Thanksgiving Week: DUI Checkpoints in Delco

The Northern Delaware County DUI Taskforce will establish the checkpoints Thanksgiving week.

According to a press release to the media, the Northern Delaware County DUI Taskforce will conduct DUI checkpoints the week of November 19 within Springfield Township. The press release was issued by the Haverford Township Police Department on November 16 and did not indicate at what times and locations the checkpoints will take place. The DUI Taskforce includes four other municipalities—Haverford, Marple, Newtown, and Radnor. It has been in operation since September 2009, during which time it has conducted 36 operations. The taskforce has made 79 arrests for DUI, issued 29 citations for underage drinking, and written over 900 additional citations and warnings for other offenses. According to the release, “the purpose of the Northern …

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Owners of Casey's in Newtown Square Reinvents Casual Dining in Springfield

Changes to decor and menu give The Porch in Springfield new appeal for younger patrons.

SPRINGFIELD–The exterior of The Lamb Tavern in Springfield, with its nearly 300 years of history, might seem stuffy and intimidating to some. That's an image that proprietors Peter Crisanti and Steve Graham, popularly known in town as the owners of Casey's Seafood Grille and Pub in Newtown Square, are looking to change. "We want to get the word out that The Porch is great for more than just special occasions," said Crisanti. "It's an affordable, everyday place to grab a bite."  Newly contemporized, The Porch Restaurant, opened in March 2011 looking to set itself apart from The Lamb Tavern's image of fine dining and banquets. Improvements are still being made, such as the gorgeous picture windows that open up the indoor bar to the outside …

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2 EA Students Take Home 2012 Francis X. Hussey Memorial Trophy

Alex Dupre, of Rolling Green Golf Club, and Sean Fahey, of Overbrook Golf Club, win the 27th Junior Division Francis X. Hussey Memorial at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield.