Lower Merion
Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County just outside Philadelphia, seamlessly combines historical charm, excellent education, and vibrant community life. Established in 1713, it was settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682.
Home to 63,633 residents as of the 2020 Census, Lower Merion boasts high per-capita income with a median household income of around $139,694 and median home prices of $603,970.
The renowned Lower Merion School District serves the township and is home to esteemed private colleges, including Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College.
Rich in history, it features landmarks such as the Merion Friends Meeting House and the Barnes Foundation.
Lower Merion has produced several notable individuals, including NBA legend Kobe Bryant, former U.S. Secretary of State Alexander Haig, Hollywood actress and sex symbol Jayne Mansfield, and 1960s teen idol Bobby Rydell.
Explore VISTA Today’s archive of 25+ stories about Lower Merion.
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Bryn Mawr-Based ML Car Service Acquires Maxwell Taxi Cab
Maxwell Taxi Cab, a Lower Merion institution that closed late last year, has found new life after being acquired by…
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Saint Joe’s to Relaunch Pharmacy History Museum with Indications Exhibit
St. Joseph’s University is home to a museum unlike any other in the region, writes Diane Holliday for Saint Joseph’s…
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Montco Officials, Developers Push to Cut Red Tape and Ease Housing Crisis
Montco’s housing crisis has builders and local leaders calling for big changes and fewer roadblocks, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow.…
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Lower Merion’s Growth Outpaces Region Amid Affordability Crunch
Lower Merion is experiencing yet another population upswing, writes Denali Sagner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the latest census…
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Nationwide Data Breach Hits Lower Merion School District
Officials confirmed software used by the Lower Merion School District has suffered a data breach, writes William Bender for the…
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SEPTA’s Planned Cuts Threaten Narberth’s Revival
The borough of Narberth masterfully uses its great ‘walkability’ to blend small-town charm with big-city convenience, a dynamic under threat…
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Lower Merion School District Tops Montco as One of PA’s Best
Lower Merion represents Montco as one of the best school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business…
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Spy High Doc Reopens Lower Merion’s Webcamgate Scandal on Prime
A new docuseries on Prime Video is shining fresh light on Lower Merion’s 2010 Webcamgate scandal, writes Rosa Cartagena for…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Old Gulph Road Estate Hits Market in Gladwyne
Listed at $7.95 million, the stately estate at 26 Old Gulph Road in Gladwyne presents a rare opportunity to own…
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St. Joe’s Lacrosse Starts Journey to Achieve Back-to-Back A-10 Tournament Titles
St. Joe’s men’s lacrosse team is on a mission to achieve back-to-back A-10 tournament titles, writes Mia Messina for The…
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A Special Case in Lower Merion May Dictate Gun Sales Across the State
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court will soon rule on whether Lower Merion can regulate where guns are sold, writes Katie Bernard…
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Amazon Prime’s Spy High Docuseries Follows Lower Merion’s ‘WebcamGate’
The new docuseries ‘Spy High’ explores the Lower Merion “WebcamGate” scandal, writes Rosa Cartagena for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2010,…
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Caroline M. Merrill, Retired Nurse and Montgomery County’s Oldest Resident, Remembered
Caroline M. Merrill, a retired nurse, daycare assistant, and exercise enthusiast, died on March 29 aged 110 at her home…
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Ardmore Pool Will Close for the Summer Ahead of major Redevelopment
A familiar summer hangout in Ardmore will take a break this season, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Khalid Mumin, Former Lower Merion Superintendent and PA Education Secretary, Named Reading Schools Chief
Khalid Mumin, the former Lower Merion School District superintendent who stepped down as Gov. Josh Shapiro’s education secretary last year,…
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St. Joe’s Offers Buyouts to Staff Amid Budget Rebalancing
Lower Merion’s St. Joseph’s University is offering voluntary buyouts to some faculty and staff as it works to close a…
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Buried History Uncovered in Rosemont—But It’s Going Back Underground
A contractor renovating Ashbridge House in Rosemont recently uncovered a 200-year-old underground cistern while working on the $5 million project,…
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Lower Merion Explores Inclusive Playgrounds Following Push from Ardmore Parent
The Lower Merion School District is considering installing inclusive playgrounds following a push from Ardmore mother Sana Garner, whose son,…
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