There isn't always time to sit down and read the news. So in case you missed any of the week's stories, here's a look at what happened in the Ardmore, Merion and Wynnewood area in the past seven days.
This week, we brought you news that Ritz Camera is going out of business; that trash fees for Lower Merion may rise in 2013; and that a decision on church conversions, for buildings like First Baptist Church of Ardmore, is still at least few months out.
What follows is a list of some of Ardmore Patch's top news stories of the past week, Sept. 9 to 15. For a complete list, click here.
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Saturday
Ritz Camera Going Out Of Business
The Ardmore store will be one of the stores to close.
Hiring Around Ardmore: Tired Hands, Saxbys Coffee, Gillane's
Looking for a job in the Ardmore area? Check out who's hiring this week.
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Friday
Trash-Collection Fees Would Rise in Lower Merion Plan
Recycling disposal has cost more this year, and recycled-paper resale has earned less, officials said.
Preview: Vintage Wares & More at Clover Market, Sept. 16
Vendors will sell vintage dresses, upcycled furniture, creative art pieces, handmade soap, one-of-a-kind jewelry and more on Sunday.
Haverford Is 4th Richest Philly Zip Code
Bryn Mawr, Villanova and Gladwyne also made Philly.com's list of the 10 wealthiest ZIP codes.
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Thursday
Church-Renovation Reactions Vary By Neighborhood in Lower Merion
Neighbors of an endangered Ardmore sanctuary want to see it converted to apartments. Residents in Gladwyne mostly opposed a similar plan on Righters Mill Road at Wednesday's township public hearing.
Thriving Ardmore Yarn Shop Gets New Digs
Stash, on Rittenhouse Place in Ardmore, will move to Lancaster Avenue on Sept. 26.
Voter ID Case Goes to Pa. Supreme Court Today
The Pa. Supreme Court will hear from opponents of the state's new Voter ID law on Thursday.
Lower Merion Obituaries from Mid-September
The following death notices come from Bala Cynwyd, Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Ardmore, Wynnewood and Narberth.
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Wednesday
St. Joseph's To Buy Cardinal's Mansion For $10 Million
St. Joseph's University will buy the Cardinal's Residence, located off of City Avenue near Merion Station, from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
Ricotta Cheese Recalled After 14 People Sickened
"Forever Cheese" brand of Frescolina ricotta cheese is being recalled after 14 people—including one in Pennsylvania—were sickened by listeria-type illness
OMG PD: Stolen Erection Cream, Stolen Sink
Check out these unusual police stories from the Greater Philadelphia area.
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Tuesday
Thousands Stolen In Merion Break-In, Police Say
Last week, Merion residents returned home to find their home ransacked and a large amount of jewelry stolen, according to police.
LMSD: New State Graduation Requirements 'Major Shift' For District
Lower Merion students must take three Keystone Exams, and for the class of 2017 and beyond, passing grades are required for graduation.
Police Blotter: Power Tools, Bathroom Sink Stolen
Also, some mysterious stickers bearing the words "chocolate truck" showed up this week, according to police.
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Monday
Montco Woman Contracts West Nile Virus, State Reports
The 64-year-old Lafayette Hill resident became ill Aug. 19.
Haverford's Dolobran Estate To Be Auctioned
Dolobran Estate, located at 231 Laurel Lane in Haverford, was designed by American architect Frank Furness and built in 1881.
Thefts at Haverford College, Police Say
Haverford Township Police Department reported several thefts from the college in recent weeks.
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Sunday
New TV Show Answers Lower Merion Residents' Questions
The program will air monthly on LMTV.
Find out a little about the history of this Ardmore spot.
