👋 Good Morning Lower Merion! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🍾🎉 Welcome to Wednesday. We’re so thankful you’re here!
In today’s Spotlight:
💡Lower Merion School District to Announce New Superintendent at January 6 Meeting
💡Beloved Game Cafés in Ardmore and Philadelphia to Shut Down Amid Slumping Sales
💡Upcoming Athletic Contests for Lower Merion High School: Jan 2-3, 2025
💡Villanova Women’s Basketball Hosts Seton Hall in Key Big East Matchup
If you want to know more than most about what’s happening today around Lower Merion and Narberth, keep reading. We hope you enjoy and find something that makes your day better!
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
WHAT ARE THE INTEREST
RATES WEDNESDAY?
As of December 31, 2024
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage: 6.85%
(Last year: 6.67% on December 31, 2023)
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Keller Williams Main Line
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1st
A REAL PAIN | WICKED | FLOW | BABYGIRL | A COMPLETE UNKNOWN | QUEER
📍Bryn Mawr Film Institue | 🕒 Check ShowtimesDJ and Mug Night for members
📍Kelly’s Taproom | 🕒 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night
📍John Henry’s Pub | 🕒 7:00 p.m.
Art Exhibition | The Cut-Up Club
📍Main Line Art Center | 🕒 Gallery Hours
Wolf Performing Arts Center
Main Line Art Center
Adult and Youth classes start soon
🔍 Search classes
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Live Music: Karl’s Garcia Band | 📍118 North | 🕒 Doors open at 6 p.m. - Music at 8 p.m. | A tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band
Live Music: Chris Grunwald | 📍The Pullman | 🕒 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Milonga Celestial | 📍The Pivot Ballroom | 📅 January 4th | Dance to cool alternative and traditional Tango music.
BrewCafe Comedy Night | 📍Tired Hands Brewing Company | 📅 January 17th | A fun night of comedy with Belynda Cleare, Ryan Foster, and James McAliney.
Tintype Portrait Day | 📍Lower Merion Historical Society | 📅 January 19th | Details and registration here.
Jazz Jam Sessions | 📍McCloskey’s Tavern | 📅 Every Monday starting January 22nd | Bring your instrument and sit in with the band or just come enjoy!
Quizzo | 📍Gullifty’s | 📅 Every Thursday | Enjoy specials and Quizzo with Johnny cheesesteaks
Lower Merion School District to Announce New Superintendent at January 6 Meeting
The Lower Merion School District is set to announce its new Superintendent after a thorough six-month search involving community feedback and interviews. The formal announcement and leadership updates will take place at a special Board meeting on January 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., with options for in-person and virtual attendance.
Beloved Game Cafés in Ardmore and Philadelphia to Shut Down Amid Slumping Sales
Thirsty Dice and Twenty One Pips, two beloved Philadelphia-area board-game cafés, will close this Sunday due to economic challenges and declining sales. The venues combined dining, drinks, and a vast library of games but struggled to recover from a prolonged slump. Owner Matt Hendricks, who opened Thirsty Dice in 2018 and expanded with Twenty One Pips in 2022, is concentrating on supporting his staff and guests as the businesses wind down.
Upcoming Athletic Contests for Lower Merion High School: Jan 2-3, 2025
Lower Merion High School's athletic events are back this week! Here's what’s happening:
Thursday, January 2, 2025: Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Radnor at 9:45 PM (@ Skatium).
Friday, January 3, 2025: Boys Freshman Basketball at 3:45 PM (@ Upper Darby HS), Girls Freshman Basketball at 4:00 PM (@ Downs Gym), and Girls Varsity Indoor Track at 6:30 PM (@ Lehigh University).
Check out the full schedule here!
Villanova Women’s Basketball Hosts Seton Hall in Key Big East Matchup
Seton Hall (10-3) and Villanova (7-6) face off in their first Big East conference game of the season. The Pirates bring strong defensive stats and three-point shooting, led by Faith Misonius, while the Wildcats rely on home-court advantage and paint scoring, with Lara Edmanson and Maddie Webber as key contributors.
LOWER MERION LIBRARY SYSTEM
💡All libraries are closed today in recognition of New Year’s Day💡
ARDMORE
Ms. Dawnita’s Storytime | 📅 January 2nd | 🕒1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
BELMONT
Open STEAM Day | 📅 January 2nd | 🕒 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
GLADWYNE
Art Exhibition (Freewheelin’ Again) | 📅 January 2nd | 🕒 10:00 - 8:00 p.m.
LUDINGTON
Storytime with Miss Melody | 📅 January 2nd | 🕒11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
PARKS AND RECREATION
PARKS
Parks fact sheet
Become a Park Friend
Here is a full list of all the parks, playgrounds and trails in Lower Merion.
💡This Week’s Park Spotlight: Appleford Estate 💡
Discover the historic charm and stunning gardens of Appleford Estate, a treasured gem in Lower Merion Township. We’re sharing the full story on our Facebook page. Head over to read more and tell us what you love about this incredible spot!
RECREATION
Winter programs START SOON!
Winter 2025 information
All facilities list
All activities calendar
Get your picnic or pavilion permit here
MUNICIPAL HIGHLIGHTS
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
All municipal offices are CLOSED today.
Holiday Week Refuse and Recycling collection on DECEMBER 2nd and 3rd.
LM Report-it
Download app here
Community Services
💡Community service Spotlight | Home security assessment program | LMPD offers a FREE home security survey for township residents. Full details.
Find the full list of services offered here
NARBERTH BOROUGH
All municipal offices are CLOSED today.
Create your MyGov account
Report issues
Submit requests
Apply for Permits
Narberth Park Plan
PUT IT ON YOUR RADAR
Holiday week refuse and recycling collection | 📅 December 30th - January 3rd | Special Holiday Collection schedule
Martin Luther King Jr. Day | 📅 January 20th | Administration Building and Libraries CLOSED
DIRECTORIES
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP
FOOD PANTRIES
Ada Mutch Community Resource Center
Food Distribution | 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 🕒 10:00 - 11:45 p.m. and 2:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Narberth Community Food Bank
Food Distribution | 📅 Tuesdays and Thursdays | 🕒 10:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Ardmore Food Pantry
Food Distribution | 📅 Mondays | 🕒 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Mitzvah Food Program
Food Distribution | 📅 Thursdays | 🕒 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Make a monetary donation
Donation drop off | Please call: 215.832.0815
