Issue #033

💡How to Help Norristown Fire Victims💡Road Closures Coming to West Conshy💡New Service Offerings at the UMT Library

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

 📰 Ebenezer Foundation Rallies Support for Norristown Fire Victims

 📰 Lane Closures Planned for Route 23 Paving in West Conshohocken

 📰 Upper Merion Library Expands Services Beyond Books

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

LOCAL TRIVIA

🧠Today’s Question: In what year did the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, officially open?

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Yesterday’s Answer: ALAN WOOD STEEL COMPANY

Yesterday’s Daily Winner: EVERYONE WHO ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER - SINCE I DIDN’T CHANGE THE GOOGLE FORM👏

🎄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!

UMASpotlight-HOLIDAYGUIDE.pdf1.20 MB • PDF File

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 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

  • West Conshy Borough Tree Lighting @ 112 Ford Street (5:30 p.m.)

  • 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.) 🐷

 Sunday, December 1st

FUTURE EVENTS

 Tuesday, December 3

  • First Aid and CPR Training @ Washington Memorial Chapel (6:30-9:30 p.m.)

 Friday, December 6

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

 Saturday, December 7

 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

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

  • Reorganization Meeting (6:30 p.m.)

  • Regular Public Business Meeting (7 p.m.)

    • Agenda (FINAL DRAFT) 👇

      Regular Public Business Meeting - FINAL DRAFT-12-02-2024.pdf36.97 KB • PDF File

Resources:

Everything for Pets and the People Who

Love Them

Local Pet Events:

  • Dog nights @ Elmwood Park Zoo | December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5:00-9:00 p.m.)

    • Make sure to REGISTER your dog(s) prior to your first visit.

    • Also includes an invite for a picture with Santa 🎅

  • Winter Blast Dog Show @ Oaks Expo | December 4-8 (8-5 p.m.)

  • 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

Ebenezer Foundation Rallies Support for Norristown Fire Victims

A fire in Norristown destroyed ten row homes, displacing 40 residents and affecting 11 families. Eighteen individuals are staying in a temporary shelter. Donations are being collected by the Ebenezer Foundation to provide $1,000 per family by the end of the holiday season.

Lane Closures Planned for Route 23 Paving in West Conshohocken

PennDOT will conduct milling and paving on Route 23 in West Conshohocken from December 3-5, causing lane closures with flagging. Drivers should expect delays and plan extra travel time.

Upper Merion Library Expands Services Beyond Books

The Upper Merion Township Library offers a variety of services, including passport acceptance, notary public, test proctoring, printing, scanning, and faxing. Study rooms and digital resources like OverDrive, Hoopla, and Kanopy add even more value for patrons. Visit the library or its website to learn more.

COMING SOON

  • 174 Cambridge Road, King of Prussia - 530K 

  • 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - 625K

  • 319 Church Street, Conshohocken - $539,900

RECENTLY 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

OPEN HOUSES

  • Friday, November 29

    • 11-4 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

    • 11-4 p.m. | 47 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $539,422

  • Saturday, November 30

    • 12-2 p.m. | 174 Cambridge Road, King of Prussia - 530K 

    • 11-4 p.m. | 55 Continental Way, Bridgeport - $584,304

  • 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

    • UMGA-TV

  • Tuesday, November 26

    • UMGA-TV

  • Wednesday, November 27

    • UMGA-TV

  • Thursday, November 28

    • OFFICES CLOSED - THANKSGIVING 🦃

    • UMGA-TV

  • Friday, November 29

    • UMGA-TV

  • Saturday, November 30

    • UMGA-TV

  • Sunday, November 31

    • UMGA-TV

Meeting Replays:

Resources:

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:

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