💡This Week's Guide to Local Life In the Upper Merion Area

Good Morning, Upper Merion Area 👋

Sincerely, thank you for being here! I hope everyone is settling into their fall routine. You’ll likely notice some format changes in the newsletter today. I hope they’re helpful .

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SOME NEWS 📰

Most clicked event/story from last week 🏆…

It was the Goodwill Donation Drive. This area is full of folks who care and just want to help. Don’t let anyone tell you different 😉

Possible Closure of Bridgeport District Courthouse

I learned through an article online last week about the potential closing of Bridgeport’s only district courthouse. The following is a statement from the Bridgeport Business Association regarding the potential closing:

If you’d like to read the Borough’s letter opposing it’s closure, you can do so HERE. There is also a petition circulating opposing the courthouse’s closure. It currently has over 500 signatures. CLICK HERE if you’d like to add your name to the petition.

Thursday Marks 24th Anniversary of 9/11

This Thursday, September 11, 2025, marks the solemn occasion of the 24th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks that shook our nation. On this day, we honor and remember the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. The National September 11 Memorial & Museum will hold its annual commemoration ceremony to pay tribute to those who perished and to reflect on the impact of these events.

September 11 is designated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This is a time for Americans to come together in unity and reflection. Throughout the day, there are several meaningful ways you can get involved:

• Digital Learning Experiences: Educational programs will be available for students to engage with stories from survivors and learn about resilience in times of crisis. You can find details HERE!

• #RememberTheSky Tribute: Join a collective social media tribute by sharing a photo of the sky using hashtags #RememberTheSky and #NeverForget911. This initiative aims to create a visual memorial that connects people across communities.

• Moments of Silence: Participate in moments of silence at key times throughout the day: 8:46 a.m., marking when Flight 11 struck the North Tower; 9:03 a.m., when Flight 175 hit the South Tower; at 9:37 a.m., when Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon; and finally at 10:28 a.m., when the North Tower fell. These pauses allow us all to reflect on what was lost and honor those who were taken from us.

As we gather in remembrance, let us not only reflect on that fateful day but also commit ourselves to acts of service within our communities. Together, we can ensure that we never forget. The George Clay Fire Company and Washington’s Memorial Chapel will be holding services on Thursday.

UPPER MERION AREA HOUSING MARKET 🏠

Most viewed listing on Realtor 👀…

625 West Valley Forge Road takes this week’s honor. Maybe the 10K price drop is turning heads? 🤷

Open houses this week:

There are 3 in King of Prussia and 1 in West Conshohocken!

EVENTS I THOUGHT YOU’D WANT TO KNOW ABOUT:

More Events⏩

🍦Give Back Night CALEY Elementary | Frosty Falls | September 15th, 6-9 PM

7️⃣Bingo Night | Sacred Heart Social Hall - Bport | September 19th, 6 PM

🎂George Searfoss Legacy Day and 60th Birthday | Hope Community Church | September 20th, 9-12 PM

🎥Movie Night (Lilo and Stitch) FREE | UMDGC | September 20th

🧁Craft Show and Bake Sale | Upper Merion SSC | September 20th, 9-2 PM

💁Goodwill Donation Drive and Electronic Recycling Event | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church | September 21, 10:30 - 1:30 PM

🎹 Dueling Pianos | Southern Cross Kitchen | September 26th

🏈UM Youth Vikings Beef and Beer | Shamrock Room | Sept 26th, 6-10 PM

🎭The Play That Goes Wrong | The Barn Playhouse | October 3rd, 7:30 PM

🎤Karaoke Night | Swedesburg Fire Co | October 4th, 5 PM

🍂Community Fair and Fall Festival | Heuser Park | October 4th, 12-4 PM

🏃‍♂️‍➡️10th annual Trail Race | McKaig Nature Education Center | October 5th

👮🏼National Night Out | Upper Merion Police Department | October 7th

🍬Trunk or Treat | Haunted (Frosty) Falls | October 11th, 1-4 PM

🌹West Conshy Founder’s Day 5K | West Conshy | October 11th, 8AM

👻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

Recurring Events ♻️

🥕Upper Merion Farmer’s Market | Nor View Farms | Saturdays through September

✨Concert Under The Stars | UM Township Park | May through September

🌉Bridgeport River Market | Next to Frosty Falls | 2nd and 4th Sundays

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

🚜Fall Fun Festival | Norview Farm | October 11th, 18th, 25th, 10-6 PM

Check Their Calendars🗓️ 

🧗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

PET OF THE WEEK 🐾

Meet Tawny!

Tawny is a 7-year-old terrier mix who was rescued by Senior Dog Haven & Hospice after being abandoned. Tawny adores people, food, and outdoor adventures. She has a cute little hop from mobility issues (no surgery needed) and wears diapers indoors (which doesn’t bother her). She’s making great progress with training and has been learning leash manners, waiting for mealtime commands, and working on mild separation anxiety. She may whine briefly when left alone but isn’t destructive and loves toy distractions. A fenced yard or regular walks would be ideal. Due to her ongoing training needs, we do feel it would be best for Tawny to be the only animal in the home. After all she missed out on, it’s only fair that she gets all the attention! Learn more about adopting Tawny at www.seniordoghaven.org

UPPER MERION AREA WEATHER

• Tuesday: ⛅ Mostly Sunny | High: 74°F | Low: 54°F

• Wednesday: ☁️ Cloudy | High: 67°F | Low: 52°F

• Thursday: ⛅ Mostly Sunny | High: 76°F | Low: 55°F

• Friday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 77°F | Low: 54°F

• Saturday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 75°F | Low: 53°F

• Sunday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 76°F | Low: 56°F

• Monday: ☁️ Mostly Cloudy | High: 75°F | Low: 58°F

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GO BIRDS 🦅

Corey 💡