Pull Up a Chair: Marple and Newtown Conversations

In this episode of Pull Up a Chair: The Marple Newtown Community Podcast , host Cheryl Grosso sits down with Cindi Young to talk about Once Upon a Run , a special community event supporting the Newtown Township Public Library. Planned by the dedicated volunteers of the Friends of the Newtown Township Public Library, this unique event brings neighbors together to celebrate reading, community, and t...

In this conversation, Cheryl Grosso interviews Paul Seligson about the hanging baskets program in Newtown Square. Paul shares the origins of the program, the community involvement, the maintenance of the baskets, and the funding efforts that support this beautification initiative. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and reflects on the joy and satisfaction that comes from working...

In this episode, we spent time talking with Jack Stollsteimer and celebrating a successful National Night Out in Marple. It reminded us that safety is truly a team effort. When we showup for each other, we build a stronger, safer, and more connected community. If you’re curious to learn more or want to get involved, we’ve added helpful links and resources in the show notes, so be sure to take a lo...

In this episode of Pull Up a Chair, Cheryl Grosso sits down with Cathy Cavalier from the Newtown Square Historical Society for a heartfelt and enlightening conversation about the importance of preserving local history. From stories and historic homes to community engagement and the role of volunteers, Cathy shares how the historical society works to keep our township’s rich past alive and accessib...

What a great conversation with Cindy Mehallow. From her childhood adventures along Fox’s Run right here in Newtown Square to the work she’s doing today, it’s clear that her love for nature has only grown. Whether it’s through the Environmental Advisory Council or her role as a Penn State Master Watershed Steward, Cindy brings such genuine passion and real-world experience to everything she does. S...

Thanks for pulling up a chair with us today as we spoke with my neighbor and friend, Terri McCarthy about the trails and greenways meet up group. If you're curious to learn more or want to get involved, we’ll include links and resources in the show notes, so be sure to check those out. Join us on SUNDAY the 27th at 6:30 PM for a gorgeous hike across Willistown Township's 102-acre Kirkwood Preserve...

Thanks for pulling up a chair with us today as we explored what it means to be a Bird Town . Thank you to Janet Krevenas for all her information. If you're curious to learn more see the links below.https://birdtownpa.org https://mostardi.com https://www.audubon.org/our-work/cities-and-towns/lights-out And as always, if you enjoyed this episode, share it with a neighbor, leave a review, and join us...

Welcome to Pull Up a Chair —I’m Cheryl Grosso, your host. This podcast is a collective effort by a group of neighbors who care deeply about our community. The more we’ve gotten involved, the more we’ve learned—and we realized how important it is to share that information in a way that’s engaging, accessible, and meaningful. As your host, I’ll guide the conversations, but this project is powered by...