The Main Line both offers quality and quantity as a destination and life style. The presence of world class business, from corporations and entrepreneurs, mid size companies and not-for-profits, has created a formidable foundation for commerce. There are more public and private schools, institutions of higher education, first rate restaurants, medical facilities, libraries, churches, synagogues, parks, trails, community newspapers and theaters, stores, family activity centers, thrift shops, antique stores...and just about anything else you desire for yourself, your family and your livelihood.

The Main Line in Penn's Greene Countrie melds the warmth of small town living with the cultural advantages of a big city. Towns, communities and neighborhoods grew along the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad which was originally built by wealthy industrialists to ease their commute to their country homes, gentlemen farms and summer residences.

Today there is a potpourri of communities, named after the railroad stations, preserving the ambiance and beauty of the rural area; all within easy commute to center city Philadelphia. With diverse topography, steep cliffs along the Schuylkill River, creeks and streams, dense woods, rolling hills, and open meadows bordered by a wide diversity of trees and natural flora, the Main Line has benefited from the early planning of William Penn.

The following pages detail the raison d'être - and why the Main Line would never disappoint you.

 

Click on the sections below to learn more about the Main Line.

 

History Many towns of the Main Line were founded and settled in the 17th And 18th centuries; however, the region earned its name in the 19th century after the Main Line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Click here to read more	Business The Main Line Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting growth and economic development, advocating for sound public policy, and serving its members with relevant programs and benefits. Click here to read more
Real Estate The Main Line offers an eclectic array of lifestyles to fit your aesthetic, space and financial needs. Click here to read more	Education The Main Line is replete with a wonderfully diverse collection of superior elementary and secondary schools and institutions of higher learning. From Pre-school to college, students receive an incomparable education. Click here to read more
Healthcare With access to the finest physicians, hospitals, and related health care facilities available in the United States, the Main Line is committed to maintaining uncompromising standards of performance in providing the delivery of the very highest levels of health care services characterized by timeliness, honesty and responsiveness to the needs of the communities served. Click here to read more	Arts, Culture, & Entertainment There truly is something for everyone...from museum and gallery exhibits to botanical gardens, live theatre, musical performances, shopping and dining and more. Click here to read more