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03/01/2024

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Friday, March 1, 2024
•Resident of Huntingdon Valley weighs in on the alleged 'surge pricing' strategy by Wendy's
•Special Leap Day Babies Welcomed at Jefferson Abington Hospital
•Trial Set for Abington Officer on Charges of Institutional Sexual Assault
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02/27/2024

Good Tuesday morning.

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Tuesday, February 27, 2024
•Rollercoaster of Temperatures this week
•Safety First: Top 3 Townships in Area
•Elkins Park Mourns Loss of Conrad the Florist
⛅️ Weather + 🎭 Events + 🏈 Sports

This week, the National Weather Service forecasts a brief interlude of spring-like temperatures before a return to colder conditions. Starting today, temperatures are expected to rise into the 50s, climbing further into the 60s on Tuesday and Wednesday, accompanied by rain and strong southerly winds...

02/22/2024

Thursday morning in Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Thursday, February 22, 2024
•New Online Tool Launched to Assist Property Tax
•Lower Moreland Police Shine in Sports
•Upper Moreland: Revolutionary War History
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02/21/2024

Coming Wednesday morning to Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Wednesday, February 21, 2024
•H.V. Truck Driver Dies in Fiery NJ Turnpike Crash
•Summer Job Opportunities in Abington Township
•Rising 'Superbug' C. auris Cases in PA
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01/26/2024

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01/22/2024

If you missed the email this morning or have not subscribed yet, here's what was sent at 6am in today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Monday, January 22, 2024
🚨$5,000 Reward for Leads in Norristown Homicide Case
⚱️PA Braces for Rise in Cancer Cases and Deaths in 2024
💪 Former WWE Star Stacy Keibler Shares Her Fitness Secrets
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01/17/2024

Good Morning. In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Wednesday, January 17, 2024
🥶 More School Delays - 2 Hour Delay
😢 Homelessness Count, Collecting Essential Items
❄️ More Snow on Friday
⛅️ Weather + 🏈 Sports + 🎭 Events
And More!

School districts in Lower Moreland, Upper Moreland and Abinton have announced a two-hour delayed opening for Wednesday, January 17. This decision comes in response to the recent weather conditions and a warning from the National Weather Service about the potential for extremely cold temperatures and...

01/13/2024

Good morning HV!

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Saturday, January 13, 2024
😷 Being Vigilant After Nearby Measles Outbreak
🥶 Icy Conditions Following Rain & Wind Storm
🏈 Former Lower Moreland QB Takes Helm at WCU
⛅️ Weather + 🏈 Sports + 🎭 Events

In the wake of a measles outbreak in southeastern Pennsylvania, Montgomery County officials are diligently working on contact tracing due to two known "exposure events" in the county. While there have been no confirmed cases in Montgomery County, the proximity to eight confirmed cases in Philadelphi...

01/06/2024

Snow mix predicted to start around 12-1pm in Huntingdon Valley today.

01/06/2024

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Sat, Jan 6, National Cuddle Day
❄️💧Hourly Breakdown of Winter Weather Mix
🌲Christmas Tree Collection Dates
🌱New Home for Zen Leaf Dispensary
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Lower Moreland Township’s Christmas tree collection continues on Wednesday 10, and 17. It's important to note that there will be no yard waste collection services available after January 17. Regular yard waste collection is set to resume on Wednesday, April 3, 2022.

01/05/2024

Happy Pre-Storm Friday.

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Fri, Jan 5, National Keto Day
🚔 LM Police Nab Stolen Car/Illegal Substances Suspect
🏫 Abington Adult School Closes Its Doors After 66 Years
⛔️ Willow Grove TGI Friday's Closes
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Lower Moreland Police Department recently apprehended Nelson Wojczyszyn, aged 54, in connection with multiple offenses, including possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal drugs.

01/04/2024

Happy Thursday. In today's Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Thu, Jan 4: National Trivia Day
✏️ Test your Huntingdon Valley knowledge (Trivia)
🌨️ First Significant Snowfall in Years: This Weekend
😷 New COVID-19 Subvariant JN.1 Emerges
❄️ Snow Safety Strategies
⛅️ Weather + 🏈 Sports + 🎭 Events

A significant winter storm is anticipated to sweep across the Northeast this weekend, with the first projected snowfall totals indicating a substantial impact on the region.

12/23/2023

Happy 'day before' the day before Christmas. In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Sat Dec 23. Happy Festivus!
🤔 TAKE OUR POLL: Best Christmas Movie of All Time?
🎅 Trevose Veteran: Beloved Santa Claus
💳 Sophisticated Gift Card Scam
🗑️ L.M. Updated Trash/Recycling Collection

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Tom Roberts, a 76-year-old Air Force veteran from Trevose, is being recognized for his extraordinary portrayal of Santa Claus. Roberts, donning a lavish $1,800 Santa suit, embodies the essence of the iconic holiday figure through his commitment, love, and generosity.

