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Issue #010
Spotlighting Local Upper Merion Area Life
In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Local Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🎸Live Music Locations
🏀 NBA Suspends Joel Embiid After Confrontation with Reporter Over Personal Criticism
🛒 Fourth Montgomery County Trader Joe’s Opening Soon in King of Prussia 📅
📅 Reflecting on Main Line Life 50 Years Ago: 1973’s Challenges and Community Growth
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
Local Trivia
Today’s Question: Bridgeport PA was historically home to various industries. Which of the following was NOT one of them?
Cotton Mills
Steel Works
Shipbuilding
Brickyards
Head over to our Facebook Page to share your answer in the comments. One correct commenter will have their name put on the Winner’s Wheel for a chance to win a gift card to a local establishment of their choice.
November 6
Game Night/Poker @ Kings Shooters Supply (6-8 p.m.)
Middle School Creative Writing Series at UMT Library
Live Music 🎸
Sounds of Phoenix @ Screwballs (7-10 p.m.) ⚾
November 7
Rifle cleaning class @ Kings Shooters Supply (2-3 p.m.)
Philadelphia Career Fair in KOP
Live Music 🎸
Danny Lynch Project @ Peppers (6:30)🌶️
Shot of Southern Trio @ Screwballs (8:30-11:30) ⚾
The Savants @ Taphouse 23 (5-8)
Acoustic Thursdays @ Legal Sea Foods (6-9)
Acoustics with Taylor Rhodes @ The Ribhouse (7-10 p.m.) 🐷
November 8
Vist Santa Clause @ the KOP Mall (Plaza)
Live Music 🎸
Former Strangers @ Peppers (8:30)🌶️
Patrick Beissel (5-7) and Hot Sauce Junkies (8:30-11:30) @ Screwballs⚾
Ty Kingsley @ Taphouse 23 (5-8)
One and a Quarter (90’s rock) @ The Ribhouse (9-1 p.m.) 🐷
November 9
Princess’s Royal Ball @ Sheraton Valley Forge (10-5 p.m.)
Low Light Threat Identification and Engagement @King’s Shooters
Live Music 🎸
Chillin w/ Charlie @ Peppers (8:30)🌶️
Big Whiskey @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30) ⚾
Brian Dibiagio @ Taphouse 23 (5-8)
Atomic Blonde and the Sneaks @ The Ribhouse (9-1 p.m.) 🐷
Student Spotlight
Name: Claire Debeaupre
Grade: 3rd
School: Candlebrook Elementary
Spotlight Criteria:
Sportsmanship and Athletic achievement
Perseverance and Resilience
Special Skill and Hobbies
About Claire:
Claire has been competitively racing quarter midgets for the last 3 years. She works incredibly hard to be the best at her sport, racing 2-3 days a week during the season, and putting in many hours of practive whenever she can. She is one of a handful of female racers in the area, and she has achieved man wins and a number of track records. She is an excellent role model for other female racers, and she always maintains a positive and encouraging attitude, even when races don’t go her way.
More about Claire: When not racing, Claire is also a member of the Philadelphia Girls Choir, and was selected to sing in The Nutcracker at the Kimmel Center this December. She plans to participate in Girls on the Run this year, and she has just started playing the viola in her school orchestra. In her free time, she enjoys sewing and fashion, as well as spending time with her family and pets (two cats, four chickens, a jumping spider, and lots of fish).
Have a UMASD student you’d like to spotlight? We’d Love to Hear About Them!
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Upcoming Events:
11/5: Girls Varsity Volleyball PIAA playoffs
11/5: Boys 8th grade Football
11/6: Boys 7th grade Football
11/6: C.R.E.A.T.E. Club Diwali Celebration (HS and MS)
11/8-10: 6th and 7th grade present WILL WONKA
SCHOOL BOARD SPOTLIGHT
Meet Your Board
Upcoming meetings:
11/11: Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting
11/18: Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee
Resources:
NBA Suspends Joel Embiid After Confrontation with Reporter Over Personal Criticism"
Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid has been suspended for three games following an altercation with journalist Marcus Hayes, whom he confronted over a column critiquing his fitness and referencing his family. Embiid's suspension will take effect once he is game-ready, further delaying his season debut. The NBA and 76ers emphasized the need for professionalism in player-media relations, with the league noting that physical altercations cannot be justified.
Fourth Montgomery County Trader Joe’s Opening Soon in King of Prussia
Trader Joe’s will open a new location in King of Prussia by the end of the year, taking over the former Bed Bath and Beyond site on W. DeKalb Pike. This will be the chain’s fourth Montgomery County store, joining others in Ardmore, Jenkintown, and North Wales. The new location will add competition to nearby grocery options, including Wegmans at the King of Prussia Town Center.
Reflecting on Main Line Life 50 Years Ago: 1973’s Challenges and Community Growth
Fifty years ago today, on November 5, 1973, life on Philadelphia’s Main Line looked quite different, but key events and themes resonate with the present. In an era of gas shortages, a shifting political landscape, and cultural change, Main Line communities were navigating new challenges while preserving the historic charm and suburban growth that defined the area.
The 1973 oil crisis was one of the biggest issues affecting residents across Pennsylvania, including the Main Line. Gas stations saw long lines and high prices, changing daily life and commutes, and leading many to consider alternative transportation and energy conservation for the first time. Local governments and communities responded with energy-saving measures and carpool programs to ease the burden on families and businesses alike.
In politics, national and local shifts echoed through the Main Line, as Watergate investigations captured public attention. Residents, like others nationwide, were closely following the unfolding events and assessing their trust in political leaders. These sentiments were reflected in Main Line communities' conversations, meetings, and local media coverage, sparking new interest in transparency and civic engagement.
Culturally, 1973 also marked a time of growth in education and the arts along the Main Line. Schools, libraries, and community centers expanded, offering residents more resources and programs in art, literature, and performance. Villanova University and other local institutions saw rising enrollment, with young people seeking education close to home, bringing a youthful vibrancy to the community.
From the suburban landscapes of Bryn Mawr to Wayne, 1973 was a transformative year that brought new challenges but also fostered resilience and community spirit along the Main Line.
UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
Notable Dates/Resources:
11/4: Fall Leaf Collection Begins
11/7: Budget Workshop
UM Township Directory:
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
Notable Dates/Resources:
11/4: Community Events Committee (6:30 p.m.)
11/14: Public Safety Committee (7:00 p.m.)
11/18: Finance and Small Business Economic Development Committees (6:30 p.m.)
Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
Notables Dates/Resources:
11/4: Open Space, Parks and Recreation Committee (6:30 p.m.)
11/5: Borough offices CLOSED
11/7: Planning Commission Meeting (7-8 p.m.)
11/11: Borough offices CLOSED
11/19: Council Meeting (7 p.m.)
11/21: Borough offices CLOSED
Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:
HOW DID WE DO?
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