In this issue of the Upper Merion Area Spotlight:
🧠 Local Trivia
☀️ Upper Merion Area Weather
📅 Upper Merion Area Events
🎸Live Music Locations
🤝 Yard/Moving/Estate Sales
🧑🎓 Student Spotlight
🏫 Upper Merion Area School District News and Events
🛣️ Drivers Alert: Weeklong Roadwork to Impact Traffic in Upper Merion
🚇 Norristown High Speed Line and Bus Routes Could Halt as November 18th Contract Deadline Looms
🚨 Skimming Devices Found at Six Royal Farms Locations in Delaware Valley
🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events
📝 Municipal Memos
🏙️ Municipal Directories
Local Trivia
Today’s Question: Which natural resource was extensively quarried in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and became known as "Conshohocken or Merion Blue"?
Granite
Limestone
Sandstone
Soapstone
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: KING FREDERICK THE GREAT OF PRUSSIA
EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
November 16
Upper Merion Farmers Market @ Nor-View (10-2 p.m.) 🧑🌾
23rd Annual Christmas Craft and Bazaar @ MDP (9-3 p.m.)
Karaoke Night @ Workhorse (6-10:00 p.m.) 🐴
King of Prussia Rotary Foundation BINGO FOR BUCK$ (7-9:30)
National Dog Show @ Oaks Expo Center (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Cappella @ Peppers (8:30 p.m.) 🌶️
Resurrection @ Screwballs (8:30-12:30 a.m.) ⚾
Jack Mangene @ Taphouse 23 (7-10:00 p.m.)
Loose and Alright @ The Ribhouse (9-1:00 a.m.) 🐷
November 17
Vendor Market @ Workhorse (11-5 p.m.)
National Dog Show @ Oaks Expo Center (8 a.m. - 7 p.m.)
Designer Bag and Booze Bingo @ Swedesburg Firehouse (1 p.m.)
Live Music 🎸
Wildflower @ Peppers (5 p.m.) 🌶️
Grateful Sunday with Pure Jerry @ The Ribhouse (4-8 p.m.)🐷
Tommy’s Open Mic @ The Ribhouse (9-11 p.m.) 🐷
November 18
Skills and Drills 101 @ King Shooters (7-8:30 p.m.)
.50 wings all day and night @ Screwballs ⚾
“Clean the Attic” BINGO @ The Ribhouse 🐷(5-7 p.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 FireDecember 8th (12-4 p.m.)
Christmas Comedy by ETC Theater - MDP Providence Hall - info and tix.
YARD/MOVING/ESTATE SALES
ESTATE SALE
November 15-17 | Wayne, PA | (9-3 p.m.)
November 16-17 | Phoenixville, PA | (9-2 p.m.)
November 16-17 | Malvern, PA | (10-4 p.m., 12-4 p.m.)
YARD SALE
November 16 | Eagleville, PA | (9-1 p.m.)
MOVING SALE
November 16 | King of Prussia, PA | (8-3 p.m.)
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EXTRACURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES
November 16
The Upper Merion Underground Players presents Alice in Wonderland (2:00 p.m.). GET TIX
November 17
The Upper Merion Underground Players presents Alice in Wonderland (2:00 p.m.). GET TIX
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.
Watch HERE
Resources:
Drivers Alert: Weeklong Roadwork to Impact Traffic in Upper Merion
PennDOT will close lanes in Upper Merion Township for roadwork next week. Gulph Road at the West Valley Forge Road/Route 23 intersection will have closures Monday through Friday, both overnight and during the day. Flint Hill Road/Jefferson Street will also see closures from Tuesday through Friday, limited to daytime hours. Drivers should anticipate delays, with all work contingent on weather conditions. Closure times are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Norristown High Speed Line and Bus Routes Could Halt as Contract Deadline Looms
SEPTA is engaged in critical labor negotiations with two unions, TWU Local 234 and SMART Local 1594, both of which could disrupt transit services if agreements are not reached. SMART’s contract expires on Nov. 18, and its members have authorized a strike. Both unions are seeking wage increases and safety measures, while SEPTA faces financial strain and a history of frequent labor disputes. Paratransit services will remain operational during any potential strike.
Skimming Devices Found at Six Royal Farms Locations in Delaware Valley
Skimming devices were discovered at six Royal Farms locations in Montgomery and Delaware counties, prompting a warning for customers to check their financial statements. The devices, which steal card information, were found in stores in Glenolden, Broomall, Collegeville, Norristown, Kulpsville, and North Wales. Authorities recommend using contactless payments or cash to avoid being targeted, while investigations into the incidents continue.
JUST 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
COMING SOON
OPEN HOUSES
November 15
1086 Longview Road, King of Prussia - $772K
November 16
November 17
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UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP
Memos from the Township
Notable Dates/Resources:
UM Township Directory:
BRIDGEPORT BOROUGH
Notable Dates/Resources:
11/14: Public Safety Committee (7:00 p.m.)
11/18: Finance and Small Business Economic Development Committees (6:30 p.m.)
Mondays and Fridays: Fall Leaf Collection
Bridgeport Borough Directory:
BOROUGH OF WEST CONSHOHOCKEN
Notables Dates/Resources:
11/19: Council Meeting (7 p.m.)
11/21: Borough offices CLOSED
Borough of West Conshohocken Directory:
HOW DID WE DO?