12/22/2023

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Fri Dec 22. Cookie Exchange Day
👩‍🚒 97-Year-Old Fire Victim Meets His Rescuers
⚰️ Charles E. Shorday, Founder of Shorday’s, Dies at 92
🚨 Feasterville Wawa Theft: Police Charge 28-Year-Old
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In an emotional reunion in Hatboro, two police officers were honored for their bravery in saving 97-year-old Joe Keegan from a house fire on Thanksgiving Day. The heartwarming event highlighted the officers' heroism and the gratefulness of the man they rescued.

12/21/2023

It's Thursday, Dec 21st. ❄️ Happy First Day of Winter! In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

🚔 Prison Sentence for DUI Assault in Lower Moreland
🚸 L.M. Choir's Stellar Performance Earns $5K from B101
🚨 70 Years of Service: Huntingdon Valley Library's Impact
⛅️ Weather Watch
🏈 Sports Scene
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Christopher P. Kowalewski, a 40-year-old man from Huntingdon Valley, has been sentenced to a prison term of 9-23 months following a guilty plea on charges of aggravated assault by vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. The sentence is connected to a DUI crash that Kowalewski caused, which res...

12/20/2023

📅 Good morning, it's Wednesday, Dec 20. Here's what's happening in today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider...

🚔 L.M. Police Stop Ends in Prison Sentence
🚙 Increased Holiday Travel This Week
🚨 Montgomery County Burglary Ring
🍷 Sangria Day: Will you partake?
⛅️ Weather Watch + 🏈 Sports Scene
🎭 Events & Entertainment: Christmas Parties
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Aramis Isaiah Matos, a 27-year-old man from Philadelphia, has been sentenced to 2 to 4 years in a state correctional facility following a traffic stop by Lower Moreland police that led to the discovery of he**in in his vehicle. The sentence, imposed by Judge Virgil B. Walker in Montgomery County Cou...

12/17/2023

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Sunday, December 11: National Maple Syrup Day
🚨 Weekly Real Estate Roundup - What SOLD, What's FOR SALE
🎄 Holiday Light Displays
⛅️ Weather Watch - HERE COMES THE RAIN
☃️ White Christmas?
🏈 Sports Scene
🎭 Events & Entertainment
🎖️ Local Business Directory
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Powerhouse Storm Today.The Northeast is bracing for a strong storm today, akin to a tropical system. Expected this afternoon, Dec. 17, this "powerhouse" storm might meet the criteria of a bomb cyclone. Even if it falls short of this intensity, it's still anticipated to be quite powerful.

12/16/2023

🎅🚒 "Firing" up in 2 hours. Here's the complete Santa itinerary (road by road) and map. Thank you Huntingdon Valley Fire Company for sending Santa our way! Ho Ho Ho 🎅🚒

❄️❄️🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅❄️❄️
Santa is almost here! This Saturday starting at 11AM!
NORAD has confirmed his itinerary and it is posted on the map below. Santa North and his twin, Santa South will have 2 stops in addition to traveling through the neighborhoods. If you would like to spend some time with Santa we we recommend the stops. The Stop details are below followed by the exact route written out. So far the weather is looking great!

