August 21, 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! I like to think of myself as an intelligent person, more savvy than book smart, perhaps. In spite of my self-proclaimed proficiency in reading the room, however, I got duped. And, boy, did I feel dumb. It started innocently with a phone call from my cable company. They...
11 days ago • 7 min read
August 14, 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! Okay, here’s a little secret: I once taught a dance exercise class in Wayne for maybe a year? It was called Dance Trance — a program my brother started years ago in Florida that grew legs and got licensed all over the world. A few years ago, he sold it to a young dancer...
18 days ago • 10 min read
Hi Neighbor, The start of a new school year brings a mix of emotions — excitement, nerves, anticipation, and maybe even a little resistance (from kids and grownups alike!). After long summer days of flexibility and fun, shifting back into school mode can feel like a big ask. The good news? With a little intention and creativity, you can help ease the transition and even make it something to look forward to. Here are some simple, unique ways to help kids get into the right mindset for school:...
20 days ago • 5 min read
A little bit of racing, a little bit of music, and a whole lot of community love! Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 10, 2025 and pop out to downtown Ardmore for the return of Ardmore Rock N' Ride from 10am to 8pm: a full day of music, bike racing, local bites and a community fundraiser for Narberth Ambulance. Witness a true USA Cycling-sanctioned criterium-style race, open racing for amateur riders, and children's races in the morning and early afternoon along with performances by The...
27 days ago • 1 min read
July 24, 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! Lately I feel like I’m driving the posted speed limit during a nightmare version of the Indy 500. People are running red lights, ignoring stop signs, passing on two lane roads, tail gaiting and wildly exceeding speed limit signs on residential streets. Maybe there aren’t...
about 1 month ago • 9 min read
July 17, 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 Hey Neighbor! Last month, I became enmeshed in my own traffic snafu when my car stalled on Lancaster Avenue during the morning rush. After several futile attempts to restart my car, I texted a tow truck from the Ford app and was resigned to wait the “estimated” amount of time for its...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
SoulJoel’s Summer Fest is back—July 31 through August 30—and it’s packed with music, comedy, bingo nights, dance parties, theme nights and more! 6th Annual SummerFest has been named best in Montgomery county 5 years in a year and this year it's going to be epic! Whether it's a concert, line dance, bingo, comedy show or Inclusion Dance. SoulJoel's SummerFest has something for everyone. This summer, head to SoulJoel’s at the Historic SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown for a month-long celebration...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
July 10, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hey Neighbor! After dinner, we plop down on the couch, dishes finally done, day is at its end. Ahhhh.... “What are we watching?” I ask. Husband replies, “No idea—we haven’t watched anything in like two weeks.” “Are we caught up on Stick?” “I don’t know… what’s it on?” “Ugh, I forget—try Hulu.” Husband opens Hulu and starts scrolling endlessly. “No, I...
about 2 months ago • 10 min read
June 19, 2025 LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS LOCAL BLOG | CALENDAR | NEWSLETTERS | MAIN LINE EDUCATION GUIDE | ADVERTISE Hi Neighbor, There’s something magical about watching fireworks light up the night sky. Every time I see a firework burst into color, I feel a mix of awe, joy, and calm. No matter how many times I watch, each show is a brand-new and captivating experience that creates a sense of wonder that pulls me out of the ordinary and into something spectacular....
2 months ago • 11 min read