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Saturday, January 19, 2013

What's Closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day?

See what'll be closed for business on this federal holiday.

In remembrance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his dream, the third Monday of every January -- around Dr. King's Jan. 5 birthday -- is a federal holiday. That said, several institutions will be closed. See what'll be closed on Jan. 21.

Saturday, November 10, 2012

What's Closed On Veterans Day In Marple Newtown

Read what's closed in the Marple Newtown Patch area on this federal holiday.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. There were 21.5 million military veterans in the United States in 2011, according to the 2011 American Community Survey. Of those veterans, there were…

Monday, November 5, 2012

What's Closed and Open on Election Day?

A look at school and government buildings that will be closed on Tuesday for Election Day in the Marple Newtown area.

The following schools and government buildings in the Marple Newtown area will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for Election Day, unless otherwise stated. If we've missed one, please tell us in the comments section.  Schools Municipal Buldings Libraries

Monday, October 8, 2012

What's Closed in Marple Newtown on Columbus Day?

A look at business and government buildings that will be closed on Monday for Columbus Day.

The first Columbus Day was observed in 1937, but it has roots in this country going back to the colonial period.  Because Columbus Day is a federal holiday, most government offices will be closed. Click here to see if your municipality will also see a trash collection change on Monday, Oct. 8. The following businesses will be closed on Monday, Oct. 8 unless otherwise stated. Municipal Buldings Schools Automotive Mail Banks   Click here for a list of businesses and governement offices that are open on Columbus Day. Did we miss anything that's open in town? Add them in the comments section below.  

Sunday, April 8, 2012

What's Closed in Marple Newtown on Easter?

Check out what's closed in town on Easter Sunday, April 8.

In case you were thinking about going out and running errands, read this list of places closed in Marple and Newtown townships before you head out. All government offices closed are today while many public services are also closed. Make sure to call the appropriate office/store to confirm that they are indeed closed for the day.

Friday, April 6, 2012

What's Closed in Marple Newtown on Good Friday?

Check out what's closed on Good Friday, April 4.

In case you were thinking about going out and running errands, read this list of places closed in Marple and Newtown townships before you head out. Many government offices closed are today while several publice services such as postal offices, malls and many banks remain open. Make sure to call the appropriate office to confirm that they are indeed closed for the day.

Monday, January 16, 2012

What's Closed On MLK Day In Marple Newtown

Read what's closed in the Marple Newtown Patch area on this federal holiday.

In remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the nation observes the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, Jan. 15, as a public holiday. This year, the day falls on Jan. 16. Check out the list below to see what's closed on this Martin Luther King Day.

Saturday, December 24, 2011

What’s Closed and Open this Christmas Holiday

Here’s a rundown of the closings around town.

This year Christmas Eve and Christmas Day fall on a weekend, which affects the regular hours of government offices, as well as local businesses. Government buildings are normally closed on the weekends anyway, however, the county will observe the holiday on Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, and will be closed then as well. In the meantime, while most businesses are closed on Christmas Day, some have limited hours on Christmas Eve. There are several stores open for your last-minute gift shopping, or meal-preparation needs. If you are looking for a quick getaway from the holiday chaos, the movie theatres are open, and are rolling out several new releases the last week of the year. The following is a list of what is closed and what is …

Monday, October 10, 2011

What's Closed On Columbus Day In Marple Newtown

Read what's closed in the Marple Newtown Patch area on this federal holiday.

In salute to the workers of America, several local offices, banks and libraries will be closed for Columbus Day on Monday. Check out the list below to see what's closed on this Columbus Day.

Monday, September 5, 2011

What's Closed On Labor Day In Marple Newtown

Read what's closed in the Marple Newtown Patch area on this federal holiday.

In salute to the workers of America, several local offices, banks and libraries will be closed for Labor Day on Monday. Check out the list below to see what's closed on this Labor Day.

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