Issue #020

Upper Merion Township Road Closures πŸ’‘| Looming SEPTA strike πŸ’‘| Skimmers found in multiple locations around the county πŸ’‘

In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 πŸ§  Local Trivia

β˜€οΈ Upper Merion Area Weather

 πŸ“… Upper Merion Area Events

 πŸŽΈLive Music Locations

 πŸ€ Yard/Moving/Estate Sales

 πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Student Spotlight

 πŸ« Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

πŸ›£οΈ Drivers Alert: Weeklong Roadwork to Impact Traffic in Upper Merion

πŸš‡ Norristown High Speed Line and Bus Routes Could Halt as November 18th Contract Deadline Looms

 πŸš¨ Skimming Devices Found at Six Royal Farms Locations in Delaware Valley

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 πŸ“ Municipal Memos

πŸ™οΈ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: Which natural resource was extensively quarried in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and became known as "Conshohocken or Merion Blue"?

  • Granite

  • Limestone

  • Sandstone

  • Soapstone

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: KING FREDERICK THE GREAT OF PRUSSIA

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 November 16

  • Upper Merion Farmers Market @ Nor-View (10-2 p.m.) πŸ§‘β€πŸŒΎ

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

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

  • King of Prussia Rotary Foundation BINGO FOR BUCK$ (7-9:30)

  • National Dog Show @ Oaks Expo Center (8 a.m. - 7 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.) 🐷

 November 17

  • Vendor Market @ Workhorse (11-5 p.m.)

  • National Dog Show @ Oaks Expo Center (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)

  • Designer Bag and Booze Bingo @ Swedesburg Firehouse (1 p.m.)

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Wildflower @ Peppers (5 p.m.) 🌢️

    • Grateful Sunday with Pure Jerry @ The Ribhouse (4-8 p.m.)🐷

    • Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11 p.m.) πŸ·

 November 18

  • Skills and Drills 101 @ King Shooters (7-8:30 p.m.)

  • .50 wings all day and night @ Screwballs ⚾

  • β€œClean the Attic” BINGO @ The Ribhouse 🐷(5-7 p.m.)

MORE UPCOMING TICKETED EVENTS

  • The Nutcracker Remixed - Upper Merion Middle School - December 7th (2:30 and 5:00 p.m. showtimes) 

  • Meat Bingo, Benefiting Honor Flight Philadelphia Firehouse- Swedesburg Volunteer FireDecember 8th (12-4 p.m.)

  • Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.

 YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES

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EXTRACURRICULAR

ACTIVITIES

 

 November 16

  • The Upper Merion Underground Players presents Alice in Wonderland (2:00 p.m.). GET TIX

 November 17

  • The Upper Merion Underground Players presents Alice in Wonderland (2:00 p.m.). GET TIX

SCHOOL BOARD

 November 18

  • Curriculum/Technology/Student Services Committee

    • Agenda Items: Mid Year updates on Federal Grants, SAIL transition program, comments from the board and the public.

    • Watch HERE

Resources:

Drivers Alert: Weeklong Roadwork to Impact Traffic in Upper Merion

PennDOT will close lanes in Upper Merion Township for roadwork next week. Gulph Road at the West Valley Forge Road/Route 23 intersection will have closures Monday through Friday, both overnight and during the day. Flint Hill Road/Jefferson Street will also see closures from Tuesday through Friday, limited to daytime hours. Drivers should anticipate delays, with all work contingent on weather conditions. Closure times are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 5 a.m.

Norristown High Speed Line and Bus Routes Could Halt as Contract Deadline Looms

SEPTA is engaged in critical labor negotiations with two unions, TWU Local 234 and SMART Local 1594, both of which could disrupt transit services if agreements are not reached. SMART’s contract expires on Nov. 18, and its members have authorized a strike. Both unions are seeking wage increases and safety measures, while SEPTA faces financial strain and a history of frequent labor disputes. Paratransit services will remain operational during any potential strike.

Skimming Devices Found at Six Royal Farms Locations in Delaware Valley

Skimming devices were discovered at six Royal Farms locations in Montgomery and Delaware counties, prompting a warning for customers to check their financial statements. The devices, which steal card information, were found in stores in Glenolden, Broomall, Collegeville, Norristown, Kulpsville, and North Wales. Authorities recommend using contactless payments or cash to avoid being targeted, while investigations into the incidents continue.

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

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

  • 410 Bluebuff Road, King of Prussia - $419K

  • 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

COMING SOON

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

  • 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - $625K

OPEN HOUSES

  • November 15

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

  • November 16 

    • 410 Bluebuff Road, King of Prussia - $419K

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

    • 43 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,900K

    • 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,422K

    • 11014 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia - $549K

    • 468 Stacey Drive, King of Prussia - $524,500

  • November 17

    • 628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K

    • 43 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,900K

    • 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - 539,422K

    • 11014 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia - $549K

    • 215 Independence Road, King of Prussia - $589,999

Didn’t see your house listed? Let us know about it here!

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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP

Memos from the Township

  • Montgomery County burn ban information HERE.

  • Upper Merion Foundation mini grant information HERE.

  • The township is now taking applications for the Hometown Heroes program. Information and an application can be found HERE.

  • Letters to SANTA - starts November 19th - get info.

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:

Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:

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