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

Restaurants and eateries continue to proliferate in the region, including two new dessert cafes<\/a>, a bagel shop<\/a>, a Jamaican patty<\/a> joint, a rooftop bar<\/a>, and a forthcoming Southern Italian spot that\u2019s taking over a longtime staple<\/a>. Also this week, the township is weighing the future of its aging parking meters<\/a>, plus the latest on the district\u2019s technology policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Two new dessert cafes, Half A While and Mango Mango, have opened in Ardmore. <\/p>\n

Half A While, which took over the former Kung Fu Tea space and is currently in a soft opening phase, specializes in cold-brewed teas as well as pastries and cakes with Asian influences.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s joined by Asian-inspired dessert chain Mango Mango, which dishes up desserts and teas that lean heavily on the tropical stone fruit. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to know about the new additions<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Longtime Bala Cynwyd staple Aldar Bistro is closing its doors, with the owners selling to the two couples behind Gran Caff\u00e8 L\u2019Aquila in Center City. <\/p>\n

They plan to convert the Lebanese restaurant into a Southern Italian-focused concept, complete with white tablecloths. Bruzi will dish up house-made pastas and a robust beverage program. <\/p>\n

The Inquirer\u2019s Michael Klein has the details<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f In other food news …<\/p>\n

Bart\u2019s Bagels is now open<\/a> at 273 Montgomery Ave. in Bala Cynwyd. This marks the third location for the New York-style bagel shop founded by brothers and Bala Cynwyd natives<\/a> Brett and Kyle Frankel. <\/p>\n

The Jamaican Pattie Shop is now open<\/a> at 107 E. County Line Rd. The Ardmore eatery is currently in a soft opening phase. <\/p>\n

Pomelo Rooftop Terrace is opening this weekend<\/a> at The Brandywine hotel in Radnor, where it will serve shareable plates, a raw bar, and botanical-focused cocktails. <\/p>\n

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

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

The school board\u2019s policy committee voted to advance updated technology rules earlier this week after shutting down public comment and moving to Zoom for the vote. The new guidelines, which scale back screen time for the youngest students, will go before the full board later this month, The Inquirer\u2019s Maddie Hanna reports<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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

\ud83c\udfb6 Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts<\/a>: Steve Forbert, an early pioneer of Americana music, headlines this week\u2019s show. \u23f0 Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $25.88, free for kids 12 and under \ud83d\udccd Bryn Mawr Gazebo<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udeb4 Ardmore Rock n\u2019 Ride<\/a>: Watch the race and catch live music at this annual event benefiting Narberth Ambulance. \u23f0 Sunday, Aug. 9, races run from 10:15 a.m.-5 p.m., live music is from noon-7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 Free \ud83d\udccd Downtown Ardmore<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf9e\ufe0f The Princess Bride<\/a>: Catch a screening of the 1987 cult classic. \u23f0 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 7:15 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $17.75 \ud83d\udccd Bryn Mawr Film Institute <\/p>\n

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

A Wynnewood Colonial with curb appeal<\/a> <\/p>\n

Situated on a corner lot near South Ardmore Park, this brick Wynnewood home packs a lot into a small space. The first floor has a living room with a fireplace, a dining room with a bay window, and a kitchen, while all three bedrooms are upstairs. One opens onto a covered second-floor deck, and there\u2019s another covered patio out back. There\u2019s an open house Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.<\/p>\n

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

Price: $675,000 | Size: 1,408 SF | Acreage: 0.17<\/p>\n

\ud83d\uddde\ufe0f What other Lower Merion residents are reading this week:<\/p>\n

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