❄️❄️🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅❄️❄️
***Santa North***
***First Stop at La Voglia Restaurant *** 11:15 am- 11:45 am (all times are approximate)
***Second Stop Pine Road School*** 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm (all times are approximate)
***Santa South***
*** First Stop St Albert The Great *** 12:15 pm- 12:45 pm (all times are approximate)
*** Second stop Pennypack trail parking lot *** 1:45 pm- 2:15 pm (all times are approximate)
The detailed Route written out is as follows:
***SANTA NORTH***
Start at Byberry Rd. and Stone Mill Way 11:00 am
Left Nicholas Lane
Right Hogeland Lane
Left Nicholas Lane
Left Byberry Rd.
Right Reading Way
***Stop at La Voglia Restaurant for Santa meet and greet*** 11:15 am- 11:45 am (all times are approximate)
Iron Horse Road
Left Sunset Way
Left Silver Birch Road
Right Reading Road
Left DayLily Way
Left Copper Beach Circle
Left Copper Beach Road
Right Heaton Road
Left Dogwood Lane
Right Orchard Road
Left Byberry Road
Left Hale Road
Right Dogwood Lane
Left Lewis Lane
Right Holt Road
Left Greenawalt Road
Right Rhoades Drive
Right Gantt Drive
Right Walsh Lane
Left Byberry Road
Left Post Road
Right Laurel Lane
Straight Sipler Lane
Left Wright Drive
Left Marquis Lane
Right Burnett Road
Left Wright Drive
Right Mettler Lane
Left Loop Road
Left Mettler Road
Left Somers Road
Right County Line Road
Right Huntingdon Pike
Left Barnswallow Lane
Left Sheffield Drive
Left Barnswallow Lane
Right Thrush Lane
Left Sheffield Drive
Left Wright Drive
Left Chimney Swift Drive
Left Twin Silo Lane
Right Warfield Lane
Left Huntingdon Pike
Left Sorrel Horse Road
Right Sorrel Road
Right Larch Road
Right Byberry Road
Left Meadowlark Drive
Left Warfield Lane
Left Corn Crib Drive
Right Milkweed Road
Left Corn Crib Lane
Right Warfield Lane
Left Wheatsheaf Lane
Left Ridgeview Road
Left Wheatsheaf Road
Right Barnswallow Lane
Left Warfield Drive
Left Red Wing Lane
Left Cardinal Lane
Right Robin Lane
Right Warfield Drive
Left Bobwhite Lane
Left Killdeer Lane
Right Bobwhite Lane
Left Warfield Drive
Right Red Barn Lane
Left Broadmoore Road
Right Warfield Lane
Left Black Angus Drive
Left Oriole Lane
Right Pinney Road
Right Buck Road
Left Byberry Road
Left Eadencroft Road
Left Pinney Road
Right Buck Road
Left Longview Drive
Right Korisa Drive
Right Buck Road
Left Long Lane
Right Martin Road
Right Leonard Road
Right James Road
Right Jeffrey Road
Left Andrew Road
Right Burns Road
Keats Road
Blake Road
Left Andrew Road
Right Sydney Road
Right Lawrence Road
Right Shelly Road
Left Andrew Road
Left Pine Road
Right Clearview Ave
Right Bradford Road
Left Brookdale Ave
Left Donna Drive
Right Clearview Ave
Right Buxmont Road
Left Glendale Drive
Glendale Road
Right County Line Road
Right Ramage Run
Roy Lane
Left Levy Lane
Pheasant Lane
Left Pine Road
Right Coachlight Terrace
Right Cranberry Drive
Left Lamplighter Lane
Left Pine Road
***Second Stop Pine Road School*** 2:00 pm- 2:30 pm (all times are approximate)
***SANTA SOUTH***
Start at Buck Road and Woodward Drive
Left Newell Drive
Right Woodward Drive
Right Wi******er Road
Left Surrey Road
Right Byberry Road
Right Brae Bourn Drive
Left Hillcroft Road
Right Byberry Road
Right Parkside Ave
Right Hillside Drive
Right Hillside Road
Right Philmont Ave
Right Locust Drive
Left Manor Road
Right Beach Road
Left Pine Road
Left Gulph Road
Left Manor Road
Right Oak Road
Right Fisher Road
Left Philmont Ave
Right Maple Road
Left Philmont Ave
Left Pine Road
Left Sunflower Way
Left Honeysuckle Lane
Right Sunflower Way
Left Pine Road
Right Kirk Drive
Left Red Lion Road
Left High Road
Left Valley View Drive
Right Shoemaker Road
Morgan Run
Left Payton Drive
Left Jackson Drive
Right Red Lion Road
Left Steven Road
Left Pine Road
Left Welsh Road
Right Pine Road
Right Radburn Road
Left Williamsburg Road
Right Somerset Road
Right Kent Road
Left Radburn Road
Winthrop Road
Right Madison Road
Left Pepper Road
Right Packard Ave
Right Welsh road
*** First Stop St Albert The Great *** 12:15 pm- 12:45 pm (all times are approximate)
Welsh Road
Left High road
Left Barnsley Ave
Right Stahl Drive
Right Boyd road
Left Dale Road
Left Cordus Lane
Right Packard Ave
Right welsh road
Right Huntingdon Pike
Left Philmont Ave
Left Valley Road
Right George Road
Right Washington Lane
Right Terwood Road
Right Inverness Lane
Left Jefferson Lane
Right Welsh Road
Right Lincoln drive
Left Inverness Lane
Left Welsh Road
*** Second stop Pennypack trail parking lot *** 1:45 pm- 2:15 pm (all times are approximate)
Welsh Road
Left Walton Road
Left Hallowell drive
Right Fetters Mill road
Right Huntingdon Pike
Left Anne Street
Right Murray Ave
Left Duell Street
Left Randolph Street
Right Anne Street
Left Philmont Ave
Left Red Lion Road

12/16/2023

Good Morning, it's Saturday, December 16th.

