Good Morning, Upper Merion Area 👋

It’s officially official. It’s fall. Know how I know? I wore sweatpants to walk my dog, Murray, yesterday. Not to mention, spending my weekends in Jersey watching softball 🥎 is a good indicator as well. While I love watching my daughter do what she loves, I miss a lot of the awesome local events. I was going to ask you folks to take some pics for me to share, but I think I have a better idea. Here it is! Let me know what you think 😉

Ok, let’s get to the newsletter!

God Bless,

Corey 💡

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❓This week’s question: Before it was a national park, Valley Forge was a Pennsylvania state park. What number PA state park was it?

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The famous princess who once enjoyed horseback riding on the McKaig nature trails was none other than Philadelphia born, princess Grace Kelly. To learn more about her, you can check out the Princess Grace Foundation here.

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2025 Upper Merion Area School District School Board “race”:

This fall’s Upper Merion Area School Board race includes four seats. Region 1, Region 2, Region 3, and one at-large position. Only Region 3 is contested. The other three seats will likely be filled by candidates running unopposed and (some) who cross-filed, meaning they appeared on both the Democratic and Republican primary ballots, and won. This seems to be confusing quite a few folks locally, and rightfully so. Read more about “cross filing” in our Safety and Civics section below.

25 Pa. Stat. § 2936 - Pennsylvania’s election law allows school board candidates to do this, and in this case, both successful cross-filers are registered Democrats who also won the Republican primaries. That’s why on November’s sample ballots, you’ll see two names listed with both a “D” and an “R” beside them. If I’m understanding correctly, the official ballots will have no party affiliation next to candidates who win both primaries. Click Here to read more about running for a school board position.

Shapiro Says “Hands Off Our Guard” in Fight Over Trump’s Deployment Orders:

Governor Josh Shapiro filed a multistate amicus brief opposing President Trump’s recent National Guard deployments to U.S. cities without governors’ consent. He argues such actions “erode trust” in civilian control and violate states’ rights. Shapiro emphasized that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under his command. Twenty states plus D.C. joined the brief, saying the deployments are unconstitutional and dangerous. Read the full story here.

Check out these open houses in King of Prussia and Bridgeport

There’s no shortage of spooky-season fun (and good deeds) in the area this week! 🎃 On Wednesday, Upper Merion Middle School hosts a Trunk or Treat just for our middle schoolers. Friday night, grab your glow sticks for Glow Bingo, supporting the incredible Super T’s Mast Cell Foundation. Then on Saturday, the Booport Parade brings its usual mix of costumes and community cheer, plus don’t miss the Fall Fun Festival at Nor-View Farm for food, games, and fall vibes galore. And anytime this week, swing by the UMDGC to enjoy their glowing display of Halloween inflatables. Free fun for the whole family! 👻

🎃CHECK OUT OUR HALLOWEEN TO DO LIST FOR THE UPPER MERION AREA!

👻Glow Bingo (Super T’s Mast Cell Foundation Fundraiser) | Spring Mill Ballroom | October 17th, 6PM

🎖️Gettysburg Trip | Hosted by the UMSCC | October 23rd

👻Free Family Event | Arnold’s Family Fun Center | October 25th

🏆Big Bingo | Upper Merion SSC | October 26th

🚒Not Your Average Bingo | Swedesburg Vol Fire Co. | November 8th

👜Designer Bag Bingo | Hope Community Church | November 14th

🎸Live Music on the Green | KOP Town Center | Thursdays April through October

🚜Fall Fun Festival | Nor View Farm | October 11th, 18th, 25th, 10-6 PM

🗣️Comedy | Stress Factory Comedy Club | Saturdays and Sundays

🧠 Trivia | Screwballs Sports Bar and Grille | Tuesdays at 7pm

🎤 Karaoke | Peppers | Tuesdays 7-11PM

❓JoJo Trivia | Peppers | Wednesdays 7-9 PM

🔢 Bingo | Bridgeport Ribhouse | Mondays 5-8PM

🧗Reach Climbing and Fitness

🔫Shoot Indoors

🤸‍♂️Upper Merion Dance and Gymnastics

🎯King Shooters Supply

📚Upper Merion Township Library

💛Upper Merion Senior Service Center

🏸Upper Merion Community Center

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Corey 💡