About Us - Main Line Today

Main Line Today is a regional magazine focusing on Philadelphia’s fabled Main Line and western suburbs. Main Line Today devotes itself to the communities, traditions and lifestyles of the area, providing insight into its people, history, culture and more. We make it our mission to both inform and entertain with superb photography, distinctive writing and thorough reporting.

Main Line Today magazine is published by Today Media, a locally owned media company. Click here to read more about the Today Media history. Today Media provides a full range of custom content and marketing solutions through Today Media Custom Communications, our custom communications division. From website design, mobile apps and social media content to graphic design, publications, print collateral, ad sales, printing and events, we’ll create a tailor-made strategy to help your business grow.

(610) 325-4630 | Main Line Today, 4645 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Robert F. Martinelli

Publisher, Main Line Today

President, Today Media

Robert F. Martinelli is a member of the Past Presidents Council of the City and Regional Magazine Association (CRMA), the largest trade organization for city and regional publishing, for which he served as president in 2003. During his 29-year tenure at Today Media, three General Excellence awards have been won in the annual CRMA competition. Martinelli holds a law degree from Pace University School of Law in New York, and is also a graduate of Holy Cross College in Massachusetts.

Hobart Rowland
Editor-in-Chief

Hobart’s 25 years of experience in the publishing industry spans daily newspapers, free weeklies, industry trade and consumer magazines, and city and regional publications. He’s held management positions at publications in Philadelphia; Houston, New York City; Greenville, S.C.; Atlanta; and Naples, Fla. Rowland is also an adjunct professor in the graduate publishing program at Rosemont College.

Melissa Jacobs
Associate Editor

Melissa began her Today Media career with Delaware Today in 2009 and joined Main Line Today’s staff in 2013. She covers medical issues and the region’s arts and culture scene. Jacobs’ reporting has appeared in USA Today, Haaretz newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette and other publications.

Samantha Geiger
Digital Editor


Donna Hill Production Manager
C. Belinda Cimo Graphic Designer
Chris Johnson Graphic Designer

Marie Edwards Associate Publisher
Patti Griffin Senior Account Executive
Kris Flynn Account Executive
Karen Martinelli Digital Account Manager
Denise Duffin Account Executive
Paula Pedana Account Executive