In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🔆Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events

🕯️ Upper Merion Mourns Loss of Lifelong Community Advocate

 🐘 Montgomery County Republican Committee Reopens After Bomb Threat

🗳️ Montgomery County Tackles Ballot Deficiencies, Aims to Assure Voters

 October 29

• Best EVER real estate meetup

• Pumpkin painting contest with Phoenix PT in Bridgeport

• UM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bishop Shanahan

 October 30

• Private firearms instruction with Clay @ Kings Shooters Supply

• Lancaster county farmer’s market: 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

 October 31

• Paranormal Cirque III

• Atomic Blond Trio at SCREWBALLS

• HALLOWEEN 🎃👻

  November 1

• Inflatable scavenger hunt at UMDGC (FREE)

• Fall leaf pickup begins in Bridgeport

• Paranormal Cirque III

• World Vegan Day

• UMASD - NO SCHOOL - DIWALI

 November 2

• Screwballs welcomes the debut of STONE ATTIC

• GEMARAMA at the Oaks Expo

• Paranormal Cirque III

Upper Merion Mourns Loss of Lifelong Community Advocate

Howard Hoffman, a longtime Upper Merion resident, was struck and killed in a parking lot accident in Upper Providence. Known for his extensive community service, Hoffman was cherished for his kindness and dedication, serving nearly 30 years on Upper Merion’s Media Communication Advisory Board. Authorities are investigating the incident, with the driver remaining cooperative. Hoffman's life will be honored in a service on November 3.

Montgomery County Republican Committee Reopens After Bomb Threat

A bomb threat led to a temporary closure of the Montgomery County Republican Committee headquarters over the weekend. While no suspects have been identified, the incident reflects broader concerns over election-related security in Montgomery County. Local officials, including District Attorney Kevin Steele, have implemented additional protections, establishing a tip line and a specialized threat assessment unit to address threats against public officials and election facilities.

Montgomery County Tackles Ballot Deficiencies, Aims to Assure Voters

Montgomery County identified 353 deficient mail-in ballots, primarily due to minor errors like missing secrecy envelopes. Voters with such errors will be contacted and can submit a replacement request by early November or vote provisionally on Election Day. Officials addressed security concerns regarding publicly posted voter details and reassured residents that county staff would not conduct home visits. With election-related misinformation circulating, the county launched informational resources to help voters navigate the process.

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