Hi Neighbor!
Ok I’ll admit it; there are some days when I crave a Big Mac. I have to scarf it down fast before my brain kicks in and tells me this isn’t the best expenditure of my nutritional calories. However, on those occasions when the drive-in calls to me I queue up, place my order, proceed to the first window to pay and then to the second window to pick up. It’s at window number two where 95% of the time I want to scream. I don’t because my yen for a Big Mac at that moment usually overrides my abhorrence of bad manners but still, it bugs me no end. READ MORE
Be well and be kind,
Susan
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Welcome to Gateway Vintage, opening in Berwyn on May 8th!
Welcome to Clay’s Bakery 🍰 Just in time for graduation season—think beautiful custom cakes for grads and all your upcoming celebrations. So glad to have them with us!
Thank you to the other Locals that support us weekly!
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BIG NEWS! The Berwyn Indoor Vintage Market is moving and expanding.
Join us for our GRAND OPENING WEEKEND at our brand new location in the Gateway Shopping Center
(Formerly JoAnn Fabrics)
153 Swedesford Rd, Wayne, PA
Fri, Sat & Sun, May 8th, 9th & 10th l 10AM – 6PM
After 5 amazing years in Berwyn we moved out as Planet Fitness moved in. We tried a smaller temporary location, next door but quickly outgrew the space. Now we’ve found our new home just 5 minutes away.
• Bigger space
• More vendors
• Even more vintage treasures
• Always free parking and free admission
Gateway Vintage — Your Gateway To The Past!
IG: @PhilaFleaMarkets @YourGatewayVintage
Visit our website at PhilaFleaMarkets.org
MUSIC TO MY EARS
Orchestra Concordia Spring Concert
May 1, 8 PM
Radnor Middle School -Wayne
Enjoy a concert featuring music by Brahms, Copeland and Gershwin joined by guest performers Juliette Kang, Concertmaster and Thomas Kraines, cellist both from the Philadelphia Orchestra. Free admission. Details
SoulLive
April 24 and 25 l 8:00 PM
Ardmore Music Hall
Get your soul swagger on with the sounds of Norside and Ryan Mountebleu. Details
Rock Voices
May 3, 4 PM
Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr
Enjoy the 40 voice choir perform classic and modern rock songs. Details
IMMERSE YOURSELF
Media Spring Arts Show
Sunday, April 19 l 11 AM - 4 PM
State Street, Media
Featuring purchasable works from over 140 artists! Details
Confluence Film Festival
April 16 and April 23 l 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Academy of Natural Sciences
In celebration of Earth Day, catch feature films, shorts and documentaries highlighting the challenges of climate change. Details
Build Your Own Terrarium
Thursday, April 23 l 6-7:30 PM
Plant 4 Good, Ardmore
No experience necessary—just bring your imagination! You’ll leave with a beautiful, 10” low-maintenance terrarium perfect for brightening up your home. Details
OtherWorld Philadelphia
Open daily
2500 Grant Ave., Philadelphia
Immersive experience combining your imagination, mixed reality, secret passages and fantasy. Voted favorite attraction for families by Philadelphia Inquirer. Details
Cirque de Soleil- Luzia
May 7 - June 7
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks
Cirque du Soleil comes to the suburbs with a dazzling show themed around an imaginary mosaic of a Mexico, inhabited by an imaginary menagerie of characters. Details
FOOD & FUN
Swarthmore Food Truckathon
Sunday, April 19 l 2-7 PM
Downtown Swarthmore
20+ Food Vendors *Live Music - Dan & Dan Band! Details
Dining Under the Stars
May 6 and every Wednesday through the summer
State St., Media
Dine al fresco at one of two dozen participating restaurants in the heart of historic media. Details
Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival
Sunday, April 19 | 11 AM–5 PM
Main Street, Manayunk
A mile-long food paradise, packed with dozens of food trucks, local restaurants, and gourmet vendors serving everything from BBQ to sweet treats. A full festival atmosphere with shopping from local vendors, plus live music across multiple stages throughout the day. Details
St. Denis Fun Fair
May 6-9 and May 13-16
Open 6 PM Wed.-Fri., 2 PM on Saturday
St. Denis Church, Havertown
The Fair is a 50 year- old annual barrels -of- fun tradition for all ages. Rides, games, food, live music and a beer garden. Details
HEALTHY MINDS
Kind Minds at Wellness Week at the Willows
Sunday, April 19, 12:15 PM
Minding Your Mind will present Kind Minds a program for students K-4. There will be more fun activities for all ages, and a health fair with 20 vendors and organizations dedicated to making life better in every way. Admission is free and open to all. Details
Mental Health Summit for Youth
April 26, 1 PM
St. James Church, Havertown
Registration is greatly preferred.
This FREE Summit for HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH will include:
A panel in which teenagers and young adults will speak about their mental health struggles and specific ways that they manage their mental health, as well as how peers and others can best support them. Creative, fun, mental health themed activities, Mental health resources for students,
Chair Yoga, Raffle, Therapy dogs …and more! Details
MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION SESSION
FOR PARENTS
Sunday, April 26 l 1 - 2:30 PM
Registration Required
When is my child's struggle just a natural part of growing up, and when should I be concerned? This special session for parents and caregivers will allow you to hear from mental health providers what's happening in youth mental health, signs and symptoms, and treatment options. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions! Details
Stay Well, Build Your Skills
An ON-LINE mental health group for youth for students grades 8-12
This group will meet on Zoom every other week on Thursday nights through May 28.
The first half of this 90 minute session will consist of an open support group. The second half will consist of a presentation/discussion with a mental health professional or peer about a specific mental health skill, like positive self-talk, mindfulness and emotion regulation. Details
AI & Our Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know
May 7 at Lincoln Financial Field
This 90-minute, moderated panel discussion will bring together parents and community members for a conversation about understanding the real-world risks of AI deepfakes, the legal landscape in PA, and how families and schools can better protect children. While AI technology is evolving quickly, awareness, education, and coordinated leadership can help families respond with clarity and confidence. The aim is to provide parents with practical insight—not just about the risks, but also about what they can do. Details
Come see our sheep get their annual haircuts and participate in many of the steps used to turn raw fleece into clothing including washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing! Continuing the tradition of animal husbandry, the Farmstead is home to heritage breed sheep that would have been familiar to the colonial farmers including Hog Island and Leicester Longwool.
Learn more and join us Saturday, April 25.
Tickets available at the door.
MainLine Neighbors is Hiring a
Part Time Team Member!
It’s kind of like an account manager — but way more proactive. Your success will be defined by your work to recruit, maintain and grow relationships with local businesses. Interested? Email us!
