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Marple Hosts Free Shred Fest Saturday

Marple Township is offering its residents a day to shred personal documents in a safe manner on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

BROOMALL–Marple Township is offering its residents a free Shred Fest event on Saturday morning to shred personal and confidential documents in a safe manner. Residents can take up to four boxes of personal documents to be destroyed from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Though Shred Fest is open to the entire community, the township is discouraging businesses. The event will take place at the Old Marple School yard located off of West Chester Pike & N. Malin Rd. in Broomall. Wiggins Shredding will be the company shredding the documents on Saturday.

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Lost & Found in Marple Newtown: Missing Dogs

Here is a recent list of items or animals that have been lost or found in the Marple Newtown area, as listed on Craigslist from May 13-17.

Found: Dog–According to the Craigslist ad, a light-colored husky looking dog was spotted on Lindbergh Ave. in Broomall on May 13. According to the poster, "It was very dark out, so difficult to discern exact breed/color. We believe it was also spotted by a neighbor last evening [May 12]. Followed our dog for a bit, but ran into the woods when called for." Contact the poster here for more information on the dog. Lost: Dog–According to the Craigslist ad, a blond Husky was listed missing. The name of the dog is Cronus. According to the poster, the found dog on May 13 is not this owner's dog. Contact the poster here for information on Cronus or call them at 610 213-6272. Found: Dog–According to the Craigslist ad, a French Mastiff dog was found…

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Broomall McDonald's To Fully Reopen By June 15

The Broomall McDonald's will fully reopen its restaurant on June 15, according to an employee.

BROOMALL–Since late April to early May, the Broomall McDonald's has been alternating its service to its customers by offering dine-in only to its patrons then switching over to drive-thru only. The alternating service has been due to the restaurant's remodeling project as part of the chain's nationwide campaign in changing their image from their well-known image as a fast food restaurant to more of a "casual dining" restaurant. One of the big changes to the restaurant has already been constructed and currently being used: two side-by-side drive thru lanes, each with their own menu boards and speakers, to help with traffic flow off of Sproul Road. Though the dine-in portion of the restaurant is currently closed to the public, customers can …

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Jennifer Kim

4:39 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012

From Terry Miller on our Facebook page: "Sure hope they do the Newtown Sq. one next. It really is run down. Loved the ones i found out in Pittsburgh, more like a starbuck, tall cafe tables, calming music, would love if they had put bagels back on the menu with cream cheese."   more ›

Daughter Hopes To Continue Mom's Salon Legacy

Joyce's Salon in Ardmore, run by Joyce Goldhahn, of Broomall, is now run by Joyce's daughter, also of Broomall, and has been in business since 1970.

ARDMORE–Tucked into an unassuming storefront on E. County Line Avenue in Ardmore is a small salon with a long history. Joyce's has been doling out cuts and colors for 42 years now, and some of the salon's clients have been coming for just as long, or longer. Joyce Goldhahn, of Broomall, the salon's original owner, worked side-by-side in the salon with her daughter, Kathy DiMario, also from Broomall, for 29 years before retiring in December of 2011. The pair met with Patch recently to talk about the salon's beginnings, their experience working together, and what the future holds. In 1970, Goldhahn was a single mom in her mid-20s, working at a hair salon in Philadelphia.  When her brother-in-law decided that year to sell his building at 2608…

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Broomall-Based Swiss Farms Buys Saxby's Coffee

The Broomall-based company Swiss Farms recently acquired Saxby's coffee chain but the two will remain as entirely separate brands.

Life After 'Undercover Boss' For Broomall Philly Pretzel Factory

Marques Chandler, who was recently featured on CBS' hit reality TV show 'Undercover Boss,' talks about life after the show.

BROOMALL–Three years ago, Marques Chandler, of West Philadelphia, was out of a job and looking for work. At the time, his cousin was working at the Philly Pretzel Factory's Broomall location and referred him to a job. "Marques' cousin was working for us for about two months and introduced me to Marques...he and I just kind of hit it off from jump street since then," recalled Co-owner of the Broomall Philly Pretzel Factory Gary Nolan. "You could immediately tell he had great people skills. Chandler said it initially just started out as any other job and was looking for a second job in the meantime, hoping to save money to send his two young daughters off to college some day. He started off at $8/hour, worked hard–getting to the store at 4 a…

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Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joseph Pham

Marple Newtown Patch highlights Joseph Pham, a fifth-grade student at St. Pius X, who placed first in a writing contest.

Each week, Marple Newtown Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This week we highlight Joseph Pham, a fifth-grade student at St. Pius X, who placed first in a writing contest. Patch Whiz Kid of the Week: Joseph Pham Whiz Kid's Age: 11 Whiz Kid's School: St. Pius X School Whiz Kid's Accomplishment: Joseph Pham placed first in the Newtown Square Women’s Club Writing Contest. This year's question was: "What historical place would you like to visit and why?" Whiz Kid's Key to Awesomeness: "When our teacher brought the essay up, I did it ant turned it in but I didn't know I was going to win," recalled Joseph about winning the essay contest…

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Injured Bald Eagle Found In Pool of Blood in Broomall

A bald eagle was found in the parking lot of Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid two weeks and is still undergoing wildlife rehab.

Broomall's Philly Pretzel Factory On 'Undercover Boss'?

An employee at the Broomall branch told Marple Newtown Patch Thursday that the location will be featured on the CBS show 'Undercover Boss' Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m.

BROOMALL–Remember that film crew that arrived in Marple Township last December and was spotted at the Philly Pretzel Factory and the Country Squire Diner along West Chester Pike? That mystery may be solved. Although Gary Nolan, co-owner of Broomall's Philly Pretzel Factory, was tight-lipped about the filming that had occurred last year, an employee at the Broomall branch confirmed on Thursday that the location will be featured on CBS’ hit reality show Undercover Boss on Friday, April 27, at 8 p.m. Dan DiZio, CEO and co-founder of Philly Pretzel Factory, has been picked to appear on Undercover Boss. On the show, DiZio leaves his corner office at the Philly Pretzel Factory headquarters and goes to work within several locations, in disguise, …

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