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 Township Commissioners Revise Ardmore Master Plan, Removing ‘Distracting’ Inclusion
The recommended zoning change that would allow for taller buildings is being removed from the proposed Ardmore master plan. The…
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Lower Merion Restaurateurs Relaunch Upscale Dining Spot Featuring a $700 Burger
Lower Merion residents George Tsiouris and his sister, Vasiliki Tsiouris-Balis, have revamped their Sansom Street, Philadelphia, restaurant with a new…
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22 Percent of Top-Priced Homes in 2022 Were Listings for Montgomery County Addresses
Philadelphia Magazine used a HomExpert Market Report from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach to assess 2022 home prices in…
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Tight Squeeze on Available Inventory Has Pushed Main Line Home Prices Up Almost 37 Percent
Owing to a tight squeeze on inventory, home prices on the Main Line have gone up by close to 37…
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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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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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Cheltenham Passes Ordinance Outlawing Plastic Bags
Cheltenham Township’s Board of Commissioners passed an ordinance that bans the sale or distribution of single-use plastic bags. Kenny Cooper…
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‘Race for Peace’ Basketball Game in Lower Merion Aims to Create a Better Place
A May basketball game between members of the Lower Merion community and township police officers is being positioned as a…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Bryan Fenstermaker, President and CEO, City Ave District
President and CEO of City Ave District, Bryan Fenstermaker crisscrossed the country several times before landing in the Philadelphia area.…
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Amidst Questions of What a Master Plan Entails, Lower Merion Officials Look to ‘Articulate a Vision’ for Admore
Lower Merion Township is pondering the future of the downtown commercial area of Ardmore and is moving closer to finalizing…
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PennDOT on 2023 Montgomery County Roadwork: Projects Starting, Finishing, and Ongoing
PennDOT has issued a project update on Montgomery County roadwork; the status report is a mixed-bag of relief for commuters…
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Adding Affordability? Ardmore Master Plan Draft Headed Back for Revisions
A draft of the Ardmore master plan is going back to the township’s planning staff to make revisions before it…
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8 Candidates Across 2 Parties Seek 4 Primary Ballot Slots to Fill 3 Open Montgomery County Commissioner Seats
Vacancies on the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners are drawing bipartisan interest. The window to toss a hat into the…
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Baker in Wayne Rides Crest of Ted Lasso Popularity, Using Montco-Honed Culinary Skills
D’Innocenzo’s Bakery in Wayne is doing brisk business by piggybacking on a pop-culture phenomenon. At its stand in the Lancaster…
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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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Montco Pol Delivers, Goes from Being First Pregnant State Senator to First New Mom in the Chamber
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti is no longer Harrisburg‘s first pregnant political leader. Thanks to her recent delivery of daughter Taglia…
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PennDOT Pothole Patrol Takes to Local Roadways; Is Your Montco Pain-Point Up for Repair?
A PennDOT announcement represents good and bad news for Montgomery County commuters. NBC10 Philadelphia’s Dan Stamm and Hannah Gross drove…
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Montgomery County Reignites Efforts to Find, Retain Volunteer Firefighters
The Main Line has been struggling to keep volunteer firefighters, but many stations in Montgomery County are taking the incentive…
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