💡In The Spotlight: A Guide To Your Week Ahead

ISSUE #008

January 06, 2025

👋 Good Morning, Lower Merion!

Welcome to a new week! Safe travels out there today! If you’re venturing out to any daytime events, probably a good idea to make sure it’s not effected by the weather.

In today’s Spotlight:

💡MLK Spotlight Series: Ways To Honor, Celebrate, And Serve

💡Lower Merion And Harriton Sports Schedule

💡Time to Renew Your 2025 Lower Merion Parking Permits

That’s just what we’re spotlighting. To check out everything else happening around Lower Merion and Narberth, keep on reading, we think you’ll find something useful.

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew

Is there some local news or events we should know about? Click the button below and let us know. It’s your newsletter, after all! 🙂

In this issue of the Lower Merion Spotlight

🏘️ Real Estate and Housing Insights

📅 Lifestyle and Local Happenings

📰 Local News and Community Updates

📝 Community Services and Resources

☀️ Lower Merion Weather

MARKET MONDAY UPDATES

🏡 Home Price Update – Lower Merion Township

📅 As of December 2024:

  • Median Home Sold Price: $790,875
    📈 This reflects a 7.8% increase from December 2023.

📅 November 2024:

  • Median Listing Home Price: $870,000
    📊 An 11.2% year-over-year increase.

ARE YOU:

  • 🤔 Curious about real-time market activity in your neighborhood?

  • 💰 Looking to find out your home’s value in minutes?

  • 📋 Interested in viewing all active and coming soon listings?

  • 🏠 Looking to help someone buy or sell a home in Lower Merion?

SPONSORED BY: Carolyn Kaufmann, Realtor

If you answered yes to any of the above, CLICK HERE to connect with Carolyn, your trusted local expert for all things Real Estate in Lower Merion!

Keller Williams Main Line

SPECIAL EVENTS

MONDAY

  • Live Music: Richie Angelucci
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM on January 6, 2025

  • BVTLIVE! Wedding Band Showcase
    📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 6:45 PM on January 6, 2025

TUESDAY

  • Live Music: Mark Fisher
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM on January 7, 2025

  • No Buy-In Texas Hold'Em
    📍 Great American Pub Narberth | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 7, 2025

WEDNESDAY

  • Live Music: Perry Curcio
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM on January 8, 2025

  • Live Music: Bachelor Boys
    📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 8, 2025

  • Wine Wednesday Tasting Series
    📍 Local Wine & Kitchen | 🕒 6:30 - 8:30 PM on January 8, 2025

THURSDAY

  • Live Music: Dan Rendine
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:30 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Live Music: Shakedown Citi (Grateful Dead Tribute)
    📍 118 North | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Quizzo
    📍 Gullifty's | 🕒 8:30 PM on January 9, 2025

  • Live Music: Rich Lanzilotti
    📍 The Pullman | 🕒 5:30 - 8:30 PM on January 9, 2025

FRIDAY

  • Live Music: Connor Kaufman
    📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Jared Biddy
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Superunknown: Chris Cornell Tribute
    📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Shaman: The Santana Experience
    📍 118 North | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Quizzo Night
    📍 John Henry's Pub | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: Chris Grunwald
    📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025

  • Live Music: The Band Joe w/ Have Fun Don't Die
    📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD on January 10, 2025

SATURDAY

  • Ardmore Winter Beer Fest: Island Getaway
    📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 12:30 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Miss Mandy
    📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Jeff & Shay
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Unforgettable Fire
    📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Lilly Moss w/ Olivia Love
    📍 118 North | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Date Night Workshop
    📍 Main Line Art Center | 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Chris Grunwald
    📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025

  • Live Music: Manayunk Homeboys
    📍 Dawson Street Pub | 🕒 Time TBD on January 11, 2025

SUNDAY

  • Live Music: Jerry Watkins
    📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Live Music: Keyon Harrold
    📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 7:00 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Live Music: Socks in the Frying Pan
    📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 12, 2025

  • Sunday Funday - Balloon Twisting
    📍 Garrett Hill Alehouse | 🕒 12:00 PM

RECURRING EVENTS

  • WICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | A REAL PAIN
    📍Bryn Mawr Film Institue | 🕒 Check Showtimes

  • Art Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club

    📍Main Line Art Center | 🕒 Gallery Hours

  • Kaiserman JCC

  • Wolf Performing Arts Center

  • Main Line Art Center

    • Adult and Youth classes start soon

      🔍 Search classes

LOOKING FOR A BIGGER ADVENTURE?

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📅 Travel Dates:

  • Most arrivals starting May 27 through June 26, 2025 and July 7 through August 6, 2025

Have questions? Contact the Pros ([email protected]) to see how you can take advantage of this new promotion!

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MLK Spotlight Series: Ways to Honor, Celebrate, and Serve

Local Food Drives: A Simple Way to Make a Big Impact

Make sure to check our community resources section for local food pantry information.

Hosting a food drive is a powerful way to fight hunger in our community. By collecting non-perishable items, you support local food banks that provide essential resources to families in need. It’s easy to organize—get your neighbors, friends, or coworkers involved! Food drives teach kids the importance of giving back and strengthen community ties. A little effort goes a long way toward ensuring no one goes hungry this winter.

♠️Lower Merion High School Athletics♠️

Good Luck Aces!

  • Tuesday, January 7th

  • 3:45 PM: Boys Freshman Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School

  • 4:00 PM: Girls Freshman Basketball vs. Marple Newtown (@ Bryant Gym – Postponed)

  • 5:30 PM: Girls JV Basketball vs. Marple Newtown

  • 5:30 PM: Boys JV Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School

  • 7:00 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball @ Marple Newtown High School Gym

  • 7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Basketball vs. Marple Newtown

Check out the full schedule here for any updates!

🐏Harriton High School Athletics🐏

Good Luck Rams!

  • Monday, January 6:

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Boys Varsity Indoor Track (Novice Meet 1) @ Haverford College

  • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Indoor Track (Novice Meet 2) @ Haverford College

  • Tuesday, January 7:

  • 3:45 PM: Girls Freshman Basketball @ Ridley High School (Postponed)

  • 4:00 PM: Boys Freshman Basketball vs. Ridley High School

  • 5:30 PM: Girls JV Basketball @ Ridley High School (Green Gym)

  • 5:30 PM: Boys JV Basketball vs. Ridley High School

  • 7:00 PM: Girls Varsity Basketball @ Ridley High School (Green Gym)

  • 7:00 PM: Boys Varsity Basketball vs. Ridley High School

Check the full schedule here for updates!

Time to Renew Your 2025 Lower Merion Parking Permits!

Residential parking permit renewals for 2025 are now available. Visit the Lower Merion Township parking office (8:15 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday) to renew your permit. Bring proof of residency (driver’s license, vehicle registration, or lease for renters).

Warning notices end January 13, 2025. Tickets begin January 14.

For details, visit the Parking Services Department page or contact 610-645-6230 / [email protected].

LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM

MONDAY

  • PENN WYNNE: Tiny Art Show
    📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 All Day Event on January 6, 2025
    🎨 Categories: Arts & Crafts
    👥 Audience: Teens, Kids, Tweens

  • BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
    📍 Bala Cynwyd Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on January 6, 2025
    📚 Categories: Storytimes
    👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

  • GLADWYNE: Toddler Story Time with Ms. Kathleen
    📍 Gladwyne Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on January 6, 2025
    📚 Categories: Basic Literacy, Storytimes
    👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

  • PENN WYNNE: Itty Bitty Book Club
    📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on January 6, 2025
    📚 Categories: Book Club, Kids Activity
    👥 Audience: Kids

TUESDAY

  • BALA CYNWYD: Story Time
    📍 Bala Cynwyd Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    📚 Categories: Storytimes
    👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

  • BELMONT: Story Time
    📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    📚 Categories: Storytimes
    👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & Toddlers

  • LUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Jackie
    📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    📚 Categories: Storytimes
    👥 Audience: Babies & Toddlers

  • LUDINGTON: Introduction to iPhone Photos: Camera, Editing, Albums, iCloud
    📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    💻 Categories: Computers
    👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

  • LUDINGTON: Open Tech Help
    📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    💻 Categories: Computers
    👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

  • PENN WYNNE: Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)
    📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
    🎲 Categories: Social Meetup, Crafts, Games
    👥 Audience: Teens, Tweens

  • GLADWYNE: Adult DIY Hour
    📍 Gladwyne Library | 🕒 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    🎨 Categories: Arts & Crafts
    👥 Audience: Adults, Older Adults

💡Check the full calendar of events by here. 💡

PARKS AND RECREATION

PARK AND REC NEWS

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  • Health Advisory Council
    📍 Date: January 6, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PM

  • Historical Architectural Review Board
    📍 Date: January 7, 2025 | 🕒 8:15 AM

  • Ad Hoc Nominations Committee
    📍 Date: January 8, 2025 | 🕒 9:45 AM

  • Human Relations Commission
    📍 Date: January 9, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PM

MORE INFO

  • Renew your residential parking permits HERE (January 13th deadline).

  • The township NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK! Please take the Five Year Consolidated Plan Survey HERE (January 31st deadline).

  • Click HERE for community resources

MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH

UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS

  • January 6, 2025
    🕒 7:00 PM | Planning Commission Meeting

  • January 7, 2025
    🕒 7:30 PM | Shade Tree Commission Meeting

  • January 8, 2025
    🕒 7:00 PM | Civic Association Meetings (Multipurpose Room Reserved)

  • January 9, 2025
    🕒 7:00 PM | Environmental Advisory Council Meeting

  • January 10, 2025
    🕒 10:00 AM | Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting

MORE INFO

  • Narberth Park Plan

    • Check out the plan

    • Public feedback wanted | Complete survey here

  • Click HERE for community resources

PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED

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