👋 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
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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.
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Keller Williams Main Line
SPECIAL EVENTS
MONDAY
Live Music: Richie Angelucci
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 6:00 PM on January 6, 2025BVTLIVE! 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, 2025No 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, 2025Live Music: Bachelor Boys
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 8, 2025Wine 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, 2025Live Music: Shakedown Citi (Grateful Dead Tribute)
📍 118 North | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 9, 2025Quizzo
📍 Gullifty's | 🕒 8:30 PM on January 9, 2025Live 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, 2025Live Music: Jared Biddy
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 10, 2025Live Music: Superunknown: Chris Cornell Tribute
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 10, 2025Live Music: Shaman: The Santana Experience
📍 118 North | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025Quizzo Night
📍 John Henry's Pub | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025Live Music: Chris Grunwald
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 10, 2025Live 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, 2025Live Music: Miss Mandy
📍 118 North | 🕒 4:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Jeff & Shay
📍 Gypsy Saloon | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Unforgettable Fire
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Lilly Moss w/ Olivia Love
📍 118 North | 🕒 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025Date Night Workshop
📍 Main Line Art Center | 🕒 6:00 - 8:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live Music: Chris Grunwald
📍 The Pullman | 🕒 6:00 - 9:00 PM on January 11, 2025Live 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, 2025Live Music: Keyon Harrold
📍 Ardmore Music Hall | 🕒 7:00 PM on January 12, 2025Live Music: Socks in the Frying Pan
📍 118 North | 🕒 7:30 PM on January 12, 2025Sunday 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 ShowtimesArt Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club
📍Main Line Art Center | 🕒 Gallery Hours
Kaiserman JCC
Full Event Calendar | 🔍Search offerings
Wolf Performing Arts Center
Main Line Art Center
Adult and Youth classes start soon
🔍 Search classes
LOOKING FOR A BIGGER ADVENTURE?
Disney's Free Dining Promotion is Back!
Dreaming of a magical Disney getaway? Now’s the perfect time!
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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, TweensBALA CYNWYD: Story Time
📍 Bala Cynwyd Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on January 6, 2025
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & ToddlersGLADWYNE: Toddler Story Time with Ms. Kathleen
📍 Gladwyne Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM on January 6, 2025
📚 Categories: Basic Literacy, Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & ToddlersPENN 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 & ToddlersBELMONT: Story Time
📍 Belmont Hills Library | 🕒 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Kids, Families, Babies & ToddlersLUDINGTON: Story Time with Miss Jackie
📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
📚 Categories: Storytimes
👥 Audience: Babies & ToddlersLUDINGTON: Introduction to iPhone Photos: Camera, Editing, Albums, iCloud
📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
💻 Categories: Computers
👥 Audience: Adults, Older AdultsLUDINGTON: Open Tech Help
📍 Ludington Library | 🕒 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
💻 Categories: Computers
👥 Audience: Adults, Older AdultsPENN WYNNE: Middle School Meetup (Grades 5-8)
📍 Penn Wynne Library | 🕒 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
🎲 Categories: Social Meetup, Crafts, Games
👥 Audience: Teens, TweensGLADWYNE: 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
Winter programs START SOON!
Winter 2025 information
All activities calendar
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Health Advisory Council
📍 Date: January 6, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PMHistorical Architectural Review Board
📍 Date: January 7, 2025 | 🕒 8:15 AMAd Hoc Nominations Committee
📍 Date: January 8, 2025 | 🕒 9:45 AMHuman Relations Commission
📍 Date: January 9, 2025 | 🕒 7:00 PM
MORE INFO
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS - NARBERTH BOROUGH
UPCOMING COUNCIL/COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 6, 2025
🕒 7:00 PM | Planning Commission MeetingJanuary 7, 2025
🕒 7:30 PM | Shade Tree Commission MeetingJanuary 8, 2025
🕒 7:00 PM | Civic Association Meetings (Multipurpose Room Reserved)January 9, 2025
🕒 7:00 PM | Environmental Advisory Council MeetingJanuary 10, 2025
🕒 10:00 AM | Public Health and Safety Committee Meeting
MORE INFO
Narberth Park Plan
Click HERE for community resources
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED
