Upper Merion Township Community Connections

Week of Service

Upper Merion Township — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:53:47 +0000

Week of Service

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Jarrett Lash UMT Planning Officer & Staff Liaison to the Economic and Community Development Committee 1st annual Week of Service September 12th and 13th.

www.umtownship.org/serviceweek

McKaig Nature Center

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:32:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Vytas Masalaitis, Park Ranger at McKaig Nature Center.

enjoyMcKaig.org
484-580-9474

King of Prussia District

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:15:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Eric Goldstein President & CEO of the King of Prussia District.

visitkop.com

Recorder of Deeds

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:18:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Jeanne Sorg Recorder of Deeds for Montgomery County Pennsylvania.

montgomerycountypa.gov/ROD

RODNews@MontgomeryCountyPA.gov

610-278-3289

Honor Flight Philadelphia

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:14:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Paul Salamy from Honor Flight Philadelphia.

honorflightphiladelphia.org

Team Children

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Robert Toporek Founder / President, Team Children to disscus what it takes to provide families and organizations with the technological tools they need to compete and contribute to our rapidly changing global economy.

484-744-1868
teamchildren.org

Habitat for Humanity

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:44:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Keith Sterling CEO, Habitat for Humanity in Montgomery and Delaware Counties.

habitatmontdelco.org

Upper Merion Emergency Aid

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:06:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Jen Schauble, Board of Directors, Upper Merion Emergency Aid to discuss how families in need can get aid

jen.schauble@comcast.net

RSVP Volunteers

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 30 May 2025 11:33:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Michele Moll the Executive Director of RSVP Volunteers

RSVP Volunteers creates and runs unique community programs powered by skilled volunteers to advance education and wellness for all ages and strengthen nonprofits through capacity-building and volunteer services.

rsvpmc.org

Clean Energy

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:01:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Zachary Davis Chair of the Environmental Advisory Council to discuss Clean Energy.

Enviromental Advisory Council

PECO Assistance Programs

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 16 May 2025 12:17:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Patricia King Manager Community Engagement from PECO to discuss what financial assistance programs to help low income customers.

peco.com/help

Laurel House

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:12:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Brad Smith Development Director and Stacy Dougherty Deputy Director of Laurel House.

laurel-house.org

Greener Partners

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Mia Rogers Educator & Coordinator and Jen Malkoun Program Director from Greener Partners.

greenerpartners.org

Elmwood Park Zoo

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Albert J. Zone Executive Director and CEO of Elmwood Park Zoo.

elmwoodparkzoo.org

Healthy Yards

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Barley Van Clief member of the Shade Tree and Beautification Commission and Theresa Landewe Vice-Chair of the Environmental Advisory Council Talk about the Healthy Yards Program.

https://www.umtownship.org/healthy-yards-program/

umt.eac@gmail.com

Prothonotary

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:07:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Noah Marlier Prothonotary Montgomery County

Prothonotary Website

Ph: 610-278-3360

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Norristown Office
One Montgomery Plaza
Norristown, PA 19401
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Willow Grove Office
102 N. York Road
Suite 302
Willow Grove, PA 19090

Nor-View Farm

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:42:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Dave Dolga, Farm Operations Supervisor, Nor-View Farm.

umtownship.org/nor-view-farm

Victim Services of Montgomery County

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:03:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Lynn Williams, Executive Assistant / Crises Intervention Support, Victim Services of Montgomery County

victimserices.org

1-888-521-0983

Upper Merion Historical Commission

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 13:11:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Matt McCaffery, Secretary Upper Merion Historical Commission.
The Historical Commission shall record the history of Upper Merion Township and its significant architectural and historic sites. Among other duties, the commission will advise the Board of Supervisors on matters of historic preservation and planning in relation to the Township’s Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also develop ideas for historical education programs within the Township.

https://www.umtownship.org/government/authorities-boards-commissions/historical-commission/

Sierra Club

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 13:32:00 +0000

Sierra Club
Chuck Kirlin sits down with Jim Wylie Chapter Vice Chair Sierra Club Pennsylvania and Julia Nakhleh Leadership Committee The Climate Reality Project: Philadelphia and Southeastern PA Chapter.

Sierra Club
Welcome to the Sierra Club’s Pennsylvania Chapter! We are the only member-led statewide environmental organization in Pennsylvania and we believe our open spaces, clean water, and natural resources should be protected so that current and future generations may enjoy them. In addition to our offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia, we have nine active regional groups all across the state that help us explore, enjoy, and protect our state's many environmental resources and fight for safe and livable communities. Explore our site to see recent action alerts, read the latest blogs, and learn how you can get involved.
https://www.sierraclub.org/pennsylvania

The Climate Reality Project
At The Climate Reality Project, our global network of 3.5 million is working to build a just and sustainable true net zero future. We train and mobilize people worldwide with four global campaigns to accelerate climate action this decade and help us reach true net zero by 2050 – the point where global warming can stop in as little as three-to-five years and the Earth begins to heal.

https://www.climaterealityproject.org/

COMMUNITY ADVOCATES FOR CLEAN ENERGY in the greater Philadelphia region

Working to maximize the impact of the Clean energy and climate funds in our communities. Our Mission, Engage with appropriate stakeholders to harness clean energy and sustainable community related funding at the state and local level, especially in communities most impacted by climate and environmental injustice.

https://www.communityadvocatesforcleanenergyphilly.com/

VF Tourism & Convention Board

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 13:16:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Rachel Riley, Associate Vice President of Communications VF Tourism & Convention Board.
A world of adventures rich in American history awaits you in Valley Forge and Montgomery County, Pa. Located 18 miles from downtown Philadelphia. Our region is home to not only must-see historical sites but also tons of family attractions, a vibrant arts scene, shopping malls, golf, outdoor activities, and so much more!
https://www.valleyforge.org/
610-834-7990

PA Career Link

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:04:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Manuel Buttner Career Advisor for Montgomery County Career Link.

PA CareerLink® is part of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s initiative to transform the landscape of how job-seekers find family sustaining jobs and how employers find the skilled candidates that they need. Through this initiative, a user-friendly, premiere job-matching system has been created to help bridge the gap that currently exists between job-seekers and employers.

pacareerlink.pa.gov
1430 Dekalb ST Norristown, PA, 19401-3426
610-270-3429/TTY: 610-270-1273
Manuel Buttner Career Advisor 610-270-3429 ext. 6151

Rotary Club of King of Prussia

Upper Merion Township — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:18:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Brenda Shepperd President and Kevin Katarynick past District Governor of the King of Prussia Rotary.

Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs.
koprotary.org

Variety – The Children’s Charity

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Dominique Bernardo CEO Variety the Children's Charity.

Variety – the Children’s Charity is a nonprofit organization that helps children with disabilities throughout the Delaware Valley.

Founded in 1935, Variety’s mission is to enrich the lives of children and young adults with disabilities through social, educational, and vocational programs that nurture independence and self-confidence, and prepare them for life.

varietyphila.org

Environmental Advisory Council

Upper Merion Township — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 11:22:00 +0000

Chuck Kirlin sits down with Zachary Davis Chair of the Environmental Advisory Council to discuss the “Single-Use Product Regulations” ordinance.

In a step towards a greener future, the Upper Merion Township Board of Supervisors has recently passed a “Single-Use Product Regulations” ordinance. The “Single-Use Product Regulations” ordinance aims to regulate the distribution and usage of single-use carry-out bags, plastic straws, plastic utensils, and expanded polystyrene food service products. By promoting and facilitating the use of reusable alternatives, the township is setting an example for being environmentally conscious within the community.