💡LM- Friday's Edition!

ISSUE #47 is brought to you by The MAGIC TRAVEL PROS

👋 Happy Friday, Lower Merion! Mother’s Day is just around the corner—don’t forget to celebrate the amazing moms in your life. A little love goes a long way, and they’ll be so grateful! 💐

ALERT! 🚨 Starting next week, The Spotlight is moving to a once-a-week edition, landing in your inbox every Tuesday. We’ll pack it with all the local happenings and highlights for the week ahead—so you never miss a beat! If you’d like to see your event shared with the community, be sure to email and let us know. You can also list it for free HERE in The Main Line Guide. Let’s keep the community connected!

Have an awesome weekend! See you Tuesday!

The Lower Merion Spotlight Crew 😊 

💡SPOTLIGHT EVENT💡

Clover Market- Bryn Mawr

Clover Market FB Page

🛍️ Bryn Mawr Markets 2025: A Day of Shopping, Dining, and Fun
📅 Sunday, May 18th
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Downtown Bryn Mawr, PA

Get ready for an exciting day out in downtown Bryn Mawr! The Bryn Mawr Markets will feature 90+ curated vendors offering a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods. In addition to unique shopping opportunities, enjoy:

  • Food trucks serving up delicious bites

  • Live music to keep the vibe lively

  • Free kids' crafts for the little ones

  • More shopping and dining options around town

It’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday, supporting local businesses while enjoying the sights and sounds of Bryn Mawr!

 💫 MORE LOCAL EVENTS! 💫 

SHIFT Narberth Events Page

🍰 Care Package Bakes Mother’s Day Pop-Up
📅 Tomorrow-Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 🕚 11:30 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 SHIFT · 252 Haverford Avenue · Narberth, PA 19072

Indulge your mom this Mother’s Day with small-batch, homemade treats from Care Package Bakes! Join us for a special pop-up event featuring a variety of mouthwatering goodies, including.

Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift or a delicious treat to share, Care Package Bakes has something perfect for celebrating the day.

Penn Wynne Library Page

🫖 Teen Tea Time – Calling all tea lovers in grades 6–12! Come unwind and get creative at Teen Tea Time, where you can blend your own tea leaves or try a fun twist with boba tea. 🍵✨

There will be cookies to enjoy, and you’re welcome to bring your own mug! 📅 Monday May 12th 

| 📍 Penn Wynne Library
 Registration is required

A perfect way to relax, sip, and hang out with friends!

Ardmore Music Hall Website

🎶 The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays: Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids
Featuring Crickets & Cicadas
📍 Ardmore Music Hall
📅 This Sunday, May 11, 2025
🕚 Doors: 11:00 AM | Show: 11:45 AM

Bring the whole family (or take the kids and give mom a break!) for a fun-filled morning of live music, dancing, and good vibes! The Rock and Roll Playhouse introduces kids to the iconic sounds of the Grateful Dead, played by local favorites Crickets & Cicadas.

A perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day with music and movement!

Philadelphia Skating Club and Humane Society Website

❄️ PSCHS 2025 Spring Ice Show: A Tribute to "All Things Philly" 🏙️
📅 May 16 & May 17
🕕 Showtime: 6:00 PM
📍 Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society

The 2025 Spring Ice Show will showcase talented skaters in a high-energy tribute to the sights, sounds, and soul of the city we love.

🎟️ Ticket Info:

  • General Admission: $15 (Rink-side seating) or VIP Tickets: $40 (Upper lounge seating with lite fare & refreshments

FROM LOCAL FUN TO TRAVELING LIKE A PRO

At some point, it’s likely you will be deciding where to grab a bite or a drink. Our goal here is to provide you some inspiration. If you know of a drink, dish, spot, deal, or sweet treat you think everyone should know about, make sure to e-mail us at [email protected] so we can get it in our events lineup.

