Hey, Lower Merion! Your Weekly Spotlight is Here!💡

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Tuesday, Sept 1st

🌞 Good Morning, Lower Merion! Hope you had a good Labor Day weekend. September is finally here…we say goodbye to summer and hello to a new school year. LMSD is back to school today! Best of luck to all the students and teachers out there. Here's to a smooth start, new beginnings, and a year full of learning and growth.

Do you have an upcoming event to share with us? Want your business in the spotlight? Please send an email here with details: [email protected] 

Have a wonderful day ☀️ - Carolyn

💫 LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP!💫

Narberth Community Library and Narberth BookShop

Author Talk with Beck Dorey-Stein
Join Narberth Bookshop and Library for a special evening with Narberth native and NYT bestselling author Beck Dorey-Stein, discussing her new novel Spectacular Things; a Reese’s Book Club pick!

📍 Narberth Borough Hall, 100 Conway Ave
🗓 Thursday, Sept. 4 | 🕡 6:30 PM

Books available for purchase.
Registration required – email the bookshop to sign up. [email protected]

Kaiserman JCC FB Page

🐾 Harley’s Paws in the Pool event is this week! Bring your pup to splash and play in our heated outdoor lap and toddler pools at Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Rd, Wynnewood, PA. We’ve lined up canine-friendly vendors and a few surprises, too!

 Sept 2nd–5th, 3–7 PM

Sept 6th–7th, 12–4 PM

Pricing: $60 for a full-week pass or $15 for drop-in per dog

⚽️ Narberth Athletic Association 🏈

Fall Programming About to Kick Off:

Soccer

Boys Flag Football

Girls Flag Football

Bryn Mawr Business Association FB Page

🎪 Bryn Mawr Day 2025

Saturday, Sept 6

from 9 AM–2 PM

Join us for a free day of family fun 🎉! Enjoy the petting zoo 🤹‍♀️, shop local 🛍️, meet neighborhood businesses 🤝, and savor delicious dishes 🍔🌮. A Main Line tradition you won’t want to miss!

Location: The lot between Lancaster/Morris/Bryn Mawr across from the Ludington Library

Narberth Borough FB Page

Narberth Music & Arts Fest

Sunday Sept, 7th
Celebrate music, art, and community in downtown Narberth!

🎨 Artists Alley: 12–6 PM
🎶 Live Music: 2–7 PM

Enjoy local talent and one of Narberth’s favorite traditions. See you there!

🏗️Township Updates🏗️

Lower Merion Township

💫 Fall Clean Up Weekend!

Oct 4th and 5th

Recycle mixed paper, textiles and commingled items. Small appliances, textiles, plastic, glass, paper, and more.

Save The Date!

Lower Merion Parks and Recreation

🍂 Looking for Fall Fun?
Lower Merion Township Parks & Recreation has a full lineup of programs for ALL ages! 🏞️🏀🎨
🍁 Fall registration now open for township residents — don’t miss out!

🗓️SAVE THE DATE!🗓️

Lower Merion Library System

College Financial Aid Workshop
Learn how recent changes in financial aid may impact what you’ll pay for college and how to plan smartly. Get practical strategies to reduce costs, predict aid, and avoid excess debt.

📌 Great for parents of 7th–12th graders
🎁 Includes a free personal college planning session!

Lower Merion Township Sustainability FB Page

🌳 Free Tree Health Workshop
Learn about Tree Choice & Care with the Bala Cynwyd Tree Tenders and Bartlett Tree Experts.


📍 Bala Cynwyd Library
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 9th

Gladwyne Library

🦅 Eagles Tailgate & Fundraiser –

Join us for an unforgettable Eagles Tailgate and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the Union League Guard House. This spirited event promises great food, drinks, and camaraderie as we rally behind our team and support a worthy cause.

All proceeds will go toward supporting the Gladwyne Library.

GO BIRDS!

