Ardmore
Ardmore is a vibrant, unincorporated community straddling the border of Montgomery and Delaware counties.
With a population increase from 12,455 in 2010 to 13,566 in 2020, it is part of Lower Merion and Haverford Townships.
Originally named Athensville, it was renamed Ardmore in 1873 by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Covering around 2.0 square miles, Ardmore is known for its bustling downtown on Lancaster Avenue, featuring over 250 independent retailers.
Key attractions include the historic Harriton House, Ardmore Music Hall, Tired Hands Brewery, and Suburban Square, making it a desirable Philadelphia suburb with rich historical roots and modern amenities.
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Wonder Food Hall, a New Food Delivery Concept, Comes to Newtown Square
The Wonder Group out of New York is bringing 10 food halls to the Philadelphia region, including at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma…
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Ardmore’s Thriving Food, Drink, and Shopping Scene Is Becoming Suburbs’ Answer to Fishtown
Ardmore is brimming with hip restaurants, bars, and small businesses, and transforming this bustling Montgomery County town into the Fishtown of the suburbs, writes Jenn…
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Lower Merion Skater Among Elite Group Representing Philadelphia at U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Lower Merion’s Blake Gilman and his partner Julia Epps are part of the small but elite group of local skaters who are representing Philadelphia at…
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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s Major Greater Philadelphia Expansion Kicks Off with Ardmore Location in March
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is planning to at least triple its Greater Philadelphia presence in the coming years, starting with an Ardmore location expected to…
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Malvern’s Mini-Renaissance Spells Good Things for Town’s Future
Malvern is experiencing a mini-renaissance, with new merchants flocking to King Street and both shoppers and shopkeepers brimming with optimism over the town’s unique charms,…
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Suburban Square in Ardmore Prepares for New Wave of Retail Additions
Suburban Square is preparing to welcome exciting new stores at Coulter Place, a mixed-used building currently under construction within Ardmore’s popular shopping center, writes Ariana…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Jared Adkins, Owner, Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave
Jared Adkins, owner of Phoenixville-based Bluebird Distilling and Char & Stave, a European-inspired coffee shop with locations in Chestnut Hill and Ardmore, grew up in…
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Azie Owners Opening Asian ‘Shake Shack’ Concept in Radnor
Win Hospitality, owner of Azie in Media that specializes in sit-down Asian-fusion restaurants, is trying out a new fast-casual restaurant in Radnor its CEO is…
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Gazzos Steaks 90 Days Away From an Expected Opening in Haverford
Gazzos Steaks hopes to open its new takeout location in the Ardmore section of Haverford Township within the next 90 days, writes Max Bennett for…
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Eagles Stars Play Merion Golf Course with President Obama, Discussing Leadership and Talking Trash
Ardmore’s Merion Golf Club hosted a memorable day of golf for Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon Barkley, team owner Jeffrey Lurie, and former…
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Meet the Sisters and Chef-Owners Making Delicious Mac and Cheese Dishes at Mac Mart
Sisters Marti Lieberman and Pamela Lorden, chef-owners of Philadelphia’s Mac Mart, love to make the food that makes all of us feel a glow inside:…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
During the summer of 1844, rising anti-Catholic sentiment in Philadelphia boiled into the streets of Kensington and Southwark, leaving 14 dead and dozens injured. It…
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Flakely’s Pastry ATM Offers Ardmore Gluten Free Greatness On the Go
Manayunk’s Flakely Gluten Free Bakery brings their ‘pastry ATM’ to Ardmore, reports Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The pastry ATM is the second of…
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Ardmore’s Venezuelan Restaurant Autana Won’t Be Gone for Long
Ardmore’s Autana has closed its doors for good, reports Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s not the end for the Venezuelan family behind…
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Philadelphia’s Mac Mart Expands to Ardmore, Bringing Gourmet Mac and Cheese to the Main Line
Mac Mart, the beloved Rittenhouse Square macaroni and cheese spot, is expanding to the Main Line with a new location in Ardmore, set to open…
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Ardmore Illustrator and Author Matt Phelan Brings Children’s Books to Life
Matt Phelan, an Ardmore-based illustrator and author, has spent the past two decades making a name for himself in the children’s literature world, writes Michael…
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Buena Vista to Bring Its Mexican Cuisine to Old City in 2025 as Newest Addition to Neighborhood’s Restaurant Row
Jorge and Jess Martinez, owners of Buena Vista, are bringing their Mexican restaurant to Old City, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will…
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Ardmore’s Benj Pasek Could Join the EGOT Club With an Emmy Award Win This Fall
Ardmore native Benj Pasek is one of the most decorated performers in show business and is one step away from achieving the most coveted accomplishment…
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