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Issue #025
Upper Merion Stabbing Leaves Two Hurt💡Whooping Cough Reported at Upper Merion Area High School💡High School Student Campaign Helps Keep Upper Merion Beautiful 💡COMING SOON - 2024 HOLIDAY GUIDE FOR LOCAL HOLIDAY EVENTS🎄❄️🎅☃️
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
😷 Upper Merion Parents Notified of Whooping Cough Outbreak
🗑️ Student’s Campaign Cleans Up Upper Merion, One Pound of Trash at a Time
👮 Upper Merion Stabbing Leaves Two Hurt; Suspect Apprehended
🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
Local Trivia
Today’s Question: Which section of the King of Prussia Mall was the first to open, marking the beginning of its growth into one of the largest shopping malls in the United States?
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: SWEDESBURG VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
🎄COMING SOON - THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE 🎄
Get ready to celebrate the season with a curated list of festive events happening in the Upper Merion Area! From tree lightings to holiday markets and everything in between, this guide will be your go-to resource for spreading cheer locally. Stay tuned—our guide launches soon!
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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
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
November 23rd AND 24th | Ambler, PA (10-3 p.m.)
YARD SALE
None available
MOVING SALE
November 23rd | Ambler, PA (8-1 p.m.)
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UPPER MERION AREA
HIGH SCHOOL
Winter Varsity Sports
Boys Basketball - Full Schedule
Girls Basketball - Full Schedule
Boys Wrestling - Full Schedule
Girls Wrestling - Full Schedule
Boys Indoor Track - Full Schedule
Girls Indoor Track - Full Schedule
Boys Swimming - Full Schedule
Girls Swimming - Full Schedule
Bocce - Full Schedule
Competitive Spirit - 12/14/24 @ Haverford High School (time TBD)
Junior Varsity/Freshman Athletics - Full Schedule
UPPER MERION AREA
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Winter schedule - B/G Basketball and Wrestling
Fan and Spirit Store
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.
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Resources:
Everything for Pets and the People Who
Love Them
Local Pet Events:
Pet photos with Santa @ The Court | December 1st - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Adoption event @ Pet Smart in KOP | November 23rd - 11:00-2:00 p.m.
Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | November 24th - 5:00-9:00 pm.
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
Upper Merion Parents Notified of Whooping Cough Outbreak
Upper Merion Area High School reported a case of whooping cough, a contagious bacterial infection, to health authorities. The school advises parents to ensure vaccinations are up-to-date as cases rise nationwide. Treatment involves antibiotics and isolation, with symptoms often starting like a common cold before worsening into severe coughing fits.
Student’s Campaign Cleans Up Upper Merion, One Pound of Trash at a Time
Michael Bugler, a local student, has collected over 600 pounds of trash through his self-initiated campaign, "Keep Upper Merion Beautiful." Documenting his efforts on Instagram at @KeepUpperMerionBeautiful, he aims to raise awareness and inspire others to join in improving the community’s cleanliness.
Upper Merion Stabbing Leaves Two Hurt; Suspect Apprehended
A man was arrested after stabbing two people at a James Street home in Upper Merion Township on Nov. 19. Both victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and the suspect was apprehended nearby shortly after fleeing the scene. He faces multiple charges and is being held in Montgomery County Prison.
COMING SOON
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
Sunday, November 24
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
Zoning Hearing Board meeting (7:00 p.m.)
Shade tree and beautification commission meeting (7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, November 21
Comprehensive Plan Open House (6-9 p.m.)
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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