Four July 4th events in Lower Merion | Inquirer Lower Merion

Bala Cynwyd: The Neighborhood Club of Bala Cynwyd will host its annual celebration, complete with a parade starting at the Union Fire Association at 9:30 a.m. It ends at Bala Cynwyd Park, where there will be carnival rides, a carousel, petting zoo, games, music, and more. ⏰ Friday, July 4, 9:30 a.m. 💵 Free 📍 Union Fire Association and Bala Cynwyd Park

Bryn Mawr: A festive parade kicks off at the Rosemont Business Campus, with registration opening at 9:30 a.m., judging at 10 a.m., and the parade kicking off at 10:45 a.m. Festivities end at Clem Macrone Park. Join in by decorating your bike or a float. After, there will be games and entertainment at the park. ⏰ Friday, July 4, 10:45 a.m. 💵 Free 📍 Rosemont Business Campus and Clem Macrone Park

Narberth: The day kicks off with a baby parade, carnival, games, and a pie-eating contest from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Later in the evening, expect music, food trucks, and fireworks. All festivities take place at Narberth Park. ⏰ Friday, July 4, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 7-10:30 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Narberth Park

Penn Wynne: The 82nd annual parade kicks off at 10 a.m. at Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company. The route ends at Penn Wynne Park, where there will be a carnival from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. complete with bounce houses, games, music, and food. ⏰ Friday, July 4, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 💵 $10 for wristbands to the carnival 📍 Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company and Penn Wynne Park

In observance of Independence Day, trash and recycling pickup are operating under an altered schedule. See how your pickup is impacted here.

SEPTA’s board last week approved a budget that will slash its transit service. If additional funding isn’t approved, cuts to Regional Rail including Paoli/Thorndale and Cynwyd lines will be triggered Jan. 1.

Eligible senior citizens can now apply for a partial rebate for property taxes paid toward the school district. Applications for the 2024 tax year rebate are open now through June 30, 2026. Read more about the program here.

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija’s short voter education documentary took home two News and Documentary Emmy Awards last week, for outstanding art direction/set decoration/scenic design in the documentary category and outstanding graphic design in the news category. In a social media post, he called the wins an “incredible honor.”

A former Rite Aid in Wayne is being converted into a luxury pet hotel chain known as K9 Resorts. It’s expected to open later this summer.

Narberth native and former White House stenographer Beck Dorey-Stein’s new book, Spectacular Things, is the July pick for Reese’s Book Club. Released on Tuesday, it follows two sisters navigating difficult decisions. Dorey-Stein’s debut book, From the Corner of the Oval: A Memoir, came out in 2018.

Philadelphia magazine recently spoke with Gladwyne resident and owner of Neem Crafts, Ashwini Reddi, about the brand’s handmade goods from India, including placemats, napkins, and cushions.

Headquartered in Wynnewood, nonprofit Adoptions from the Heart got its start in an Ardmore basement in 1985. Main Line Today spoke with its founder, Maxine Chalker, about growing the organization that’s helped place over 7,400 children.

The school district is hosting a Zoom meeting on July 15 where residents can share their thoughts on possible playground updates, including inclusive and accessible features.

Free meals for anyone 18 and under are available Mondays through Thursdays this summer at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Narberth. Breakfast is served from 9-10 a.m. and lunch is available from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See the current and upcoming menus here.

Manatawny Still Works abruptly closed all of its locations, including its Ardmore tasting room, for good on Sunday.

Popular Bryn Mawr eatery Johnny’s Pizza is expanding with another Main Line location that’s slated to open in early September.