The 5 most Wikipedia-famous local celebs | Inquirer Lower Merion
Plus, being booed at the Home Run Derby was an “honor” for this local teen.
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A surprising number of celebrities hail from this corner of Montgomery County, but who are the most-searched-for online? We take a look. Also this week, residents are continuing to clean up after Saturday’s storms, police are investigating home burglaries, plus a local teen had a viral moment at the Home Run Derby.
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Ever wonder who the region’s most-searched-for locally born celebrities are?
Kobe Bryant? Of course. Sabrina Carpenter? Obviously. But a fighter pilot born in the early 1900s? Not so much.
The Inquirer recently dug into the 2025 top five most-searched individuals born in Lower Merion or Narberth, with the tiny borough punching above its weight class.
Topping the list is Narberth native Kylie Kelce, who gained traction online after her podcast “Not Gonna Lie” launched in late 2024.
She’s followed by two fellow Narberth natives, one a former Navy fighter pilot and the other a best-selling author. Rounding out the list is an MLB player and the former president of the Cleveland Browns.
See who made the top five here.
💡 Community News
Residents are continuing to grapple with the aftermath of Saturday’s storms, which downed trees and caused flooding thanks to microbursts, a weather condition related to a rapid increase in the updraft of a thunderstorm. Here’s a map of what areas caught the brunt of it.
In case you missed it, Lower Merion police are investigating a string of home burglaries. They believe thieves are targeting high-value houses that appear to be unoccupied.
A Lower Merion teen got booed during Monday night’s Home Run Derby at Citizen’s Bank Park. The Inquirer’s Alex Coffey explains why — and how the 17-year-old Harriton High School alum sees the viral moment as a badge of honor.
New Kobe Bryant shoe releases appear to be in the works from Nike. The late Lower Merion basketball star’s widow, Vanessa Bryant, recently offered a sneak peek.
A Lower Merion company made the list of the 2026-2027 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For. Bala Cynwyd-based Susquehanna International Group, which is headquartered at 401 City Ave., specializes in quantitative trading and received a high rating for its work-life balance. To determine its list, U.S. News weighed factors such as employee sentiment, evaluating companies with at least 1,000 employees and over $500 million in annual revenue.
🍽️ On our Plate
6abc’s Alicia Vitarelli paid a visit to the recently opened Bryn Mawr outpost of The Buttery to learn how the popular cafe makes Turkish eggs. Check out the segment here.
🎳 Things to Do
🎶 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts: There are two shows this weekend. On Friday, get a preview of the upcoming Philadelphia Folk Fest, and on Sunday, hear Trout Fishing in America, an eclectic folk/rock band. ⏰ Friday, July 17, 7 p.m., and Sunday, July 19, 4 p.m. 💵 Free on Friday; $25.88 for adults and $16.56 for kids 12 and under on Sunday 📍 Bryn Mawr Gazebo
🎞️ To Catch a Thief: See a screening of the 1955 Alfred Hitchcock film starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly. ⏰ Sunday, July 19, 4 p.m. 💵 $11.75-$16.25 📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute
🎵 Music in the Park: Coca Leaves and Pearls headlines the next concert. ⏰ Wednesday, July 22, 7 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Narberth Park gazebo
🏡 On the Market
Built in 1926, this four-bedroom Tudor has undergone a number of updates to blend the past and present. The home features a living room with a stone fireplace, a dining room, a kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a screened-in porch. It also has bonus living space on the third floor and a deck out back.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $679,000 | Size: 1,700 SF | Acreage: 0.05
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