Issue #013

Spotlighting Local Upper Merion Area Life

November 09, 2024

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

 🥊 Montgomery County Leaders Spar Over Election Process and Costs

 🚓 Radnor Police Recover Thousands in Stolen Goods, Seek Help from Public

 🦍 Holiday 'Wild Lights' Celebration to Illuminate Elmwood Park Zoo Starting Nov. 22

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: What was the original name of Swedeland, Pennsylvania, when it was founded by Swedish settlers in 1710?

  • Swedesburg

  • New Sweden

  • Matsunk

  • Swede Iron

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.

Yesterday’s Answer: GEORGE WASHINGTON

 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.) 🐷

  November 10

  • NRA instructor CCW @ Kings Shooters

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Olde City Rock and Soul @ Peppers (5:00)🌶️

    • Atomic Blonde and the Sneaks @ The Ribhouse (9 p.m.) 🐷

 November 11 - VETERAN’S DAY

  • Skills and Drills 201 @ Kings Shooters (7-9 p.m.)

  • King of Prussia Career Fair @ The Alloy King of Prussia

 November 12

  • Coffee with a cop @ Wegmans KOP (9:30-10:30 a.m.) 🍵

  • Two-fer Tuesdays @ Kings Shooters

  • Karaoke with DJ Gabagool @ Peppers (7-11 p.m.)🌶️

  • Trivia with radio personality Mark Shepperd (7 p.m.) ⚾

  • Music Bingo @ Taphouse 23

  • Trivia (Scrubs) @ Workhorse (6:30)

  • Beer Release @ Workhouse - Bonfire nights 🔥🍺

  • The Great Sports Debate @ Puddler’s Kitchen and Tap (6-9)

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YARD SALES

Multi Family Yard Sale - 579 Powderhorn Road, KOP - Nov 9 and 10 (8-2 p.m.)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Upcoming Events:

  • 11/8-10: 6th and 7th grade present WILL WONKA

  • 11/23: Basketball preseason begins

SCHOOL BOARD SPOTLIGHT

Meet Your Board

Upcoming meetings:

  • 11/11: Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting

  • 11/18: Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee

Resources:

Montgomery County Leaders Spar Over Election Process and Costs

Caption reads, "Negro voting in Cardoza [i.e., Cardozo] High School in [Washington,] D.C. / [MST]." Original black and white negative by Marion S. Trikosko. Taken November 3rd, 1964, Washington D.C, United States (@libraryofcongress). Colorized by Jordan J. Lloyd. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2003688167/

A press conference revealing preliminary election results in Montgomery County saw commissioners split over the election’s execution. Election Board Chairman Neil Makhija and Vice Chairwoman Jamila Winder praised a smooth process and high voter engagement, while Commissioner Tom DiBello voiced concerns over alleged issues and unnecessary costs. Despite these conflicts, the board acknowledged the dedication of election workers and the effectiveness of efforts to improve voter accessibility.

Radnor Police Recover Thousands in Stolen Goods, Seek Help from Public

Radnor police have recovered over $34,000 worth of stolen property following the arrest of Bryn Mawr resident Jeremy Meltzer. Community members who believe they may own any of the recovered items are asked to contact police to aid in property identification and return.

Holiday 'Wild Lights' Celebration to Illuminate Elmwood Park Zoo Starting Nov. 22

The photograph was taken at the Rostock Zoo.

Elmwood Park Zoo’s “Wild Lights” holiday event returns from November 22 through December 30 with festive lights, live entertainment, and special attractions, including new displays in the zoo’s veterinary health center. The event will run primarily on weekends, with daily festivities beginning December 13.

UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Notable Dates/Resources:

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

  • Resolutions, Agendas, Meeting Minutes

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

  • Agendas and Meeting Minutes

Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:

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