Sunday, April 28, 2013
Lansdale Beer Fest organizers are asking their supporters to vote for them as Event of the Year in Philly Beer Scene magazine. Voting ends April 30. Tickets also available now for 2013 Lansdale Beer Fest on June 22.
Lansdale Beer Fest began with beers with some neighbors on a front porch in the West Ward of Lansdale. Today, it is a three-years-in regional fundraising event—returning for a fourth time this year on June 22 in downtown Lansdale. Tickets are $40 general admission and $75 VIP admission. You can buy them here. Lansdale Beer Fest has made enough of a mark on southeastern Pennsylvania to be nominated as Event of the Year in Philly Beer Scene magazine. The organizers of Lansdale Beer Fest need your votes to be the best. You can vote here. Lansdale Beer Fest is in the last category. "Three years ago, I was one of a few neighbors who decided to try to raise a little bit of money for some local charities, and started what was expected to be a …
Sunday, April 14, 2013
National Public Safety Telecommunications Week to honor life savers.
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Sunday, April 14
Communities across the U.S. will recognize those who help save lives in times ofpersonal or national crisis during National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW), April 14–20. NPSTW gives Americans the opportunity to thank 9-1-1 calltakers, dispatchers, technicians whomaintain radio and emergency phone systems, communications staff trainers, supervisors andmanagers, and other telecommunications staff across the country who work hard every day toprotect our communities. “NPSTW is a way for us to recognize public safety telecommunicators for performing mission criticaltasks behind the scenes to support police, fire and emergency medical personnel,” said Terry Hall, president of APCO International. The general public can honor their …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Liz Troy is a Democratic candidate for Lansdale Borough Council in Ward Three. She was to create an atmosphere on council that both invites and is responsive to public participation.
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Thursday, April 11
As a candidate for Lansdale Borough Council, I would like to tell you a little about myself. I am a Board-certified medical editor currently employed in the pharmaceutical industry as a document quality analyst. I grew up in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, and moved to the Philadelphia suburbs in the mid-1980s. My son Nick is an engineer employed on the naval base in Charleston, South Carolina. I have lived in the Lansdale area for 12 years: 11 years in an apartment and the last year in my house on Cannon Avenue. In 2001, I was simply looking for an apartment that was within walking distance of a train to center city, but I ended up finding the town that was to become my new home. It was much more than 3 years ago that I fell in love with Lansdale…
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Projects may be suggested for winners of this annual planning and design award.
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Wednesday, April 10
The Montgomery County Planning Commission is seeking project nominations for its 2013 Montgomery Awards. This annual program recognizes the best in planning and design in Montgomery County, and acknowledges the high quality work and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals. All nominations must be submitted by May 17. Eligibility, award criteria, and an online entry form are available online at www.montcopa.org/MontgomeryAwards. In 2013 the program categories were expanded, providing a greater opportunity to recognize diverse projects in the county. The categories include land development projects that promote excellence in design and planning; revitalization projects that contribute to the revitalization of a community …
Thursday, February 14, 2013
We asked Patch readers to share their love stories for Valentine's Day. Mary and Jeson met through a dating service online. She knew he was special when he asked her 14-year-old daughter to come along on the first date
For 14 years, Mary Bauer was a single mom. She knew her now husband Jeson was special when he insisted her daugther come along on their first date. "We met on one of those dating services onlie and hit it off right away," Mary said. "I knew he was a special guy when, on our first date, he insisted that my 14 year old comes with us. He didn't think it was fair that she was left out." Mary said that Jeson has shown his love over and over again. "When I got a bad back injury, he was there for me. When we had our first baby together, and it turned out to be an urgent C-section, he stayed calm through the whole thing to protect me," she said. "He is an awesome guy who loves his family so much." Mary said she is "truly blessed to have such a …
Monday, January 21, 2013
A pre-show look at some of the vehicles the 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show has to offer.
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Monday, January 21
Patch photographer Kristen McMaster, along with Abington Patch Editor Mischa Arnosky, participated in Friday morning's media-only sneak peek of the 2013 Philadelphia Auto Show, which featured a vast array of vehicles ranging from exotic to domestic. The end result? The beautiful gallery above, showcasing all the automotive innovation that 2013 has to offer. Check out the above gallery, and see if your favorite car was captured in our lens. For additional photos, as well as detailed info on the show, check out Mischa Arnosky's recap by clicking here. The 2013 Pennsylvania Auto Show will continue to run through Sunday, January 27. For hours of operation and ticket availability, visit www.phillyautoshow.com.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
About 300 guests participated in the kickoff for the 22nd annual multicultural event, coming April 20 to North Penn High School
While the 22nd annual International Spring Festival brings its multicultural flair to North Penn High School on April 20, the kickoff event Thursday at Christopher Dock Mennonite High School previewed what to expect at the ethnic and cultural celebration in diversity. Planning Committee Co-Chair Tom Meyer told The Reporter that the kickoff event lets sponsors know that the festival is happening again, and lets new sponsors and new volunteers sign on for a chance to be part of the festival. Click through our photo gallery to get a taste of what the kickoff event and dinner offered to participants and sponsors.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
A list of places to get a ride to take you around safely Monday night or Tuesday morning
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
Need a taxi service for New Year’s Eve? Toxi-Cab: 610-487-5604 North Penn Carriers: 215-855-1777 Mid-County Transportation Service: 215-855-6897 Homestead Taxi: 215-855-9006/215-721-4480 Yellow Cab: 610-277-1234 Norristown Paratransit: 610-272-3456
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Roster movements for Phillies, possible new coach for Eagles and maybe Andrew Bynum return for Sixers could spark rebound.
Rebounding, not rebuilding. That is hopefully the mindset of the owners of our four Philadelphia sports franchises as their teams head into 2013. First off, who knows when the NHL will return to play any games this year, but if so, the Philadelphia Flyers will make their usualy Stanley Cup run. The Philadelphia 76ers have fought hard so far this year, sparked by the young shooters Jrue Holiday and Evan Turner. But in order to get into the playoffs and maybe over the hump, getting center Andrew Bynum on board -- even for a month or so -- just might be enough to turn this team into an elite contender. Look what Moses Malone once did. Imagine a healthy Bynum marking his territory in the middle of the floor? The Philadelphia Eagles will end …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Shapiro: $413.8 million budget is 'an honest game of chess, not cheating at checkers.'
Montgomery County officials on Thursday unveiled a proposed $413.8 million county budget for 2013 that includes no increase in county real estate taxes and sets aside $2.5 million to begin replenishing the county's depleted cash reserves. Board of Commissioners Chairman Josh Shapiro called the budget "honest" while county CFO Uri Monson characterized it as a "first step" toward solving the county's fiscal woes, which have drained the county's reserves and led to downgrades from credit rating authorities. Shapiro said the $2.5 million allocation to the reserves was "a serious down payment on the future." "When our predecessors took office, their reserve fund stood at $100 million," Shapiro said. "When we took office it was a mere $20 …
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11:59 am on Monday, April 29, 2013
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