Why a Center City shoe shop is moving to Ardmore | Inquirer Lower Merion
Plus, a look at what’s going on with the Wynnewood post office.
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Popular men’s shoe retailer Sherman Brothers is swapping Center City for the Main Line. Here’s why. Also this week, we take a look at what’s going on with the Wynnewood post office, Pew Charitable Trusts has tapped a Lower Merion native as its next head, plus, Main Line Health is adding specialists to cut down on patient wait times.
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Longtime Center City men’s shoe retailer Sherman Brothers is relocating from Sansom Street to Ardmore, with plans to open in the coming months.
The new storefront — previously home to Clothes Mentor — will be a homecoming of sorts for the 73-year-old brand, which previously had several suburban locations.
“We’re gonna do exactly what we do, just in a different location,” second-generation co-owner Ken Sherman said.
💡 Community News
Despite rumors about a potential closure, the post office in Wynnewood doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere. Federal Realty Investment Trust, which owns Wynnewood Shopping Center where USPS has an outpost, said it’s finalizing a lease extension. Here’s what to know.
Pew Charitable Trusts has named Lower Merion native and Friends’ Central alum William Foster its next president and CEO, roles he will take up in March.
Bala Cynwyd-based Pep Boys is changing hands after billionaire investor Carl Icahn’s company agreed to sell to Mavis Tire Express Services for $700 million.
Main Line Health, which owns Lankenau Medical Center and Bryn Mawr Hospital, is in the process of adding specialty physicians including gastroenterologists. The goal is to reduce how long patients have to wait to access specialized care.
Lower Merion police are reminding residents to lock their cars and take valuables with them after a number of thefts from vehicles parked throughout the township.
🍽️ On our Plate
Wild Yeast Bakehouse, which started as a home baking operation in Rosemont, opened the doors to its brick-and-mortar in Wayne’s Eagle Village Shops over the weekend.
🎳 Things to Do
🎶 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts: New folk singer/songwriter John Gorka headlines this week’s show. ⏰ Friday, July 24, 7 p.m. 💵 $25.88, free for kids 12 and under 📍 Bryn Mawr Gazebo
🚣♀️ Cardboard Boat Regatta: See how long homemade boats hold up in the pool. ⏰ Sunday, July 26, 3 p.m. 💵 Free to attend 📍 Belmont Hills Pool
🍿 Clueless: Catch a screening of the iconic ‘90s film starring Alicia Silverstone. ⏰ Monday, July 27, 7:15 p.m. 💵 $11.75-$16.25 📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute
🎸 Alice Unchained: This tribute show will highlight some of Alice in Chains’ biggest songs. ⏰ Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m. 💵 $26.91-$61.07 📍 Ardmore Music Hall
🏡 On the Market
This two-bedroom Belmont Hills bungalow packs a lot into a small space. In addition to both bedrooms, the main level has a living room with a wood-burning stove, a den, and the kitchen, which has butcher block countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other features include a covered porch, a backyard, and a walk-out basement. There are open houses today from noon to 1:30 p.m. and tomorrow from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
See more photos of the home here.
Price: $549,000 | Size: 1,540 SF | Acreage: 0.14
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