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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With an Assist from Firstrust Bank, Nancy Glass Broke Barriers to Build a Multimedia Empire
Before 2003, when she took a leap of faith by starting what is now one of the Top 100 production companies in the world, Nancy…
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Broadcaster Audacy Agrees to Pay Lower Merion Township $2 Million in Unpaid Taxes Settlement
Audacy has agreed to pay Lower Merion Township $2 million in a settlement over unpaid taxes during the time the broadcaster was based in Bala…
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These Montgomery County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and include…
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Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Montgomery County at These Local Restaurants
With summer nearly here, it is a prime time to start enjoying al fresco dining at one of the local eateries that offer picturesque and…
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Bala Cynwyd-Based Larimar Therapeutics Chosen for FDA’s START Pilot Program
The Food and Drug Administration has selected Bala Cynwyd-based Larimar Therapeutics’ lead drug candidate for its new program inspired by the Operation Warp Speed initiative,…
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Sports Radio Icon John Kincade Urges Fans to Support Cancer Research After Third Victory
After beating cancer for the third time, Bala Cynwyd sports radio icon John Kincade of 97.5 The Fanatic is encouraging his fans to support cancer…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano,…
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Six Montgomery County Residents Make Forbes List of Richest People in World
Six Montgomery County residents have found their place on this year’s World’s Billionaires List, published by Forbes. Jeff Yass Bala Cynwyd billionaire and cofounder of…
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Bala Cynwyd Company Has Big Plans for a Quakertown Shopping Center
Bala Cynwyd-based Velocity Venture Partners acquired The Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Citizens Bank Is Closing More Branches, Including One in Bala Cynwyd
As part of its plan to trim down the number of its branches in the region, Citizens Bank has announced the closure of its Bala…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano,…
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Two Montco Restaurants Land Spots on Philly Mag’s ’50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia’ List
Philadelphia Magazine’s 2024 list of the 50 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia is out, and two Montgomery County restaurants made the grade, writes Kae Lani Palmisano,…
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Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates Millions to Texas Governor Re-election Campaign
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group based in Bala Cynwyd and one of the richest men in the world according to Forbes, last week…
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These Montgomery County Companies Made the Inc. 5000 List
Inc. just put out its list of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and the Philadelphia area, including Montgomery County, was well-represented, writes Ryan…
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Investment Company Acquires Quakertown Shopping Center for $16.7 Million
Velocity Venture Partners acquired the Richland Plaza shopping center in Quakertown for $16.7 million last week, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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New Senior Living Facility in Bala Cynwyd Reflects Main Line’s Storied History
LCB Senior Living’s Bala Cynwyd residence celebrates the cultural history of the Main Line, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The Residence at Bala…
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John DeBella’s Announced Retirement from WMGK-FM in Bala Cynwyd Is a Career Mic-Drop
Morning radio personality John DeBella is retiring after 41 years of on-air time in Bala Cynwyd. Jeff Blumenthal reported the exit of the former Morning…
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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 work to improve conditions in…
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