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 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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$8 Million Refresh of 68-Year-Old Shopping Center in Bala Cynwyd Includes New Name
Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center is getting upgrades to its façades, outdoor dining, walkways, and even its name. It is being…
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‘I Ugly-Cried’: Local Couple Meets Their Adopted Baby in a Bala Cynwyd Park
Jacki and Matt Piha met in 2014. He was still in college, and she, degree in hand, was working in…
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Bala Cynwyd Woman Raps on Rare Disease
A Bala Cynwyd woman turned her battle with a rare disease into a creative outlet. 6abc reported her lyric escape…
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City Ave District Marks Mar. 8 International Women’s Day with 6abc ‘Empower Hour’
The City Ave. District is holding a Mar. 8 “Empower Hour” discussion at the 6abc studio, 4100 City Line Avenue.…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire, Convinced Eagles Will Win, Is Jetting 100 People to Arizona to Watch Birds Prevail
While the Eagles are the narrow favorite to win the Super Bowl, for Bala Cynwyd billionaire and founder of Susquehanna…
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VFTCB Reminds about Schuylkill River Greenways Grant Application Window for 2023 Restoration Fund
The Schuylkill River Greenways annually awards hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant money to private and government organizations that…
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After an Active 2022, City Avenue District Loses No Momentum Going into 2023
The City Avenue District, having celebrated numerous successes for 2022, continues into its 2023 plans, propelled by both enthusiasm and…
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Bala Cynwyd Facility Hosts Popular Racquet Sport: Not Pickleball, Not Squash, Not Tennis
AFC Bala in Bala Cynwyd has opened the first public, indoor courts for padel (pronounced pah-del) in the Philadelphia region,…
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Main Line Boutiques Provide Big-City Looks in Settings of Small-Town Charm
Shoppers seeking couture and products in swanky settings need not make their way to New York. Or even the upscale…
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Two Montgomery County Businesses Recognized as 2023 Startups to Watch
PHL Inno, an offshoot publication of the Philadelphia Business Journal, has compiled its 2023 list of startups to watch. Two…
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Santander Bank Closing 13 Pennsylvania, New Jersey Branches; One Is in Montgomery County
Santander Bank is closing 13 branches in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including one in Montgomery County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for…
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These 11 Montgomery County Zip Codes Are Among the 50 Wealthiest in Greater Philadelphia
Here are the eleven wealthiest communities by zip code in Montgomery County for communities with greater than 2,000 people, as…
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Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox Ready to Expand Luxury Watch Resale to Include High-End Jewelry
Bala Cynwyd-based WatchBox, a Govberg Jewelers spinoff backed by Michael Jordan, is planning on expanding its luxury watch resale model…
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These Two Montco Restaurants Are Among the Best of Philly in 2022
Two Montgomery County restaurants have received accolades in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s end-of-the-year restaurant round-up. Euro-fusion restaurant The Choice in Bryn…
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Five Montco Locales Gain Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission Recognition
The number of roadside blue-gold markers — designating locales of historic or cultural significance — is increasing in Montgomery County.…
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