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Chocolate Covered Anything Day. 🍩 TAKE OUR POLL: What is your favorite thing to dip in chocolate?

👮‍♀️ Lower Moreland Police Nab Two in Connection with Theft from Huntingdon Valley Shopping Center
⛈️ Storm To Bring 2-3 Inches of Rain
🙋‍♂️ Bradley Cooper Returns to Roots
🎄Pro Holiday Light Displays
🎄Local Home Holiday Light Displays
⛅️ Weather Watch, 🏈 Sports, 🎭 Events and More!
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Residents in Huntingdon Valley are advised to prepare for a significant weather event, as forecasters predict 2-3 inches of rain starting Sunday morning or afternoon. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook, warning of potential flooding. This caution is particularly pert...

12/15/2023

Happy Friday. In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Ugly Sweater Day
🚔 Upper Moreland Police Investigate Robberies
🏠 176 New Townhomes in Lower Moreland
🎅 Where to See Santa: His Stops in L.M. on Sat
⛅️ Weather Watch
🏈 Sports Scene
🎭 This Weekend's Events & Entertainment

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The Upper Moreland Police Department Detective Unit is issuing a community alert regarding a recent increase in strong-arm robberies in Upper Moreland Township. Strong-arm robberies are defined as thefts involving the use of a weapon or force. The department is actively investigating two such incide...

12/15/2023

If you missed this morning's Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

🚧 Temporary Tomlinson Road Shutdown
🚔 L.M. Police Ask: Do you know this woman?
🚙 Beware of Grant Scam

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Lower Moreland is currently experiencing a significant development with the construction of new homes at the Philmont Country Club. This construction project is causing a temporary shutdown of Tomlinson Road, a key thoroughfare in the area, with the closure expected to last at least until December 2...

12/05/2023

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Dec 5, National Blue Jeans Day
🚘 Multiple Accidents on Street Road
🚔 Giant Store Gift Card Scam
🚨Man with Down syndrome left to Die
⛅️ Weather Watch
🏈 Sports Scene
🎭 Events & Entertainment
🎖️ Local Business Directory
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12/02/2023

11/23/2023

Enjoy the tryptophan-serotonin-melatonin turkey day! In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Nov 23 🦃 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
🚙 Thanksgiving Week Traffic
🍛 Dining Out?
🚧 Abington Township Traffic Update
🚊 1921 Bryn Athyn Train Wreck History
⛅️ Weather Watch
🏈 Sports Scene
🎭 Events & Entertainment
🎖️ Local Business Directory
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11/08/2023

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Wed, Nov 8: Grab a Cappuccino ☕️
🚨 Reconstruction of Collapsed I-95 Section Milestone
👯‍♀️ Lower Moreland's Joe DeCamara of 94 WIP
🥞 Horsham’s surge in growth
🥁 Philly’s first female mayor
⛅️ Weather Watch: exact ‘normal’ high
🎭 Local Area Events & Entertainment

Police fatally shot a 40-year-old man during an encounter in Churchville. The incident occurred after authorities received a 911 call about a man threatening to harm himself with a knife. He’s been identified as Mark Chambers.

11/08/2023

Joe DeCamara, from Lower Moreland, recently took over as the host of the 94WIP Morning Show.

Read about him in Wednesday's edition of Huntingdon Valley Insider by subscribing here: https://huntingdonvalleyinsider.com/subscribe

11/01/2023

A shooting during a large brawl in Bensalem, resulted in one fatality and two injuries.

The incident occurred at approximately 7:35 p.m. Tuesday near Bristol Pike and Woodbine Avenue. Responding to reports of a large juvenile fight, police discovered three gunshot victims aged 14, 17, and 19.

One succumbed to their injuries, while the other two are stable at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital. The suspect, believed to be a lone gunman, fled north on Bristol Pike.

10/31/2023

Happy Halloween Huntingdon Valley!

In Today’s Huntingdon Valley Insider:

📅 Mon, Oct 31: Caramel Apple Day
🎃 Lower Moreland Decoration Tour Map
🙀 Most Haunted Sites in the Area
⚡️ Abington Township Hiring
💸 PA Campaign Exceeds $17 Million
🎃 Halloween Houses & Frightful Festivities
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The Lower Moreland Decoration Tour Map is here. Go explore all of the incredible submissions… lots of beautifully decorated homes!

10/30/2023

Thank you for all of your submissions, the Lower Moreland Decoration Tour Map is now available! When driving around the township make sure to stop by to see some of these awesome houses!

Visit our website for a larger PDF of the map
https://www.lowermoreland.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=15465135&pageId=18972013