The Pullman Website

🍸 Sunday Happy Hour at The Pullman!
Finish off Mother’s Day with a happy hour special this Sunday (and every Sunday) at The Pullman — now available in both the bar and dining room!

🕟 4:30 – 6:30 PM
🍷 Great drinks, delicious bites, and a perfect Sunday vibe.

Cheers to ending the weekend on a high note!

Don’t see your restaurant, brewery, or bakery listed in our Main Line Guide? Click the button below to add it.

📸 Manatawny Still Works page

🌸 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Us! 🌸

Join us for a special Mother’s Day experience featuring a thoughtfully crafted menu by our friends at Autana, indulgent desserts from Cocco’s Gelato, and festive brunch cocktails to toast the day!

Details:

  • 🗓️ Reservations are required

  • 🍽️ Dine-in only (no takeout available)

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families are welcome!

  • ⚠️ Please note: Due to the lack of a full kitchen, we cannot avoid gluten cross-contamination.

LOOKING TO GET FOUND BY THE FOODIES? GET IN THE GUIDE!

Our Lifestyle section spotlights the diverse and exciting activities available in and around Lower Merion! Here, readers will discover a variety of local lifestyle vibes designed to inspire mini-adventures, enrich daily life, or perhaps even help find your people. Enjoy exploring all this vibrant community has to offer!

BRYN MAWR TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES

📸 Bryn Mawr Concert Series Website

The Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series offers a family adventure at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo, 9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue. From May through August, enjoy ticketed and free concerts in a cozy, BYO chair setting. All ages are welcome—kids 12 and under enter free for most shows. Bring blankets for picnics, sip beverages, and enjoy live music under the stars. It’s a perfect evening outing for families to connect and unwind—check their lineup! This series combines affordable entertainment with a relaxed outdoor vibe, fostering community connection in a historic setting. Families with young children, music lovers seeking diverse genres, and anyone craving a laid-back summer evening will enjoy this experience, making memories in the heart of Bryn Mawr!

CLICK HERE for their full lineup!

💡 Business Spotlight:💡

Balance Bridge

Balance Bridge Consulting

Meet Balance Bridge: Wellness & Connection for Real Life 🌿

Kyrie Michaud is the founder of Balance Bridge, where we help people and organizations find more ease, connection, and well-being, on and off the mat. With over 14 years of experience in education and wellness, she created Balance Bridge to be a space where individuals and teams can build stronger communities from the inside out.

Through yoga and mindfulness sessions, educational consulting for parents, and wellness events, we offer tools that support balance, growth, and belonging. Whether it’s a corporate wellness class, a school training, or a community event, Balance Bridge meets people where they are, and helps them get where they want to be.

Want to bring calm, clarity, and connection to your space?
Learn more at www.balancebridgeconsulting.com or @balancebridgeconsulting

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Brought to you by our sponsor, CAROLYN KAUFMANN, Realtor with Keller Williams- Main Line

Ardmore’s April Real Estate Market Summary

Spotlight: ARDMORE Market Data!

Ardmore Snapshot!

The real estate market remains highly competitive 🔥 with a record-low inventory—just 0.54 Months Supply 📉 (down nearly 69% from last year). Homes are selling fast ⏱️, with a median of 9 days on market, and often above asking price 💸—averaging 103.6% of list.

🏠 The median sold price is $575,000, showcasing strong home values and ongoing buyer demand.

 Sellers are in a great position.
⚠️ Buyers should be ready to act quickly and bring strong offers to the table!

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Keller Williams Main Line

Weekly Weather Forecast For Lower Merion Township

  • Friday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 62°F | Low: 48°F

  • Saturday: ⛅ Partly Cloudy | High: 70°F | Low: 51°F

  • Sunday: ☀️ Sunny | High: 73°F | Low: 50°F

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

  • Tuesday: ☁️ Cloudy | High: 77°F | Low: 63°F

  • Wednesday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 76°F | Low: 65°F

  • Thursday: 🌧️ Light Rain | High: 81°F | Low: 65°F

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