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Today on Patch: New Features and a New Look

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Tue, 2013-06-18 00:59
Welcome to the new Ardmore Patch! We’re really pleased with it and we think you’ll like it, too.

First of all, we think the site looks livelier, and more like the Ardmore area. See that big photo on the top of the site? That's an iconic shot of
Categories: Lower Merion

Lower Merion Woman Dies at 99

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Tue, 2013-06-18 00:40

Robert Mailey, former owner and operator of Montgomery Plaza in Ardmore, dies at 67.

With No Cellphones Allowed at Merion, Spectators Resort to...Landlines?

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Tue, 2013-06-18 00:19
Golf is an old fashioned sport, it's part of the game's charm.

But even amidst the throwback feel of this weekend's 113th U.S. Open, there was no more old fashioned sight than this: people queued up in line, waiting to use landline telep
Categories: Lower Merion

Canby's, Golden Bowl Inspected by Montco Health Department

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 21:00

The Montgomery County Health Department recently conducted inspections on facilities in Lower Merion Township.

Below is each facility's name as well as the date of its inspection, which includes the health department's report. Also liste

Categories: Lower Merion

Fireworks and Bob Dylan: What's Happening in July

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 20:22

Looking for something to do this summer? Here are some of the bigger events happening in the Philly area in July.

Philly 4th of July Jam

  • Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
  • When: July 4, 10:30
Categories: Lower Merion

Lower Merion Woman Dies at 99

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 18:09

Robert Mailey, former owner and operator of Montgomery Plaza in Ardmore, dies at 67.

Canby's, Golden Bowl Inspected by Montco Health Department

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 17:02

The Montgomery County Health Department recently conducted inspections on facilities in Lower Merion Township.

Below is each facility's name as well as the date of its inspection, which includes the health department's report. Also listed is each facility's number of violations, out of 54 categories; the reports contain details on the violations.

Ardmore

Bala Cynwyd

Bryn Mawr

Wynnewood

Categories: Lower Merion

One Democrat’s Take on the PA Dems’ State Committee Meeting

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 16:29
(Cross-posted from Karen Bojar at The Next Stage) First the good news: resolutions sponsored by progressive caucus members calling for online voter registration and early voting passed unanimously...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

Fireworks and Bob Dylan: What's Happening in July

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 16:27

Looking for something to do this summer? Here are some of the bigger events happening in the Philly area in July.

Philly 4th of July Jam

  • Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia
  • When: July 4, 10:30 p.m.
  • What: A live concert and fireworks display, featuring the Roots, John Mayer, Demi Lovato, Ne-Yo and more. Get the full information here.

Bastille Day Festival

  • Where: Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
  • When: July 13, 4 p.m.
  • What: A block party in celebration of Bastille Day, featuring reenactments, food and drink specials, a working guillotine and a Philly-version of the famous line, “Let them eat cake.” Get the full story here.

Bastille Day in Downtown Media

  • Where: State Street, Media
  • When: July 13, 6 to 10 p.m.
  • What: Media will shut down State Street for the night with a celebration of food, crafts, musicians, actors and more in celebration of Bastille Day. Read more here.

XPoNential Music Fest

  • Where: Wiggins Waterfront Park, Camden, NJ
  • When: July 26-28
  • What: A three-day outdoor festival on the Camden Riverfront, hosted by WXPN radio. The show will feature performances by Bob Dylan, Wilco and My Morning Jacket. Get more information and ticket prices here.

Taste of Philadelphia

  • Where: Penn’s Landing
  • When: July 5-7
  • What: Philadelphia-area restaurants will be giving out samples of their wares in a weekend long celebration of Greater Philly’s food. Get the full story here.
Categories: Lower Merion

Charge for Parking Whenever It’s Busy

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 16:08
This may be the only issue I’ve ever disagreed with Bill Peduto on, although I suspect he may just be pandering, but cities really need to charge for parking whenever it’s busy. The...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

PA Senate Democrats Unveil Budget Proposal

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 16:08
The Democratic caucus in the Pennsylvania Senate has put out a budget proposal that draws a stark contrast between its priorities and the budget priorities of PA House Republicans and Governor...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

Gone Fishing

Just Snarky - Mon, 2013-06-17 15:44
  Now that Devon and the U.S. Open are but a memory, all that is left are those who feel they are of the to-the-manor-born set and who live in McMansions, but actually belong in trailer parks.  Time to go fishing!  Taa Taa ! No time for the boring and predictable!   Hehewutinoreply@blogger.com0http://justsnarky.blogspot.com/2013/06/gone-fishing.html
Categories: Lower Merion

Whole Foods is a Frenemy of the Sustainability Cause

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 14:57
One more point to make about the Hamilton Crossings TIF is that I think it’s hypocritical in the extreme for Whole Foods to present themselves as a friend of “green” and...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

Hamilton Crossings TIF is the Worst Kind of Public Subsidy

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 14:47
From a public finance perspective, exurban sprawl development is basically a big Ponzi scheme. The property tax revenue from Big Box development is pathetically meager, and the public...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

Lower Merion Woman Dies at 99

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 14:29

Robert Mailey, former owner and operator of Montgomery Plaza in Ardmore, dies at 67.

Arren Bringhurst Scott, of Lower Merion, dies at 79.

Josephine Munson, of Merion, dies at 99.

Obituaires from elsewhere in Greater Philadelphia:

Categories: Lower Merion

Post Your Ardmore Yard Sales

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood Patch - Mon, 2013-06-17 12:00

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Categories: Lower Merion

The Daily Salvo for June 17, 2013 - "Not So Incredible Journey"

The Daily Salvo - Mon, 2013-06-17 10:55
The Daily Salvo for June 17, 2013 - "Not So Incredible Journey"
Whether it's the result of ineptitude or duplicity, too often the Democrat party makes problems worse. From: The Daily Salvo Views: 0 0 ratings Time: 01:00 More in News & Politics

“Leave UPMC Aloooone Act” Moving Forward in PA House Today

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 10:09
The bad guys are on the move in the PA House today with a second reading of the “Leave UPMC Aloooone! Act” which would make it extremely difficult to challenge the tax status of large...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

What’s the Right Length of Time to Judge a Member of Congress? The Current Two-Year Session

Keystone Politics - Mon, 2013-06-17 09:38
I’m working on a project that’s forced me to consider this question, and I think this is the right answer. Should a member of Congress get more leeway from the voters if he has a long...
Categories: Pennsylvania, Politics

Merion beat them all

Heron's Nest - Mon, 2013-06-17 05:45

First they said it was too small, that the circus-like atmosphere, a corporate monster known as the U.S. Open had outgrown tiny, venerable Merion.

They said it would be a logistical nightmare.

Then they wondered if the course was too short, that it would be eviscerated by today's golfers.

Then the rains came, and they wondered if players simply would fire away and stick darts in Merion's fairways and greens, leading to unheard of low scores.

They were wrong. About it all.

Merion beat them all. In the process, so did Haverford Township and the region.

We showed how to put on a world-class event.

Merion shone through the early storms and then drove the greatest golfers in the world to their knees.

It tameed Tiger. Humbled Phil. And finally watched as a Rose bloomed.

The winning score was 1 over.

That's right, not one golfer broke par.

Merion beat them all.

Can't wait for The Open to come back.

 

Categories: Pennsylvania