Community Corner

Museum Daytrip, Construction Blasting Friday in Marple Newtown

Read about some of the things happening Friday in Marple Newtown.

Here are a few things you need to know to jump start your day. If we missed anything, let us know in the comments below. 

  • Daytrip: Marple Library trip to the Mutter Museum for a guided tour. Transportation is not provided. Find more details here.
  • Noise: More "blasting" at the Muirwood Townhomes is expected around the 200 block of S. Newtown Street Road. Blasting is expected to start Friday and occur again on Monday, July 29 through 31.
  • Fun: Free Movie Rentals Fridays at Marple Library 
  • Sport: Heading to the green today? Check out Paxon Hollow Country Club's live webcam
  • Traffic: Check on your commute on the PennDOT traffic cameras before you leave the house. But the traffic will likely be terrible—it's traffic.
  • Weather: The forecast calls for temperatures to reach the mid-80s with partly sunny skies. Things are expected to cool down in the evening. 
  • History: Per the History Channel, on this day in 1775, the U.S. Postal Service was established. 

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