Sunday, May 20, 2012
A fire Saturday night destroyed a home on Railroad Ave. in the West Ambler section of Whitpain Township.
Centre Square Fire Company was called to 232 Railroad Ave. in the West Ambler section of Whitpain Township, on Saturday night for a report of a fire on the first and second floors of a residence. Original reports from Breaking News Network (BNN) said there was possible entrapment in the residence. Centre Square Fire Chief Lee Miller said after primary and secondary searches, firefighters found no entrapment in the home. There were no injuries to occupants of the residence. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. The home has been declared uninhabitable and the Philadelphia Red Cross is aiding the five families, consisting of eight people. The Red Cross said they provided the families with food and clothing and the families …
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ambler Borough Council has agreed to move forward with a feasibility study on the Lindenwold parking lot to see if a second level is possible.
The Ambler Borough Council discussed two bids for a feasibility study to find out if a second level is a possibility in the Lindenwold parking lot. The borough’s original quote was for just over $9,000. The second quote was $7,000 over the original quote. However, the original bid, from the Harmon Group, does not include a cap for ancillary expenses, such as travel expenses, copies, additional work, etc. The Board recommended that the administration set a cap with the Harmon Group for ancillary expenses at $500. The feasibility study will find out if a second level is possible, as well as develop a design. The expense will be covered by a grant from the county, which was originally for paving the Lindenwold parking lot and working on …
Friday, May 4, 2012
The film schedule for summer 2012 includes a healthy dose of Bond and Hitchcock, plus the ever-popular Python Fest.
The Ambler Theater has the recipe for hot summer nights - just add Hollywood. Ambler's independent theater on Thursday unveiled its 2012 Hollywood Summer Nights schedule. The program includes two types of films, Hollywood Classics and After Dark, the theater's special events manager, Chris Collier, said on the theater's blog. "The Hollywood Classics are your Golden Age of Hollywood fare and are family friendly," Collier wrote, adding, "In fact, we encourage you to bring your family – all of our Hollywood Classics are free for ages 18 and under. "The After Dark series is a bit more gritty and probably not for everyone, but we still wanted to see these films back up on the big screen." As usual, dress in theme for the movie and the popcorn …
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
The Ambler Borough Council members looked at the costs involved with a feasibility study to find out if a parking garage at the Lindenwold parking lot.
The Ambler Borough Council discussed a quote for a feasibility study, which will determine if a second level can be built on the Lindenwold parking lot. The initial quote, which includes the feasibility study and three design options, as well as testing at the site, comes to over $18,000. Jim Dougherty, Borough Engineer, said this quote seemed to be the industry standard. However, the Borough will seek out another quote on the work. The three designs that will be provided will help the borough determine the cost to build the second tier. Mary Aversa, Borough Manager, said she will follow up with Montgomery County to get a letter certifying that the grant money, originally awarded to the borough to repave the parking lot and work on …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Fresh, made from scratch baked goods being whipped up every morning on Lindenwold Avenue in Ambler.
After residents have been asking for a bakery in downtown Ambler for years, Homemade Delights, has opened its doors. Offering something different everyday for those with a sweet tooth, Tracey Hering is making cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, cupcakes, pies, candies and more. “There will always be cinnamon buns,” said Hering. Everything is homemade, from scratch and made in-house. Homemade Delights will also carry Corropolese Bakery & Deli rolls and breads and their tomato pie. Hering is also making hand-dipped chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered marshmallows, and chocolate dipped strawberries, as well as house-made truffles. Special orders can also be requested, whether you want a special bakery item; house made cakes for a birthday…
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Grant money from Montgomery County might be able to be used for the feasibility study for a two-level parking garage at Lindenwold Ave.
Ambler Borough Council welcomed Martin Brown, President and CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, to their council meeting on Tuesday night to discuss financing options for a second level to the Lindenwold parking lot. Brown told Council that a feasibility study must to be done before financing can even be discussed, because the project may not even be possible. However, once a feasibility study is completed, the bank has agreed to work with the Borough to help get financing for the project. Mary Aversa, Borough Manager, said she has spoken with the county to find out if grant money that was awarded to the borough for repaving, lighting and signage of the lot, could be used for the feasibility study instead. However, she has not received …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Ambler is well represented in the DVRPC Classic Town photo contest. Now its up to you to vote and help Ambler win!
Do you love Ambler? Of course, who doesn’t right? Show your love, by voting for Ambler in the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Classic Towns Photo Contest. Winners of the photo contest will be in the traveling exhibition that will tour in select Classic Towns. Photos will also be used on the DVRPC website and publications. Oh, and the best in each category wins $500. Ambler is well represented in each category, and now needs the votes to make a clean sweep of the contest. You can vote for one photo, per category, per day in each of the following categories: Public voting is open until May 14, and winners will be announced July 31. Vote now here!
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Businesses are banding together to create First Fridays in Ambler beginning in May.
Over 20 business owners met with representatives from Ambler Main Street on Tuesday night to discuss beginning First Friday celebrations in downtown Ambler. Candy St Martine-Pack, owner of Green Street Luxuries, said the business owners on Tuesday night were very excited, and she was bombarded with questions and offers of help on Wednesday from business owners and community members who could not make it on Tuesday. The plan is to start Friday, May 4 and the committee wants to have music nad art downtown, as well as children’s activities, food and drink specials at both the restaurants but also at food booths along the sidewalk, and they are asking the shops to stay open until at least 9 p.m. on those Fridays. “People really, really want …
What would you want to see in these vacant storefronts?
Vacant storefronts pepper Butler Ave., Bethlehem Pike, Dekalb Pike, our shopping districts around our neighborhoods. This feature will highlight certain properties and ask you - what would you want to see there? Today’s featured location – 71 E. Butler Ave., which is located next door to In These Shoes and across from Cavalier Dr. So, tell us below, what you would like to see go in to 71 E Butler Ave? Tell us in the comments.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
New and noteworthy homes for sale in Ambler, Lower Gwynedd and Whitpain.
227 Hendricks Street ~ $275,000 ~ 3 bedrooms, 1.1 baths - This home is ready and waiting for you. Neutral colors throughout, Berber carpeting, shiny hardwood floors and more. On the first level you'll find an open floor plan with living room with vaulted ceiling, dining area and kitchen with deep bay window and lots of cabinet space. The second floor hold all three bedrooms and full bath. The lower level is finished with Berber carpeting, wood burning fireplace, half bath, custom built in desk and sliders to nice backyard with shed. You'll also find the laundry area and extra room, which you can use as a gym or office. New heater and a/c 2010. Walk across the street to the park and playground. Park your car and walk to downtown Ambler for …
Guardian Angel
7:45 pm on Monday, May 21, 2012
William, you seem like you do care but are a bit misguided. The township cannot inspect residential properties without a cause or complaint. They are private dwellings and some owned but slum lords. If you want to place blame, place on the rightful recipient, the people who live there. The same people who turn there heads when drugs change hands. The same people who continue to have children … more ›