Sunday, May 12, 2013
County urges residents to think more about the water they use each day.
Most Montgomery County residents turn on the faucet. Water comes out. They take it for granted and fill up a cup. You can drink it right down, and not worry about what you are ingesting. For you to enjoy that luxury, many others work behind the scenes to keep it so simple for residents. National Drinking Water Week is May 5 to May 11. The month is designed to "raise public awareness and understanding of drinking water in both public and private supplies, thus bringing attention to this precious resource," according to a recent release from Montgomery County's Office of Communications. The office's Jessica Willingham said that the county wants to focus on the cleanliness of water so you don't have to. "Everyone is familiar with the basic …
This week's stories include a woman who allegedly listed various drugs on her grocery list, a 'sexting' teacher pleads guilty and accused cemetery thieves strike in Montgomery County.
Potato Salad, Cocaine and Pepsi on Woman's Shopping List: According to a report in the Perkiomen Valley Patch, police discovered a strange grocery list in the vehicle of a 21-year-old woman who had just rear-ended another vehicle. The grocery list included items such as cocaine, potato salad, chicken breast and pepsi, along with a reminder to get high. Read the full story here. Trio of Thieves Strike Montco Cemeteries: According to a report in the Lower Moreland Patch, three people have been arrested in connection with a string of robberies that occurred at local cemeteries. The report states that the robbers preyed on the grieving, stealing purses and personal items from vehicles as visitors mourned their loss. Read the full story here. "…
Friday, May 10, 2013
The trendy clothing retailer will pay a reported $7.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit, which originated after a manager from King of Prussia was fired for being black.
NORRISTOWN, PA -- Nicole Cogdell was working as a manager at Wet Seal in 2009, when she overheard the company's executive vice president tell the district manager that she "wasn't the right fit for the store" and that they needed someone "with blonde hair and blue eyes." Days later, Cogdell, a black woman, was fired from her job. Cogdell wasn't alone, however, as her assistant manager, Myriam Saint-Hilaire, and Kai Hawkins, who worked at The Gallery mall in Philadelphia, were also let go, according to Philly.com. Later, an email was sent by an executive stating the retailer needed to diversify its workforce, as it was too African-American. The three women filed a federal discrimination suit last year in California against Wet Seal, and in …
Read more about the county's biggest stories from the week.
It has been a busy week of news in Montgomery County. Have you seen the top headlines yet? Cocaine, Potato Salad on Woman’s Shopping List, PD Says One woman, 21, of Collegeville, allegedly rear-ended a car at a stop sign. When police found her, they reported a grocery list that showed a little more than bread and milk. Murdered Teen Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in March A teen, found dead in West Pottsgrove on Sunday was reportedly facing felony drug charges, stemming from an incident in March. He was about to face trial, but was allegedly murdered before he could do so. Teen Boy Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver, Police Say A boy was hit on Tuesday night in the borough of Norristown by an unknown driver, according to local authorities. A …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Patch is celebrating great moms everywhere. Tell us what makes your mom so awesome and upload a photo for your chance to win awesome prizes.
Is there anything moms can't do? From shuffling kids to practices and recitals to offering sage advice when their children need it most, moms accomplish superhuman feats every day. In honor of everything moms do, we're celebrating awesome moms in our Montgomery County Patch sites with a Mother's Day Blogging Photo contest. Share a favorite photo of you and your mom (Moms – feel free to upload your own photos, as well). Don't forget to add a blog post about why your mom is worthy of recognition not just on Mother's Day, but all year round. The winning photo and blog post will be selected at random by Patch's editorial staff. The winner will be awarded an amazing prize pack including gifts from: To enter our contest: Blog entries will be…
Billions of cicadas are scheduled to hit the east coast this year.
Right on schedule, every 17 years, the little, bug-eyed monsters are coming. There are billions scheduled to be seen just on the east coast. And they are hungry for one thing. "It's not like these hordes of cicadas suck blood or zombify people," says May Berenbaum, a University of Illinois entomologist, told MyFoxPhilly.com. According to Berenbaum, the one thin they are seeking is sex. And, since they only come out every 17 years, they are more than ready. "It's just an amazing accomplishment," Berenbaum said. "How can anyone not be impressed?" ABC7, WJLA, said that the bugs will out-number humans 600 to 1 once they arrive. A site called "Cicada Mania" targets where the bug-eyed critters will arrive and when. There a map shows large, …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team discusses a recurring trend with recently built homes.
Homes with stucco exteriors are beautiful and commonly found in higher end developments. However, issues have recently appeared with many stucco homes in our area, especially ones that have been built in the last 15 years. Even homes that are only a few years old have had some fairly extensive damage due to the improper installation of the stucco. The main issues arise when the builder does not install the proper flashings and kick outs to direct rainwater away from penetrations in the stucco (i.e. around windows and doors and where rooflines meet the stucco). If rainwater gets in behind the stucco, it will cause water damage to the sheathing of the home. To further exacerbate the problem, some builders used Tyvek wrap under the stucco (…
Various locations will host the summer project.
The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD) will be conducting its annual Low-Cost Rabies Immunization Clinics on Saturdays in June for the the program's 22nd consecutive year. "As in previous years, these clinics are located throughout the county in order to ensure that resident pet owners have access to this disease prevention service," said Jessica Willingham, communications assistant for the Montgomery County Office of Communications. The 2013 Annual Rabies Clinic locations, dates and times are: LOCATION DATE TIME Abington Recycling Center, Florey Lane (off of Easton Road), Abington June 1 9 – 11 a.m. Collegeville Community Park, Fourth and Park avenues, Collegeville June 8 9 – 11 a.m. Encore Experiences at …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Constellation NewEnergy Inc. to help courthouse reduce uses of water, electric and gas.
Every house could use ways to "go green," including a Courthouse. The Montgomery County Commissioners agreed, and recently voted to hire one local business to help make their "house" get more ecofriendly. Constellation NewEnergy Inc., based in Fort Washington, was awarded a contract recently via an unanimous vote, to help the Montgomery County Courthouse go green by reducing uses of water, electric and gas, according to a WFMZ post. The courthouse currently spends more than $600,000 per year on energy. "Ultimately, we will realize significant savings right away," said Commissioner Chairman Joshua Shapiro told WFMZ. "As time goes on, our dollar savings will grow as we pay off the project." For the full story on the new contract and changes…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Still in recovery from Sequestration, the Montgomery County Housing Authority looks at options for saving even more.
Federal funding is already stretched thin when it comes to Pennsylvania's housing authorities. Montgomery County is no different. Still feeling the hurt from cuts known as "sequestration," the county's Housing Authority is now reviewing what to do with even less. According to Herald-Mail.com, the state is facing deeper cuts to federal funds, "prompting them to shed employees, cut back rent vouchers or put off repairs to housing they own," according to the report. "The cuts leave some housing authorities without enough money to meet existing lease agreements with private landlords, although HUD has suggested that it will cover those deficits, said Joel Johnson, executive director of the Montgomery County Housing Authority, which is among …
Curmudgeon
2:19 pm on Sunday, May 12, 2013
It wasn't gasoline you idiot, they said it was natural gas, which is what you're full of. To quote W.C. Fields: "I never drink water, cause fish f*** in it." more ›