the Wealthiest Americans and There Are Some Familiar Montco Faces
America’s wealthiest people are even richer this year than they were last year after regaining a collective $500 billion, thanks…
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Bala Cynwyd’s BaseCamp Glamping Turns Your Backyard into Paradise
Bala Cynwyd-based BaseCamp Glamping can turn a backyard or a state park camping site into a true glamping paradise for…
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Bala-based City Line Capital Opens New Office South of Pittsburgh
Bala Cynwyd-based City Line Capital is planting roots on the other side of the Keystone State, writes Patty Tascarella for…
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From College Acquaintances to Soulmates: A Main Line Love Story
It’s a Main Line love story. Matt and Melanie met for the first time in a math class at St.…
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Goats & S’mores: Support The Philly Goat Project at its Oktoberfest-style Fundraiser
Come and enjoy goats, s’mores and more on Saturday, October 14 at the Laurel Hill West Conservatory in Bala Cynwyd,…
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These Montgomery County Boutiques Are the Best of Philly 2023
Select Montgomery County boutiques have made Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2023 List in the “Shopping and Style” category. …
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WSJ: A Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Has Been Instrumental in Stalling TikTok Ban
Jeff Yass, a Bala Cynwyd billionaire, has been building a network of support for TikTok, the Chinese video hosting service,…
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Plans to Make Modifications to Historic WCAU Building on City Avenue Greenlighted
Lower Merion Township has approved plans to make changes to the WCA Building, the former home of WCAU Channel 10,…
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Wall Street Journal: Secretive Bala Trading Firm’s TikTok Jackpot Worth Estimated $15B
Susquehanna International Group, an options-trading giant based in Bala Cynwyd, bet big on TikTok and stands to reap the rewards,…
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Montgomery County Young Innovators Make Philadelphia INNO Under 25
PHL Inno is recognizing 14 Greater Philadelphia young innovators as this year’s Inno Under 25 honorees, and three of the…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Velocity Venture Partners Expands Influence in New Jersey
A Bala Cynwyd-based company is expanding its reach further into New Jersey with the $12.1 million purchase of a 195,000…
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Bala Cynwyd Author Found Hope, Inspiration After Facing a Life-Threatening Condition
Jim Zervanos, a teacher and writer from Bala Cynwyd, had only recently become a father when he found himself facing…
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Shot Tec Owner in Bala Cynwyd Challenges Lower Merion’s Strict Gun Rules
In April, Lower Merion Township limited gun businesses to only certain areas of the township away from mostly residential areas.…
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These Montgomery County Companies Made the Inc. 5000 List
Inc. just put out its list of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and the Philadelphia area, including Montgomery…
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Willow Grove Shopping Center Gets Approval for New 260-Unit Apartment Building
As the Willow Grove Shopping Center sees a major overhaul, a new 260-unit apartment building has been approved. Federal Realty…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Helping to Power 2024 Republican Presidential Candidates
It is not uncommon for presidential candidates to have billionaires behind the scenes supporting their campaigns, writes Ryan King for…
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Bala Cynwyd’s CPA Technology to Be Sold to Lancaster-Based RKL eSolutions
RKL eSolutions in Lancaster announced recently that it will acquire CPA Technology in Bala Cynwyd, writes Lisa Scheid for Lancaster…
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The Landing Kitchen in Bala Cynwyd Has Some of the Best BLTs in Philadelphia
Many local connoisseurs of the BLT say that the heirloom tomato is the essential ingredient for a juicy sandwich, writes…
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