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Hi, Lower Merion<\/a>! \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n

Ever feel like you see the same types of cars around town? We looked at the most popular makes and body types<\/a> in Lower Merion to confirm your suspicions. Also this week, the long-awaited Netflix House in King of Prussia has set an opening date<\/a>, Lower Merion schools earned another distinction<\/a>, and SEPTA commuters say their trains have been late, even before service cuts begin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the most popular car among Lower Merion drivers? Depending on where you live in the township, it\u2019s either a Honda SUV or Toyota SUV. Honda SUVs reigned as the most popular vehicle registered in Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Merion Station, Narberth and Wynnewood, while Toyota SUVs took the top spot in Bala Cynwyd and Gladwyne. <\/p>\n

Also popular among drivers in Lower Merion are Toyota sedans, Subaru SUVs, Jeeps, and BMW SUVs. <\/p>\n

The data was reviewed as part of an Inquirer analysis by reporter Lizzie Mulvey determining which types of cars are most popular within liberal and conservative parts of the state. Each of the most popular three cars in Lower Merion zip codes are more closely associated with Democratic areas. <\/p>\n

Curious how your car stacks up? Find out here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Community News<\/p>\n

Heads up for drivers: This school year, you could be fined for failing to stop for school buses. The district partnered with BusPatrol<\/a> this summer to install cameras on buses, which will record any vehicle that fails to stop when a bus\u2019 stop arm is out. First-time violations come with a $300 fine. <\/p>\n

Frustrated by train delays\u00a0these last couple of weeks? SEPTA says its slower service has nothing to do with impending cuts but rather\u00a0safety checks it\u2019s undertaking for its aging railcars<\/a>. The delays come ahead of Regional Rail reductions, which go into effect Sept 2, including on the Cynwyd and Paoli\/Thorndale lines, when midday trains on weekdays will operate every two hours instead of every hour. Fares will also increase. Unsure how the cuts will impact you? Check out The Inquirer\u2019s interactive tool<\/a> where you can put in your address to see service changes. We also have a guide to alternate transportation options in the region<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The long-awaited Netflix House in King of Prussia has set an opening date. The first-of-its-kind concept will open this November in the nearly 100,000-square-foot former Lord & Taylor space. Here\u2019s everything we know so far<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Some township residents are expressing concern over traffic safety on Montgomery Avenue near the intersection of Woodside Road after a three-vehicle crash on Monday. The township is expected to conduct a new traffic study in that area starting this fall. (Fox29<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The township is hosting a budget workshop<\/a> on Wednesday at 6 p.m. as it continues to finalize finances for 2026. The proposed budget will be distributed on Nov. 7 ahead of a presentation on Nov. 12. Public hearings are scheduled for Nov. 19 and Dec. 3, with council expected to adopt the budget on Dec. 17. <\/p>\n

Radnor-based Main Line Health, which operates Lankenau Medical Center in Penn Wynne and Bryn Mawr Hospital, is among Forbes\u2019 ranking of America\u2019s Best Employers by State<\/a>, released last week. The health system came in at No. 29 in Pennsylvania. <\/p>\n

Bala Cynwyd-based Philadelphia Insurance Companies recently helped with an initiative that gives backpacks to children with leukemia receiving at-home immunotherapy treatment. The backpacks, designed by the Madelyn James Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Burning Tree Designs, were given to Children\u2019s Hospital of Philadelphia and mean young patients spend less time in the hospital<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Main Line resident, Shipley School alum, and actor Drew Seltzer will make a two-episode appearance on the CBS legal comedy-drama, Elsbeth, this coming season, according to Patch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Interested in having a free shade tree planted on your property? Narberth\u2019s Shade Tree Commission has opened applications for its November planting day. Interested residents must submit an application<\/a> by Sept. 30 and will be responsible for watering and maintaining the tree after it\u2019s planted. <\/p>\n

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Narberth Borough Hall tomorrow from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Find more details on donating here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Stoneleigh is looking for artists to create<\/a> \u201cinventive displays celebrating the beauty and wonder of insects\u201d as part of its winter Home for the Holidays event. Proposals can be submitted through Sept. 15. <\/p>\n

There are just a few days left to contribute to Penn Wynne Library\u2019s annual shoe drive<\/a>. Residents can drop off any type of shoe in wearable condition through Sept. 1. <\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget to submit to Curious Lower Merion<\/a>! Here, you can pose all types of questions, big and small, and we\u2019ll answer them. Share yours with us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfeb Schools Briefing<\/p>\n

LMSD is hosting a number of events today ahead of the start of the school year, from orientations to sneak peeks for select students. See the full list of events on the district\u2019s calendar<\/a>. After Labor Day, classes will begin for first- through 12th-grade students on Tuesday. Half of kindergartners will start that same day while the other half will start Wednesday. <\/p>\n

