Lower Merion Buzz

20/06/2022

Transgender women barred from competing at elite swimming competitions

Transgender advocates call it a moral panic over UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas.

15/11/2021

Please Join Us for this Episode of TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Chat with Special Guest: Jillian Magee - Boyertown, PA - Main Street Revitalization

25/10/2021

Please join us for TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Chat with Special Guest: Navid Moosa, Manager at EXP Realty - Pottstown

04/09/2021

This is what could happen if schools don’t enforce the mask mandate in Pa.

Officials who ignore governor’s mandate might face lawsuits, fines and jail

If school officials refuse to implement Pennsylvania’s new school mask mandate they could face severe repercussions.

18/08/2021

T-Mobile hack confirmed, carrier says 47.8M records taken; not just customers

The T-Mobile hack reported earlier this week has now been confirmed by the company. Some of the details differ from claims made by...

29/07/2021

🌪 ALERT: A TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE REGION UNTIL 9:00PM TODAY FOR AREAS IN YELLOW IN THE ATTACHED IMAGE🌪

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO watch, in effect until 9:00pm today for the potential for the following:

A couple tornadoes...POSSIBLE

Scattered wind gusts to 70mph...LIKELY

Isolated large hail events to 1.5" in diameter...POSSIBLE

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms that have the ability to produce a tornado. A warning if issued means that a threat is observed or radar indicated, and should be considered an imminent threat.

🌪 ALERT: A TORNADO WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE REGION UNTIL 9:00PM TODAY FOR AREAS IN YELLOW IN THE ATTACHED IMAGE🌪

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a TORNADO watch, in effect until 9:00pm today for the potential for the following:

A couple tornadoes...POSSIBLE
Scattered wind gusts to 70mph...LIKELY
Isolated large hail events to 1.5" in diameter...POSSIBLE

A watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms that have the ability to produce a tornado. A warning if issued means that a threat is observed or radar indicated, and should be considered an imminent threat.

22/07/2021

Fines For 'Distracted Walking' Under Consideration In PA

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a measure that could impose fines on pedestrians using phones while crossing outside a crosswalk.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a measure that could impose fines on pedestrians using phones while crossing outside a crosswalk.

30/06/2021

Bill Cosby Has Been Released From PA Prison

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the comedian was unable to be charged due to a 16-year-old immunity deal.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the comedian was unable to be charged due to a 16-year-old immunity deal.

17/06/2021

Montco Lifts Mask Mandate At Summer Camps, Schools

With case numbers reaching a "record low," Montgomery County has reached another benchmark amid the waning pandemic.

With case numbers reaching a "record low," Montgomery County has reached another benchmark amid the waning pandemic.

17/06/2021

To-Go Cocktails Halted In PA As COVID-19 Disaster Status Ends

Gov. Tom Wolf still supports allowing bars, restaurants and hotels to continue selling mixed drinks to go.

Gov. Tom Wolf still supports allowing bars, restaurants and hotels to continue selling mixed drinks to go.

14/06/2021

PA Weather: Severe Thunderstorms, 60-MPH Winds Possible Monday

Severe storms could be on the way later Monday in southeastern Pennsylvania.

Here's what you need to know.

Severe storms could be on the way later Monday in southeastern Pennsylvania. Here's what you need to know.

11/06/2021

June is pride month.

Join us for TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Chat as we welcome guest Annalisa Smithson LPC, NCC of Unleashed Counseling who will be talking about what it means to be an LGBTQ-affirming practice and why mental health matters so much for folks in the LGBTQ community.

Tune in to Monday June 16th episode to learn more and for a special freebie!

27/05/2021

Russell Westbrook Held Back After Sixers Fan Dumps Popcorn On Him

Officials and figures around the NBA are reacting after a Sixers fan dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook during Wednesday's playoff game.

Officials and figures around the NBA are reacting after a Sixers fan dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook during Wednesday's playoff game.

27/05/2021

Coronavirus Vaccine Passports: Here's Where That Stands In PA:

The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing legislation that would prohibit the state and its municipalities from requiring vaccine passports.

The Pennsylvania Senate is advancing legislation that would prohibit the state and its municipalities from requiring vaccine passports.

26/05/2021

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued Across Eastern PA

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across Eastern Pennsylvania.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued across Eastern Pennsylvania.

25/05/2021

PA To Restart Work Search Requirement For Unemployment Benefits

The state will resume work search requirements for people receiving unemployment compensation beginning in July.

The state will resume work search requirements for people receiving unemployment compensation beginning in July.

20/05/2021

Gov. Wolf Extends COVID-19 Disaster Declaration For 5th Time

Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday signed a renewal of the Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the COVID-19 pandemic.

17/05/2021

[YOU'RE INVITED] Please join us as for another Episode of Chamber Chat! Today we welcome special guest, Peggy Lee-Clark of Pottstown Area Industrial Development

05/05/2021

PA House Bill Would Restrict Governor's Powers

A state House committee wants to limit a governor's powers. The full House now can consider the measure.

A state House committee wants to limit a governor's powers. The full House now can consider the measure.

30/04/2021

PA Lawmaker Proposes $150M In Teacher Pandemic Bonuses

A measure in the state House would provide $150 million to teachers as a reward for their work during the coronavirus outbreak.

A measure in the state House would provide $150 million to teachers as a reward for their work during the coronavirus outbreak.