PA Liquor System Turns Border Jumpers into Bootleggers
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — The Keystone State’s Prohibition-era liquor laws might encourage some residents to buy alcohol from other states and bring it back to Pennsylvania. It...
View ArticleCatholic Shop Owner Won't Take Sign Down Amidst Controversy
After Upper Moreland Commissioners told The Catholic Shop storeowner he had until Monday to take his sign down because it doesn’t comply with the township’s zoning code, the sign is still there as of...
View ArticlePolice Pension Board Applicants Sought in Township
The Upper Moreland Board of Commissioners are seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Township's Police Pension Board. Anyone who is interested should send their resume and a cover...
View Article'Catholic' Sign Controversy; Woman Finds $30K and Returns It Top Regional News
Catholic Shop Owner Won't Take Sign Down Amidst Controversy Upper Moreland Commissioners gave The Catholic Shop until Monday to take his sign down, but the storeowner refused. ... What Would You do if...
View ArticleGood Friday Concert at St. David Catholic Church
The St. David's Choir will perform a Good Friday Concert at the Church starting at 7:30 p.m. They will memorialize and pay tribute to deceased loves ones for the program. Residents have been asked to...
View ArticlePEEPS National Photo Gallery
 PEEPS, those famously delicious and delightful marshmallow candies, aren't just for eating anymore. These days, crafty PEEPs creations are all the rage, from the White House front lawn, to...
View ArticleSchool Creating New Program for First Time in 10 Years
For the first time in a decade, the Eastern Center for Arts and Technology will unveil its first new program. EASTERN will institute an Office Management program that will be available for the 2013-14...
View ArticleLinder Opticians Celebrate 100 Years of Business
Linder Optical has been a staple in Willow Grove for the last 50 years. The three-generation family business has been in operation since 1913 and the company will celebrate its 100th Anniversary with...
View ArticleAre Your Cable Bills Too High?
Greater Philadelphia residents who think their Comcast cable bills are too high were dealt some bad news, courtesy of the highest court in the land. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a class...
View ArticleMissing Woman's Body Found; Mom Allegedly Asked Son to Buy Her Pot, Top...
Body Found in N.J. Identified as Missing Falls WomanThe body of a Falls woman who had been reported missing last April was identified Wednesday by Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Ber... Mom...
View ArticleLawmaker Wants Wrongfully Convicted to see Compensation
By Melissa Daniels | PA Independent HARRISBURG — Law enforcement doesn’t always get it right when it comes to putting the bad guy behind bars, and one Pennsylvania lawmaker is pushing to make it up to...
View ArticleHere's the Scoop ... For Some Reason
 My car celebrated its ninth birthday last November. While that’s not quite old enough to qualify for classic tags, it isn’t exactly new. But, for the most part, my car looks like it did when it...
View ArticleDemocratic Committee Endorses Candidates for Upper Moreland Primary
The Upper Moreland Democratic Committee has announced the candidates it wants to endorse for the May primary election. The committee put out a call back in January for openings in Wards 1, 3, 5, and 7....
View ArticleFBI Releases Video of Armed Robbery at TD Bank
The FBI has released the surviellance tape of the TD Bank robbery that took place last Saturday on the 2900 block of West Moreland Road in Abington. The video shows a man shattering the glass of the...
View ArticleEleanor Roosevelt is Topic of Women of Willow Grove Meeting
Ann Elkins, author of "The Arc of Eleanor Roosevelt’s Journey" will be the featured speaker at the April 9 meeting of the Women of Willow Grove. Elkins will discuss Roosevelt’s life of soul searching...
View ArticleMurdered Woman's Body Found; Ex-Cop Banned From Using Steroids Top Regional...
Body Found in N.J. Identified as Missing Falls Woman The body of a Falls woman who had been reported missing last April was identified Wednesday by Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Ber... Ex-Cop...
View ArticleCatholic Shop Sign, School Power Outage, Tech Costs Top Local News
Just in case you missed a day at Patch, which can happen but shouldn't (sign up for our free newsletters), here's a look at the top headlines around our area this week: Catholic Shop Owner Won't Take...
View ArticleFive Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Easter
Easter is here, and for most part, that means family togetherness, colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. For others, it means calling off the self-imposed impediments of Lent. Easter is celebrated in...
View ArticleDogs, Cats, Birds and More Up for Adoption Near Willow Grove
Many animals are in need of a new home this holiday season and there are a number of local shelters that havea a variety of pets to adopt. Whether you're looking for a dog, cat, bird, or even a horse,...
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