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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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, writes Owen McCue for The…
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Bryn Mawr College Among Montgomery County’s Green Grant Recipients
Montgomery County is going green, thanks to a new grant by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, according to the Delco Times. Pennsylvania will…
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Plans Are Underway to Turn Lower Merion’s Bala Plaza into a Live-Work-Play Complex
Developer Tishman Speyer has big plans for Bala Plaza in Lower Merion, but the long timetable expected to make it has some people concerned, writes…
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Upper Merion Township Plastic Ban Will Affect King of Prussia Mall
The Upper Merion Board of Supervisors recently announced that starting in 2024 single-use carry-out bags, single-use plastic straws and utensils, and polystyrene food containers will…
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Lower Merion Native Is Fighting for Nondiscrimination Protections for All
Jason Landau Goodman, a Lower Merion native and former director of the Pennsylvania Youth Congress, is helping advance the LGBTQ+ movement to full equality, writes…
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Lower Merion Restaurateurs Relaunch Upscale Dining Spot; Their Whopper of a Whopper Costs $700
Lower Merion residents George Tsiouris and his sister, Vasiliki Tsiouris-Balis, have revamped their Sansom Street, Philadelphia, restaurant with a new name and restyled dishes. The…
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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 the neighborhoods surrounding Philadelphia. The…
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Bucks 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. He grew up in Houston…
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The Athletic: Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Is Expert in Hiring Excellent Head Coaches
Philadelphia Eagles owner and Lower Merion resident Jeffrey Lurie has proven to be an expert when it comes to finding the right choice for the…
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Bucks County Leadership: Daylin Leach, Former State Senator, and Representative
Daylin Leach, former State Senator, and Representative, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about the lessons he learned from his tumultuous childhood – he went to eight…
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Bucks County Leadership: Richard Gottlieb, President and COO, Keystone Development + Investment
Richard Gottlieb, President and COO at Keystone Development + Investment, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, moving to Cherry Hill as…
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‘We Are a Victim of Our Own Success’: Pros and Cons of A Main Line Community’s Continued Growth
As Ardmore continues to grow and attract more residents and businesses, not everybody is happy about the prospect over the increased traffic and density effects,…
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Lower Merion FOX 29 Anchor Ready to Take Her Battle with Facebook to Supreme Court
Fox 29 anchor Karen Hepp, a Lower Merion resident, is not backing down from her fight with Facebook over advertisements over dating sites that used…
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Book Excerpt: History of The Main Line from The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality
The following is an excerpt from “The Rise: Kobe Bryant and the Pursuit of Immortality,” a new book authored by Mike Sielski, a sports columnist…
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Gladwyne Residents Rise Up Against New Senior Luxury Living Facility That Sleeps Only Eight
Affluent residents of Gladwyne are up in arms over Rosette, a new luxury senior living facility that will serve as a home to eight people,…
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Regional Comparison Finds Two Municipalities with a Concentration of Bucks County’s Most Valued Homes
Bucks County is home to two areas that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new…
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Lower Merion Native Builds Successful Career in Entertainment in LA
Mike Jackson, a Wynnewood and Lower Merion native, left Philadelphia two decades ago for Los Angeles to start building his entertainment career, writes Michael Butler…
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Fine Craftsmanship Lives On In Lower Merion Woman’s Sears ‘Kit’ Home
Despite the near disappearance of the once unmatched retail giant, build-it-yourself Sears ‘Kit’ homes are still cherished by their owners, including Judy Lieberman in Lower…
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