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
Upload your Independence Day photos to this gallery.
How are you enjoying July 4, 2012? Participating in a parade? Visiting a Battlefield? Or simply barbecuing in the back yard? Share photos of your Independence Day celebration by uploading them to this gallery.
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. Tredyffrin-Easttown (including Paoli, Berwyn, Devon and Wayne) Acme: 700 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 Acme Markets: 39 Leopard Rd, Paoli, PA 19031 Pathmark: 450 Swedesford Rd, Berwyn, PA 19312 Trader Joe's: 171 E Swedesford Rd, Wayne, PA 19087 Whole Foods Markets: 821 W Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA 19087 Wegmans King of Prussia: 1 Village Drive, King of Prussia Malvern Giant: 235 Lancaster Ave, Malvern, PA 19355 Target: 455 Carnegie Blvd, Malvern…
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
If you have any questions about buying fireworks, the State Police might have the answer
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Monday, July 2, 2012
The following information comes from the Pennsylvania State Police. Due to the upcoming July 4th holiday and summer season, here are some FAQs regarding fireworks. Q: Can I use fireworks in Pennsylvania? A: State law prohibits the use of Consumer and Display Fireworks in Pennsylvania without a permit. Items defined as “ground and hand-held sparkling devices”, “novelties” and “toy caps” in American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1 are not currently regulated by State Law; therefore, their sale and use are permissible. These “non-fireworks” are the only types allowed to be sold from tents, stands, convenience stores, retail establishments and other various outlets not licensed by the Department of Agriculture. Q: Can I buy …
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
An NWS alert is in effect through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The National Weather Service is predicting highs at or above 90 for the next week in the Philadelphia area, prompting an Excessive Heat Watch. The alert, issued Wednesday afternoon set to expire at 8 p.m. Sunday, covers Montgomery, Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware and Bucks counties. The NWS predicts highs of 91, 97, 96 and 96 Thursday through Sunday, followed by 93, 90 and 90 Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's Fourth of July holiday. Aside from a slight chance of rain Thursday night and Friday, virtually no precipitation is in the forecast. Check back with Patch for any significant forecast changes and tips for coping with the heat. What are you doing to stay cool? Tell us in the comments.
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.) …
Monday, June 25, 2012
Philadelphia events include history, film, music and more under one Independence Day umbrella.
If there is any American town that would know something about Independence Day, it would have to be Philadelphia. So it isn't surprising that this city has scheduled 10 days worth of attractions to celebrate July Fourth. Elizabeth Evans, public relations agent for the Philadelphia Wawa Welcome America event said of the multiple-day activities, “(It is) the nation’s largest, free July Fourth festival in the heart of America's birthplace, from June 25 through July 4.” “There's no other place nationwide where families can experience the “Largest Free Concert in America”; two breathtaking fireworks displays; a "Go 4th and Learn" series offering free educational and interactive programs for young children and their parents; a day-long “Party on…
Erin Marie
11:26 am on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Thank you! I got my prize in the mail already today. Thanks!! :-) more ›