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Understanding the Land Development Process with Help from Spotts, Stevens, and McCoy
A land development team can assist in many phases of a project, including zoning relief, site grading, any earth-moving activities, or utility coordination. Whether you’re adding a new building, expanding an existing footprint, changing the use of the facility, or increasing the amount of impervious surface on your site, you may need a land development plan. Regardless of size, projects with some level of earth disturbance may require a site plan with a minimum set of requirements to move forward.
Pickleball, candle-pouring, obstacle training, and other new businesses in central Pa.
An axe-throwing venue, pickleball courts, and a candle-pouring studio are among 68 businesses that have opened or soon will open across central Pa. Below you’ll find our latest list of new business openings in the central Pa. region. It includes 68 locations opening in 32 municipalities. Also included on the list are a paint store, a video game store, and an automotive repair shop.
'Demstock' brings together rural Pennsylvania Democrats who want to 'jam things up' for Trump
BROOKVILLE Pa. — Hundreds of Pennsylvania’s rural Democratic voters spent the weekend at “Demstock.” Think Woodstock in 1969, with some attendees camping out at the venue, but instead of performances from the Grateful Dead and Jimi Hendrix, it was all about politics. Attendees bonded over feeling isolated in their largely Republican communities and their hope to “drive up the margins” in the match-up between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in the critical battleground state.
Pat Houser Golf Tournament Raises $30K for Skills of Central PA
Four golfers representing Sheetz Inc. claimed the title of 2024 champions at the 19th annual Pat Houser Golf Tournament on Aug. 19 at Toftrees Resort. Hosted by the Skills Foundation, the event raised over $30,000 to assist people with intellectual disabilities supported by Skills of Central PA in 17 counties. Competing in a “shamble” format, 22 teams squared off in the tournament, which memorializes a founding member of the Skills Board of Directors, Pat Houser. Jack Wagner, Ryan Pugh, Jason Nagy and Jonathan Madey comprised the winning team from Sheetz. Finishing second overall, was the UPMC Altoona Team of Tim Balconi, Dan Casillo and...
Comfort now open at Ambler Yards
Comfort at Ambler Yards recently opened on the Ambler Yards campus at 300 Brookside Avenue (Building 20) in Ambler (Lower Gwynedd). It fills the space that was most recently the home of The Lunch Box. AroundAmbler.com spoke with owner Carlos Centeno who launched the American classic comfort food concept in...
FAN POLL: Player of the Week for. Aug. 23-29 High School Football
Ethen Brewen of Carbondale Area was the winner of the Tri-County Independent "Pre-Season Player of the Year" fan poll. The senior tailback narrowly outdistanced Western Wayne wideout Sean Owens. Now, Brewen is also a candidate for our Lackawanna Football Conference "Player of the Week" fan poll for the period of August 23-29. The...
Dickinson, Omotayo Receive BIG EAST Weekly Nods
NEW YORK – For the second week in a row, Villanova found itself being honored with weekly awards from the BIG EAST. Hannah Dickinson was tabbed Goalkeeper of the Week while Ire Omotayo landed a spot on the Weekly Honor Roll. The 'Cats are now up to five weekly...
Salus flies the Drexel flag for the first time as it awaits the merger’s final approval
Salus and Drexel Universities, which announced plans to merge earlier this summer, held a ceremony on Tuesday, August 20, during which the Drexel University flag was hoisted for the first time on the Elkins Park campus. The ceremony attracted dignitaries, faculty and staff from both institutions, Salus students, and a...
Glenside Farmer’s Market: Saturday’s vendor lineup
1 West Glenside Avenue will feature the following vendors on Saturday:. Bernies Fire and Stone (Bread and Tea Mixes) Organizers would like to encourage visitors to bring their own bags:. The market runs each Saturday from 9:00am to 12:00pm. For updates and last-minute arrivals, you can check out the market’s...
Squad Member Summer Lee Says Pelosi Wrong That Harris Should Govern From Center: ‘Progressive Ideals’ Are ‘What Average American Wants’
Pennsylvania Democrat Rep. Summer Lee said she does not agree with former Democratic Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi that party nominee Vice President Kamala Harris must govern “from the center” if elected in November, saying instead that Americans prefer progressive left ideas and policy. On the...
Philly artist KUR visits Saul High School to encourage attendance
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Philadelphia hip hop artist KUR returned to his alma mater, Saul High School, Monday to encourage students to show up every day.KUR surprised the school's more than 450 students with backpacks, T-shirts and school supplies to encourage students to start the year on time and continue the effort throughout the year. "You never know how your words touch somebody," said KUR.Philadelphia-area lifestyle brand retailer Snipes USA, KUR and the School District of Philadelphia launched the ongoing commitment. In Saul High School's cafeteria, KUR surprised students like senior Carmelo Fortye. "My hope for my senior year is I want to pass...
Local tennis players hold successful fundraiser for ACEing Autism
Thanks to the efforts of Friends’ Central School junior Maddy Jackson and others, a recent fundraiser at Legacy Tennis Center raised more than $3,000 for ACEing Autism. The event included a round robin tennis tournament that included 31 players. Jackson, who plays tennis for Friends’ Central, said, “This whole...
FLY:FWD initiative continues to help girls in sports on Women's Equality Day
Getting girls together to play sports, particularly football, is one thing, but gathering the necessary equipment for them to be able to compete is another. Forty percent of females don't participate in sports. There are 1.3 million fewer opportunities for high school girls to compete in sports than boys. Girls in low-income communities are six times more likely to drop out of sports than boys.
‘A Feast for the Senses’: Details on the immersive food and music event
Sign up for our Daily Email newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest local news throughout Philadelphia. There’s some local talent coming together for a special evening next month or, a “A Feast for the Senses” as its officially titled. Taking place Sunday, Sept. 29, Aron Magner,...
SEPTA is adding more Regional Rail trains next month, bringing service level closer to pre-pandemic status
SEPTA Regional Rail will get a boost next month, especially during evenings and weekends, as the transit agency gets ever closer to restoring pre-pandemic levels of service.
Get Ready To Pay More Going From New Jersey Into Philadelphia💰
Toll Hike For New Jersey Drivers Going To Philadelphia. Commuting costs money, that's no news to people who have to commute to work. Commuting is part of your budget. Car payment, car insurance, gas, and tolls all add up each day you go to work. If you work in Philadelphia you will soon pay more to use the four bridges that take you from the Garden State in Pennsylvania.
Philly Schools Dismissing Early Due To Heat Wave
The school district on Monday, Aug. 26 announced school will close three hours early on those days due to hot temperatures in the forecast. Schools will adequate air-conditioning will remain open. to follow Daily Voice Aston-Brookhaven and receive free news updates.
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