Family events Friday, August 28, 2026Previous edition

8 family events coming up near Conshy

A local guide to getting out and exploring.

Check the local forecast before heading outGive yourself extra time on the commute and keep an umbrella handy

Coming up in Conshy

  1. · All ages · Conshohocken
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  2. · All ages · Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
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  3. · Little ones · Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
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  4. · All ages, especially kids · Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia
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  5. · Kids and families · The Universal Sphere at the Comcast Center Campus, Philadelphia
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  6. · Families · Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown
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  7. · All ages · Philadelphia Zoo, Impala Lawn, 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia
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  1. · All ages · Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown
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Around the neighborhood

Lead Story

Conshohocken Mourns Local Man Killed in I-476 Crash

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Heavy news to open the morning. 6ABC Action News, as relayed by MoreThanTheCurve, reports that 28-year-old Josh Adens of Conshohocken was killed after the dump truck he was driving was involved in a crash on I-476. Police have identified him as the driver.

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There is not much to say in a moment like this except that a young neighbor is gone, and a family in our small borough is grieving. If you commute the Blue Route daily, you know how quickly a routine drive can turn. We will pass along additional details as officials release them.

Our condolences to the Adens family, and to everyone who knew Josh.

Community Spotlight

Bubbles, Berries, and a Farmers' Market Made for Kids This Saturday

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If the summer has left you searching for something wholesome and walkable, the Conshohocken Farmers' Market has you covered. Presented by Velocity Ventures, the market runs this Saturday, August 29th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

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The wrinkle worth noting for parents: a bubble play station is set up specifically for the kids. Which, if we are being honest, is the difference between a farmers' market visit that ends in a peaceful stroll home and one that ends in a negotiation about ice cream. Details via MoreThanTheCurve.

Bring a tote bag, bring the kids, and let the vendors do the rest.

Local News

West Conshohocken Wants a New Chief of Police

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Small borough, big hire. The Borough of West Conshohocken is officially in the market for a new chief of police. Per MoreThanTheCurve, the current interim chief, Sal Carfango, has been holding down the role while the search moves forward.

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Interim posts have a way of stretching out, so this is worth watching. Whoever lands the job will be the visible face of public safety across the bridge, and in a town this size, that face matters. We'll flag council updates as they come.

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Goodness Bowls Picks the Old La Bella Moda Spot for a New HQ

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Fayette Street's dining reputation has been on a tear, and now the office ecosystem around it is filling in too. According to MONTCO.Today, Goodness Bowls has chosen the former La Bella Moda site as its new headquarters.

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The Conshohocken restaurant list keeps growing (MoreThanTheCurve counted six food-related businesses moving toward opening across Conshohocken, Lafayette Hill, and Plymouth Meeting), and a homegrown brand planting its flag downtown is the kind of story we like around here. More Fayette Street, less generic office park.

Safety

Plymouth Township Arrest Follows Daytime Break-In With Family Home

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A story that will make any parent's jaw clench. The Plymouth Township Police Department announced on August 26th the arrest of a man two days earlier in connection with an alleged daytime burglary, per MoreThanTheCurve. Patch reports that a woman and her children hid in a bathroom and stayed on the phone with dispatch as the suspect entered through a side door.

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The good news is that the family was unharmed and an arrest was made quickly. The reminder for the rest of us is boring but true: lock the side door, even at 2 p.m. on a Tuesday.

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