Thursday, July 12, 2012
No, the main photo on the story is not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.
Congratulations to Erin Holvoet. She is the winner of this week’s Patch Picture of the Week contest with her fireworks picture. Her picture of a boy watching fireworks was a crowd favorite. Thanks to everyone who submitted your great pictures. A couple people added photos to our voting story. (The entry period had already closed) I featured those latecomers in this story along with our winning photo, so please enjoy them. Holvoet will be receiving a Patch prize pack in the mail. Don’t forget to enter this week’s Picture of the Week contest. We’re asking people to upload picture of parades. Scroll down to see that story and other Picture of the week entries and winners.
Friday, July 6, 2012
There were 414 runners who competed in the third annual Fourth of July Firecracker 5K in Broomall.
BROOMALL–Despite the heat, more than 400 runners came out to the Marple Newtown Firecracker 5K on July 4th. The third annual race led the annual Marple Newtown Fourth of July Parade. The race brought out runners of all ages. Read below to find out who placed in the top three for each category. Top 3 Overall (And Top 3 Males) Top 3 Females Top 3 Females Ages 1-14 Top 3 Males Ages 1-14 Top 3 Females Ages 15-19 Top 3 Males Ages 15-19 Top 3 Females Ages 20-29 Top 3 Males Ages 20-29 Top 3 Females Ages 30-39 Top 3 Males Ages 30-39 Top 3 Females Ages 40-49 Top 3 Males Ages 40-49 Top 3 Females Ages 50-59 Top 3 Males Ages 50-59 Top 3 Females Ages 60-69 Top 3 Males Ages 60-69 Top 3 Males Ages 70-79 Read the full race results here. (Click on the …
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Check out our photo gallery of Marple Newtown's annual Fourth of July celebration featuring local officials and business owners, Michael Barkann, Rep. Pat Meehan, and spectators.
BROOMALL–The blazing sun may not have stopped for Marple Newtown's annual Fourth of July Parade and Firecracker 5K, but traffic certainly did after a large portion of the westbound lanes on West Chester Pike/Rt. 3 were shutdown for Wednesday morning's festivities. While many people were sleeping in on their day off, 494 runners and a crowd of spectators, turned out for the Third Annual Firecracker 5K. The record-setting amount of participants took off around 9:30 a.m., and runners of all ages crossed the finish line over the next hour. James Belfatto, 16, won the 3.1-mile race with a time of 16:54 and 29-year-old Aaron Skolnik finished second in 17:03. The parade followed the 5K and never lulled with around 90 minutes of lively …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Upload your images of an all-American holiday–from local parades, barbecues, and other Fourth of July celebrations here.
God bless America–it's July 4th, which is a fully sanctioned and ordained right to celebrate on picnic blankets and in parks across the country. What does your Independence Day look like? Will you be attending the Marple Newtown July 4th Parade or the Firecracker 5K? Or just having a BBQ in your backyard or at the park? We'd love to create an all-American photo album from around town, so click away and upload right from your smart phone if you wish.
A guide to all things Fourth of July.
Below you'll find all your local events, safety tips and recipes as you celebrate this Independence Day. Happy Fourth of July from Marple Newtown Patch. FIREWORKS AND EVENTS To watch fireworks, the Wawa Welcome America! display in Philadelphia is sure to be amazing but check out some of these suburb options for viewing fireworks too. If you're looking for patriotic fun without the fireworks, try these local parades, 5Ks, concerts and other local events, including Marple Newtown's 4th of July Parade and Firecracker 5K. Race starts at 9:25 a.m., immediately followed by the parade at 10 a.m. PHOTOS Don't forget to share your Marple Newtown 4th of July Parade and Firecracker 5K photos with us here. Watching fireworks? Share your fireworks …
Need some last minute supplies, but not sure what's open on the holiday? Here's the list.
Are more people coming over for the 4th of July than you realized? Did the grill get too hot and now you need to replace some hamburgers and hot dogs? Some grocery stores have changed their hours for the holiday. Here are the hours for grocery stores in the surrounding area on Independence Day. Haverford and Havertown Acme: 600 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Superfresh: 1305 West Chester Pike, Havertown, PA 19083 Marple and Newtown (including Newtown Square and Broomall) Acme: 1991 Sproul Rd, Broomall, PA 19008 Acme-Sav-On: 3590 W Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 Giant: 2910 Springfield Rd, Broomall, PA 19008 Media (including Upper Providence, Edgemont, Rose Valley and Lima) Acme Markets: 527 E Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 …
No, the main photo on the story is not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.
Congratulations to Colleen Wickstrum. She is the winner of this week’s Patch Picture of the Week contest with her patriotic picture of a boy waving a small flag. Thanks to everyone who submitted your great pictures. The pictures of children were popular, as were the eagle and the serviceman. We had also had some great patriotic dog photos. A couple people added photos to our voting story. (The entry period had already closed) I featured those latecomers in this story along with our winning photo, so please enjoy them. Wickstrum will be receiving a Patch prize pack in the mail. Don’t forget to enter this week’s Picture of the Week contest. We’re asking people to upload picture of fireworks. Scroll down to see that story and other Picture of…
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative is set to run through July 8.
The following information comes from a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. State and local police, along with PennDOT, will take part in a national enforcement effort through July 8 targeting motorists who drive under the influence. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort will focus on keeping Pennsylvania’s roads safe during the Independence Day travel period. “Many people will celebrate and travel for the Independence Day holiday,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said in a release. “Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts your life and the lives of those around you in danger.” “Motorists must understand that alcohol and driving never mix,” said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan …
Monday, July 2, 2012
If you have any questions about buying fireworks, the State Police might have the answer.
The following information comes courtesy of the State Police-Media barracks. Due to the upcoming July 4th holiday and summer season, here are some FAQs regarding fireworks. Q: Can I use fireworks in Pennsylvania? A: State law prohibits the use of Consumer and Display Fireworks in Pennsylvania without a permit. Items defined as “ground and hand-held sparkling devices”, “novelties” and “toy caps” in American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1 are not currently regulated by State Law; therefore, their sale and use are permissible. These “non-fireworks” are the only types allowed to be sold from tents, stands, convenience stores, retail establishments and other various outlets not licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Q: Can I …
Add a fireworks picture and you could win a Patch prize pack in our Picture of the Week contest.
Fireworks displays will be gracing the sky this week as we celebrate 4th of July. Upload your fireworks pictures. Not sure the best way to photograph fireworks, check out tips from professional photographer and Patch blogger Richard Weisgrau. Let us know what fireworks display you photographed in the caption. We also want to know in the caption what town you’re from and any other information you think we should know. This is part of Patch’s summer Picture of the Week series, where we’ll be asking you for your best pictures on a certain topic each week. We’re looking forward to seeing what pictures you have to share and even adding a little incentive. The winning submission will get a Patch prize pack, which includes a very soft Patch …
Erin Marie
11:26 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thank you! I got my prize in the mail already today. Thanks!! :-) more ›