Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Donating money to organizations that help victims is quick and easy.
Americans across the country are reacting with shock to the devastation caused by a 2-mile wide Tornado in Oklahoma. Dozens have died, and President Obama has declared the path of the tornado a major disaster area. If you would like to help, you can do so from your computer or mobile device right now. Patch will be posting stories of locals who are working to help victims from afar. If you know of someone local was affected by the tornado or who is working to help the victims, please contact your local editor. If you know local groups that are collecting for the relief effort, please let us know in the comments area below.
The Downingtown West Whippets have a long tradition of State Championship Caliber teams while the Spring-Ford Rams were looking to build one for themselves.
Summer fun for the whole family.
The district's budget tops $130 million this year.
Spring-Ford Area School District's board of directors voted to approve a proposed final budget of $131,543,734 with a 1.96 percent tax increase at Monday's work session meeting. The legal timelines for a school district budget require that a propsed final budget be published and available for public inspection for 30 days prior to being voted on. Under this timeline, the final budget approval is scheduled to take place on June 24. The millage for the 2013-2014 school year is 25.254 mills, up from 24.769 mills last year. On a home valued at $100,000, the tax bill would be $2525.40, an increase of $48.50 from last year. To find the total tax bill for a home, multiply the home's assessed value by .025254. Spring-Ford only used one Act 1 …
Tuesday is primary election day. Here's our local guide to elections in the area.
Primary Election Day is today, Tuesday, May 21. While there are relatively few uncontested races, Patch has a guide of who is running as well as a rundown of some other election information. Election Information If you're not sure where you should vote, or if you're registered to vote, check the Pennsylvania Voter Services website. Montgomery County also has sample ballots for each precinct on their election website. Who's Running in the Primary Only a few races are contested. Most of the candidates on the ballot will be on the ballot again in November, barring any drop-outs. Party affiliations are indicated. If there is no party affiliation noted, the candidate cross-filed in both the Republican and Democratic parties, or is the only …
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County Judge Races, School Board Races, as well as Local Municipal Races for Township Supervisor, Tax Collector & Auditor are IMPORTANT to you as a local Resident.
The Limerick Township Parks and Recreation Department will host the yard sale at Limerick Community Park on June 1.
The Limerick Township Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Community Yard Sale on June 1, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. The event will take place at Limerick Community Park, and over 65 vendors are expected to participate. According to the event’s flyer, reservations are on a “first-come, first serve basis,” and vendors are expected to supply their own tables, chairs and change. The flyer also notes that the department is not responsible for keeping track of direct sale companies who choose to attend. Vendors are not permitted to sell food or drinks. Spots are 16-feet long and 10-feet wide, and vendors’ vehicles must fit into the space. Spaces cost $10. For more information or to register for a vendor spot, contact the Limerick Township …
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The four-week genealogy workshop is designed for beginners, and will start May 21.
The Historical Society of Montgomery County, located at 1654 Dekalb St. in Norristown, will hold a four-week Genealogy Workshop, from May 21 – June 11. The Tuesday evening workshops will occur from, 7 – 8:30 p.m., and will be lead by genealogist Rose Brown. The workshops are designed for beginning genealogists, who wish to find their roots. According to the Genealogy Society of Pennsylvania website, becoming a new genealogist is an exciting time, from discovering an ancestor’s naturalization papers or locating a long-ago relative in a census. The site goes on to say that genealogy has a special methodology, and the society suggests reaching out to a variety of more experienced genealogists for beginners. The materials for the workshops …
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Make some weekend plans.
Check out some events happening this June around the Philadelphia area: Manayunk Bike Race What: Racers will vie for $60,000 in prize money as they pedal a 12-mile loop through Manayunk and residents and visitors cheer them on. When: Sunday, June 2; women's race (60 miles) starts at 8:30 a.m., once it ends, the men's race (120 miles) starts Where: Lyceum and Manayunk avenues, Philadelphia Cost: None Lansdale Beer Fest What: The fourth annual Lansdale Beer Tasting Festival is expected to feature 200 beers from 100 breweries. It's sponsored by the Lansdale Area Fundraising Society. When: Saturday, June 22. Doors open at noon for VIP ticket holders; others get in beginning at 1:30 p.m. Taps close at 4:30 p.m. Where: 3rd Street and Richardson …
Two are in custody; one has evaded capture and should be considered armed and dangerous.
Three men have been charged with first, second and third degree murder as well as a laundry list of other charges in the May 4 abduction and murder of 19-year-old Kareem Borowy. Rasheed Teel and Andre Collier of Philadelphia and Charles Freeman of Stowe were charged with first, second, and third degree murder; conspiracy to commit first, second and third degree murder; multiple charges of kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping; weapon possession; terroristic threats; false imprisonment; tampering with evidence; receiving stolen property and robbery charges. Investigation by West Pottsgrove, Lower Pottsgrove police and county detectives "has revealed that Charles Freeman drove his three conspirators to the victim’s residence. Andre …
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