Senior Living Specialist

📽️ Senior Living Event – Bryn Mawr
📅 Thursday, Sept. 18

9:30 AM–12 PM

Join Senior Living Specialists Philly and Penn Memory Center for a free screening of Matter of Mind: My Alzheimer’s.

Then stay for a post-film discussion led by Penn Memory Care
📍 Bryn Mawr Film Institute

824 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr

Narberth Online FB Page

 🌕 Family Movie Night – E.T. at Sabine Park
📅 Saturday, Sept. 20 

7 PM | 📍 Narberth, PA
(Rain date: Sun, Sept. 21)


Join us under the stars for a free showing of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 🚲👽💫! Bring blankets, snacks, and your best alien impressions 🛸🍿. Sponsored by Narberth Parks & Recreation.

Harriton Historic House and Park

🍂 Harriton Farmstead Fair
Celebrate fall at the 35th Annual Farmstead Fair! Enjoy living history, bluegrass music, raptor demos, LEGO play, kids’ games, craft vendors, food, and more.
📍 Harriton House, Bryn Mawr
📅 Saturday, Sept. 27

10 AM–4 PM
🎟️ Free admission & parking

Plant 4 Good Website

Plant 4 Good

100 Cricket Ave, Ardmore

Plant 4 Good just released their awesome line up of workshops scheduled for September. Check it out!

Check out our fellow LM resident, Fredric Blum’s, Art Exhibition coming up this month- Sept 13th through Oct 4th!

💫Ongoing Events 💫

Suburban Square Events

🎉 Family Sundays on the Lawn
📍 Suburban Square |

🕚 Sundays, 11 AM – 1 PM (May–Oct)

Family Sundays are back! Join Go With Yoyo for music, games, and kid-friendly fun every Sunday through October.

☔ In case of bad weather, check our Instagram story for updates!

Narberth Farmers Market FB Page

🧺 Narberth Farmers Market
Thursdays, May–October from 3-7pm @ Station Circle, Narberth
Connect with local growers and makers every Thursday in downtown Narberth! Enjoy fresh, seasonal produce and artisanal goods while supporting your community.

💚 A portion of each market’s harvest is donated to the Narberth Food Bank.

📷 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts website

🎶 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series
📍 Community Gazebo,

Downtown Bryn Mawr

Enjoy live music in a cozy, lawn-friendly setting! Bring your own chair and relax under the stars at this beloved concert series. Events are a mix of free and ticketed shows, with drinks available for purchase—both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. A perfect way to spend summer evenings in the heart of Bryn Mawr.

Last One of the Season!

🥘 FOOD AND DRINK🍻

McSorleys FB Page

🍗 Laughs & $1 Wings at McSorley’s!

2330 Haverford RD, Ardmore


Every Tuesday free comedy at McSorley’s Ale House! Comedian sign-ups start at 6:30 PM—don’t miss the fun (and the $1 wings!).

Lower Merion Call to Action

Lower Merion Cares

Can you help donate?

🏘️ Narberth- JULY Market Summary 🏘️

August Data should be in soon!

Narberth DATA

Narberth is firmly in a seller’s market 📈 with just 1.08 months of inventory. Homes are moving fast ⏱️ only 3 median days on market and selling for about 102% of asking price 💰. Inventory is down 51% year-over-year, keeping competition strong. The current median sold price is $980,000 💵. Sellers can expect quick, strong offers, while buyers need to be ready to act fast ⚡.

Thinking about making a move?

Let’s talk! ☎️

☀️ Lower Merion 7-Day Forecast (Sept 2-8th)

Mon (9/1): ⛅ 79°/56° Tue (9/2): 🌞 78°/56°

Wed (9/3): ⛅ 82°/59° Thu (9/4): 🌤️ 83°/63°

Fri (9/5): 🌥️🌦️ 83°/65° Sat (9/6): 🌥️⛈️ 86°/61°

Sun (9/7): 🌤️ 76°/53°. Mon (9/8): ☁️🌧️ 76°/52°

Have a great first week of September!