In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:

 🔆Upper Merion Area Weather

 📅 Upper Merion Area Events

🚍 Safety and Wage Concerns Prompt Strike Authorization for 5,300 SEPTA Workers

👮‍♂️ Montgomery County Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man During Domestic Dispute

 🏈 Veteran and Rookie Defense Duo Power Eagles to Comeback Victory

 October 28

• Diwali celebration at UMT Library

• Trick or Treat around the Town Center

 October 29

• Best EVER real estate meetup

• Pumpkin painting contest with Phoenix PT in Bridgeport

• UM Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Bishop Shanahan

 October 30

• Private firearms instruction with Clay @ Kings Shooters Supply

• Lancaster county farmer’s market: 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

 October 31

• Paranormal Cirque III

• Atomic Blond Trio at SCREWBALLS

• HALLOWEEN 🎃👻

  November 1

• Inflatable scavenger hunt at UMDGC (FREE)

• (UMASD - NO SCHOOL - DIWALI

Safety and Wage Concerns Prompt Strike Authorization for 5,300 SEPTA Workers

The Transport Workers Union Local 234 has authorized a strike starting November 7 if SEPTA management fails to address worker safety and wage demands. The union seeks enhanced security measures and wage increases, citing continued threats to employee safety and rising costs. SEPTA, grappling with financial strain, is working to reach a resolution before the deadline.

Montgomery County Officers Fatally Shoot Armed Man During

Domestic Dispute

A fatal officer-involved shooting occurred at the Commerce Square Apartments in Willow Grove, PA, after police responded to a domestic disturbance call. An elderly male resident, reportedly armed with a handgun, refused police orders to disarm and was subsequently shot and killed. The incident remains under investigation, with authorities seeking further information.

Veteran and Rookie Defense Duo Power Eagles to Comeback Victory

Philadelphia Eagles veteran Brandon Graham and rookie Cooper DeJean combined for critical defensive stops in the fourth quarter, helping spark a 20-0 run that sealed a win over the Bengals. After overcoming early struggles on third downs, the Eagles' defense executed key turnovers, with contributions from safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and linebacker Zack Baun. Coach Nick Sirianni highlighted the team’s resilience in the comeback victory.

HOW DID WE DO?