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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Lower Merion Native Writes Soundtrack for New Documentary Highlighting U.S. National Parks
Elizabeth Phillipson-Weiner, a composer born and raised in Lower Merion, was recently tasked with writing original songs for a new…
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Startup Run By Lower Merion Native Helps Hollywood Studios Improve Efficiency of Their Sets
RABS, a startup run by Lower Merion native Josh Weinberg, is helping movie and television sets run more efficiently, writes…
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Lower Merion’s City Avenue Shifts to Walkable Living
The landscape along City Avenue, marking the border between Philadelphia and Lower Merion Township, is undergoing a significant transformation, writes…
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Beth David Reform Congregation in Gladwyne Readies for Voting Despite First Day of Passover
Preparing for Passover means more this year at Beth David Reform Congregation in Gladwyne. It means preparing to vote since…
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Fun Ways To Celebrate Earth Day in Montgomery County
For over 50 years, the world has come together to celebrate Earth Day; an annual event focused on demonstrating support…
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Lower Merion Trumpeter Selected by Carnegie Hall for Its National Youth Orchestra
Carnegie Hall, one of the world’s most prestigious music venues, selected Lower Merion teen Aidan Peterson for its annual National…
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New Kobe Bryant Sneaker Honoring Philly Roots Released by Nike
Over the weekend, Nike introduced a special edition sneaker honoring Kobe Bryant’s Philadelphia roots, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia…
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Project to Link Cynwyd Heritage Trail to Pencoyd Landing Area One Step Closer to Becoming Reality
A project to connect the Cynwyd Heritage Trail to the Pencoyd Landing area and the bridge to Manayunk is one…
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Lower Merion Township Announces $2.04 Million Cynwyd Spur Trail Extension Project
Lower Merion Township is taking a significant step forward with its plans to enhance outdoor recreation and community connectivity, writes…
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New City Ave Master Plan Envisions More Restaurants, Entertainment, and Stores with Seamless Connections
With many more apartments being added along City Avenue, business leaders have developed a new plan for the car-centric corridor…
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Which Pennsylvania Counties Have the Highest-Paying School Districts?
Montgomery County has some of Pennsylvania’s highest-paying school districts, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. An analysis of…
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Lower Merion Pool Fees for Residents Likely Won’t Increase This Upcoming Season
Lower Merion officials voted against a swimming pool fee increase for this summer, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media…
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Pennsylvania State Senator Talks About Miscarriages, Importance of Storytelling
During a roundtable in Harrisburg last month, Pennsylvania State Senator Amanda Cappelletti, who represents parts of Montgomery County, including Lower…
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Post-flooding Reopening of Hymie’s Deli Cannot Come Soon Enough for Its Regulars
After Hymie’s Deli in Lower Merion had to close its doors to make repairs following an early January flood, its…
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Lower Merion’s Jason Landau Goodman Is Running for State Representative
Jason Landau Goodman, a fourth-generation Lower Merion resident, has been devoted to public service since they were a teenager, writes…
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Shoppers Now Have to Bring Their Own Bags When Visiting Lower Merion Stores
Lower Merion Township’s plastic bag ban went into effect last Sunday, and now shoppers must remember to pack their own…
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Archbishop Wood’s Jalil Bethea Enters Naismith Award Watch List
Archbishop Wood High School’s basketball prodigy, Jalil Bethea, has been making significant waves in the national high school basketball scene,…
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Montgomery County a Leader in the Plastic Bag Ban Movement
Montgomery County has proven to be a leader both regionally and nationally when it comes to enacting bans on single-use…
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