The district recently received the Great Pennsylvania School designation<\/a> from the Pennsylvania School Boards Association. To earn the designation, schools must have academically rigorous programming, a community-centered approach, resilience and student support, as well as fiscal responsibility. <\/p>\n

Reminder for parents and guardians: The school district transitioned its bus app to StopFinder, where you can find information on schedules, substitutions, and more. The district\u2019s transportation supervisor explains the changes here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f On our Plate<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb3 Things to Do<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf6c End of Summer Camp<\/a>: The Candy Lab continues its two-hour sessions where kids can make edible crafts. \u23f0 Through Friday, Aug. 29, 10 a.m.-noon \ud83d\udcb5 $42.40 per session \ud83d\udccd The Candy Lab Ardmore<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfd\ufe0f Casablanca<\/a>: Catch a screening of the 1942 classic starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. \u23f0 Thursday, Aug. 28, 7:15 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $11.75 for children, $13.75 for students and seniors, and $16.25 for adults \ud83d\udccd Bryn Mawr Film Institute <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Broken Arrow<\/a>: Hear tunes from this Neil Young tribute band. \u23f0 Friday, Aug. 29, 8 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $26.91-$71.42 \ud83d\udccd Ardmore Music Hall <\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc1e Ladybug Launch<\/a>: Author Melissa Trempe will sign copies of her 2024 book inspired by a group of Chilean girls who convinced NASA to take the first ladybugs to space. \u23f0 Saturday, Aug. 30, noon \ud83d\udcb5 Free to attend \ud83d\udccd Barnes & Noble Bryn Mawr <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfb5 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts<\/a>: Vienna Teng, known for her genre-blending of folk, pop, and classical piano, and who is releasing her first new music in more than a decade this fall, headlines this week\u2019s event. \u23f0 Saturday, Aug. 30, 7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $24.84 \ud83d\udccd Bryn Mawr Gazebo<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc15 Paws in the Pool<\/a>: Pups can cool down in the pool before it closes for the season. \u23f0 Tuesday, Sept. 2-Friday, Sept. 5, 3-7 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 7, noon-4 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $15 per day or $60 for all days \ud83d\udccd Kaiserman JCC <\/p>\n

\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f LIVFIT Sculpt + Shop<\/a>: Registration is open for this event at Jenni Kayne in Suburban Square that includes a 45-minute LIVFIT pilates sculpt class followed by discounted shopping, a DIY floral bouquet bar, plus snacks and drinks. \u23f0 Sunday Sept. 7, 10:30-11:15 a.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $35 \ud83d\udccd Jenni Kayne, Suburban Square<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfe1 On the Market<\/p>\n

An updated century-old home with a heated pool and an infrared sauna<\/a> <\/p>\n

Built in 1926, this nearly century-old center hall stone home in Bryn Mawr has been completely renovated for modern living, while retaining a number of its original elements. The first floor features a living room with a stone fireplace and a coffered ceiling adjacent to an enclosed three-season room, a dining room, and a family room with a gas fireplace. The kitchen features quartz countertops and backsplash, an island, and high-end appliances. There are five ensuite bedrooms across two upper floors, including a primary suite with a fireplace, a walk-in closet, sitting area, and spa-like bathroom. There\u2019s a bar, gym area, and movie theater set up in the finished basement, in addition to an infrared sauna. Out back, a blue slate deck surrounds a heated saltwater pool. <\/p>\n

See more photos of the property here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Price: $2.85M | Size: 5,186 SF | Acreage: 0.45<\/p>\n

Have you seen an interesting listing in or around Lower Merion? Share it with us in an email to lowermerion@inquirer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f We want to hear from you!<\/p>\n

See something we\u2019re missing? Want to alert us about a community event? Take our survey<\/a> or reach out to us at lowermerion@inquirer.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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This suburban content is produced with support from the Leslie Miller and Richard Worley Foundation and The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. Editorial content is created independently of the project donors. Gifts to support The Inquirer\u2019s high-impact journalism can be made at inquirer.com\/donate<\/a>. A list of Lenfest Institute donors can be found at lenfestinstitute.org\/supporters<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi, Lower Merion! \ud83d\udc4b Ever feel like you see the same types of cars around town? We looked…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":111287,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[183,185,184,186,53119],"class_list":["post-111286","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-lower-merion","tag-lower-merion","tag-lower-merion-headlines","tag-lower-merion-news","tag-lower-merion-township","tag-lower-merion-popular-car-makes-bodies-politics-netflix-house"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111286","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=111286"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/111286\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/111287"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=111286"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=111286"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=111286"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}