Issue #024

💡Upper Merion man sentenced💡Montco proposes tax hike to help deal with deficit💡Villanova alum returns as Athletic Director

November 20, 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

 💙 Villanova Alumnus Eric Roedl Returns as Athletic Director

🧑‍⚖️ Upper Merion Man Sentenced for Endangering Teenage Boy

 💲 Montgomery County Proposes Budget with Property Tax Hike to Address Deficit

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: Which organization has been a cornerstone of community engagement in Swedesburg, Pennsylvania, hosting events and providing essential services for nearly a century?

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: POLLUTION IN THE SCHUYLKILL RIVER

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 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) 🧗

  • Diversity Virtual Job Fair - Online (11-3 p.m.) 🖥️

  • 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.) 🐷

    • Acoustic Thursdays @ Legal Seafoods (6-9 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.) 🐷

 Saturday, November 23

  • 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)

  • Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅

  • Saturday Storytime - Thanksgiving @ UMT Library (10:30 - 11:00 a.m.) 📚

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

  • Concealed carry permit class @ Kings Shooters

  • CheerSport Oaks classic @ The Oaks Expo (7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) 

  • East Coast Reptile Super Expo @ The Oaks Expo (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) 🦎

  • Chili cook off @ Nor-View Farm Park (10-2:00 p.m.)

  • Live Music 🎸

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

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

    • Scooter and Pablo @ Taphouse 23 (7-10)

    • Whiskey Logic @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 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.

    • DID YOU MISS IT?? Watch it 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)

  • Workhorse (patio)

  • Who are we missing? Tell us here

Daily Tip:

  • Plan on hosting over the Thanksgiving holiday? If so, consider creating a quiet, safe space for your dog during gatherings. A cozy room or crate with their favorite blanket and toys can help them feel secure and reduce stress.

For the People:

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

Villanova Alumnus Eric Roedl Returns as Athletic Director

Eric Roedl has been named Vice President and Director of Athletics at Villanova University, succeeding Mark Jackson. A Villanova alumnus and former student-athlete, Roedl brings over 25 years of experience in collegiate athletics, including leadership roles at the University of Oregon and Temple University. He will officially start in January 2025 and plans to emphasize student-athlete success and uphold Villanova’s mission.

Upper Merion Man Sentenced for Endangering Teenage Boy

Alejandro Ceron-Moranchel, 49, of Upper Merion Township, has been sentenced to 20 to 23 months in jail, with credit for 20 months already served, after pleading guilty to endangering the welfare of a child. He admitted to requesting inappropriate acts from a teenage boy between 2019 and 2021. Following his release, he will serve three years of probation and face potential deportation proceedings.

Montgomery County Proposes Budget with Property Tax Hike to Address Deficit

Montgomery County officials unveiled a proposed 2025 budget addressing a $15.8 million deficit. The plan includes a property tax increase of nearly 9%, with the average homeowner seeing an annual increase of $49 to $79. Expenditures, projected at $610.9 million, are up 7.6% due to personnel costs, pensions, and health care. The $244.4 million capital projects fund targets infrastructure, planning, and campus upgrades. Public hearings are set for Dec. 12, with a final vote scheduled for Dec. 19.

COMING SOON

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

  • 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - $625K

NEWLY LISTED

  • 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

RECENTLY 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

OPEN HOUSES

  • Saturday, November 23

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

    • 12-2 p.m. | 150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K

  • 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:

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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