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ππ¨ Life in the Fast Lane... on the Main Line
Published about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 9 min read
July 24, 2025
LOCAL STORIES, BUZZ + AN EVENT ROUNDUP FOR THE 'BURBS
Lately I feel like Iβm 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.
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Maybe there arenβt enough police to monitor these behaviors, so circumventing the rules has no consequence. Maybe thereβs just a general lack of respect for the rules intended to protect everyone. Maybe this is a role that self-driving cars will address. But what do we do now?
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The number of accidents for 2025 is way up. Lower Merion reported 339 red light violations in 24 hours at one intersection alone, Lancaster and Haverford Station Roads. Red light enforcement cameras are being installed and that should help.
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Weβre off for the next two weeks to spend some quality time with family, consuming our body weight in snacks and pretending cocktails count as hydration. Back soon, slightly rounder, and hopefully more relaxed!
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Newtown Squareβ Kick off the harvest season with Lammas Day! Rooted in centuries-old traditions, Lammas (or βLoaf Massβ) marked the gathering of the grain and the baking of the first bread from the new crop. Join us for a day of hands-on farming activities to thresh, winnow, and grind the siteβs heritage grains and explore the vital role of grain in 18th-century Pennsylvania through bread baking in the farmhouse kitchen. Detailsβ
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Support low-income families during the holidays by donating now. Questions: 610-278-5885 Details
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Book Swap
Saturday, July 26
12PM β 4PM, Belmont Hills Library
Community driven book swap. Take home as many as you donate for ages 12 β adults. Details
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Rescued on the Runway
Sunday, September 14
12:30 PM β 3:30 PM, Media
Raffle baskets, lunch, music and most importantly adoptable pets strutting down the runway! Proceeds benefit Providence Animal Center and Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals. Details
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ON STAGE
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Choose Your Own Ending Mystery
Friday, July 25, 7:30PM
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, West Chester
Interactive murder mystery, βAnd Then They Were Deadβ presented by Without A Cue Productions, an hilarious parody of Agatha Christie where the audience decides the ending. Tickets online. Details
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Comedy Open Mic
Tuesdays
6:30PM sign-up, SoulJoelβs Inside the Melody Room
Bring your best material and sign-up to perform at 6:30 PM for the 7:00 PM show. Details β
Twelfth Night, O Lo Que Quierasβ βJuly 17βAugust 3
Rockwood Park, Wilmingtonβ A bilingual, musical twist on Shakespeareβs Twelfth Night. Detailsβ
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A Bottomβs Dream β Shakespeare in Clark Parkββ βSunday, July 27, 7 PM
West Phillyββ A joyful, pop-punk-disco remix of A Midsummer Nightβs Dream. Featuring a drag queen fairy queen and a magic potion that turns people into donkeys, this unapologetically fun, gender-diverse adaptation invites audiences to bring a picnic, a blanket, and plenty of laughter. Free. Detailsβ
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ART & MUSIC
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Little Luxuries 2025
Application deadline August 8
Main Line Art Center
Juried show will feature 100 artists in small works of art. Enter for the September 12 show. Details
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Music Night
Saturday, August 2
6 β 8 PM
Odorisio Park, Wayne
Free performances with Ernest E & The Whyte House Band. Food for purchase on site. Details β
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Music at Marshall
Thursday, July 31
Food Trucks 5 PM, Music 6:30 PM
Marshall Square Park, West Chester
Local area favorite Chicoβs Vibe performs. Details
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Bryn Mawr Twilight Concert Series
Friday, July 25 - Cheryl Wheeler & David Wilcox
Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Next up in this favorite summer concert series! Details
Hand pick 100 zinnias for $10. and pick-up your own blueberries. Purchase local corn, peaches and cherries. Details
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2025 Wildflower Week
July 21-27 Willistown Conservation Trust, Newtown Square
Every July a Wildflower Walk is hosted to celebrate the bounty of native wildflowers that bloom on conserved lands. Details ββ
Wine & Design
August 1
6 β 8 PM
StudioFlora, Berwyn
Monthly floral design evenings are held on the first Friday of each month, and are a fun night of friendship, creativity and togetherness, each month is a different theme! Detailsβ
Good old-fashioned fun at the fair: games, rides, food, music, livestock, contests, and prizes. Supports the Goshen Fire Company. Details
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Philadelphia Chinese Lantern Festival
Through August 31
Philadelphia
Celebrate the Year of the Snake in Franklin Square with giant illuminated sculptures, authentic Chinese food, cultural performances, the Franklin Square Fountain Show and more, all in the shadow of the iconic 200-foot-long dragon. Detailsβ
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The Delaware State Fair
Thru July 26
DuPont Highway, DE
The Delaware State Fair promotes the culture of Delaware, agriculture, education and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment! At 10 consecutive days, the Delaware State Fair is the longest and largest running fair in Delaware. With Carnival Rides, games, food, concerts, and livestock exhibitions, there is something for everyone! Detailsβ
The festival features live music, DJ, food trucks, cruelty free and eco friendly vendors, bakeries, animal sanctuaries and rescues, local nonprofits, and kid zone all located at the beautiful Reeveβs Park. Whether youβre a long-time vegan or just curious about plant-based options, Phoenixville VegFest offers something for everyone. Detailsβ
Join a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 yearsβ experience in the mental health field discuss uncertainty and strategies to manage stress and resilience during challenging times. Details
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Heal From Within + Transform Your Mindset Workshop
Friday, July 25
5- 8 PM
Trinity Episcopal Church, King of Prussia
Participants are guided to release emotional clutter, reframe inner narratives, and reconnect with their purpose. Whether you're shifting your mindset or healing from within, expect a grounded, uplifting journeyβwhere science meets soul, and reflection leads to action. Details β
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Memory Lanterns
Saturday, August 9
7:30 PM β 9:30 PM
Japanese House Fairmount Park
Launch floating lanterns in memory of ancestors or observe the serenity of the tradition. Register online. Details
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Baby Isaiah was born with cardiac issues and has lived his whole life at the Childrenβs Hospital of Philadelphia. At the end of August, he will be celebrating his first birthday. Isaiah is likely to undergo surgery this summer and then be discharged. Thereafter he will need to remain in the area for some time.
β While Isaiahβs parents have been staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House, he is immunocompromised and cannot stay in such a facility with other people. This extraordinary facility also has a firm rule that guests must leave after one year.
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