These Are 2025's Top Lower Merion, Narberth Patch Stories

LOWER MERION-NARBERTH, PA — As we look ahead to 2026, we're also looking back at 2025.

Plenty happened in Lower Merion and Narberth townships in the past year, and we've rounded up the stories you and your neighbors in the area read the most.

Below are the Patch stories readers in Lower Merion and Narberth clicked on the most:

Report On Pierre Robert's Death Will Not Be Released, Officials Say
Legendary WMMR Radio personality Pierre Robert was found dead in his Gladwyne home Wednesday. His cause of death remains unknown.

Bomb Squad Called To Ardmore For Suspicious Package Monday
Lower Merion Township Police said a suspicious package in Ardmore led them to call in a bomb squad.

New Coffee Shop Bringing Greek Flair To Main Line
The Brew Room in Ardmore is opening soon, but don't expect the typical Greek diner fare and vibes when you stop in for a bite or beverage.

Narberth Doctor Pleads Guilty In Merion Arson Case, Gets Prison Time
Dr. Amy Lauren Cohen, 36, of Narberth, who worked at Bryn Mawr Specialists Associates, was sentenced to nearly two years maximum in prison.

These PA Billionaires Call The Main Line Home
Six of Pennsylvania's richest residents live in Wynnewood, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, and Gladwyne. See who they are here.

Vehicle Crashes Into Main Line Starbucks Monday Morning
A Starbucks in Wynnewood closed after a vehicle crashed into it Monday morning, according to first responders.

Armed Man Causes Standoff At SEPTA Station Monday: Lower Merion Police
A man was taken into custody after he threatened railroad workers with a gun at the Overbrook SEPTA station early Monday, police said.

New Restaurant Opening On Main Line Next Week
One hundred percent of opening day sales at the chain's new Main Line location on Tuesday will be donated to a local food pantry.

Missing Main Line Woman Found Safe: Police
Lower Merion Police said the woman who was reported missing Friday morning was found safe at 69th Street Station.

The New Pope, First American Ever, Is A Villanova Grad: What To Know
Robert Francis Prevost is the first American to ever be named head of the Catholic Church.

1 Killed, 1 Hurt After Tree Falls Along Main Line Thoroughfare Sunday
A 59-year-old woman died after a tree fell on her car and another along Lancaster Avenue Sunday afternoon in Wynnewood, authorities said.

Popular Main Line Bar Closing After 20 Years
The popular Main Line watering hole is closing its doors at the end of February after two decades of serving the area.

Main Line Man's $100K Japanese Koi Fish Perish In Prolonged Power Outage
Bryn Mawr's Tom East spent 20 years caring for his 100 Japanese koi fish. A 56-hour power outage last week killed them all, he says.

Headscarf Leads To Dust Up At Lower Merion High School Graduation
The student watched their own graduation via livestream separately after officials said they could not wear a keffiyeh at the ceremony.

Members Of Eastern PA Skating Club Killed In DC Plane Crash
The Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society in Ardmore said some of those killed in the crash were members of the club.