Monday, January 16, 2012
The winner of the Patch Deck the House is from Davis, California.
Editor's Note: Throughout the month of December Patch sponsored a contest to find the most decked out house for the holidays. After Patch readers from coast to coast voted the winner is in. The Powell family of Davis, California had the winning entry. Here is the article as it appears on Davis Patch. The Powell family was technically the winner of the Deck the House contest. But since the prize is $100,000 to Davis schools, Kristy Powell doesn't quite see it that way. “We all won,” she said. “There are a lot of needs at the schools. This is not going to fix it all, but it will help. This is a blessing.” On Monday Powell was approached by a young girl at Birch Lane Elementary, where she teaches. The girl had an adorable suggestion for how …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
From the Upper Main Line to the riverfront in Philadelphia and all over the western suburbs, New Year's Eve events start with kid-friendly "countdown to noon" events and go well into the night.
TE Patch has brought you information on best local restaurants and bars and polled you to find some of the best local places for ringing in the new year. in addition to the options in Tredyffrin and Easttown, there is a lot to choose from throughout the region. If you have kids, we've included some other options that might be a better fit for the way you'd like to ring in 2012. From Devon and TE, to the Riverfront Fireworks in Philadelphia at 6 p.m. and midnight, New Year's Eve is a happening night all around the Delaware Valley. Many towns and neighborhoods boast numerous Dec. 31 offerings. Below is a large, but hardly comprehensive, list of festivities in parts of Northwest Philadelphia, the Main Line, and suburban Montgomery and …
Results from Patch's New Year's poll.
From the Upper Main Line to Northwest Philadelphia and throughout the western suburbs, Patch polled readers to find the best New Year's spots in our towns and neighborhoods. The results are in. Check out who won below and let us know what you think by commenting. Also, come back Tuesday for next week's poll—best new business of 2011. Tredyffrin-Easttown: Great American Pub, 516 King St., Paoli Radnor: Georges', 503 West Lancaster Ave., Wayne Marple Newtown: Newtown Grill, 191 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square Media: Downtown Media Ball Drop Haverford-Havertown: Oakmont National Pub, 31 East Eagle Road, Havertown Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood: A La Maison, 53 West Lancaster Ave., Ardmore Narberth-Bala Cynwyd: Greeks, 239 Haverford Ave…
Friday, December 30, 2011
What's your choice for the best place to celebrate on New Year's Eve and ring in the new year in Tredyffrin and Easttown?
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Friday, December 30, 2011
TE Patch wants to know where the best place to ring in 2012 in Radnor Township is. What's your favorite, Great American Pub, Winberie's, Alfredo Italian BYO, Aneu Bistro and Wine Bar, The Paddock at Devon, Nectar. Vote for your favorite in the survey below and don't forget to click on the links above and rate the location on its Patch Place listing. You can even leave a review. If there another local spot that we missed, tell us in the comments section below. In the event of a tie on our survey, we will break the tie by counting the positive comments written below about the tied businesses, so please let us know why you think your choice is best.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Check out Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Mermaid Art Studio and Liberty Bell Museums.
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
If you have a house full of guests and/or kids on winter break, Patch has some ideas to keep them busy and save money. Try one of these four trips you can enjoy on just one tank of gas: the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, the Mermaid Art Studio in Ambler, Jungle Wonder in Royersford, and Liberty Bell Museum in Allentown. Address: 824 West Lancaster Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Distance From TE Patch: 7 miles or 14 minutes Hours: Varies. Check brynmawrfilm.org for movie showtimes and events. Admission Fee For Movies: Summary: Bryn Mawr Film Institute is a nonprofit theater that was founded in 2002 on Lancaster Avenue in Lower Merion Township. In addition to regularly showing independent and documentary films, the theater also broadcasts a number of …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Each weekend Patch compares homes for sale in the region with a similar feature, but in the spirit of the season we offer a mid-week bonus home comparison with a tasty twist.
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Monday, December 26, 2011
In celebration of the holiday week, Patch compares gingerbread houses for sale, display, or eating in TE and around the region. We found this one for sale at Trader Joe's in Tredyffrin.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Here's a summary of the listings posted on the Christmas Eve events calendar.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
•Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli: Children’s Eucharist 11:00am Especially for families with young children Festal Holy Eucharist 5:00pm Music Starts at 4:30pm A New Chapel Christmas 8:00pm Contemporary Candlelit Service Candlelight Service 11:00pm Music Starts at 10:30pm •Wayne Presbyterian Church 4pm: Music by the Children's choirs, pre-service music begins at 3:40 pm childcare provided 7pm - Music by the Westminster Youth Choir and the Sounding Brass pre-service music begins at 6:45 pm childcare provided. 10 pm - Candlelight Service Music by the Chancel choir and the Sounding Brass pre-service music begins at 9:30 pm •St. Norbert 4:00 PM (always over-crowded; please consider attending Mass at a different time), 6:00 PM 8:00 …
The journey begins as Christmas Eve dawns on the other side of the world.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
For 364 days out of the year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) spends its time tracking airplanes, missiles, space ships—anything flying near the United States and Canada. But on Christmas Eve, a team of volunteers spends the night tracking a very special pilot: Santa Claus. Click here for the link to the Santa tracking website. "We are the only organization that has the technology, the qualifications and the people to do it," NORAD said on its website. "NORAD tracks Santa, but only Santa knows his route, which means we cannot predict where and when he will arrive at your house." Santa usually starts at the International Date Line in the Pacific Ocean and travels west, NORAD noticed, meaning he moves from the South …
Friday, December 23, 2011
Patch readers rate the best places to buy Christmas Trees.
From Tredyffrin-Easttown and the Upper Main Line to Northwest Philadelphia and the western suburbs, Patch polled readers to find the best places to buy Christmas trees in our towns and neighborhoods. After four days of voting, the winners are in. Check out who won below and let us know what you think by commenting. Also, come back Tuesday for next week's poll—best New Year's spots. Tredyffrin-Easttown: Waterloo Gardens, 136 Lancaster Ave., Devon Radnor: The Garden Shoppe, 616 West Lancaster Ave., Wayne Chestnut Hill: Chestnut Hill Flower and Garden, 7639 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia Mt. Airy: At the corner of Ivy Hill Road and Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia Roxborough-Manayunk: Gorgas Park, Ridge and Leverington Avenues, Philadelphia …
Patch wants to see your light display photos. It could win you 500 bucks to pay you electricty bill and pay off big for your public schools too.
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to win $500 to pay your electricity bill and a $100,000 gift to the T/E School District. Patch.com has a nationwide contest to find the best dressed home in its Patch communities, and the winner’s public school district will receive $100,000, no strings attached. Enter Right Now. The Deadline is Monday. Here’s how the contest works. Beginning Dec. 8 and continuing through Dec. 26, you can nominate your home by uploading a photo to the contest entry form on the site. During that same time period you and your neighbors will also be able to vote for your favorite festive home. The winning entry will be forwarded to a national Patch judge who will select 24 finalists. Each finalist will receive $500 that …
Bob
10:02 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
I like spending New Year's Eve at home. Too many crazies out on the road after a night of partying. more ›