The 10th annual EarthFest, held at Temple Ambler, was hosted by the Center for Sustainable Communities and welcomed schools and groups from the Ambler and Philadelphia region to learn about being green. Exhibitors on Friday included the Academy of Natu... »
This weekend, YMCAs across the country will throw open their doors and invite everyone in the community to come in, get active and have fun, at no charge. Saturday is the official Healthy Kids Day, when 1,900 YMCAs nationwide will host free events to ... »
Ambler Borough Vandalism Resident of the 100 block of Tennis Ave. reported on April 23, his Nissan Altima was vandalized sometime overnight. Vehicle sustained several scratches on all exterior panels. Storm Damage On April 21, at 9:5 p.m., a tree in a... »
The Institute for Economics and Peace release the second annual United States Peace Index (USPI), which looks at peacefulness in the U.S. by state and at the city level. The analysis of peace is based on homicide, violent crime, policing, incarceration... »
From Giant Food Stores: Giant Food Store announced that all locations began accepting American Express credit cards as a form of payment to continue their ongoing efforts to provide customers with additional payment choices when they grocery shop. “In ... »
It may not be a federally recognized holiday, but every year Philly Pretzel Factory celebrates National Pretzel Day by giving a free pretzel to every customer who walks in the door on April 26. And, the first 100 customers will receive a punch card for... »
A day after winning his primary election, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) spent part of Wednesday plugging a Democrat-sponsored small business tax relief bill that he says would save Montgomery County businesses more than $6,200 for each new worker they ... »
After residents have been asking for a bakery in downtown Ambler for years, Homemade Delights, has opened its doors. Offering something different everyday for those with a sweet tooth, Tracey Hering is making cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, cupcakes, pies... »
Kathleen A. O'Rourke, 55, of Conshohocken for 30 years, died on April 23, 2012 at Towne Manor West in Norristown.She was the beloved wife of Kevin O'Rourke, they were together 27 years.She was born in Clifton Heights, PA on June 4, 1956 to Lou and Anne... »
Angelo M. DiMarino, 93, of Blakeslee, PA, formerly of Conshohocken, PA and El Paso TX for 20 years, died on April 21, 2012 at his daughter's home in Valdosta, GA.He was the husband of the late Edeltraud (Schmidt) DiMarino.He was born in South Greensbur... »
Just like auto mechanics, dentists, plumbers, financial planners, electricians, attorneys, hair dressers, tailors, Realtors ... you name it: home inspectors are human just like any other service provider. Some are really good, some are not so good, an... »
The Stony Creek Elementary Community Kids Club will hold lemonade stands around the community on April 28 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. The money raised from the lemonade stands will benefit Little Smiles Philadelphia. The idea to hold lemonade stands came... »
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney had little trouble winning the Pennsylvania Republican primary for President of the United States, with his closest competition coming from a man who no longer is in the race. Romney finished with 57 percent o... »
At 11:15 p.m., with 100 percent reporting, the unofficial results for the 2012 PA Primaries are: Representative for District 151 Will Sylianteng 1,157 Todd Stephens 1,868 Representative for District 13 Allyson Y. Schwartz 12,197 Joseph James Rooney 1... »
Tuesday afternoon, Lower Gwynedd Police were called to the Wissahickon High School for the report of a suspicious package. According to Lower Gwynedd Police, the high school staff were brought a package which they found suspicious. It was approximately... »
