Issue #017

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

 🎸Live Music Locations

 🤝 Yard/Moving/Estate Sales

 🧑‍🎓 Student Spotlight

 🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

 🍻 Men’s Journal Ranks Norristown’s Von C. Brewing Among Best Global Breweries

 🏢 King of Prussia Mall Welcomes New Shops and Restaurants for Holiday Shoppers

 🚌 SEPTA Warns Riders of Possible Fare Increases, Drastic Service Cuts in 2024

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: In which year was the Swedeland Volunteer Fire Company established to serve the community of Swedeland, Pennsylvania?

  • 1910

  • 1940

  • 1920

  • 1930

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: CONNELLY FOUNDATION

EVENTS AND LIVE MUSIC  

  November 13

  • JoJo Trivia @ Peppers (7 p.m.) KIDS EAT FREE 🌶️

  • Quizzo @ Taphouse 23

  • Private Firearm Instruction with Clay @Kings Shooters (4-8 p.m.)

  • Igloo Garden on the Green @ KOP Town Center (reserve an igloo)

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Mike Greer and Bobby Pirylis @Screwballs (7-10 p.m.)

    • Acoustics with Brian Quinn @ The Ribhouse (7-10 p.m.) 🐷

 November 14

  • Cleaning class (1911 and revolver) @ King’s Shooters (2-3 p.m.)

  • Yappy Hour @ Workhorse (5-7 p.m.) 🐴

  • National Dog Show @ The Philly Expo (get tix)

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Roz, Rich, and Brian Trio @ Peppers (6:30 p.m.) 🌶️

    • Sounds of Phoenix @ Screwballs (8:30-11 p.m.) ⚾

    • Acoustics with Richie Angelucce @ The Ribhouse (7-10 p.m.) 🐷

 November 15

  • Fall Networking Event @ Hallwayz (5-7 p.m.)

  • Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul watch party @ City Works (8-10 p.m.)

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Little Sister @ Peppers (8:30) 🌶️

    • Brian Quinn @ Screwballs (5-7)

    • Jeremiah Jame and Revival @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.)

    • Radio Revolution, 10th Anniversary Party @ Taphouse 23 (7-10 p.m.)

    • Acoustic Happy Hour ft. Vinny Marone @ Workhorse (5-7 p.m.) 🐴

    • Happy Hour with Chris Day @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.) 🐷

 November 16

  • Upper Merion Farmers Market @ Nor-View (10-2 p.m.) 🧑‍🌾

  • 23rd Annual Christmas Craft and Bazaar @ MDP (9-3 p.m.)

  • Karaoke Night @ Workhorse (6-10:00 p.m.) 🐴

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Cappella @ Peppers (8:30 p.m.) 🌶️

    • Resurrection @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾

    • Jack Mangene @ Taphouse 23 (7-10:00 p.m.)

    • Loose and Alright @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 a.m.) 🐷

 YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES

  • Estate Sale

  • Moving Sale

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EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

 November 11

  • No events scheduled

 November 12

  • No events scheduled

 November 13

  • CAST Great American Smoke Out Turkey Trot @ Viking Stadium (2:30)

 November 14

 November 15

  • First Day of Winter Sports

SCHOOL BOARD

 November 11

  •  Operations/Facilities Committee Meeting - watch here

 November 18

  • Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee

Resources:

Men’s Journal Ranks Norristown’s Von C. Brewing Among Best Global Breweries

Von C. Brewing Co. in Norristown has been recognized by Men's Journal as one of the top breweries globally, ranking second on their list of lesser-known World Beer Cup winners. The brewery’s O.G. Pils, based on a family recipe, played a key role in earning this distinction for its clean, refreshing taste. The recognition reflects Von C.'s craftsmanship and celebrates its standing within the craft beer community.

King of Prussia Mall Welcomes New Shops and Restaurants for Holiday Shoppers

King of Prussia Mall is expanding with new shops and restaurants this holiday season, featuring recent openings like American Eagle and Turkish fashion brand Sayki. Dining additions, including Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar and Korean BBQ spot K-Pot, are also on the way. This wave of new arrivals aims to enhance the shopping and dining experience with a mix of global brands, activewear, sustainable fashion, and unique culinary options.

SEPTA Warns Riders of Possible Fare Increases, Drastic Service Cuts in 2024

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Facing a $240 million budget shortfall, SEPTA has proposed fare increases and a 20% reduction in service for 2024. The transit agency blames the deficit on the exhaustion of COVID relief funds and state funding delays, with proposed fare hikes ranging from $0.40 to $2.25 per ride. Meanwhile, SEPTA remains in labor negotiations with its union as its CEO prepares to step down later this month. Public hearings on the proposals begin on December 13.

JUST LISTED

  • 628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K

  • 6 Depot Street, Bridgeport - 515K

  • 534 Prospect St., Bridgeport - 470K

  • 160 Merion Ave., West Conshohocken - 405K

  • 143 Cinnamon Hill Road, King of Prussia - 460K

COMING SOON

  • 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - $359K

  • 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

OPEN HOUSES

  • 43 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,900K

    • 11/13 (11-1 p.m.)

  • 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,422K

  • 628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K

    • 11/17 (12-3 p.m.)

  • 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

    • 11/14 (11-1 p.m.), 11/15 (4-6 p.m.), 11/16 (2-4 p.m.)

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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Notable Dates/Resources:

UM Township Directory:

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

Notable Dates/Resources:

  • 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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