Springfield
-
Water from Lake Nockamixon to Be Released into Another Bucks County Creek
A nearby lake will be releasing waters into a Bucks County creek in order to ensure a popular event continues without issue. Staff reporters from the Pennsylvania Pressroom wrote about the upcoming release. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is planning to release water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek once again in March…
-
Netflix Looks at NBA Gambling Scandal Involving 2 Former Cardinal O’Hara Students
Two former Cardinal O’Hara students, Tim Donaghy and Jimmy Battista, who would later become the subjects of a federal investigation into an NBA gambling plot are the subject of a Netflix sports documentary, writes Stephan Gibbs for Spiky TV. Donaghy, an NBA referee, placed bets on basketball games he officiated, changing the point spread with…
-
Five New Members to Be Inducted into Cardinal O’Hara Hall of Fame
There will be five new members and several champion swim teams added to Cardinal O’Hara High School’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony set for Nov. 12, according to a Cardinal O’Hara High School release. The inductees are Stephen Buonato ‘82, Robert Dumont ‘86, Kate Dessart-Mager ‘02, Edward Malloy ‘89, and Sr. Rose Martin ‘67.…
-
Plymouth Meeting and Willow Grove Park Malls Owner Fights for Execs Amid Struggle
PREIT, the owner of the Willow Grove Mall, Springfield Mall, Plymouth Meeting Mall, and Cherry Hill Mall, is paying retention bonuses to certain employees “in an effort to ensure continuity and stability and to incentivize and retain employees,” according to an SEC filing. In May, PREIT paid a $147,186 “special cash retention bonus” to an…
-
Bucks County HS Senior Becomes First PA High School Competitor to Run an Under-Four-Minute Mile
The first PA high school student ever to break the four-minute mile threshold did so at last weekend’s Philadelphia Catholic League championships. Gustav Elvin reported the good news in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Senior student Gary Martin had flirted with the Pa. record in the past. But at the regional competition, held at Delaware County’s Cardinal…
-
Amazon Fresh Opening in Nearby Delco With ‘Just Walk Out’ Technology
A spokesperson for Amazon confirmed that a new Amazon Fresh store will open soon in the Broomall Commons Shopping Center in Broomall, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Signs for the store went up Wednesday afternoon. It is located near West Chester Pike next to the Planet Fitness and Pet Smart stores. The store…
-
New Delco Restaurant, Dom & Mia’s, is a Tribute to 2 DeVito Children
Dom & Mia’s is a new fine dining restaurant with a casual, family-friendly feel opening April 29 in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Owners Steve DeVito, his wife Jenna DeMaio DeVito, and business partner Matt White from Springfield have named the restaurant after the DeVito’s children—Domenico James (Dom) and Mia Isabella—who both…
-
Local High School Junior Bianca Brown Already an Entrepreneurial Success
It’s never too early to have your own brand of personal care products, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.com. Springfield High junior Bianca Brown figured that out. “It is really just like a far-fetched idea to be, like, an entrepreneur at 16,” said Brown. “But I think you have to believe that you can do it…
-
‘Simpsons’ Fans Gather at Moe’s Tavern Pop Up in Springfield Mall
Springfield Mall shoppers were greeted this week by Marge Simpson outside the entrance to the Moe’s Tavern pop-up, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The temporary bar opened last Friday on the upper level of the mall. It’s staying put until Sept. 26. Inside, customers experience what it feels like to be in the…
-
Young Springfield Resident Fighting to Survive with Help of Fundraising Lemonade and Community Support
The Springfield community is rallying around a 9-year-old girl who was struck by a car in 2019 while getting off a school bus, reports Natasha Brown for CBS3. Jayzlyn Yaboah suffered extensive injuries following the accident. “The doctors told us she wasn’t going to survive. She was able to survive. They said she was going…
-
Artist Couple Finds Their Ideal Retirement Home in Springfield Rancher
Bonnie Queen and Frank Hollick found their ideal retirement home in a Springfield rancher that now serves as an art gallery for both of their works, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair has moved twice since retiring. Their latest move was influenced by Queen’s Parkinson’s disease diagnoses. In addition, as accomplished artists,…
-
Springfield Township Commissioners Sign Letter of Support For PA’s Participation in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Springfield Township Commissioners have signed a letter of support for Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, writes Betsy Wallace for the Chestnut Hill Local. Springfield has joined the first group of Montgomery County municipalities that include Ambler, Hatboro, North Wales, Plymouth, Upper Dublin, and Upper Merion which have come out in support of…
-
Lisa K. Cummins: Springfield Native, Haverford Dentist, Fashion Model in Her Youth, Dies Aged 57
Lisa K. Cummins, a Springfield native and Haverford dentist who became a fashion model at 15, died at Cooper University Hospital on November 30 after complications from cardiac arrest, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cummins was discovered by fashion and celebrity photographer Francesco Scavullo in a crowd while shopping in New York.…
-
Willow Grove, Plymouth Meeting Mall Owner Emerges Re-Energized from Bankruptcy Protection with Fresh Capital
PREIT (Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust), the owner of both the Willow Grove and Plymouth Meeting Malls, came out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with a deal that gives access to up to $130 million in capital, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It also provides flexibility in paying off the company’s $1…
-
When at First They Didn’t Succeed, They Tried Again and Then this Springfield House Was Theirs
They kept circling back to this one Springfield house but it was always out of reach, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Danielle and Travis Meyer were living in a rented house in Morton for five years with their three children and wanted a house of their own. They saw the perfect one a…
-
Philadelphia Mag Finds Its New Editor in Oreland Native Kate Dailey
Kate Dailey, an Oreland native who was managing editor at Vox.com for the last three years, is now the new editor of the Philadelphia Mag. During her time at Vox.com, Dailey set strategic initiatives, established a supporting newsroom culture, and founded a grant program to fund ambitious journalism projects. She was also instrumental in building…
-
New Exhibit by Erdenheim Artist Defies Pandemic, Can Be Enjoyed by Both Art and Nature Lovers
Richard Metz, an Erdenheim resident, has created a unique exhibit that is perfectly suited for the pandemic that can be enjoyed by both art and nature lovers, writes Len Lear for the Chestnut Hill Local. The 61-year-old artist painted around 30 birds on trees in the Adventure Woods area of Awbury Arboretum in Germantown. “The…
-
Two Montco High Schools Honored By Special Olympics for Work on Inclusivity
Springfield Township High School and Upper Merion Area High School have been named National Banner Unified Champion Schools by the Special Olympics, writes Julia Hatmaker for Penn Live. The two schools have been recognized for the work they do to ensure they are inclusive when it comes to both sports and leadership activities for all…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Community Partners
