Thursday, July 12, 2012
No, the main photo on the story is not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.
Congratulations to Erin Holvoet. She is the winner of this week’s Patch Picture of the Week contest with her fireworks picture. Her picture of a boy watching fireworks was a crowd favorite. Thanks to everyone who submitted your great pictures. A couple people added photos to our voting story. (The entry period had already closed) I featured those latecomers in this story along with our winning photo, so please enjoy them. Holvoet will be receiving a Patch prize pack in the mail. Don’t forget to enter this week’s Picture of the Week contest. We’re asking people to upload picture of parades. Scroll down to see that story and other Picture of the week entries and winners.
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Need some last minute supplies, but not sure what's open on the holiday? Here's the list.
Are more people coming over for the 4th of July than you realized? Did the grill get too hot and now you need to replace some hamburgers and hot dogs? Some grocery stores have changed their hours for the holiday. Here are the hours for grocery stores in the surrounding area on Independence Day. Chestnut Hill Pathmark: 7700 Crittenden St., Philadelphia, PA 19118 Mt. Airy Acme: 7010 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Food For All Market: 7127 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19119 Weavers Way: 559 Carpenter Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Roxborough and Manayunk Acme: 8600 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Acme-Sav-On: 5927 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 Superfresh: 7162 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128 ShopRite: 6901 Ridge Ave, …
No, the main photo on the story is not the winner. Click on the photos to see the winner.
Congratulations to Colleen Wickstrum. She is the winner of this week’s Patch Picture of the Week contest with her patriotic picture of a boy waving a small flag. Thanks to everyone who submitted your great pictures. The pictures of children were popular, as were the eagle and the serviceman. We had also had some great patriotic dog photos. A couple people added photos to our voting story. (The entry period had already closed) I featured those latecomers in this story along with our winning photo, so please enjoy them. Wickstrum will be receiving a Patch prize pack in the mail. Don’t forget to enter this week’s Picture of the Week contest. We’re asking people to upload picture of fireworks. Scroll down to see that story and other Picture of…
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” initiative is set to run through July 8.
The following information comes from a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. State and local police, along with PennDOT, will take part in a national enforcement effort through July 8 targeting motorists who drive under the influence. The “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement effort will focus on keeping Pennsylvania’s roads safe during the Independence Day travel period. “Many people will celebrate and travel for the Independence Day holiday,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said in a release. “Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts your life and the lives of those around you in danger.” “Motorists must understand that alcohol and driving never mix,” said State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan …
Monday, July 2, 2012
Add a fireworks picture and you could win a Patch prize pack in our Picture of the Week contest.
Fireworks displays will be gracing the sky this week as we celebrate 4th of July. Upload your fireworks pictures. Not sure the best way to photograph fireworks, check out tips from professional photographer and Patch blogger Richard Weisgrau. Let us know what fireworks display you photographed in the caption. We also want to know in the caption what town you’re from and any other information you think we should know. This is part of Patch’s summer Picture of the Week series, where we’ll be asking you for your best pictures on a certain topic each week. We’re looking forward to seeing what pictures you have to share and even adding a little incentive. The winning submission will get a Patch prize pack, which includes a very soft Patch …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
How do you handle the pyrotechnics around the 4th of July and your kids?
It’s the 4th of July and that means barbecues, fireworks and maybe even sparklers. Here’s the guidance from the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals. I remember playing with sparklers as a kid and loving it, but when my son gets old enough, I’m not sure exactly how I will handle it. How do you handle sparklers with your children? As children get older, some progress beyond the sparklers and want to set off their own fireworks, which can be very dangerous. How do you handle that with your children? The CPSC does …
Online services to remain available.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.state.pa.us. Online services include driver’s license and photo ID renewals; vehicle registration renewals; driver-history services; changes of address; driver license and vehicle registration restoration letters; ability to pay driver license restoration fee or vehicle financial responsibility restoration fee; and exam scheduling. There are no additional fees for using online …
Saturday, June 30, 2012
This week you uploaded your best patriotic pictures, now you get to choose your favorite.
You uploaded some great, patriotic pictures whis week and now its up to you to choose the best one. All the pictures are numbers in the caption area. Please vote by giving the photo number in the comments below. We'd also love to know why you think that is the best photo, but all we need for the vote to count is the number. Voting will end at 9 a.m. Monday. So get in your vote. One per person, please. Preview: Next week's topic is fireworks pictures, so if you're going to see fireworks this weekend, don't forget your camera. This is part of Patch’s summer Picture of the Week series, where we’ll be asking you for your best pictures on a certain topic each week. We love seeing the pictures you have to share and we're even adding a little …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Check here for what fun fireworks shows the area has to offer this Fourth of July.
This Independence Day, don't settle for fireworks in your backyard. The Wawa Welcome America! festival will provide plenty of activities in our nation's birthplace, starting June 26 and wrapping up on July 4 with a free concert and spectacular fireworks finale at Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Check out the full schedule by clicking the link.) If you don't want to travel into the city, there are also local displays for residents to mark down on your calendars for the nation's 236th birthday next Wednesday. ______________________________________________________________ 4th of July Fireworks Celebration with music and games for the kids. Where: Radnor High School, 130 King of Prussia Rd, Wayne, PA When: Gates open at 6:30 p.m., fireworks …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Not a fan of fireworks? Events all over the Greater Philadelphia area celebrate Independence Day without them.
Pull out your red, white, and blue. There are many local events for residents of all ages to mark down on your calendars as the nation approaches its 236th birthday next Wednesday. The Wawa Welcome America! festival will provide plenty of activities in our nation's birthplace, starting June 26 and wrapping up on July 4 with a free concert and fireworks finale at Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Check out the full schedule by clicking the link.) However, as our schedule shows, celebrating America's freedom can involve much more than just pyrotechnics. Here are the details of the area's variety of Fourth of July celebrations. (Check back Wednesday for a list of area fireworks displays.) …
Erin Marie
11:26 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thank you! I got my prize in the mail already today. Thanks!! :-) more ›