October 16, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS 💌 Did a neighbor forward you this newsletter? Click to subscribe LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor! Fall felt like a good time to move along some of my valued items. I wrestled and made peace with my feelings of holding on and letting go when presenting prized family possessions to the next generation. I imagined scenarios of that moment, handing them over to my...
9 days ago • 7 min read
October 9, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS 💌 Did a neighbor forward you this newsletter? Click to subscribe LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor! You have heard it before, and I am here to tell you again: Sundays are for the Birds! As in our Birds, the Super Bowl LIX Champs, the team that brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Broad Street, the team that united the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond, making us bleed...
16 days ago • 6 min read
Hi Neighbor, The rush of back-to-school is over, and by October most kids have found their rhythm—or are still trying to. This is the perfect time for parents to check in, reset routines, and make sure the school year is off to a strong start. Check in—really check in. Ask open-ended questions like, “What’s been your favorite part of school so far?” or “What’s feeling tricky?” These gentle conversations help kids open up about how things are really going—academically and emotionally....
18 days ago • 5 min read
October 2, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS 💌 Did a neighbor forward you this newsletter? Click to subscribe LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor! Last weekend we shook things up and headed into Phoenixville for a little night out. Totally different for us. Stick with me. A friend recently told me she’s signed up for an improv class this fall. Improv! I was impressed. That is wayyy outside my comfort zone. Meanwhile,...
23 days ago • 7 min read
Clover Market ~ Bryn MawrThis Sunday, October 5, 10 AM - 4 PM Are you passionate about supporting independent makers and always on the hunt for the best antique and vintage finds? Join us this Sunday for the only Main Line stop this season for the award-winning Clover Market in downtown Bryn Mawr. Highlights of this Market include: 🛍 A curated selection of 90+ vendors with handcrafted treasures & vintage finds 🌮 Delicious eats from Babalouie BBQ, Bonjour Creperie, Korea Taqueria, La Llamita...
24 days ago • 1 min read
Integrating Wellness and Learning: A Holistic Approach for All-Girls Education The importance of supporting student mental health and well-being has become increasingly recognized as a critical factor in academic and personal success. Research shows that students who experience positive mental health are more likely to achieve academically, develop strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges. For adolescent girls in particular, the middle and high school...
25 days ago • 2 min read
September 25, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS 💌 Did a neighbor forward you this newsletter? Click to subscribe LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor! It seems the voices of pessimism are louder than those of optimism. Led by the emotional assault of non-stop breaking news showing the worst of humanity, there are also unheralded rays of light waiting to break through to balance this duality. This is especially notable...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read
The Power of a Strong Elementary Math Foundation A strong foundation in math in elementary school sets children up for success in middle school and beyond—in many cases, helping them place early into advanced math classes. While many adults remember the math they learned as a series of formulas and memorized steps, research increasingly shows that deep understanding at an early age—not rote repetition—is the key to long-term success. Friends’ Central Lower School teaches Context for Learning...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
September 18, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS 💌 Did a neighbor forward you this newsletter? Click to subscribe LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor! All good things eventually come to an end, and like it’s predecessor Sex and the City, Downton Abbey is on the big screen (again) before taking what we presume will be its final bow. Delighting viewers since 2010 for six season comprised of fifty-two shows including...
about 1 month ago • 7 min read