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

Anyone else ready to soak up all the signs of spring during this year\u2019s Flower Show<\/a>? At least we\u2019ve been seeing some milder temperatures lately. For this week\u2019s roundup, we\u2019ve got a neighborhood dispute involving a Lower Merion school board member<\/a>, efforts to revitalize a nearby Main Line theater<\/a>, and a look inside a remodeled Bryn Mawr Colonial<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A pair of Bala Cynwyd residents took to a recent board of commissioners meeting to share that their neighbor, Lower Merion school board member Anna Shurak, blocked a sign at the end of their driveway that read: \u201cJewish students deserve to be safe on campus.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

Jeff and Rachel Lobman said they put up their sign to support their son and other Jewish students amid reports of antisemitism and protests on college campuses over Israel\u2019s war in Gaza. Shurak, who is also Jewish, emailed them to acknowledge she blocked the sign and say that it was \u201cfrightening\u201d children in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

Their dispute comes as the school board has faced increased pressure from Jewish parents over its response to antisemitism, including during a fall debate around the district\u2019s equity policy.<\/a> Shurak, who denies the accuracy of the Lobmans\u2019 version of events, is also up for reelection this year.<\/p>\n

You can read about the dispute here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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

A Radnor resident is leading a group that\u2019s hoping to revitalize the nearly 100-year-old Anthony Wayne Theater<\/a> (which is also by the same architect behind Bryn Mawr\u2019s Seville Theatre) after it closed during the pandemic.<\/p>\n

Need some home inspo? Take a look inside this Bryn Mawr Colonial<\/a> that\u2019s now got some \u201cfunky\u201d flair after a six-month remodel, including unique powder rooms and a speakeasy-inspired lounge.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s almost paving season, and the township\u2019s public works committee is gearing up by releasing its list of 11.5 miles of roads<\/a> that it\u2019s eyeing for rotomilling and resurfacing, including parts of W. Montgomery Avenue and New Gulph Road. (Main Line Times & Suburban<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Jason Kelce, yes, that Jason Kelce, appeared before a recent Haverford Township Zoning Hearing Board meeting<\/a> to request changes to his Haverford property, where he lives with his wife and Narberth native Kylie Kelce. (Patch<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 32 years in federal prison in connection with six armed robberies at cellphone stores, including in Lower Merion and Norristown<\/a>. (Pottstown Mercury<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Haverford College is among area colleges reviewing the U.S. Department of Education\u2019s new guidance on diversity initiatives, but so far hasn\u2019t opted for changes<\/a>. Penn, however, has been scrubbing references from its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In an effort to boost recruitment, Lower Merion officials have voted to drop a 60-college credit requirement<\/a> and add a $5,000 signing bonus for new police officers. (Main Line Times & Suburban<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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

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

\ud83c\udfa5 2025 Oscar-nominated Shorts: Now\u2019s your last chance to catch the shorts nominated in the live action<\/a>, documentary<\/a>, and animated categories<\/a> this year. The Oscars air Sunday. \u23f0 Various\ud83d\udccdBryn Mawr Film Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 TAUK<\/a>: With Philly-based band, Minka. \u23f0 Friday, Feb. 28, 8 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $22+\ud83d\udccdArdmore Music Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5 Little Mermaid<\/a>: Spend your Saturday with the kids watching a Disney classic. \/\/ \u23f0 Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $7.75 adults, $6.75 kids\ud83d\udccdBryn Mawr Film Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc90 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show<\/a>: Here\u2019s your guide to this year\u2019s show, including information on the schedule, tickets, parking, food, exhibits on display and more. \u23f0 Saturday, March 1-9 \ud83d\udcb5 Varies\ud83d\udccdPennsylvania Convention Center<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc31 Adoption event<\/a>: The newest furry addition to your family could be waiting at this event from ACCT Philly and Petco. \u23f0 Saturday, March 1, 11 a.m.-noon\ud83d\udccdWynnewood Petco<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa5 Alma\u2019s Rainbow<\/a>: Check out this 1994 coming-of-age film based in Brooklyn. \u23f0 Wednesday, March 5, 7 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $16.25\ud83d\udccdBryn Mawr Film Institute<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Sam Grisman Project:<\/a> Catch this tribute act to Jerry Garcia and David Grisman. \u23f0 Wednesday, March 5, 8 p.m. \ud83d\udcb5 $25\ud83d\udccdArdmore Music Hall<\/a><\/p>\n

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

What\u2019s got a pool, tennis court, three fireplaces, and a library? This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bathroom home in Gladwyne<\/a>. The 5,276-square-foot home is going for $1,950,000.<\/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

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