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Nobel Prize winner visiting Upper Dublin this weekend
Wiss Now's weekly newsletter
James Kratch
April 23, 2025
Welcome back to Wiss Now’s weekly newsletter! Lower Gwynedd’s summer concert series will return to Pen Ambler Park starting next month. Here is a look at the schedule.
In This Week's Email:
💉 Biochemistry pioneer at Upper Dublin Library
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Dr. Katalin Kariko, a co-recipient of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, will appear this weekend at the Upper Dublin Public Library.
She will participate in a conversation with Wall Street Journal reporter Peter Loftus on Saturday at 2 p.m. The event, co-hosted by the League of Women Voters of Abington-Cheltenham-Jenkintown Area, is currently sold out but you can add your name to a waiting list via email.
Kariko spent decades researching messenger RNA (mRNA), which eventually became the foundation for the development of COVID-19 vaccines. She recently published her memoir, Breaking Through: My Life in Science. Loftus is the author of The Messenger: Moderna, the Vaccine, and the Business Gamble That Changed the World.
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Wednesday, April 23
🍷 Coastal Spring Wine Tasting | Iron Abbey in Horsham | 6:30 p.m., more details here
🐴 Bridgerton Drag Trivia | Gypsy Blu in Ambler | 7 p.m., more details here
Friday, April 25
🎶 One Lane Bridge | Puck Live in Doylestown | 7 p.m., more details here
💀 The Dead Band | Troubles End Brewing in Collegeville | 9 p.m., more details here
Saturday, April 26
🌸 International Spring Festival | North Penn High | 10 a.m., more details here
Extended through April 27
🎭 Dial M for Murder | Act II Playhouse in Ambler | Times vary, 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
🚗 North Montco Tech Car Show | May 3 in Lansdale
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🍽️ Restaurant opens in Fort Washington
Courtesy of State Sen. Marie Collett
Isla Bistro has opened its doors on Pinetown Road. The nutrition and wellness eatery offers fresh food, smoothies and “comfy vibes.” A menu can be found here.
The restaurant is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is currently looking to hire a part-time food prep/line cook with experience.
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🚨 A wild story in Montgomery Twp.
Talk about a party foul.
A Hatboro woman — and U.S. Marine — allegedly fired a gun in Montgomery Township after being told her she was too drunk to drive home with her kid after a children’s birthday celebration.
Kaylee Sarah Douglas, also known as Kaylee Muntz, was charged with aggravated assault and misdemeanor charges of endangering the welfare of children, terroristic threats, possession of a weapon and recklessly endangering another person. The 25-year-old is accused of firing a Glock twice around 11:50 p.m. last Saturday.
Witnesses said she arrived at a McKean Court residence after the kid's party ended and became intoxicated to the point she urinated and vomited on herself. She then tried to leave with her three-year-old child and was told she could either call an Uber or sleep over. Douglas then allegedly tried to leave a second time and was stopped before pointing her gun at several people before firing it. No one was injured in the incident and Douglas complied with police once they arrived on the scene.
🏅 Upper Dublin Medals Program winners selected
Five honorees were selected for the 41st Upper Dublin Medals Program.
The winners:
Educator: Richard Schmidt, Upper Dublin High Earth Science Teacher
Educator: Sharon Cooke-Vargas, North Hills After-School Program Director
Citizen: Veronika Lambert, Upper Dublin Tree Tenders
Senior Student: William Matthews
Senior Student: Avery Solomon
The community is invited to attend an awards reception and ceremony on Wednesday, May 14, at the Upper Dublin Public Library. Information on reservations can be found here along with full bios of the recipients
📰 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, Philly Daily and Central Bucks Now — and our daily sports newsletter from On Pattison.
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🏡 On the market in Lower Gwynedd
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1733 School House Ln in Lower Gwynedd, listed by Nicole Miller-Desantis: Did you know that we are less than 50 days away from Memorial Day Weekend which is the unofficial start of SUMMER. How will you enjoy your summer this year? If you've driven by this home, chances are its magnetic curb appeal caught your attention, inviting you to explore further into the charm of this property nestled on nearly an acre, showcasing its captivating backyard oasis!
The rear yard, a retreat for all seasons, features a heated SALTWATER pool, hot tub, pool pavilion, and firepit—always ready for year round enjoyment. Constructed in 2007, the current owners have masterfully transformed it into a sophisticated haven. Step through the striking front door to discover high ceilings and elegant details. The Living Room offers a cozy space with a fireplace and custom bookcases. The screened-in porch, a perennial favorite for gatherings in three out of the four seasons, beckons from either side of the room.
The Dining Room is generously sized and vibrant, with access to the expansive Butler's Pantry—an invaluable asset for hosting large gatherings. The thoughtfully designed Chef's Kitchen boasts every essential, complemented by a central island and a Breakfast Room with a view of the rear yard. The adjacent Family Room, bathed in natural light and featuring a vaulted ceiling, a second fireplace, and patio access, serves as the heart of this elegant home. A substantial home office, formal and informal powder rooms, a regal Laundry Room, complete with a second-floor laundry chute, a spacious mudroom, and pantry round out the main floor. Ascend to the second floor to appreciate the architectural details and the deliberate separation of the Owner's Suite from the remaining four bedrooms.
The Owner's Suite exudes opulence, offering an expansive yet cozy retreat with walk-in closets and a full bath featuring separate vanities, a soaking tub, stall shower, and WC. Two additional bedrooms boast en-suite privileges, while the other two share an adjoining bath, demonstrating a skillful balance of privacy in shared spaces. The Lower Level, with walk-out access to the expansive rear yard, houses a finished full basement with a Den, Game Room, Wine Room, Gym, the home's fifth full bath, and abundant storage.
Enjoy access to major roadways and highways, convenient shopping, numerous eateries, and restaurants. Top Ranked Wissahickon Schools enhance all the reasons why you should make this home yours. Call for your private tour TODAY!
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A full calendar can be found here. On the schedule this weekend:
Sunday, Apr. 27: Boozy Brunch with DJ Tonka
From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., come enjoy a special boozy brunch with DJ Tonka who will be playing all your favorite tunes. Tickets are $75 per person and include made to order Omelets, 3 carving stations, lox and bagels, shrimp cocktail, waffles, French toast, pizza and two drink tickets for the Blood Mary or Mimosa Bar or what whatever else you might like.
🐶 Rescue of the Week
James Short | Wiss Now
Meet Jonathan, a four-year-old mini-poodle being fostered through Home At Last Dog Rescue.
Jonathan was rescued from a puppy mill in Lancaster. He is a sweet boy who arrived with long, thick and matted fur, but he is more comfortable now that it is removed. Jonathan does great with people and is crate- and house-trained. He loves to cuddle and would do best with someone who works from home or will not be outside the house for extended periods each day.
If you are interested in adopting Jonathan 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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