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Richard Ilgenfritz

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Sep 28, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Richard Ilgenfritz

    Lower Merion considering 14 percent increase in trash fees (opens the original)

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    LOWER MERION – Lower Merion residents could see higher trash fees next year. At its recent board meeting, the Lower Merion Board of Commissioners authorized the township secretary to advertise a notice of intent to adopt an ordinance change that would increase solid waste fees by 14% for 2027. Residents have the option to subscribe to three levels of trash collection, ranging from mini can containers up to 21 gallons to three or four containers totaling 96 to 192 gallons. At each of the three co

  2. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Richard Ilgenfritz

    Lower Merion considering $1 million grant to plan redevelopment of the township’s public works facility (opens the original)

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    LOWER MERION – Lower Merion officials plan on applying for a million-dollar grant to help begin planning and design for the redevelopment of its public works facility, known formerly as the Koegel Complex. During a recent meeting of the board of commissioners, the board passed a resolution authorizing the township staff to submit a 2026 Local Share Account – Statewide grant application to the Commonwealth Financing Authority requesting up to $1,000,000 toward the approximately $1.1 million Phase

  3. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Richard Ilgenfritz

    Lower Merion school board elects new member (opens the original)

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    LOWER MERION – After four rounds of voting, the Lower Merion Board of School Directors elected a replacement member. At a special school board meeting, the remaining eight board members voted to have Muna Elshakhs replace former board member Jennifer Rivera, who resigned after being arrested and charged with theft by deception, receiving stolen property, and access device fraud. The remaining board members voted to accept Rivera’s resignation at a special meeting on Sept. 14. Elshakhs will serve

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Richard Ilgenfritz

    Gratz College opens its new campus in Bala Cynwyd (opens the original)

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    LOWER MERION – Gratz College recently announced the opening of its brand-new campus in Bala Cynwyd, named Gratz Commonspace. Designed as a dynamic community gathering place, the new facility aims to advance learning, culture, collaboration, and civic engagement across the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond. “Located at 382 Bala Avenue, Gratz Commonspace represents the culmination of a transformative campus project that has reimagined and connected two landmark buildings into a hub for educat

  5. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · Richard Ilgenfritz

    Lower Merion considering new drones for police department (opens the original)

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    LOWER MERION – New police drones could soon be on the horizon in Lower Merion Township, and while some officials say it’s a good idea, others are raising privacy concerns. During the township’s recent budget workshop meeting, where department heads discuss budget requests, goals, and priorities with the board of commissioners, Lower Merion Police Superintendent Andy Block outlined a proposal for a new system that could launch drones automatically when certain 911 calls are reported. As part of t

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