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View MoreBriggs' property transfer bill clears PA House 202-0
A bill by state Rep. Tim Briggs would let Pennsylvania property owners bypass probate by naming a beneficiary on a recorded deed. It passed the state House unanimously and now sits in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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View MoreLower Merion board launches superintendent search Oct. 19
The Lower Merion School Board will begin its superintendent search at its Oct. 19 meeting, following Dr. Frank Ranelli's announcement that he will resign effective April 30, 2027, after less than two years leading the district.
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View MoreMontgomery County charges 46 businesses with felony THC sales
Montgomery County DA Kevin Steele announced felony drug charges against 46 businesses for selling illegal THC products, citing incidents in which children were harmed, including a 14-year-old who became ill after buying a THC edible at a Lower Merion smoke shop.
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View MoreMontgomery County sues digital payday lenders in state first
Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele and the Board of Commissioners filed the state's first consumer protection lawsuits against digital payday lenders MoneyLion and Dave, alleging fees and "tips" that far exceed Pennsylvania's legal lending limits.
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View MoreLower Merion pursues $1M state grant to plan public works redesign
Lower Merion's Board of Commissioners passed a resolution to apply for up to $1 million in state gaming-funded grant money to plan the redevelopment of the 57.8-acre Koegel Public Works Complex in Penn Valley, with a grant decision expected in September 2027.
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View MoreLower Merion sets two public hearings on 2027 budget
Lower Merion Township posted its complete 2027 budget calendar on Sept. 24, scheduling two public hearings and a Dec. 16 adoption vote on a spending plan that could include a third straight property-tax increase.
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View MoreBala Avenue wins $400K grant for sidewalks, utility upgrades
A $400,000 state grant will fund new sidewalks, underground utility lines and pedestrian improvements along the 200 block of Bala Avenue in Bala Cynwyd, with construction expected in spring 2027 as part of a broader corridor revitalization that includes a major mixed-use development.
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View MoreLower Merion faces possible third straight tax hike as business revenue outlook dims
Township Manager Ernie McNeely warned commissioners at the Sept. 10 budget workshop that a potential decline in business privilege tax revenue, $1.2 million in storm costs, and unresolved union contracts could force a third consecutive real estate tax increase in 2027.
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View MoreLower Merion leaf blower ban draws 437 complaints, $83K ask
Lower Merion's gas-powered leaf blower ban has drawn 437 complaints and 49 fines since June 1, straining the building and planning department and prompting an $83,000 request for additional staff that commissioners will weigh as part of the 2027 budget.
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View MoreArdmore, City Ave win $468K in state grants
State Rep. Tim Briggs announced $68,535 for the Downtown Ardmore Placemaking Program and $400,000 for City Avenue sidewalk improvements as part of a $1.77 million Local Share Account grant package.
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View MoreLower Merion calls parents' tech lawsuit 'fearmongering'
The Lower Merion School District filed a motion Sept. 14 urging a federal judge to deny seven families' request to opt out of school-issued devices, accusing the parents of "fearmongering" and arguing there is no constitutional right to choose classroom technology.
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View MoreSkill game machines face seizure in Lower Merion after Oct. 13
Pennsylvania State Police warn that skill game machines in Lower Merion bars, restaurants and shops must be physically removed by Oct. 13 or face seizure, prosecution and potential liquor license consequences starting Oct. 14.
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