Special Olympics Donation; FruitFlowers; Scammers This Week in Review

It’s been a busy week in Marple Newtown Patch. Here’s a look at some of the top stories of the week.


Scammers Extort Money, Say Relative in Danger
Police warn of a phone scam that is being used to extort money from victims by saying a relative is in danger.

Purses Stolen from Cars Parked at Russell School, Police Say
Credit cards, cash and a designer purse were stolen in the thefts, police say.

Donate to Special Olympics in Christian Massey's Name
The funeral expenses for Massey, a 2011 graduate of Marple Newtown High School who was shot and killed on Saturday, have been covered, school officials say.

Business Spotlight: FruitFlowers
Incredibly Edible Delites, FruitFlowers will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the Spring.

Marple Newtown Grad Killed Over Headphones, Reports Say
The Philadelphia man was shot and killed in Overbrook on Saturday, police say.

Elwood, Former 'World's Ugliest' Dog, Dies in New Jersey
Elwood, a Chinese Crested and Chihuahua mix, died on Thanksgiving.