Friday, May 24, 2013
A write-in candidate in Tuesday’s primary will appear in the race for 2nd Ward commissioner in November.
Marple Township's 2nd Ward will see a former commissioner on the ballot in November's Election. Democrat John Butler received 19 write-in votes in Tuesday's Primary Election, according to the Delaware County Daily Times, and 10 votes are required and all will need to be certified by the Delaware County Board of Elections. Butler was a commissioner for eight years before losing to Jan Ceton in 2009. "I didn’t decide to mount the write-in until noon on Primary Day," Butler told the Delco Times. "I don’t like the lack of transparency and the fact the board never answers questions during the public forum."
Find out what your local grocery store hours are for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday.
Many grocery stores have changed their hours on account of the holiday. If you have last minute grocery shopping to do, you may what to take note of special holiday hours for Memorial Day. Below are local store hours for Monday, May 27. Marple and Newtown (including Newtown Square and Broomall) Gentile's: S Newtown Street Rd & Mary Jane Ln Newtown Square, PA 19073 Acme: 1991 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008 Giant: 2910 Springfield Rd, Broomall, PA 19008 Media (including Upper Providence, Edgemont and Middletown) Acme: 527 E Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 Acme: 1067 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 Trader Joe's: 12 E State St, Media, PA 19063 Radnor (including St. Davids, Wayne, Villanova) Giant: 550 E Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 Acme: …
Marple Newtown Patch offers some great menu ideas for your summer kickoff party.
Fire up the barbeque and hang up your American flags. Memorial Day weekend is upon us once again. It’s a special time to honor all of our courageous military men and women–for those who have passed on and those who continue to fight for our freedom. For many of us, it’s also a three-day weekend that kicks off the summer season. It’s a time to spend quality time with our family and friends, and share a nice meal. From the traditional favorites, like grilled hot dogs and burgers, to the more elaborate clam bake feasts, everybody has their go-to Memorial Day menu ideas. We asked around town, and came up with some fun recipes for you to try out this year. Just a note from our contributing culinary experts, these recipes are meant to be …
A lawmaker criticizes a local camp for 'gay therapy,' neighbors stop an apparent burglary and more in news from the Philadelphia area.
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Read what's closed in the Marple Newtown Patch area on this federal holiday.
In observance of Memorial Day, honored on the last Monday of May, the following businesses are closed for the federal holiday. So while most government offices and some businesses may close on this day, some do not. Check here for any Memorial Day trash collection changes. The following businesses will be closed on Monday, May 27 unless otherwise stated. Government Offices Schools Post Offices Libraries Banks Beer/Liquor Stores Automotive Click here for a list of businesses and government offices that are open over the Memorial Day holiday. Did we miss a business that may be closed over the Memorial Day holiday? Tell us in the comments section if you know of another place that is closed.
AAA predicts about 1 percent fewer Americans than last year will travel for the holiday.
Projections for Memorial Day weekend travel call for roughly the same volume of Philadelphia-area traffic as last year's holiday, while the nation as a whole is expected to travel a bit less, according to a AAA study released Wednesday. The organization estimates 34.8 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home at some point Thursday through Monday. Last year, it was 35.1 million. In the Philadelphia area, the figure is 404,000 travelers, about the same as last year. Though bridge gridlock may suggest otherwise, only 22 percent of Philadelphia-area residents who travel this weekend are expected to be headed to the shore, according to AAA. About 62 percent of survey respondents said gas prices wouldn't affect their plans. …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
This orange tabby cat is available for adoption for free at the Delaware County SPCA.
This orange tabby cat may not have all of his teeth but that doesn't slow him down. Tommy is an older cat looking for a happy and fun home. He eats wet food just fine and loves to cuddle. Tommy is available for adoption at the Delco SPCA and his adoption fee is sponsored so he is free to the right home. UPDATE: Cats Nellie and Frank Sintara, recently featured on Patch, have been adopted. But Dog Eisnehower is still waiting for a forever. There are always adoption specials going on at the Delaware County SPCA. So always ask if there is currently an adoption special available. Anyone interested in adopting Tommy please go to, http://delcospca.org/adoption/ for all the details and what is needed to make an adoption. To foster an animal, …
Roving DUI Patrols will be conducted in six local municipalities.
The Northern Delaware County DUI Taskforce will be conducting roving DUI patrols during the weekend of Friday, May 24 in Marple and Newtown townships. The taskforce covers four municipalities in addition to Marple and Newtown—Haverford, Radnor, Springfield and Upper Darby townships. It has been in operation since September 2009 and has conducted 40 operations, according to a press release from Haverford Police Department. The taskforce has arrested 81 drivers for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol or drugs, issued 29 citations for underage drinking, 468 citations and 546 warnings for other motor vehicle violations, the press release states.
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. The map above shows the best prices for Philadelphia. To get your local area, put your zip code into the search box. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined, heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries …
More than $1,500 in damage was the result of a high school senior prank recently, police say.
The following information was supplied by Newtown Township Police. Any arrests or charges mentioned do not indicate guilt or conviction. More than $1,500 in damage was the result of a high school senior prank recently, police say. Police were called to Marple Newtown High School on May 13 at about 9:03 a.m. for a report of criminal mischief and a building supervisor showed police the damage done to the school, according to the report. Apparently as part of a 2013 senior prank, students spray painted the school's tiger mascot on the front lawn pink, defaced two poster signs on the lawn of the school with spray paint, placed balloons in the trees and also hung an adult blow up doll in one of the trees, according to the report. The balloons…
Tim
8:54 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
Someone needs to share this rate information with the gas stations in Wayne!!!! more ›