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Issue #032
💡PA Turnpike ATM Woes as Holiday Travel Surges💡Norristown Fire Leaves Families Needing Shelter 💡Man arrested in Radnor on High Speed Line
🦃HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃
In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Local Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events and Entertainment
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🐕🦺 Pet People
📰 Radnor Township Police Subdue Armed Man on Local Train
📰 Firefighters Battle Blaze That Damaged Ten Norristown Homes
📰 Outage Impacts King of Prussia and Other Turnpike Stops Amid Travel Surge
🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
LOCAL TRIVIA
🧠Today’s Question: Which company built a major steel plant in Swedeland, Pennsylvania, in 1919, leading to the town's modernization?
🙋Think you know the answer? Click the button below to submit your response! All correct answers will be entered into today's spin to determine the Daily Winner (9 p.m. deadline). Daily Winners earn a spot on the Winner's Wheel, where they'll have a chance to win the grand prize—a $25 Amazon eGift card!
Yesterday’s Answer: CALEY COUGARS - BRIDGEPORT BEARS - GULPH GATORS - CANDLEBROOK CUBS - ROBERTS RACCOONS -
Yesterday’s Daily Winner: GRACE H. 👏
🎄THE ULTIMATE HOLIDAY EVENT GUIDE 🎄
It’s finally here. Get ready to celebrate the season with this 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. Click on the green times for more event info. We’ll continue to add events as they become public!
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EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Thursday, November 28 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING 🦃
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Live Music 🎸
Under the Influence @ Screwballs (8:30-11:30 p.m.) ⚾
Thanksgiving with Mike @ The Ribhouse (5 - 2:00 a.m.) 🐷
Friday, November 29
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The COURT (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)
38th Annual “Not Just” Rock Record and CD Show @ Oaks Expo (12-6 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Brian Quinn @ Screwballs (5-7:00 p.m.) ⚾
Whiskey Grinn @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾
Rusty Snow @ Taphouse 23 (7-10 p.m.)
Happy Hour w/Brian Birsa @ The Ribhouse (5-8 p.m.) 🐷
The Mighty Manatees @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 a.m.) 🐷
Jukebox Trio @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Local Mall Hours ⏱️
King of Prussia Mall (6-9 p.m.)
Exton Square (9-8 p.m.)
Plymouth Meeting Mall (8-9 p.m.)
Philadelphia Premium Outlets (6- 10 p.m.)
Oxford Valley (6-9 p.m.)
Springfield Mall (8-9 p.m.)
Saturday, November 30th
Free Kids Event - Merry Gift Making @ Lakeshore (11-3:00 p.m.)
Santa photos @ The PLAZA (book here) 🎅
Santa photos @ The COURT (book here) 🎅
Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒
Climbing classes for kids @ Reach (search classes)
In store cooking classes @ Sur la table in the KOP Mall (Check out classes)
38th Annual “Not Just” Rock Record and CD Show @ Oaks Expo (10-4 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Just Add Water @ Peppers (8:30-11:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Jenny and Dave @ Taphouse 23 (7-10:00 p.m.)
Coverfire @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾
Monto J @ The Ribhouse (8-1:00 a.m.) 🐷
FUTURE EVENTS
Sunday, December 1
Breakfast with Santa @ Swedeland Social Hall (8:30-11:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, December 3
First Aid and CPR Training @ Washington Memorial Chapel (6:30-9:30 p.m.)
Email [email protected] for more info.
Friday, December 6
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
Saturday, December 7
The Nutcracker Remixed - Upper Merion Middle School (2:30 and 5:00 p.m. showtimes)
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
Sunday, December 8
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.
👇Don’t see your event listed? Click here to add your event(s). 👇
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
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
December 2
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.
Make sure to register your dog(s) prior to your first visit.
Providence Animal Center Pet Adoption @ KOP Mall | December 7 - 12-3 p.m.
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
Radnor Township Police Subdue Armed Man on Local Train
A man was arrested Monday night on the Norristown High Speed Line after allegedly threatening passengers with a knife. Police subdued Avery Gillis with a Taser at the County Line Station in Radnor Township. No injuries were reported, but Gillis faces multiple charges, including terroristic threats, public drunkenness, and assault on medics.
Firefighters Battle Blaze That Damaged Ten Norristown Homes
A fire on Lafayette Street in Norristown damaged ten homes, forcing evacuations on Wednesday. Firefighters battled the blaze for hours, and no injuries have been reported. The cause is still under investigation. Local residents helped neighbors evacuate, and the Red Cross is providing support to those affected.
Outage Impacts King of Prussia and Other Turnpike Stops Amid Travel Surge
A service outage is affecting multiple Pennsylvania Turnpike locations amid heavy Thanksgiving travel, with 3.4 million drivers expected on the road this week. The Turnpike is working to resolve the issue and has apologized for the inconvenience.
COMING SOON
NEWLY LISTED
446 Depot Street, King of Prussia - 410K
564 B St, King of Prussia - 510K
55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304
120 3rd Street, Bridgeport - $289,900
911 Laurens Aly, King of Prussia - 725K
279 Lawndale, King of Prussia - 400K
55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304
351 W. Signal Road, King of Prussia - $474, 900
575 S. Goddard Blvd Unit 305, King of Prussia - 615K
150 Josephine Ave, Conshohocken - 550K
RECENTLY LISTED
628 Coates Lane, King of Prussia - 420K
6 Depot Street, Bridgeport - 515K
534 Prospect St., Bridgeport - 470K
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
401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - 359K
OPEN HOUSES
Sunday, December 1
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:
BCA Grant and Scholarship Program now Open. More info HERE
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
This Week:
Monday, November 25
Tuesday, November 26
Wednesday, November 27
Thursday, November 28
Friday, November 29
Saturday, November 30
Sunday, November 31
Meeting Replays:
November 14 - Board of Supervisors Meeting
Resources:
UMGA-TV
BOS business meetings broadcasted here.
Replays
Following Day @ 11 a.m.
Following Saturday AND Sunday @10 a.m.
Following Tuesday @ 7 p.m.
Following Wednesday @ 11 a.m.
Upper Merion Township Directory
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
Memos from the Township
Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection
This week:
Tuesday, November 26
Council Meeting (7:30-8:30 p.m.)
You can see the replay HERE
Resources:
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
Memos from the Township:
30 day burn ban in effect - Details
This Week:
Saturday, November 30
Borough Tree Lighting (5:30-6:00 p.m.)
Resources:
West Conshohocken Borough Directory:
HOW DID WE DO?
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