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SWEETS FOR VALENTINES 2026

2/10/2026

No matter how many times we say we don’t want anything for Valentine’s Day, most of us will be thrilled to get a little treat! There's no shame in a heart-shaped box of Whitman's samplers, but if you want to buy your sweets local this year, here are a few places that caught our eye. Plus we added one spot for gifts of the less-sugary variety!

Delice et Chocolat - Ardmore
This family-run French Pastry and Chocolate Shop in the heart of Ardmore offers many different boxed chocolates that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Get yourself one of their amazing coffees while you shop!

Sweet Stuff - Suburban Square
Family-Owned for over 30 years! This gourmet chocolate, ice cream and candy gift company in Ardmore's Suburban Square has a big selection of Valentine’s specialties, like chocolate roses, candy “kabobs”, and hand-dipped Valentine’s marshmallows

Little Blue Owl Baking Company - Narberth
Little Blue Owl has Valentine’s day specials in the shop available through Valentine’s day weekend including decorative Valentine’s day cookies in 2 designs, a coconut mousse with passionfruit cremeux, mango jelly, and vanilla chiffon, and a chocolate mousse with red berry compote and devil’s food cake.

Shift - Narberth
Indulge your sweetie with small-batch baked goods when local cottage bakery Care Package Bakes returns to SHIFT for a Valentine’s Day treats pop-up. On offer will be gift boxes, build-your-own assortments, and Care Package favorites including lots and lots of chocolate! Feb 14: 10:30-5:30

Sweet Mabel - Narberth
Looking for something besides just the sweets? Show your love with cards, gifts, jewelry, candles, and more from Sweet Mabel. Their amazing inventory includes hundreds of handmade jewelry and other items and a wide selection of Narberth and Philly-themed items.

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Spring Cleanup Week in Narberth

5/27/2025

Spring Clean Up Week 2025
Also known as "Junk Week", this is the week the Borough schedules extra home trash pickups, so Borough residents can put out any large items, extra trash, and clutter. The 2025 Spring Cleanup Week is scheduled for June 2-6. The Borough has posted the 2025 details here. Questions can be emailed to [email protected].

Official Info from the Borough:
The week of June 2, 2025, has been designated as Spring Clean Up Week in the Borough of Narberth. During this week our waste collection contractor J.P. Mascaro will collect items that are not normally removed during weekly trash service. These materials are to be placed curbside and will be collected on the day of the week as listed below. Due to the stipulations of PA Act 101, the following restrictions will apply:

Building materials, such as wood, plaster and concrete, will not be collected.
Hazardous waste, such as paint, chemicals, and pesticides will not be collected.
Electronic waste, such as televisions, computers, keyboards, sound equipment, etc. will not be collected.
Lawn & garden waste will not be collected
Appliances, such as air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers, will not be collected as part of this free pick up. Please contact J.P. Mascaro directly to arrange a pick-up.
Rugs will be collected but must be cut into 4-foot lengths, rolled, and tied with string.
Metals will not be collected.
TIRES WILL NOT BE COLLECTED!

The "Unofficial" Answers to all your "Junk Week" Questions

Spring Clean Up starts Monday. June 2. What should I do?

Pull all the stuff out of your basement;
Have a garage sale - get your neighbors to join in and make it a street party;
Recycle items in good condition with your favorite charity;
Put everything left out on the curb for your neighbors to browse through (see restrictions);
Tour the neighborhood under the guise of "taking a walk" to see what good stuff your neighbors have. (A dog is useful but not necessary for this.)
Leave it out there for the Borough to pick up.
*** And Remember *** Do NOT leave bikes, scooters, or other items you want to keep anywhere near the curb this week. You don't want any misunderstandings about what is up for grabs and what you intend to keep!

What day does my street get picked up?
The schedule is here.

Lower Merion and Narberth - Stuff you should know

2/5/2025

Superbowl Edition (plus some local trash info)

Superbowl Weekend in Narberth and LM
Whether you're going out or staying in for the big game, we collected a few food and beverage options to help get you started. Plus, since it's the beginning of the new year, we also added some 2025 trash and recycling info that may come in handy.

Go Birds!

First Friday/Pep Rally
Can't wait for the game on Sunday? Narberth's Mayor will lead a quick pep rally at 6pm in downtown Narberth to kick off First Friday. So come for the Eagles fight song, and stick around for a bite and a beverage at your favorite locals. Sweet Mabel will have an art opening with refreshments, and the Greeks Next Door always has something interesting to taste on Fridays.

The Greeks - Narberth
If you want to go out and join the crowd for the big game, The Greeks is a great place to do it. Their all-you-can-eat buffet should keep you satisfied while you watch the Birds put a beating on Mahomes!

The Great American Pub of Narberth
Another local favorite has $1 wings for the game, and offers a choice for your beverage consumption.

Carlino's - Ardmore
Having people over, or bringing food to a friend's house? Carlino's has a bunch of gameday takeout options, both sweet and savory. Their tomato pie is amazing, but if they run out, we also saw some this week over at the Wynnewood Giant. Order from Carlino's online here.

Philly Pretzel Factory
What's more Philly than a soft pretzel? They don't sell this Saquon masterpiece at the local Philly Pretzel Factories, but you can order a party tray of mini-pretzels with mustard and dips, and they have an app that lets your order ahead. We go to the location at Bryn Mawr Ave & City Line. Find your store here

LM Spring Clean-Up Weekends
LM residents can bring their junk to the dump on two April weekends this year - April 5 & 6 and April 26 & 27. Bring your ID to show you live in LM. If you live in Narberth, the Borough will pick up junk curbside during "Junk Week" in the first week of June. Bookmark this page for the latest on local trash and recycling.

Narberth Calendar
Still like to hang an old-school paper calendar in your kitchen? So do we! This free print calendar has all the Narberth weekly trash pickup dates, plus all the big 2025 events in the Borough. Pick up a copy at Borough Hall (on the wall outside the office) or at Sweet Mabel and other local stores. If you can't find a copy, just email Ed. It's also online here.

Lower Merion and Narberth - Stuff you should know: Narberth Dickens Festival and More!

12/5/2024

Fun stuff this weekend in Narberth
Get a head start on your local holiday shopping and have some fun this weekend in downtown Narberth. Start with First Friday, check out a free Saturday showing of a new PBS kids tv show that features the Borough, and then spend Sunday afternoon with the whole family at the Narberth Dickens Festival.

First Friday in Narberth - December 6
Meet your friends and neighbors for a meal and a drink, and then do some local shopping! Sweet Mabel presents "Art for Under $100" — their annual celebration of local, affordable art for collecting and giving, from 6-9pm. Meet the artists, and enjoy holiday treats and drinks. Character Development has all books 20% off ALL day. Open until 8:00.

Free showing - December 7
Reel Cinemas Narberth is doing a 10am free screening of "Carl the Collector", the brand new PBS animated show set in Narberth Borough. RSVP sign-up here.

Narberth Dickens Festival - Dec 8
The Main Line's most popular holiday event offers an afternoon of song and dance, shopping, food, and fun. There's a free scavenger hunt for kids, costumed characters, hot chocolate, hot toddies, food, holiday vendors, puppet shows, nutcracker ballet performances, and so much more. Details here.

Muppet Christmas Carol - Dec 8
Get into the spirit of the Dickens Festival with a 1 pm free showing of A Muppet Christmas Carol at Reel Cinemas Narberth 2, on N. Narberth Ave. This Rated G movie is loved by adults and kids of all ages. Don't be late, because the theater will fill up fast, and seating is limited to theater capacity of 220 persons. Reserve tickets here

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