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Wiss Now's weekly newsletter
James Kratch
February 05, 2025
Welcome back to Wiss Now’s weekly newsletter! Let’s dive right in!
In This Week's Email:
📆 Upcoming Nearby Events
Wednesday, Feb. 5
💊 Medication Take Back | The Birches at Harleysville | 3-5 p.m., more details here
Thursday, Feb. 6
🏈 Eagles Pep Rally | Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown | 12 p.m., more details here
Friday, Feb. 7
👸 Princess Night Out | Lansdale Parks and Recreation Office | 5 p.m., more details here
Saturday, Feb. 8
❄️ Fire & Ice Winter Festival | Main Street in Ambler | 11 a.m., more details here
🐍 Lunar New Year | Pearl S. Buck International in Perkasie | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., more details here
You can find a calendar of events for the towns in the Wiss Now region by following these links: Ambler | Lower Gwynedd | Upper Dublin | Whitemarsh | Whitpain | Regional calendar
🏈 Ambler mom, son headed to Super Bowl LIX
Courtesy of NFL
An Ambler woman and her son will be in New Orleans to support the Eagles at Super Bowl LIX this weekend after being awarded tickets by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Tiffany Williams made national news when she donated her kidney to her son Jayden, who suffered from a chronic kidney disease. You can watch the big surprise here.
⚖️ Health aide sentenced for Lower Gwynedd theft
A Philadelphia woman will serve prison time for bilking an elderly Lower Gwynedd woman out of over $113,000.
Shabnam McAllister, 61, was sentenced to 14 months to 10 years in Montgomery County Court; she will serve her sentence in the State Correctional Institution at Muncy and must also serve 100 hours of community service. She was convicted of financially exploiting the woman in her capacity as a home health aide.
🍎 Philly area parents increasingly choosing language-immersion preschools
More and more parents in the Greater Philadelphia Area are turning to language-immersion preschools to give their children a boost for future success in a globalized world.
Studies have shown that early bilingual education has many benefits, including enhancing cognitive development, improving problem-solving skills, and boosting creativity. You can learn more about the hands-on, full Spanish immersion preschool program at Mi Casita by following this link.
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🗞️ News links
📦 Ambler business closes after losing Amazon deal
Alpha & Omega Logistics in Ambler has closed its doors after Amazon abruptly terminated its contract with the independent delivery company.
Over 100 employees were impacted by the sudden layoffs, which the company told the state were due to "unforeseeable business circumstances."
Wapner Newman: We Have Our Clients’ Backs
Victims of medical malpractice and other catastrophic injuries often have only one chance to right the wrong done to them. Wapner Newman understands this and tirelessly fights for the compensation our clients need so they can make the most of this opportunity. Our clients matter deeply to us. We make it a priority to ensure they get the high-quality, award-winning support they deserve, whenever they need it. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
🚌 Controversial bus depot proposal is kiboshed
Courtesy of Upper Dublin School District
Score one for the residents in the neighborhood surrounding Fort Washington Elementary School.
The Upper Dublin School District's plan to build an almost 11,000-square-foot bus depot and maintenance facility behind the school is kaput. The UD zoning board denied the district the necessary variances in a 4-1 vote -- a victory for members of the public who fought against the proposal for months. UDSD said it will now consider next steps for a facility elsewhere.
🏘️ In other nearby news
To keep up with news outside the Wiss Now area, make sure to subscribe to the weekly newsletters for our siblings sites — North Penn Now and Central Bucks Now — and our daily sports newsletter from On Pattison.
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🏘️ On the market
Courtesy photo
463 Holly Road in Blue Bell, listed by Nicole Miller-DeSantis: This contemporary split-level home offers over 3,500 sq. ft. of thoughtfully designed space. The light-filled, walk-out lower level features a full in-law suite with a kitchenette, wet bar, wood-burning stove, and full bath—ideal for multi-generational living, guests, or a private retreat.
Upstairs, the Primary Suite includes an en-suite bath, while three additional bedrooms share an updated hall bath. One bedroom is currently a home office, and the washer/dryer is conveniently on the second floor but can be relocated to the basement. Natural light enhances the warmth of the field-finished hardwood floors throughout.
The eat-in kitchen boasts a center island, stainless steel appliances, beadboard ceiling, and direct access to the sunroom—a perfect spot for relaxing. The formal dining room and sunken family room with a stone gas fireplace provide inviting spaces for gatherings. Step outside to the rebuilt flagstone patio and expansive 1.15-acre lot, offering endless possibilities for outdoor enjoyment.
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🐶 Rescue of the Week
James Short | Wiss Now
Meet Posie, a nine-year-old Pomsky being fostered through Home At Last Dog Rescue.
Posie was rescued after being a mill mom in Lancaster. She is a mellow and loving girl who weighs 20 pounds and loves to hang out on your lap. Posie is crate- and house-trained and gets along well with other dogs. She is great with kids and new people and would do best in a calm forever home.
If you are interested in adopting Posie or would like more information, you can reach out to Home At Last Dog Rescue at [email protected] or visit the group's website.
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📊 This week’s poll
Who will win Super Bowl LIXMake your pick! |
Last week’s poll: Have you ever run a marathon?
No (75%)
Yes (25%)
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