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.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Snapshots from South Ardmore's Fourth of July celebration.
It was a hot, sunny day on Wednesday, but the heat didn't stop a bunch of patriotic paraders from decorating their bikes, scooters and even power wheels for the South Ardmore Betterment Alliance Fourth of July celebration. Kids had the chance to ride their bikes alongside the Oakmont Fire Company, making their way to Elwell Field for a best-dressed contest, food, games and fun. The event was emceed by Jason Guynes of 6:8 Community Church in Ardmore. Check out the photo gallery above for a look at the fun—along with cameos from some special celebrity guests, including Miss America, Lady Liberty and Captain America. Did you take some great photos on the Fourth? Share them here. (View photos from the Narberth Independence Day Celebration on …
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Did you get a great shot? Post it on Patch!
Did you snap a great photo of the kids on their way to the parade? Grill an awesome burger? Deck out the house (or the dog) in patriotic garb? Have a pool party? Share your Independence Day photos on Patch. Just click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to the top left of this text. You can enter a caption and share the link with friends. (The featured photo is from Wednesday morning's Fourth of July festivities at Elwell Field in Ardmore. On Thursday morning, we'll post a full gallery of photos we took on the Fourth.)
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. Ardmore (including Merion, Wynnewood and Penn Wynne) Genuardi's: 50 E Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Super Fresh: 250 E Lancaster Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 Trader Joe's: 112 Coulter Ave, Ardmore, PA 19003 Whole Foods Market: 339 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Bala Cynwyd (including Narberth, Belmont Hills, Penn Valley) Acme: 121 E City Ave, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Acme Markets: 829 Montgomery Ave, Penn Valley, PA 19072 Bryn Mawr (including …
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
Fourth of July activities in the Ardmore area.
Wondering where (and when) the fireworks are? If you neighborhood is doing anything? Here's a wrap-up of Lower Merion July 4th events. The South Ardmore Betterment Alliance will be hosting its annual South Ardmore Independence Day celebration on Wednesday at Elwell Field (near the intersection of Belmont Ave. and Ardmore Ave.). 10 a.m. The event begins with a patriotic parade of decorated bikes, strollers and wagons leaving from Chestnutwold Elementary School (Belmont Ave. and Lorraine St.) at 10 a.m. that will work its way through the neighborhood and eventually wind up at Elwell Field. 10:20 a.m. The National Anthem will play and judging for "best dressed" begins. 10:30 a.m. A ribbon cutting will inaugurate the new Elwell Field …
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
A heads up for those who live or work in Ardmore, Merion and Wynnewood.
Monday night's Planning Commission meeting will look at tentative sketch plans for a new business in Wynnewood Shopping Center. On the agenda for consideration is a plan to demolish a 4,052 square foot building and build a drive-through bank, and another plan to build a restaurant with outdoor seating. Read the full agenda. Because of the July 4 holiday, all libraries and government buildings will be closed on July 4. Trash and recycling will operate on a holiday schedule this week due to the July 4 holiday. View the holiday pickup schedule here. South Ardmore Betterment Alliance's Fourth of July celebration takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday. A parade of bikes, strollers, and wagons decked out in patriotic colors will leave …
If you have any questions about buying fireworks, the State Police might have the answer.
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Monday, July 2, 2012
The following information comes courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police. 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 buy …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
An NWS alert is in effect through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service is predicting highs at or above 90 for the next week in the Philadelphia area, prompting an Excessive Heat Watch. The alert, issued Wednesday afternoon set to expire at 8 p.m. Sunday, covers Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware and Bucks counties. The NWS predicts highs of 91, 97, 96 and 96 Thursday through Sunday, followed by 93, 90 and 90 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's Fourth of July holiday. Aside from a slight chance of rain Thursday night and Friday, virtually no precipitation is in the forecast. Check back with Patch for any significant forecast changes and tips for coping with the heat. What are you doing to stay cool? Tell us in the comments.
Erin Marie
11:26 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thank you! I got my prize in the mail already today. Thanks!! :-) more ›