Exploring Pennsburg and Area

11/07/2025

Upper Perkiomen School District:

10/22/2025

Data centers are coming to our area : 🤯

https://buckscountybeacon.com/2025/08/not-everyone-is-sold-on-the-benefits-of-amazons-data-center-coming-to-falls-township/

https://www.pa.gov/governor/newsroom/2025-press-releases/icymi--gov-shapiro---sec-shirley-highlight-admin-s-work-to-speed

09/24/2025

I want to remind everyone who uses Marketplace to be extra careful. I use Marketplace and I love it. I find it easy, people are nice, and if I ask for something I want and happen to “win” the bid or am the first to ask, I respect that and go get it.

But yesterday I almost fell for something I usually warn others about.

Most of the time when I ask about an item, people check my profile. When I ask if they take cash or Venmo, they are usually open to it, either letting me send Venmo or telling me to leave cash somewhere. Why? Because I am a real person. I have a great rating, and they can see I write about my business and my family. I am a mom, I have kids, and I always connect with them as a human. I don’t just send “Is this available?” and then ghost them.

So yesterday I saw a great offer at a great price. Honestly, I have gotten amazing deals before on brand new or barely used stuff for pennies. People just want to get rid of it, and I need it. I do the same when I sell, often pricing low to get rid of things quickly or even giving them away for free.

This time, I messaged a woman who seemed super nice. I asked if she took cash or Venmo. She said she used some app I had never heard of. I told her I didn’t have that app but was happy to pay cash when I saw her. She agreed. A few minutes later, she asked me to download that app and send a portion of the money.

That is when I felt like I had been slapped because I realized I had not followed my own rules.

✔ Check their profile
✔ Watch who you are dealing with
✔ If you sense a red flag, the deal is off

When I checked her profile, here is what I noticed:
🚩Only one profile picture (red flag)
🚩Picture was a little too revealing (red flag)
🚩Facebook account created in 2025 (major red flag)
🚩Asked me to send partial payment (red flag)
🚩Asked me to download an unknown app (red flag)
🚩Tried to get me to come earlier than we agreed (red flag)

At that point, I ended the conversation, told her the deal was off, and reported the listing for suspicious activity.

Please be vigilant. Check profiles. Trust your instincts.

At the same time, don’t always assume people are bad. Many sellers are kind and simply prefer Venmo or cash, and they just want to meet on their own time. Know the difference.

But learn from my mistake, it could have cost me. Thankfully, I recognized the red flags quickly and acted before it was too late.

Good luck on Marketplace, friends!

11/24/2024

Please consider donating: we only have 125 of the 463 wreaths sponsored.
The Lt. Matthew Smith Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Pennsburg) is participating in the Wreaths Across America program by placing wreaths on veterans graves to honor those that have served our country.

This will occur on National Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 with a ceremony prior to the wreath laying.

We are currently accepting wreath sponsorships. At only $17 a wreath, we hope you will consider helping to ensure a wreath is placed for every Veteran at New Goshenhoppen UCC Cemetery in East Greenville, PA.

To sponsor a wreath, please go to http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/PA0792 and select "Sponsor Wreaths." When orders placed through the link , our group will receive 3 wreaths for every 2 purchased.
Thank you for your consideration of our request. We hope you will support Wreaths Across America and the goals of the Lt. Matthew Smith Chapter, NSDAR by joining us in this worthy cause.

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

10/19/2024

today! ❤️

10/17/2024

Exciting news! An amazing event is happening at in Pennsburg! Kirstin Nice has put in incredible effort to make it fabulous just for you. Visit her store to explore a fantastic local supplement line, indulge in delicious chocolates, savor tasty and healthy teas, and discover a beautiful selection of local goodies.

Plus, don't miss out on the tea tasting with and the special offerings from AbellaSpecialties! Remember, supporting local businesses is crucial because they support us when we need it.

Stop by on Saturday❤️

08/30/2024

Fundraiser by kids for kids! Come support them:

🚗 CAR WASH 🚗

Come support UBCS class of 2025 at Morningstar Fellowship in Pennsburg, tomorrow from 9am-1pm

08/28/2024

Huge News!!! We are blessed to have leaders like this! People that look into health and benefits of their customers!!
Tosco's Brick-Oven Pizza & Restaurant very well done🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/TfMAgJgMZ9EYxYU8/?mibextid=14AR8G

08/19/2024

Tag your fav local place👇🏽

08/16/2024

PA Native here 🤣

08/16/2024

Wow! Did you know this?