Issue #022

More traffic woes for Upper Merion Township 💡| MONTCO golf course chosen as an Open qualifier 💡| Sixers stay positive through their early struggles 💡

November 18, 2024

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

🚘 Traffic Disruptions Expected in Upper Merion and Bridgeport During Bridge Inspections

🏌️ Montgomery County to Host U.S. Open Qualifier at Union League Liberty Hill

 🏀 Sixers Struggle Early in the Season, Drop to 2-10 After Loss to Magic

🏘️ Upper Merion Area Real Estate News and Events

 📝 Municipal Memos

🏙️ Municipal Directories

Local Trivia

Today’s Question: The Moore-Irwin house served as the living quarters to which General during the Valley Forge encampment?

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: THE MOORE-IRWIN HOUSE

EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT  

 Monday, 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.) 🐷

  • Homeschool afternoon @ UMT Library (2-3 p.m.) 📚

  • Stitch and Chat @ UMT Library (6-8 p.m.) 📚

  • Board game exploreres @ UMT Library (6:30-7:30 p.m.) 📚

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

 Tuesday, November 19

  • Karaoke with DJ Gabagool @ Peppers (7-11 p.m.) 🌶️

  • Trivia with Mark Shepperd @ Screwballs (7 p.m.) ⚾

  • Music Bingo @ Taphouse 23

  • 2000’s Pop Culture Trivia @ Workhorse (6:30 p.m.) 🐴

  • ESL class @ UMT Library (12-1 p.m.) 📚

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

 Wednesday, November 20

  • JoJo Trivia @ Peppers (7 p.m.) 🌶️

  • Quizzo @ Taphouse 23 

  • Basic computer class @ the UM Senior Services Center (12-1 p.m.) 

  • Kid classes available @ Reach (Check out classes) 🧗

  • Live Music 🎸

    • American Ramblers Duo @ Screwballs (7-10 p.m.) ⚾

    • Acoustics with Brian Quinn @ The Ribhouse (7-10 p.m.) 🐷

 Thursday, November 21

  • Cleaning class (any handgun) @ Kings Shooters (2-3 p.m.)

  • Tactical First Aid @ Kings Shooters (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

  • 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

    (3:30-4:30 p.m.) 📚

  • 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.) 🐷

 Friday, November 22

  • Wild Lights @Elmwood Park Zoo (5-9 p.m.) 🦒

  • Homeschool Workshops @ Elmwood Park Zoo (12-1 p.m.) 🦒

  • 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.) 🐷

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

    • None available

  • YARD SALE

    • None available

  • MOVING SALE

    • None available

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UPPER MERION AREA

HIGH SCHOOL

 Winter Varsity Sports

UPPER MERION AREA

MIDDLE SCHOOL

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.

    • Watch HERE

Resources:

Traffic Disruptions Expected in Upper Merion and Bridgeport During Bridge Inspections

PennDOT has scheduled bridge inspections from November 20-22, with lane closures across key highways in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware counties. Significant impacts are expected in Upper Merion Township, the Borough of Bridgeport, and the Borough of West Conshohocken, where inspections will affect U.S. 422, I-476, and I-76. These inspections, part of a regular safety evaluation program, may cause delays, and drivers are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Montgomery County to Host U.S. Open Qualifier at Union League Liberty Hill

Aerial View of a Golf Course

Three Pennsylvania golf courses, including Union League Liberty Hill in Montgomery County, will serve as local qualifying sites for the 124th U.S. Open Championship. The events, featuring an 18-hole format, will take place between April 22 and May 20. Successful players will proceed to the 36-hole final qualifying round.

Sixers Struggle Early in the Season, Drop to 2-10 After Loss to Magic

The Philadelphia 76ers have stumbled to a 2-10 start in the 2024-25 season, hindered by injuries and a lack of offensive cohesion. Joel Embiid’s return has been slow, and the team’s All-Star trio has yet to play together. Coach Nick Nurse and the players emphasize patience and hard work as they prepare to face the Miami Heat in hopes of turning their season around.

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

  • 401 Brandywine Lane, King of Prussia - $359K

  • 415 Arden Road, Conshohocken - $625K

OPEN HOUSES

  • Currently none

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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:

Monday, November 18

  • Media communication advisory board meeting (7 p.m.)

  • Economic and Community Development meeting (7 p.m.)

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

Thursday, November 21

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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