Issue #023

A new section for our Pet People 💡 Septa strike suspense 💡 Tackling homelessness in Montgomery County 💡

November 19, 2024

In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🧠 Local Trivia

☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment

 🎸Live Music Locations

 🤝 Yard/Moving/Estate Sales

 🧑‍🎓 Student Spotlight

 🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events

 🐕‍🦺 Pet People

 🚉 Suburban SEPTA Services at Risk as Union Strike Deadline Nears

❄️ Nonprofits and County Join Forces to Tackle Winter Homelessness Crisis

 🔑 Goodbye Passwords? Passkeys Are Changing Online Security

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: In the 1970s, which environmental issue significantly impacted Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, prompting local advocacy efforts to improve conditions in the community?

  • Decline in air quality due to industrial emissions

  • Pollution in the Schuylkill River

  • Deforestation of local green spaces

  • Noise pollution from highway expansions

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: GENERAL MUHLENBERG

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 Tuesday, November 19

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

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

  • Trivia with Mark Shepperd @ Screwballs (7 p.m.) ⚾

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Music Bingo @ Taphouse 23

  • 2000’s Pop Culture Trivia @ Workhorse (6:30 p.m.) 🐴

  • ESL class @ UMT Library (12-1 p.m.) 📚

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

 Wednesday, November 20

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • JoJo Trivia @ Peppers (7 p.m.) 🌶️

  • Quizzo @ Taphouse 23 

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Basic computer class @ the UM Senior Services Center (12-1 p.m.) 

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Live Music 🎸

    • American Ramblers Duo @ Screwballs (7-10 p.m.) ⚾

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

 Thursday, November 21

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Cleaning class (any handgun) @ Kings Shooters (2-3 p.m.)

  • Tactical First Aid @ Kings Shooters (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Quiet mornings @ Elmwood Park Zoo (11-12 p.m.) 🦒

  • Nature Explorers - Exhibit Design @ Elmwood Park Zoo (12:15-12:45) 🦒

  • Middle School book adventures - Wings of Fire @ UMT Library

    (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 📚

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Live Music 🎸

    • Joey Stout @ Peppers (6:30 p.m.)🌶️

    • Ray from Split Decision @ Screwballs (8:30-11:30 p.m.) ⚾

    • Ty Kingsley @ Taphouse 23 (5-8 p.m.)

    • Acoustics with Hal Aaron @ The Ribhouse (7-10 p.m.) 🐷

 Friday, November 22

  • Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅

  • Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

  • In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)

  • Homeschool Workshops @ Elmwood Park Zoo (12-1 p.m.) 🦒

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Live Music 🎸

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

    • Brian Quinn (5-7 p.m.) AND Brass Pocket (8:30-12:30 a.m.)

      @ Screwballs ⚾

    • Brian and Minday @ Taphouse 23 (7-10 p.m.)

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

    • Hot Sauce Junkies @ The Ribhouse (9-1 a.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 Fire, December 8th (12-4 p.m.)

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

 YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES

  • ESTATE SALE

  • YARD SALE

    • None available

  • MOVING SALE

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UPPER MERION AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

 Winter Varsity Sports

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Candlebrook Elementary Fundraiser

  • November 18th-23rd

  • Chick-fil-A donating 15% of all purchases

  • Mention Candlebrook fundraiser OR us promo code “school” (lowercase) when ordering online.

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:

Everything for Pets and the People Who

Love Them

Local Pet Events:

Pet Friendly Establishments:

  • Puddlers Kitchen and Tap

  • Frosty Falls

  • True Food (patio)

  • Bald Birds Brewery

  • City Works (patio)

  • Davios (patio)

  • Who are we missing? Tell us here

For the People:

  • A Step-by-Step Guide to Rewarding Walks with Your Dog - Brought to you by At Attention Dog Training.

  • Just a handful of gorgeous pups we saw at the National Dog Show this past weekend. ENJOY!

Suburban SEPTA Services at Risk as Union Strike Deadline Nears

SEPTA train in Philadelphia

SEPTA’s suburban transit services could come to a halt if SMART Local 1594, representing Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery county workers, strikes at midnight on Monday. The union seeks better pay and safety measures. This comes as similar negotiations continue with Philadelphia’s TWU Local 234. With no backup plan for suburban services and a $240 million budget deficit complicating wage talks, commuters are bracing for potential disruptions.

Nonprofits and County Join Forces to Tackle Winter Homelessness Crisis

Montgomery County has expanded its winter shelter program, adding four new Code Blue sites with 186 beds to support homeless residents. The initiative provides emergency services during freezing conditions, with shelters operating in Lansdale, Norristown, Pennsburg, Plymouth Meeting, and Pottstown. Rising homelessness across the county highlights the need for year-round emergency shelters, as officials work with nonprofits to fund critical services and supplies.

Goodbye Passwords? Passkeys Are Changing Online Security

Laptop in close-up

Passkeys are emerging as a secure and convenient alternative to passwords, relying on biometrics, PINs, and cryptographic technology for authentication. With support from major platforms like Google, Apple, and Amazon, passkeys enhance security by eliminating risks like phishing and brute-force attacks. Setting them up is straightforward on many services, though some may require additional steps. Users are encouraged to adopt passkeys for essential accounts and maintain backups for redundancy.

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

  • Saturday, November 23

    • 11-1 p.m. | 215 Independence Road, King of Prussia - $589,999

  • Sunday, November 24

    • 2-4 p.m. | 1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K

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.

  • 2024 HOLIDAY LIGHTS registration through December 15th - register

Notable Dates:

Monday, November 18

  • Media communication advisory board meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Economic and Community Development meeting (7 p.m.)

Tuesday, November 19

  • Sanitary and Stormwater Authority meeting (6:30)

  • Historical Commission meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Farmer’s Market Advisory Board meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Community Center Complex Advisory Board meeting (7:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, November 20

Thursday, November 21

Resources:

UM Township Directory:

BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH

Memos from the Township

  • Open enrollment - Housing choice voucher - Through 11/21 - get on wait list

  • Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection

Notable Dates:

Monday, November 18

  •  Finance and Small Business Economic Development Committees (6:30 p.m.)

Resources:

Bridgeport Borough Directory:

BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN

Memos from the Township

  • 30 day burn ban in effect - Details

Notables Dates:

Tuesday, November 19

  • Council Meeting (7 p.m.)

Thursday, November 21

  • Borough offices CLOSED

  • Public Safety, Traffic, and Parking Committee meeting (7-8 p.m.)

Saturday, November 30

  • Borough Tree Lighting (5:30-6:00 p.m.)

Resources:

Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:

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