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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City Avenue District to Get Major Revamp, Here’s What to Expect
The bustling City Avenue off I-76 is seeing an uptick in new developments and is on the way to establishing…
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John DeBella’s Announced Retirement from WMGK-FM in Bala Cynwyd Is a Career Mic-Drop
Morning radio personality John DeBella is retiring after 41 years of on-air time in Bala Cynwyd. Jeff Blumenthal reported the…
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Honorary Mayor of Bala Cynwyd, Lower Merion Preservationist Passes Away at 79
Known as Bala Cynwyd‘s honorary mayor, Gerald A. “Jerry” Francis had quite an impact on his community. The 79-year-old preservationist,…
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PCOM Graduates 53 New Doctors from Its New South-Georgia Campus
The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, with its flagship teaching hospital in Bala Cynwyd, has announced the welcome of its…
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SJU President’s Story Time Performance Sparks Giggles at Bala Cynwyd Elementary School
Dr. Cheryl A. McConnell, president of Saint Joseph’s University, visited The Children’s School at Saint John’s in Bala Cynwyd for…
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Owner of Bala Cynwyd’s Keystone Development + Investment Warns of Commercial Real Estate Slowdown
Bill Glazer, owner of Bala Cynwyd-based Keystone Development + Investment, is one of the busiest redevelopers in the Philadelphia area,…
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Local Media Luminary Joseph H. Ball of Penn Valley Passes; He Started as an Inquirer Copy Boy
Joseph H. Ball, of Penn Valley, has passed at age 93. Ball had decades-long career in the area in the…
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Of 30+ Philly Mag Outdoor Dining Recommendations, One and Only One Is Suburban, and Montco’s Got It
With the outdoor dining season gearing up, it is good for locals to know where to go to get the…
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Piscataway Firm Buys Two Bala Cynwyd Office Buildings, Attracted by Area’s ‘Churn’ and ‘Excitement’
A New Jersey real estate firm is building its presence in Bala Cynwyd. Piscataway-based Norden Realty Investments purchased two three-story buildings:…
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Some of Best Chicken Parm in Philadelphia Region Is Close to Home
Chicken parm is a favorite for many people, but finding one that has the perfect amounts crispy while still being…
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What Does Spring Bring? Bright, Blossoming Business on the Main Line
Carolyn O’Halloran, in Savvy Main Line, reports two Main Line refreshes designed to keep the commercial-residential scene vivid and growing.…
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Sixty-Four-Year-Old Loss of a Conshohocken Grocer Is a Case Never Solved — and Likely to Stay That Way
On Jan. 17, 1959, Conshohocken grocer Samuel Reidenberg was robbed of a significant sum. But the three thieves weren’t content…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Bala Cynwyd Colonial with Garage That Its New Owner May Not Even Need
The center-hall Colonial at 3 W. Newfield Way, Bala Cynwyd, is a beautiful home from 1922 that has been stylishly…
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Bala Cynwyd Healthcare Pro Vies for Nationwide Honor for Tech Support for Seniors
Rosemary Kennedy, Chief Health Informatics Officer with Connect America, is one of only three healthcare professionals nationwide being considered for…
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Bala Cynwyd Real Estate Firm Flips Harleysville Bank Building for Nearly 2× Former Purchase Price
Velocity Venture Partners, a Bala Cynwyd real estate private equity firm, has sold the former Harleysville Bank building it purchased…
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Oldies Warehouse Off Blue Route Bought by Bala Cynwyd-based Developer
An iconic Oldies.com building viewable by motorists on I-476 — the Blue Route — has been sold. Real estate developer…
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City Ave District Riding High on Forward Motion for Bala Cynwyd Bike-Share Program
A City Ave District–driven bike-share program could be on its way to Bala Cynwyd. Richard Ilgenfritz saddled up to report…
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Bala Cynwyd Movie Theater Icon Passes Away at 96
A Bala Cynwyd theatre entrepreneur, show producer, critic, and dedicated Philadelphia sports fanatic, Hank Milgram, passed away at 96. He…
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